So Called Friend

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This is a tune I wrote in 2004 and finally finished in 2007 with the help of Allen Dean. He really made the song what it is with his tremendous vocal skills. Thanks Allen.

So I hope you enjoy my re-post and I'm hoping to have my new one up soon. I'm going back to my 80's roots with my new one and its been a blast playing it.
Anyway, It should be up soon.

© 2004/2008 PickQuickRecords

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Song Stats

Hits: 858
Comments: 18
Fans: 20
Plays: 111
Downloads: 44
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Uploaded: Oct 07, 2008 - 10:03:56 PM
Last Updated: Aug 18, 2009 - 11:42:26 PM Last Played: Sep 10, 2009 - 02:02:31 AM

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Song Actions

Hardware:

The usual, but I used my Strats for this one.

Software:

The usual..

Comments

Feter	Feter said 397 days ago (October 7th, 2008)
	So Called Friend this could turn to a alt rock from the openning ..but then the burst of guitars you did till the end was something ...good lyrics ...thncx alot for sharin !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 397 days ago (October 8th, 2008)
	Thanks Feter. Ha! I always get everyone with that. hehe I'm glad you enjoyed it. Take care. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

RazorsKiss	RazorsKiss said 397 days ago (October 7th, 2008)
	love it always have..... great recording. you always make the shit i send you sound so good!!!! heh. thanks for the credit on this one, chris, but it is all you brother AD Check out my latest song called Heart of Hearts

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 397 days ago (October 8th, 2008)
	Thanks Allen. but you REALLY brought this one to life. I enjoyed mixing your vocals a lot. It was easy because of the superb quality of your dynamics and performance. No BS! I hope we can do it again. Take care my friend, Well have to talk again soon. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

timothy devine	timothy devine said 397 days ago (October 7th, 2008)
	NICE I love he acousic intro, teasing me till u kick in the metal I dig the pumpin double bass drum,and the sosssssspoken word... very well done great great tune waiting for u'r new tune Check out my latest song called Mankind Needs a Change/WoodstockII

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 397 days ago (October 8th, 2008)
	Thanks Tim. I always get everyone with that. hehe When I first wrote it it had a single bass drum part. I actually added that later on after the vocals. It helped the rhythm guitars and bass get some punch. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I should have my new one up shortly. Talk with you soon. Thanks again. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

guygrooves	guygrooves said 397 days ago (October 8th, 2008)
	Freakin AWESOME!! I am so happy you have returned our prodigal son. My God this is HOT!! Great Vox Allen. As always stellar production, musicianship, and arrangement Chris. Peace Guy Check out my latest song called Last Day Here

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 397 days ago (October 8th, 2008)
	Thanks Guy. I'm really happy to be back, but I wouldn't go THAT far! LOL Thanks for the kind words. I truly appreciate it a lot my friend. Hopefully I can live up to my previous works. I guess only time will tell. Take care and I'll talk with you soon. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

WillyB	WillyB said 397 days ago (October 8th, 2008)
	wow.. ..amazing, both of you. GREAT all the way around; drums, guitars, vocals, writing & production. Check out my latest song called Lazy River (w/TERRAPLANE)

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 397 days ago (October 8th, 2008)
	Thanks Willy It was a blast working with Alan on this one. He is one of the best singers that I have ever met here. Completely pro in all aspects of his craft. Thanks again for the listen and comment. I appreciate it. Chris Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

lavalamp	lavalamp said 396 days ago (October 8th, 2008)
	PROduction Excellent sound. Not a Rock god on this one. Just a Rock king. Great vocals, too. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 374 days ago (October 30th, 2008)
	lol Thanks Dave. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate the kind words. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

tokai	tokai said 396 days ago (October 8th, 2008)
	wow brilliant stuff. The pair of you have made a truly great song, powerful and melodic, what a ride. I will be listening a few more times to this one for sure. I wish i could get my strat to sound like that. Earthshaking...top job guys. Allen, voice really puts the icing on the cake. Check out my latest song called farriage/Gaylen75

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 374 days ago (October 30th, 2008)
	Thanks Steve I have to agree with you about Allen's vox for sure. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks again for taking the time to listen and comment. I appreciate it. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

ktb	ktb said 396 days ago (October 8th, 2008)
	kick ass solid metal. Crunchy pounding guitars. Allen's vocals scream and the solo was off the charts good. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Relic67	Relic67 said 395 days ago (October 9th, 2008)
	i'll second that what he said... Check out my latest song called Novis Libris

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 356 days ago (November 17th, 2008)
	You.. too. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 366 days ago (November 7th, 2008)
	Thanks ktb I appreciate the comment Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 391 days ago (October 13th, 2008)
	Scared To Death Great teamwork. I'm scared of both of you!! Seriously! The solo is pure metal goodness, or should I say badness? The rappin vocals make this pretty contemporary and intensify the heaviness. Never deny your roots. Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 356 days ago (November 17th, 2008)
	Really? I didn't mean to do it. I hope that you make a full recovery. lol Seriously though, I appreciate the comments Bob. Working with Allen is one of the highlights for me here at MacJams. He's amazing, pure and simple. Personally, he should be signed in my book. Thanks again. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

The Infinites	The Infinites said 391 days ago (October 13th, 2008)
	The real deal Sounds great thru the 'phones. A great example of all things that a proper metal song can do. This could be a slow acoustic ballad; but I'm glad it's not. Nice 'stoppage' that gap speaks volumes directly before the So Called Friend then effing immense axe work. I love it. I'm away to put on the Black Album... Love it! Jim Check out my latest song called Day-Glo

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 356 days ago (November 17th, 2008)
	Thanks Jim I agree. The stoppage really does give it that extra edge and break to take it all in. I almost was leaning toward leaving out the intro, but after a few listens, it really set up the song so I decided it must stay. Thanks again for your kind comment. I appreciate a lot. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

craft	craft said 389 days ago (October 15th, 2008)
	great rock song This is a killer collab.. Strong guitars with a powerful voice.. Perfect Check out my latest song called Blue Lights (feat. Spleenveil)

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 356 days ago (November 17th, 2008)
	Thanks Craft. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks again for the comment my friend. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

	said 388 days ago (October 16th, 2008)
	Oh yes! You and the formidable Mr. Dean are dynamite together! Kickin! Smokin! This tune is on FIRE! Be well gents!

	said 388 days ago (October 16th, 2008)
	Sigh... One problem: When I hear YOUR fantastic lead playing I lose the will to try.... I will NEVER smoke like this!

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 356 days ago (November 17th, 2008)
	Well... Practice, practice, and more practice. Alienate everyone you know. Don't have time for anything else or anybody and practice some more. That should do it. (lol) Well, that's how I did it at least. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 356 days ago (November 17th, 2008)
	Thanks You Mr. Wark I just wish I lived closer to him so we could start a band or something. Thanks again for the awesome comment my friend. Don't be a stranger. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

NewInfection

NewInfection said 388 days ago (October 16th, 2008)

wow.
thanks for the serious props, brother. i just do the singing.....this baby was alot of fun to do, because i tried a heavier approach to my vocals, in sync with the angry, heavy music. i think it all turned out killer. and of course, your attention to detail in mixing my vioce is superb!
also, thanks so much for my pic on the tune, that is really cool.
AD

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PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 356 days ago (November 17th, 2008)
	The.. honor was all mine my friend. Your tracks were killer. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

maxjsl37

maxjsl37 said 239 days ago (March 14th, 2009)

Finally
had time to run through your catalog and take a real good listen. The acoustics at the beginning are terrific. The guitar intro is very powerful. Love the vocals. Allen definitely has the pipes to handle this type of song. The lead break at 2:25 is frickin' killer! I hear some Fates Warning influence in the song. You know I have to say it...... The drums could come up a little in the stop gap sections. Top notch Chris and Allen. Awesome as always!

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PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 222 days ago (March 31st, 2009)
	Thanks John I really appreciate the props. If I ever record it I will make sure I pull them up in the mix. Thanks for the listen. I appreciate the in-depth feedback. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

Char	Char said 195 days ago (April 27th, 2009)
	Um, still no lyrics. You wrote them but Allen Dean killed them. First things, first. We can wait. How is this guy not famous? Probably didn't answer the letter from Dick Clark. Yeah, that's why. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Do Any Thing

davisamerica	davisamerica said 195 days ago (April 27th, 2009)
	I do know what you mean slash and burn chris ... just excellent guys Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

Char	Char said 195 days ago (April 27th, 2009)
	Um, still no lyrics. You wrote them but Allen Dean killed them. First things, first. We can wait. How is this guy not famous? Probably didn't answer the letter from Dick Clark. Yeah, that's why. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Do Any Thing

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