"Carrie" 1st Draft, Ready For Download... So.... DOWNLOAD IT!!!!!

[Musicman408]

So, you all know I write songs at quite a prolific rate. Yesterday, my band got together at this teacher's house (he's the coolest teacher ever) and we laid down the song (Carrie) and got it mostly recorded. Mr. Lamb (the teacher) laid down some harmony vocals and did some things once Andy, Zoe and I left. Hopefully it will be on c.d by Monday.

Anyway, this definately isn't the FIRST song I have written, but It feels really cool to bring this song to life.

Here are the lyrics, feel free to comment.

This Is The Song That My Band Is Doing First........ "Carrie"


So, Andy and Zoe came over on Valentine's Day, and we did this song and it is turning out really well. Here are the lyrics for those interested:


Carrie............ Written on Jan. 20, 2007

Verse 1:

A long time ago,

A love affair of epic proportions.

You smiled at me,

and I though you were giving me a sign.

I considered it well and bade my time.

Then you moved to others......Not Me.

It obviously wasn't meant to be, I could see.

Then you were my friend,

we were til the end,

never thought you'd do something

to tear me apart.... Inside.

Inside all I want to do is cry.

Chorus

Well you can talk to Carrie.

She wasn't meant for me.

Though I thought my feelings were over,

I never thought you would do this to me.

But now I realize, that the flame never really died.

Turn around, the river was never dry.

Well, you can talk to Carrie.

Verse 2:

I thought my love for you was gone.

No, not completely.

I had almost moved on with my life,

tried to live without you,

but it was taking time.

The other day I met someone new.

It was ironic because she is prettier than you.

And now we talk, from time to time.

And it seems like she cares.

Is that too much to bare?

Chorus

Verse 3

I won't talk to you again because,

losers never win.

As for you my friend,

when will we ever meet again?

I guess I'll forgive you,

since you never knew,

Though I still loved her... I wasn't through.

Will anything happen with her?

Oh I don't know,

but she's better than you ever were.

Though things are only beginning.....

Chorus

Closing
He will leave you soon.

And when you need a man,

know that the offer doesn't stand.

I am through...Nothing more to try.

Carrie..... Goodbye


So anyway, once the song is on C.D I'll post it for those who want to listen to it. Tell me what you think of the lyrics and whatnot.

Hope you all have a great Sunday.

Much Love,
Ethan

[carrie721]

well, ethan, i don't know how far you thought you were going to get with me, since i'm gay and all ... :shrug: :D

can you write something in the next verse about me hooking up with jennifer beals? that'd be great. thanks.

[danax6]

Thanks for my first laugh of the day! :laugh: :laugh: What a great title for a song.

[Musicman408]

well, ethan, i don't know how far you thought you were going to get with me, since i'm gay and all ... :shrug: :D

can you write something in the next verse about me hooking up with jennifer beals? that'd be great. thanks.

awww shucks, I'm dissapointed??? My seranade didn't work????:laugh:

Even though the song isn't about you, do you like it?

[carrie721]

awww shucks, I'm dissapointed??? My seranade didn't work????:laugh:

Even though the song isn't about you, do you like it?

i'm too heartbroken that it's not about me to respond. :distress:

[Musicman408]

i'm too heartbroken that it's not about me to respond. :distress:

I'm sorry my dear. :sorry:

Can I be of any help to you baby?

[Musicman408]

Thanks for my first laugh of the day! :laugh: :laugh: What a great title for a song.

:laugh: What does that mean???:laugh:

[michelle2677]

i'm too heartbroken that it's not about me to respond. :distress:
well baby-girl, you just gotta move on with your life :nod:

[Musicman408]

Seriosuly though, the song is about that girl that I liked recently, named Sarah, and how she started dating my best friend. :nod:

[xdreamsunwindx]

Have you by chance ever heard the song "Tell It To Carrie" by The Romantics? It kinda reminds me of it, not in a bad way though, since The Romantics = one of the best bands ever. Sounds cool.

You're a lot further than I am with my band. We're just starting "Kickstart My Heart" by Motley Crue, and originals aren't on the brain yet. So, for that, I salute you.

[buckymcnix]

Seriosuly though, the song is about that girl that I liked recently, named Sarah, and how she started dating my best friend. :nod:

so where did you get carrie then?

{splice}
i didn't really have anything to respond to as to what you said -
but i just wanted our miss sagal sigs to be near each othr :woohoo:

[danax6]

:laugh: What does that mean???:laugh:Um..nothing. I just think it's a really cool title. :nod:

[Musicman408]

so where did you get carrie then?


i didn't really have anything to respond to as to what you said -
but i just wanted our miss sagal sigs to be near each othr :woohoo:

I got Carrie from Stephen King's book. It was the book I was reading the time I wrote the song.:nod: I needed a girls name, so I just thought, what the heck, we'l go with Carrie.:nod:

[Musicman408]

Um..nothing. I just think it's a really cool title. :nod:

Thank you.:nod:

[Musicman408]

Have you by chance ever heard the song "Tell It To Carrie" by The Romantics? It kinda reminds me of it, not in a bad way though, since The Romantics = one of the best bands ever. Sounds cool.

You're a lot further than I am with my band. We're just starting "Kickstart My Heart" by Motley Crue, and originals aren't on the brain yet. So, for that, I salute you.

Thank you for the salute. I actually haven't heard of that song, but saying it reminds you of one of the best bands ever is definately a huge compliment.

My song Carrie was just origianlly writeen with me on piano. Now, the semi-almost-kinda-final product sounds very 80's with its strong rhythm and everything (think Rock A Little, just a little less rock). I am still on a high from last night, because like I said, nobody has ever done my songs and it is just a great feeling. :nod:

[carrie721]

ethan and carrie sittin in a tree . . .











yah - I know she is gay.
- I have no idea what they are doing in that tree either.
I wonder what kind of tree it is.:o

:lol: :lol:

it's a "kiss my ass, bill" tree. :laugh: :wavey:

[GODDESS6]

i think it is great ethan!!!:nod: ~

[Musicman408]

i think it is great ethan!!!:nod: ~

Thank you my dear.:D I'll post some audio once it is finished getting produced.

[Musicman408]

i'm too heartbroken that it's not about me to respond. :distress:

Are you heartbroken enough to respond yet?:lol:

[xdreamsunwindx]

i didn't really have anything to respond to as to what you said -
but i just wanted our miss sagal sigs to be near each othr :woohoo:

~it was destiny bb~

o hay speaking of - I wrote a song Saturday night, actually. But it's too raw to post here. I'm going to pick up my Tele in a bit and try to work out a melody. Maybe I'll post it later, and you guys can be ~mai biggest fanz~

[Musicman408]

~it was destiny bb~

o hay speaking of - I wrote a song Saturday night, actually. But it's too raw to post here. I'm going to pick up my Tele in a bit and try to work out a melody. Maybe I'll post it later, and you guys can be ~mai biggest fanz~

You should post the lyrics. I wanna see:nod:

[Musicman408]

Ok, the teacher told me that he might have a copy of the song at school otday, so I'm pretty freaking excited!!!!:]

[Musicman408]

So, I have a copy of my new song on c.d, but I don't know how to use Yousendit. If I want to send it to one person in particular, would I just type in their e-mail or what:? Also, do I have to be a member??????


Take Care All
Ethan

[ryan8472]

To send it to another person, just enter their e-mail. If you want to post it, email it to yourself and post the link. :)

[Musicman408]

To send it to another person, just enter their e-mail. If you want to post it, email it to yourself and post the link. :)

Ok, awesome, I'll do that and then I'll post it here. :nod: Would you like to listen to it???

[ryan8472]

Ok, awesome, I'll do that and then I'll post it here. :nod: Would you like to listen to it???
Sure, I'll listen if you post it. :)

[Musicman408]

OPk you all, so you know I had been talking about my music and whatnot. Last weekend my band recorded "Carrie" and today, I got it on c.d. Keep in mind that this is a first draft, I jsut wanted to have a copy for when I go into surgery. We will re-record it at LEASt 3 more times, but here its the rough demo of "Carrie"!! Enjoy and PLEASE tell me your thoughts.


"Carrie" rough demo:
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=batch_status&batch_id=dkJyZm1VNkdrWTk1VEE9PQ

Hope you all enjoy, and PLEASE tell me your thoughts :nod:

Much Love,
Ethan

[Musicman408]

Sure, I'll listen if you post it. :)

Ok, i posted it in the thread that says "Carrie 1st draft... whatever.:laugh: Anyway, I really hope you enjoy.:nod:

[Musicman408]

Oh yeah, in an hour or so, I'll post the vocal,bass,drum only mix and the instrumental mix, but the one posted above is the REAL version. :nod:

[ryan8472]

Pretty cool Ethan. I've always wanted to be in a band, but unfortunately I have no talent whatsoever. :laugh: So props to you for doing what you love.

The song itself could be souped up with some more predominant guitars and smoother vocals, but it IS a demo. :p

[Musicman408]

Pretty cool Ethan. I've always wanted to be in a band, but unfortunately I have no talent whatsoever. :laugh: So props to you for doing what you love.

The song itself could be souped up with some more predominant guitars and smoother vocals, but it IS a demo. :p

Yes, I totally agree. Our potenital MAIN guitar guy was busy, and for some reason the teacher/guy who played on the song (he sang the harmony vocals) for some reason didn't want to over power the main singer, but I was like, i want harmony and backup ALL THE TIME... "Live, onstage" :lol:

Anyway, yeah thanks for the comments. Kids at school have absolutely LOOOOVED it and I hope you enjoy it.:nod:

Hope you're well,
Ethan

[Musicman408]

Pretty cool Ethan. I've always wanted to be in a band, but unfortunately I have no talent whatsoever. :laugh: So props to you for doing what you love.

The song itself could be souped up with some more predominant guitars and smoother vocals, but it IS a demo. :p

Oh yea, what were your thoughts on the background vocals?

[ryan8472]

Oh yea, what were your thoughts on the background vocals?
I liked the background vocals. They were one of the highlights of the song. :nod:

[Musicman408]

I liked the background vocals. They were one of the highlights of the song. :nod:

Yeah, like I told him, I NEEEED them to be louder.:nod: And I'm going to change up Zoe's melody a little so it isn't as repetitive.:nod:

[Musicman408]

Oh yeah Ryan, don;'t you love the studio chatter at the beginning???? :lol:

[Rickypt]

I should hang on to this.....someday I'll have the sought-after Ethan bootlegs. :thumbsup:

Good job, Ethan, and good luck.

[Musicman408]

Ok all, here is the Vocal and drum bass demo:

http://download.yousendit.com/176CF90F33446ECE

Much Love,
Ethan

[Musicman408]

I should hang on to this.....someday I'll have the sought-after Ethan bootlegs. :thumbsup:

Good job, Ethan, and good luck.

Thank you so much. These are the comments that I live for. I am glad you like it. I have posted more versions of the mix, so tell me what you think. :nod:

Much Love,
Ethan

Edit: here is the instrumental mix:

http://download.yousendit.com/D890BE7F165D0575

[Musicman408]

What do you all think of the other mixes?