CreatingNoise
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new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
Good morning fellow song weavers! In spite of the warnings of audiologists, Distant Towers has crafted a new tune and are hoping that you will risk the ear damage to give us your thoughts about it. We appreciate ALL comments and thank you for any listens. You can find the tune here.... On DT website..... http://distant-towers.com/DTlatestsong.htm On Soundclick.... http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=10922880 The repeat offenders.... Tom McCaffrey: Vocals, bass, synths and the three ring Sonar circus. Preston Richardson: Drums, drums, drums Tony Wood: Guitars, guitars, guitars
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/06 10:30:13
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Great mix, production, playing, singing et.al. And great song.
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/07 06:25:45
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Right out of the gate this mix caught my attention as being superb. I love the song and arrangements as well. The vocal parts are very expressive and befitting of the song.
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/07 08:04:26
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Best thing you guys have ever done, hands down...arrangement, mix, performance, this one is just a perfect DT song: groovy, menacing, quirky, and mildly creepy.
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/07 11:12:34
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WHOA... flipped me out, guys. Yeah, what James said and then some. Full of musical surprises and interesting turns all of which worked just incredibly well. Superb mix with one minor nit (for me) I would have liked to have heard the vocals a bit more out in front during the main lyrical passages.
Blew me away... LOVED it!
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/07 11:18:43
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Great song, performance and mix.
5 Bapu stars (not that it matters).
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/07 11:26:31
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I agree with everyone else...great job! :)
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/08 18:49:04
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Whoa - nearly missed this. Dunno how you guys do it - always distinctly DT but always different and mixes getting better every time to my humble ears. Very creative vox. I'm feeling big time jealous listening to the standard of tunes on here today and this is no exception.
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/08 21:03:14
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Pretty good job guys, def. different.. thought the drums were a bit lackluster, otherwise, thoroughly enjoyed this track.
Cheers !
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/08 22:04:07
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Great stuff – very pro and very original. Love the vocals – they have that raw, slightly off in places, quirky but definitely enjoyable quality. Super arrangement – there is always something interesting going on. The playing is all “simple” , effective totally on the money – you’ve created a weird mood and a off-kilter track. Such an odd style – all I know is I like it. Great job.
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/08 23:37:18
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Wow - that's really cool. Some zappa moments. Very entertaining. Nice mix - great sounding drums.
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/09 05:24:01
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i tried but soundclick is down (again...)...will try later, please consider soundcloud as a more reliable alternative!
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/09 10:51:14
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Hey Guys, excellent job all round. Interesting vocals, all of them  . Sounds excellent on headphones. Rik
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/09 18:24:44
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Hi Guys,
Love it right out of the gate and it's just getting better.
Nice vocals.
The mix sounds great and it's got your trademark creepy/cool vibe.
Great stuff.
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/10 10:02:13
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Such a complex piece with so many variations on the A, B and C parts. Awesome piece and very interesting to listen to.
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/10 14:24:17
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Absoflippinlutely terrific!!
This is creativity and talent on steriods.
Everything (song, performances, production, etc.) is just plain old excellent.
Well done y'all.
Freddy J
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Bob Oister
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/11 05:02:05
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Hey, Tony and Tom,
How's it going, guys? Having a great summer, I hope!
Wow, we finally get to hear another cool, tasty, quirky DT audio treat! This is really fantastic all the way round. Great songwriting as always, dynamite instrumental performances, killer vocals and a pro quality mix.
I really love the silky playing and razor tone of the wah solo, and the little breaks and changeups throughout the whole song seal everything up in a perfect little DT sound package. 
Outstanding job, me boyz! Bob
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/11 07:59:47
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Fantastic mix! Very well done. The core of this production is great. The drums/bass/guitars all sit very well in this mix and sound great. Watch the volumes of the mid-panned guitar that plays when the lead vocal is singing in the first verse. There were a couple of times where they were competing.
As for the song itself... THAT WAS WEIRD! Now don't take that as a negative because I absolutely loved it for its creativeness. It disturbed yet delighted at the very same time! Great job guys!
Thanks for sharing,
Tom
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/12 05:28:20
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another hit guys. love the little 80s influences which crept in this one, from the guitar tone to synth to the catchy vocal oohs...mix is very good. think i prefer you in darker mode, but this would be a great change of mood and pace on an album...
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/12 08:12:37
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/14 15:56:05
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I'll try to come back and give each on of you the nod but please know we are very thankful for you coming by and lending an ear.
We all seem to be up to our necks in work the last few weeks...but daylights breakin and we'll sneak back soon.....
Thanks again all!
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/15 14:29:56
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/15 16:07:25
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wow. you guys are sounding real tight. Stunning performance and mix.
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/15 20:49:45
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Nice beefy mix. Very entertaining listen. Love the breathing..) Love the arrangement of the opening guitars, found myself wanting to hear that again during the beginning of the solo and at the end where it's panned center instead of L/R. Great tune!
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/17 17:01:37
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I covet your guitar tones. Great arrangement. Love the nearly pleading vocal. Clever lyrics. Good harmonies. Some very cool vocal work toward the end. I love this song!
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Re:new Distant Towers tune, "Break it Down"
2011/08/17 17:47:25
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Thick and brisky showmanship, to my ears;
I love the tunnel-phoned vox/dist-guitar combo with the anticipated Haas counters.
Then things entice majestically with the beatz filling the panorama.
Of course things scat-out most wonderfully ... as expected by Distant Towers.
Ending "Bring it down" is a cool fate -- hahaha!
Totally awesome show!
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