'Dark Demons' featuring Jessica Rasche

[Studioplayer]

Yaaaa.... Finally!! That was a lot of fun guys.  This song really came out great. We had a huge response while making it and I've never seen so much action in one thread. Probably the most exciting song I've had the pleasure to work on. Thanks to everyone who auditioned and commented as it went along. It became one of the largest threads by replies so I guess we were all having fun. I would like to do the other vocal tracks with Tricia and Holger next. Part 2 to come. 

Not much more to say other than THANKS!! for making this a really cool song. You guys rock!! Cheers !!! 

Dave

I'll post a master 24bit wav file on my website for easy download. I'll let you know when it's up.

Credits
Lyrics by Katherine Wong
Vocals by Jessica Rasche
Original Music & Guitars by David Patterson
Bass by Marc Traynor
Keys by Paulo Gomes
Drums by John Wooten
Mix, Master & Final Arrangement by Mark Morgon-Shaw

Dark Demons

(V1)
I'm running breathless, out of reach
A castaway on a lonely beach
An empty shell of who I am
I'm no treasure buried deep in the sand
I'm running breathless, out of reach

(CHORUS )
You're the angel watching over me
Chasing my dark demons out to sea
You're the one, the only, only, only one
Who could ever (ever) set me free

(V2 )
I'm Alice down a rabbit hole
A smokin' hookah out of control
Smilin' like a Cheshire cat
I've gone mad and can't get back
I'm Alice down a rabbit hole

(CHORUS)
You're the angel watching over me
Chasing my dark demons out to sea
You're the one, the only, only, only one
Who could ever (ever) set me free

(BRIDGE)
I've stepped on another crack
Superstition will break my back
When I'm lost four steps from hell
I hear the sound of a distant bell
Should I run or should I stay
I can't remember what I came to say

(CHORUS)
You're the angel watching over me
Chasing my dark demons out to sea
You're the one, the only, only, only one
Who could ever (ever) set me free (x2)

(OUTRO)
Memories of the past come back
To you and you and only you
You're the angel watching over me
I know one day you'll set me free

[Tricia41]

I have heard this song a billion times and I still love it!!!!

Great job Dave!!!  and Casia!! Paulo!! Jwoo!! Marc!!  CD!! and Jess!!!!

So cool!

[Studioplayer]

I have heard this song a billion times and I still love it!!!!

Great job Dave!!!  and Casia!! Paulo!! Jwoo!! Marc!!  CD!! and Jess!!!!

So cool!

And Tricia!! Your version is pretty cool too. Saving that for another posting. 

[NickT]

You all did a great job on this!

Loved the vox Jess! The held note out of the bridge is great!

Nice job all.

Nick

[Paulo]

Much thanks for letting me be part of the fun... Nice tune indeed. And this makes the third one with you, Dave. My pleasure to work with such a great team.

[Casia - lyricist]

Hi:

I am thrilled, I love it too.  I have listened to it a million times, I'm sure, and I'm still not sick of it.  Thank you everyone for your hard work and your talent and the great fun  !  I guess we all have our demons to deal with  .

Special thanks to Dave for seeing potenial in my lyric and having the ability to "read my mind" and create a tune that was very close to what I envisioned.  I loved it from the first draft  .  I think I'll go listen again.

Later...Casia

[PVD]

Everyone:

Very nice job.

Paul

[Billy]

Wow! you pulled out all the stops for this Dave. Great sound all round and a perfect vocal really makes this shine. Hey Paulo, I love those litle piano licks in the bridge....great imagination! Top stuff you guys!

Aidan.

[Jessica Rasche]

This turned out so wonderful.. what a kick ass song from the lyrics to the music developed around them, I could not help myself but to try out.  Thank You so much for allowing me to do so, and I am so happy that your pleased.  A big round of applause for all involved, such wonderfully talented musicians you all are.

I am especially excited to hear the mixes with Holger and that sweetie Tricia.  Isn't it fun to get so many different ideas Dave?!  I think that's what makes collaborating so much fun we all "hear" something different...

I am so blessed to still be a part of the team here at MC... thanks for accepting me and letting me "play" along!  I look forward to more fun in the future!

Much love to all!
-Jess

[Studioplayer]

Thanks for all the nice comments. 

This song was a good example of how everyone pulled together and had a blast doing it. I had many a laugh putting the song together. Mind you we had a couple of crazy ladies working with us. Not naming any names.  And CD got a new nickname out of it. Dark Dolphin!! 

It was a blast to do. 

Thanks guys and thanks to those who take the time to listen. 

OK, lets do more!!

Dave

[Casia - lyricist]

I agree Dave, Jessica and Tricia are CR-A-A-A-ZY ladies, but you gotta love 'em.

Later...Casia

[Donna]

Absolutely splendid!   Good work all round, everyone.

Donna

[Paulo]

Thanks Aidan... Those Piano licks were the easier part, the worse was the rest having in mind not to go on top of each other toes. Jesus Christ, a keyboradist suffers a lot on the rock music. I'm thinking of making Rap 'cause it's all keyboards done with one only finger.

[CosmicDolphin]

Hey this one was fun to work on.  I think it came out good 


I just deleted all the seps and temp mixes.... got half my hard drive   

CD

[Basil]

Turned out great!