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"The Broken World"

April 27, 2008 8:08 PM

his is my latest song. I wrote it in about fifteen minutes and the entire recording process took about an hour, including mixing. It's a pretty simple song--two guitars playing identical parts, a double-tracked vocal, and some harmonies. Not complicated at all.

The lyrics are very simple, but I like them. Here's what I sing:

I wish I could fix the world
I wish I could fix the world
For you, for you

And if I could mend your bones
And if I could mend your bones
I would, I would

The sun will shine, the ice will melt
The sun will shine, the ice will melt
One day, one day

I do not know where you will go
I do not know where you will go
I'm staying here, I'll stay right here

One of the problems I had with this one is that the tracks ended up being extremely bass heavy, so there would be this really obnoxious booming low end. I always try to listen to my songs on various sound systems, just so that I can get a sense of what they'll sound like when--and if--other people listen to them. This one sounded good on headphones, decent on my computer's speakers, and terrible in my car--the fucking door panels almost vibrated off. So then I fucked around with EQ and compression for a little bit and managed to get it more under control, although it's still not perfect.

Still, this is one of my most professional-sounding songs so far, I think. It's also my most "Indie"-sounding song, which is strange because I didn't set out to emulate that style at all.

As always, let me know what you think, positive and negative.

The Lovers of Sight and Sound - The Broken World



8 Comments


Lauren said:

I like it. Its quiet and introspective and sort of hypnotic. Perfect backup vocals.

April 27, 2008 10:45 PM



TheExpat said:

Very cool and simple. I hear Tool and Zep influences, and as for the back vocals, definitely your best so far.

April 28, 2008 8:37 AM



tRJ said:

This is your best one yet. The mix does come in bass heavy at times, but it's not too bad. And I agree with the Expat on the Tool influence. I must be rubbing off on you!

April 28, 2008 4:07 PM



Ismael Tapia II said:

I didn't consciously draw any influences from Tool. Where are you hearing that?

April 28, 2008 5:36 PM



TheExpat said:

When I hear your song, I'm reminded of both The Patient and Schism off of Lateralus. Sure, it's spare of effects and seven minutes or so of thematic development, but I can still hear it.

April 28, 2008 8:24 PM



Ismael Tapia II said:

You know, I listened to it again with an ear out for Tool, and I definitely found it. Although, like I said, that's not so much what I was going for. But I'll still construe the whole thing as a compliment.

April 28, 2008 8:36 PM



JLee said:

I love it! You play so beautifully and I really like the chord progression. The only thing I would do is add some harmony, but I'm a "harmony whore" lol

April 29, 2008 9:41 AM



Lauren said:

Yay harmony!

April 29, 2008 11:40 PM



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