Take Away The Dark

[CosmicDolphin]

A new track from me for my " Dark Dolphin" Album

Just for a change I did everything by myself on this one ! Which is something I haven't done since I joined here...still , I think I've learned a lot over those years and worked hard to upskill my mixing / production and lately singing. Hope you like it.

Words , Music, Mix & Mastering by CD

Take Away The Dark

I sit alone hour after hour
A perfect world , an Ivory Tower
Situations I can't change
I'm feeling so estranged
The world's been re-arranged

But where were you
To take away the dark
That's wrapped around this heart of mine
Still in decline
Because of you
You take away the dark
That's formed around this heart so black
There's no way back for you

I read your lies day after day
I hang on every word you say
Truth is stranger than the past - oh
We both know this can't last
The light is fading fast

But where were you
To take away the dark
That's wrapped around this heart of mine
Still in decline
Because of you
You take away the dark
That's formed around this heart so black
There's no way back to you

[Paulo]

Not the kind of music that I listen to but, sounds good and weldone...

... Good Job.

[gbm]

Unlike Paulo, 80's synth pop is my favorite genre next to Jazz. Nicely done, Sounds like Depeche Mode, Soft Cell, Howard Jones, Blancmange and others.... cool !

 

[stoman]

The genre is not my cup of tea either, but as always: Perfect production, Mark! Right on par with the big shots that Gary mentioned.

It has a very authentic 80s sound.

[CosmicDolphin]

Thanks fellas, glad you enjoyed it...or at least appreciated it 

[cyclone]

Cool song the backing vocals sound great.
Cyclone

[docmidnite]

Absolutely perfect production and songwriting!
This holds def. up with the already mentioned artists!

[AndyG6508]

Hi Mark,

This is a first rate song and production.

Very appealing melody line, and your vocals sound great.

With any luck the Dark Dolphin album would be a hit in retro night clubs!!!

Andy

[Albino]

That sounds great. A swirling kaleidoscope of sound with my headphones on, very professional both production and singing.

Steve.
 

[CosmicDolphin]

Cool song the backing vocals sound great.
Cyclone

Cheers. I did quite a few takes with different inflections when I was trying out the lead vocal and when I panned them the spare ones made nice backing vocals

Absolutely perfect production and songwriting!
This holds def. up with the already mentioned artists!

Thanks Doc.. Almost squeezed you in at the end there! What did you think to the mid section now?

Hi Mark,

This is a first rate song and production.

Very appealing melody line, and your vocals sound great.

With any luck the Dark Dolphin album would be a hit in retro night clubs!!!

Andy

Cheers Andy. Not sure if they are retro night clubs here but maybe I'll email them a copy

That sounds great. A swirling kaleidoscope of sound with my headphones on, very professional both production and singing.

Steve.
 

Yeah you should be able to pick out all the little details that sometimes get lost on speakers. I did some little panning bits especially

CD

[Millennium Maestro]

Cool song the backing vocals sound great.
Cyclone

Cheers. I did quite a few takes with different inflections when I was trying out the lead vocal and when I panned them the spare ones made nice backing vocals

Absolutely perfect production and songwriting!
This holds def. up with the already mentioned artists!

WOW !!! CD this sounds amazing. I happened to listen to it the first time with my headphones on. All I can do is agree with everything everyone else said. Truly one of the best productions on here!

Thanks Doc.. Almost squeezed you in at the end there! What did you think to the mid section now?

Hi Mark,

This is a first rate song and production.

Very appealing melody line, and your vocals sound great.

With any luck the Dark Dolphin album would be a hit in retro night clubs!!!

Andy

Cheers Andy. Not sure if they are retro night clubs here but maybe I'll email them a copy

That sounds great. A swirling kaleidoscope of sound with my headphones on, very professional both production and singing.

Steve.
 

Yeah you should be able to pick out all the little details that sometimes get lost on speakers. I did some little panning bits especially

CD

[CosmicDolphin]

Thanks Cal

I put a lot of it down to the guys here. They're such awesome musicians and I really can't compete so I've made my niche more on the production side which really helped on a more electronic type track like this.

CD

[Studioplayer]

Sounds friggin' great CD. I wouldn't call it retro. It's actually pretty progressive. It's up there with a lot of the current music I listen too. It depends on the genre really. I could see this used for a movie soundtrack. 

[rightonthemark]

i have to agree with the comments already made.
instantly i thought 80s electro-pop but couldn't place the group i was thinking of until i read depeche mode and bingo there it is.
and i agree that it sounds like it could easily be part of a movie soundtrack.
maybe a cameron crowe movie starring john cusack - say anything.
while i love the 80s --- my thing has always been big hair and big guitars.
but even still...this had me feeling a bit nostalgic.
good job.

[CosmicDolphin]

Sounds friggin' great CD. I wouldn't call it retro. It's actually pretty progressive. It's up there with a lot of the current music I listen too. It depends on the genre really. I could see this used for a movie soundtrack. 

Thanks Dave..yeah I was going for contempory electronic.