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i could have lied ( mp3 )
escher By : alexwallbank
Created on: 10/10/2003

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I love the red hot chili peppers, they were my favourite band all through high school.

I've always wanted to honour them in a track somehow, and I reckon this is a decent way to do it.

this track is a vocal-house cover of *I could have lied,* from their best album, *blood sugar sex magik.*

It retains the original awesome vocal melody from the song, and I included a synthesised version of the guitar riff in the later part of the song. I changed the chord progression in the chorus, so it's different to the original.

if you're wondering what effect I used on the vocals, it's *antare's autotune* - not a typical vocoder.

::update::

thanks for all the reviews guys, this track actually made it to the t20 after 1 month and 29 days, so It enjoyed 1 day up there :), and for that I thank you all.

a few reviewers mentioned that the kick was weak and the low end of the track was muddy in general, so i took a few ...
... hours and did a mastering job, it sounds at least twice as good now, thank you for the feedback.


Track Stats for i could have lied by : alexwallbank

Software used: Not listed
Top20 votes : 25 Average rating : 9.56 Actual Score: 306/320
Genre : Vocal House Mood : moody
BPM : 130
Length : 3m54s

Member downloads : 48 Guest downloads : 49 Total : 97

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i could have lied reviews (31)
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Review by : z :: on : 5.2.2004 Rating: 8

i love to be suprised .. in fact i love it when things just falll on me from the sky and fall on the person next to me suprizes.

Thats how i felt with this track. Now dont get me wrong .. this track is full of flaws. from levels and just general mixing .. like towards the 2:30 mark it was just a mess.

with that said i do have to say that this track has a boatload of potential and since its been over 6 months since its been updated i know i will be blown away at a remix of this track. Something i know will just blow any Electronica A&R rep out of his argyle socks. So what say you alex? up for the challenge?
Artist Reply :: 5.2.2004 :: hey z, thanks for the review. I'd love to, but I'm too busy lately with paid music work. :: by: alexwallbank

Review by : mattman412 :: on : 3.22.2004 Rating: 9

The Good: IT reminded me of days go by, I think that is a decent song. I really like the effects done to the vocals, makes it sound very new age

The Bad: sounding like another song takes away from originality although I am not saying that 'days go by' is the only song in the world that can sound like that, it is just it seems to be a major influence.

Overall: great track if you are a trancy mood, it flows together very well. it can best be equated with a new age trance song you could hear on the radio.
Artist Reply :: 3.24.2004 :: it's funny that you mention that - a lot of people have said that to me, although until recently I hadn't actually heard "days go by." I don't think the two tracks sound completely alike either. To be honest, the major influence for this track came from a remix of "complicated" (avril lavigne) by pablo la rossa. I heard it on the fifa 2003 soundtrack and I loved it. :: by: alexwallbank

Review by : fever_audio :: on : 3.3.2004 Rating: 10

I have to say this is the best track I have heard on sz so far. once again, you have produced a professional and well deserved track. I was into the the peppers myself, and i have to say that you did them proper. I just wish the intro and ending were longer (more dj friendly) i would play this at my club in a minute, and i know it would tear the roof off.
your instrumentation is perfect, love the sounds, keep em coming!

Check out some music by fever_audio:

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Review by : dj_decs :: on : 2.7.2004 Rating: 10

oooohhh i like this.It reminds me of chicanes love on the run.uplifting,gentle trance with vocals.rare on secz as far as ive experienced so far.
i need a longer mix of this so that i can really use it to its fullest potential,which i can already hear.
please dont email me and tell me there isnt one.you've given me a little piece of a heavanly set and i want the rest LOL!!!!
to anyone reading this that knows and likes my music/sets/tastes DOWNLOAD THIS!!!!!
im off to see if you've got anymore little gems tucked away........
10 out of 10 through and through.
Artist Reply :: 2.17.2004 :: sorry for the lack of reply man, I'm a bit of a shocker in that regard. Thanks for all your reviews, you're a champion! I'm glad you like all of my music so far. yes, that's me on the vocals for this track. I made this track sort of as a tribute to the chili peppers. they were my fav band all through my younger years, and i sort of had to make something like this just to get it off my chest if ya know what I mean. at this stage I don't have a club mix planned / made, but that can all change :). mate, if you want, add me to your msn list: alexwallbank207@hotmail.com and we can chat about anything there. cheers. :: by: alexwallbank

Review by : genius :: on : 2.5.2004 Rating: 10

wel wel wel...this is one hell of a track and some quality....why can't i get such quality even after hours and hours of workin' on it...anyways..i've never heard the track by r.h.c.p but i bet it kix ass too..nice beats...goes straight to the u.k dance charts if it was pulished...the compression is excellent and any of your tracks don't need any commenting as such 'cuz they come out so damn perfect...and really nice picture on your artist page...hahaha...allright man...there's nothing else to say but a straight 10 and a vote...peace!!

Check out some music by genius:

mp3: here's a vocal track by me...made after 5 months of writer's block!!
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