Stella Too w/Michael2 by Vic Holman [Email]
Genre: Pop (Alternative)
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Michael 2 had sent me his files for Stella Too and was wondering if I would like to play around with it. Well yeah!Michael's original was a acoustic version that he posted back in July. So I did a re-mix of the tune and added an additional 3 guitar tracks. Thanks Michael for letting me play around with excellent tune. Lyrics:
you won't say where you've beenbut everybody knows you've been out with him there's a little girl at home but you dropped out of school so you could work at night Chorus: you're life isn't going how you thought it would i hope that you don't make the same mistakes i did it's time to figure out exactly what to do with you and Stella too your boy is finally home a mustache on his face so you kicked him to the curb you got lots of bills to pay childcare ain't cheap what you gonna do? Chorus: you're life isn't going how you thought it would i hope that you don't make the same mistakes i did it's time to figure out exactly what to do with you and Stella too what's your angle? are you looking for attention? you're not stupid but i'm beginning to wonder it's time to figure out exactly what to do about Stella too Hardware:
this and thatSoftware:
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Skean
Great collab guys... I just have to say I LOVE IT... TX
Vic Holman
i was a bit surprised when Michael asked me if I wanted to play around on his excellent tune
lavalamp
This makes me happy to part of this MJ family. I liked this a lot when M2 did it. But, with Vic, it sounds even more sensational. Fantastic guitar work. Did I mention Elliott Smith on your original? I wonder.
Awesome piece of songwriting.
Dave
Vic Holman
when Michael sent me the files and i opened it up my first reply was "are you sure?" It is such a great song as he had it.
funny thing, i played this for two different people at work today and they both said 'Elliot Smith'
lavalamp
See?, I've got a good ear. lol
Dave
buckhorn
I dug it before, I seriously love it now. Wonderful production of a great tune. Better than the junk on the radio. Bravo.
Vic Holman
...now that would make a cool band name.
I'm pretty surprised that Michael asked me to do something with his song.
I guess that's just the cool guy that he is.
regulus
soooooo professional it hit me as a song right out of the sixties early 70's ala SimonGarfunk.
There are no rules in Love, War and Music.
This is so clean and balances it takes me back to Hollywood and the Love In's. Thanks for the trip back to a golden age. Had you been there then you would have been a superstar, not that your not here now.
Love it, gonna take it home with me.
Vic Holman
on Michaels original he mentioned that he had a bit of a Loggins and Messina influence. So when i remixed his harmony vocals i wanted them to have some of that quality that was in fashion back in those days.
thanks for the listen. very much appreciated
Ejh
What a cool blend of the Vic and the Michael...
Poppy, spangly, bopping along... More than a touch of Big Star in this one..
That would be a GOOD thing...
Ed
Vic Holman
I got the files friday night. Michael mentioned it as a pop song. So Sat. morning i brought out my epiphone dot semi hollowbody for that cool jangle sound and went for it. I think he tried to throw me off. he recorded his parts in a Eb key.
Ejh
You did tell him you're a GUITARIST, right?
That's so wrong....
Ed
Vic Holman
is that when i was learning to play guitar to hendrix records, i was in standard tuning, and hendrix played a step down. no one ever told me you could tune down. so it came in handy after all.
segiperkasa
Awesome song..... cool stuff...
Vic Holman
we appreciate the listen!
DWL
wonderful vocals, great lyrics and excellent musicianship.
Lost for words and in awe :-)
Cheers
Dick
Vic Holman
I'm glad that Michael gave a chance to play around with this. I tried to stay as a sideman and operate the shiny buttons.
dolby
...the harmony vocals especially - just wonderful.
If I'm allowed a (tiny, weeny) little bit of criticism I would suggest that there is just a bit too much guitar in this - you're playing some wonderful, interesting lines and some sterling countermelodies, but I feel it could breath a little more often, maybe drop the guitar out in places, bring it back as an accent (aww, you get the idea!) etc etc
Enjoyed -
Phil
Vic Holman
i see what you're saying. there may of been a few spots i may of done differently. it's always after the fact, huh?
lengold
...this just sounds so Beatleish to me - great harmonies and lovely music and mix.
Cheers
Len
Vic Holman
beatlish is what i thought. so i used a semihollow body electric to get that early g. harrison sound to brighten it up some. In the remix i wanted Michaels vocal harmonies to really shine.
tempie
really really wonderful. the acoustic guitar is fantastic and of course the composition is great as expected but the very best thing about this tune is that it's a complete joy to listen to. thanks!
Vic Holman
is that there are now 3 versions of this song. It's interesting how all three can be a bit different.
I'm glad you appreciated the song.
MarkHolbrook
I love the deep guitars left/right. Personally I'm not too fond of the lead. I could have used more deep soulful lead. Just me probably.
Still the guitars, vocals are as expected amazing.
Wonderful guys! Thanks!
Vic Holman
this was pretty spontanious for me. once i learned the song and figured what i was going to do. i want for a real clean sound, including the lead. thinking about it now i probably could of had double tracked the lead, switch to the neck pickup to fatten it up.
Karmatoburn
and I luv em both. Just migrated from listening to Mr. Bouchards version, and Mj continues to amaze me at the wealth of talent. Totally dig those guitars. Great upbeat vibe. Did you layer in some vox as well?
Vic Holman
there are actually three stellas. Michael originally released a acoustic version. I was surprised that he asked Jim and I to play around with it. Michael did all the vocals. they're great harmonies that I wanted to really bring out.
michael2
i just realized i hadn't given a public commendation to you. great work on this one. i know it must have been rough as I gave out such a sloppy file, the guitar was tuned to god knows what with a capo on an un-remembered fret, and other odd little things. always love what you do and projects with you are a blast. thanks.
Vic Holman
for letting me play around. even though it was in a flat key (icouldn't tell if you tuned up or down) for some reason i latched on to this pretty quick.
i kept "asking are you sure?" to have me play on it. I'm glad I did. as i enjoyed it.
Feter
YEAH the heart of the classical 60s ..and particularly
beatlish vibes ...what a wonderful colab bros ..Michael
voice is just fit right like any of his ..good job Vic
with the new setting and guitars ...its just a classic
colab ...deepest bow !!!!
Vic Holman
I thought it would be cool to use a semi hollowbody guitar to get that early Beatle clean sound. It's always a pleasure to be able to play on a M2 song
egobandit
a little vic goes along way, tooo coool!
Vic Holman
I made sure i didn't go to long........ just enough to scare away the crows
guitapick
...this tune. And you've done a great job with it, Vic. So fine.
Vic Holman
i was a bit surprised that Michael asked to work on his tune. I thought his original was fantastic as was. i had fun with this one
mvh9591
Love the vocal harmony. Nice mix. Enjoyed.
Thanks for sharing,
mvh : )
Vic Holman
Michael does great harmonies. i wanted to make those shine in this mix.
you don't come across many great songwriters any more. I'm glad he's here.
12parsecs
i'm digging the reworks of michael's tune! this version (i listened to jim's version earlier) has some great guitar work and, the thing i dig the most, is the beat. totally changes up the feel. more upbeat and, dare i say, cheerful? kinda cool juxtaposed against the heavier lyrics.
Vic Holman
true a heavy message, but when I hear Michael's acoustic it has a upbeat feel. so, i thought why not take it up a notch and give it a bit of a early beatlish flavor.
Trillian
and I love the lyrics. Children don't ask to be born. You are responsible for the life you create no matter how things work out in other areas of your life. Is that your artwork again? Mother & Child - it is beautiful. : )
Vic Holman
Michael is a social worker and I'm sure he's seen quite a bit. i knew someone quite well that worked at a crisis nursery. to many sad situations happen.
the art was something that Michael had on his original posting. I stole it. shhh
dajama
This is a great song, and your work on it only adds to it. Excellent stuff. You really add lovely sparkle with the guitar work. A great combination of elements. Nicely done. Peace.
Vic Holman
originally i thought i would be working on this over several days. but i got so into the swing of it, it ended up being only a couple of hours.
magnatone
What a WONDERFUL collab you guys. Love your additions here Vic - I always know it'll be great when I see your name!
Vic Holman
I think this is the sixth collab I've done with Michael. hey, that's practically an EP.
bud
ain't that the beauty of this place. Excellent collab gents and Vic, your production and additions are wonderful.
Vic Holman
true, when i first joined I never thought in a million years that collab projects was even thinkable. ah, the computer age
Bob Rodgers
brilliant, excellent collab and has to be one of my favourites!
Very strong Beatle sound on this and and it's really great Vic to hear you playing your semihollow body electric to get that Harrison sound!
Vocals and harmonies are superb!
Loved it, great stuff!
Bob
Re-al
i love the 60s sound that just washes into the brain and takes ypu back to the days of vinyl and carefree times.
Harmonies are spot on - wish it was longer, tho'
Vic Holman
60's is the new '08.
of course the songs were shorter back then. it does fly by pretty fast.
jiguma
Cool tune - I agree with Phil that there's maybe a bit too much George in places, but the production, playing and song quality kind of mean it doesn't really matter.
Like it a lot!
Neil
Vic Holman
I've been waiting for a while to do a early beatle clean guitar sound. Michael's song was the perfect vehicle.
Rocha Malhada
I don't know how you guys do it, one good song after another in short order, *sheesh*
. - Harold
Vic Holman
"Meet The Songbots"
Songbots........ that's a cool new word.
that would make for a cool idea. Devo does early 60's pop.
Rocha Malhada
got it started in "Sapience (No Codes, Can't Send Notes)"
echoroom
2 towering talents - how could this not be aces?? Really lovely vocals on this, and lovely ringing guitars - another winner guys. Oh, and lyrics i woulda killed to write.
steve
love everything about this song - the guitar and voice work great together and it has such a happy feeel. def taking this one for the stash.