CAPE V -- Team Omen [Archive]

E. Shaun

June 16th, 2007, 05:24 PM

Congratulations to Team Omen for successfully completing CAPE V!

The team, as it was assigned, consisted of the following folks:

TEAM OMEN

POINT MAN: Carlo
SONGWRITER: Carlo
MIXER: Fletcher
ALL VOX: Carlo
GUITARS: Trazan, Tomhansen
KEYBOARDS: Amopae
SHAKUHACHI: Scodiddly
BASS: Scodiddly
DRUMS: Anduin

If there were any drop-outs or replacements, feel free to make note of such in this thread.

Thanks to the Womb's technology gurus, you now have TWO options for listening to this CAPE's offerings: you can either listen to the tunes in real-time by using the CAPE radio, or download the 320 kbps .mp3s. So without further ado…

Play Me! (http://womb.mixerman.net/radio/cape/index.php)

Download Me! (http://womb.mixerman.net/radio/cape/content/CAPE_V_Team_Omen.mp3)

E. Shaun

June 16th, 2007, 06:53 PM

Damn Carlo...this one came from a particularly dark area of your soul, didn't it? What a dark and brooding song...I love it. I think Sleep Country USA could use it as their jingle..."The Bed Ain't The Same Without You"...

Seriously though, I love it all. The shakuhachi adds something surreal to this tune...wonderful work there Scodiddly. And Fletcher was clearly in the same thoughtspace as the tune required...the mix captures the mood perfectly.

Great performances all, too. Special props to Amopae on his keyboard work!

Zoesch

June 16th, 2007, 07:01 PM

Fuck me silly... damn Carlo, did you get possessed by Layne Staley during the tracking sessions for the choruses or what?

And yes, props to Amopae for his keyboard parts, that kid's a genius I tell ya...

E. Shaun

June 16th, 2007, 07:04 PM

Fuck me silly... damn Carlo, did you get possessed by Layne Staley during the tracking sessions for the choruses or what?

Wow. You hit it on the head, Zoesch. "Rooster" anyone?

Nice!

chrisj

June 16th, 2007, 07:14 PM

Whoa! Spooky- absolutely killer vox, especially in the harmonies, and what an arrangement! I particularly like the way it switches over to a one-drop reggae pulse- Anduin, that came off great :)

leester

June 16th, 2007, 08:46 PM

Carlos you suck.

Call me, k? :lol:

Very nice and soulful delivery from all of ya. Keys kill. Oh man how I love that sound.

What the hell is a SHAKUHACHI?

Drums THUMP!

Yes, this is a new fav of mine. Dreamy. How's come none of my reverb sounds like that?

Great mix.

lees
(did they ever actually KILL the rooster? I think not)

chrisj

June 16th, 2007, 11:48 PM

Dude, don't you know, they'll kill the old red rooster when she comes?

They're still waiting for her to come :Cry:

:lol:

(a shakuhachi is a very awesome Japanese bamboo flute. one of the coolest instruments around. It can do mellow or give you a rasp like a saxophone, only airy and woody instead of brassy. I want one :) )

E. Shaun

June 16th, 2007, 11:53 PM

(a shakuhachi is a very awesome Japanese bamboo flute. one of the coolest instruments around. It can do mellow or give you a rasp like a saxophone, only airy and woody instead of brassy. I want one :) )

Totally.

Scodiddly should know by now that when I see a unique instrument like that in someone's sign-up thread, it's SURE to be a mandatory part of a team!

Love that sound, and Fletcher has it in the mix perfectly.

Jason Phair

June 16th, 2007, 11:54 PM

Aw man, mood city.

Carlos, no words for your always stellar pipes, man. And that tune!

Lovin' this one, guys.

BigBubbaJ

June 17th, 2007, 02:52 AM

GOOD LORD.

CARLO!!!!

I fucking love this.

I am a SUCKER for all that 90s grunge and this could have been any of my favorite bands.

MOTHERFUCKER!!!! VOCALS!!! DEAR LORD.

Love the drums.

Mix is great. Nice fx on the drums.

This is my favorite. I haven't said that yet either.. and I am listening alphabetically.

Watershed

June 17th, 2007, 02:56 AM

Killer mix Fletcher.

Carlo.... you nailed it man. Great track.

seagate

June 17th, 2007, 03:59 AM

Carlo.... you nailed it man. Great track.

Ditto!

Good work everyone involved!

mousdrvr

June 17th, 2007, 06:50 AM

Carlo you know I'm a huge fan of yours and I can honestly say this the best thing I've heard you do, it's absolutely perfect!
Guys you all kicked ass!

No Element is out of place. YOu guys all sound VERY major league and as has been said the MOOD! OMG! It's sounds a little like southern fried Pink Floyd. This track gave me a really strong visual hit, of a guy driving around a run down neighborhood were he used to live with his woman, she had made it beautiful for him but now it's just all washed out and everything is sepia.

Haunting!

:Thumbsup: :Thumbsup: :Thumbsup:

-mous

McAllister

June 17th, 2007, 06:51 AM

Carlo & Fletcher - hats off.
Sounds like a song Aerosmith woulda nailed back when they rocked.

Nice.

M

Goes211

June 17th, 2007, 12:32 PM

So, if I remember right, this was a "problem team" ?
Yeah right.

:Coolio:

E. Shaun

June 17th, 2007, 03:55 PM

So, if I remember right, this was a "problem team" ?
Yeah right.

:Coolio:

It always seems that the "problem" teams wind up with some of the best CAPE tunes don't they? Team Downbeat in CAPE III, Team Progression in CAPE IV... Hmm. Maybe there's something to that. Perhaps Ded4now should pick the teams next time.

By the way, in case I didn't mention it in my praise earlier in this thread, well done on the mix Fletcher. You got a bit of flack last time for your unconventional mix of Team Tombstone, but if you needed redemption (which you didn't, really) you've certainly got it with this mix!

kingkai

June 17th, 2007, 04:18 PM

So this is what happens when a bunch of Jedi's get together....

Woof!! Wonderful :Thumbsup: :Thumbsup: :Thumbsup:

Peace - Out, Irv

Palewailer

June 17th, 2007, 04:47 PM

You guys got paid for this, right? Nice work all around.
I coulda used just a tad more of Carlo's wonderful pipes in the mix, but that's a minor gripe from a big fan.

Scodiddly

June 17th, 2007, 06:40 PM

Scodiddly should know by now that when I see a unique instrument like that in someone's sign-up thread, it's SURE to be a mandatory part of a team!

Love that sound, and Fletcher has it in the mix perfectly.

Yeah, I knew that might get me into trouble. Took me most of the tracking period just to get back into practice so I wouldn't embarrass myself. I'm just glad that the team agreed to let me choose the key, otherwise I would have been screwed. :lol:

Anyway, the song turned out great and everybody turned in cool stuff. I didn't even hear some bits until Fletcher glued it all together.

ATTICus Finch

June 17th, 2007, 06:40 PM

<===had to look up SHAKUHACHI. hehehe Then be like I knew that...kinda. Very fitting. One of those tunes that keep turnin it up a notch and you think you can't move it forward anymore and then it smacks you in the face with some more highly polished rawness. The Vox and writing KILL. I love the progression and the singing is so freaking on with the mood it provides.
-R3

Carlo

June 17th, 2007, 06:54 PM

This track gave me a really strong visual hit, of a guy driving around a run down neighborhood were he used to live with his woman, she had made it beautiful for him but now it's just all washed out and everything is sepia.
-mous

Thanky Mous, that's all we can ever hope for, that someone "sees" what we see, in a song. Thanks!

All props have to go to Master Trazan for this piece...he swallowed, whole, my scratch, and laid a golden egg! That man, I gotta work with somemore, please, Trazan, please!

Tom played THE killer guitars lines, that really gave this song legs to stand on...his tones and powerful presence pushed the song much higher than it was.

Don't get me started on the Shakuhachi...Fletch's incorporation of the flute throughout the piece was a real suprise, as was Sco's ability on the damn thing, along of course with his down-low bass, the way he brought the song down in the bridge, then lifted it back up, thrilled me!

Amopae. This hombre has got MAD SKILLS, I mean it, he is a maestro of the finest order, and we need to use the hell out of him while we mere mortals still have a chance!

All held together by my man Anduin, who not only laid down The Law (his magnificent drums), but all while blocking bottles thrown at him from the peanut gallery! My man Anduin!!:Thumbsup:

Ain't these cape "bands" just like the crazy muthas were are all a part of?

It was another great ride on the Womb...and we should all give thanks to the powers that be...

...that would be you E!:Coolio:

dikledoux

June 18th, 2007, 12:35 AM

OK.

I'm gettin' pretty sick of all the monstrousness. Monstrosity. Monstrositude.

I thought our team would be MILES out front in the badass dept.

The more I listen, the more I realize that it's a fucking neighborhood fulla bad-asses (shut yo' mouth) well I'm just talkin' about CaPE (well, we can dig it).

Carlo - this is the strongest thing I've heard outta you yet. And that's no small task to top yourself. Everyone here:

bad

ass

dik

Watershed

June 18th, 2007, 12:44 AM

bad

ass

dik

Now there's 3 words that really shouldn't be used together...... :Roll eyes:

Carlo

June 18th, 2007, 02:07 AM

Here are the lyrics...

I can see that you're afraid of me
but as far as I can tell
you know I want to live in Heaven
not reside in this hell

but I'm tired tired of being alone
what's required is for you to come home

cause the bed ain't the same without you
so tired of being alone
no the bed ain't the same without you
come back home

I learned too much about pain with you
things I did not want to know
I'm just talking 'bout forgiveness
of too many things that we both know

but I'm tired tired of being alone
what's required is for you to come home

cause the bed ain't the same without you
so tired and all alone
no the bed ain't the same without you
nothing goes on, nothing goes on
the bed ain't the same without you
come back home

I'll be up, you'll see my light on
your key still unlocks my door
Time seems like forever
and I'm afraid of how much more

but I'm tired tired of being alone
what's required is for you to come home

cause the bed ain't the same without you
so tired and all alone
no the bed ain't the same without you
nothing goes on, nothing goes on
the bed ain't the same without you
come back home

I guess it's about that woman...who left...and that you miss her.

Fulcrum

June 18th, 2007, 02:59 AM

I guess at least two or three people already beat me to the Alice In Chains comparison.

Very impressive. It tells a story, it has atmosphere, it kicks you in the teeth. I'm still spitting chiclets.

Everyone: bravo. Going back for another listen.

Johnny

June 18th, 2007, 03:47 AM

Yeah...

Anduin, fantastic. I love the brushes. The hi-hat going "e...2...a" in the breakdown? Genius.

This groove is so nasty.

Carlo...dude.

Bravo, Omen.

amopae

June 18th, 2007, 03:56 AM

This has been such a great ride, thanks to all the guys in the team who took me under their "wing" and helped me to not freak out when I was about to do that...It's so cool and so easy to work with such a talented group of people that I'm already looking forward to CaPE VI.

emtou2u

June 18th, 2007, 04:17 AM

i cannot even begin to describe where this song takes me...

i am at a loss for words in general...

dark, sexy...gritty...

so many layers...there is a under current to this song that is dangerous and ominous...battered, bleedin', wounded, and bound...but still dangerous...

guitars and keyboards are weapons...

anduin...wow...

and

between the carlo's vocals and the bridge...i fall to my knees...

blackieC

June 18th, 2007, 05:17 AM

Carlo...

Dude....

You totally killed on this.

Then dressed and skinned it, grilled it over a scorching mesquite fire and served it up still sizzling on the plate.

Everybody involved completely nailed this one.

My jaw is bruised and there is a dent in the floor.

chckn8r

June 18th, 2007, 02:58 PM

It's dark, it's soulful, it's got a groove that just won't let you go.

Funkineh I say! Beautiful mix - everything in a perfect place and crystal clear...

Sweetness...

Kudos to all of ya!

Dave

Cheech

June 18th, 2007, 06:36 PM

In one word SOLID. I love the vox and Harmony. The mix is solid, the playing is solid..... Definitely brings me back to the 90s grunge (AIC) darkness, with a little something different mixed with it.
Great job fellas!

mingus

June 18th, 2007, 10:14 PM

That is one HEAVY song very well executed. Great job.

Oberlehrer

June 18th, 2007, 10:40 PM

I just gave all the CAPE entries a first listen; this one was the one I was returning to after this.

This will be definitely one of my favourites from this CAPE. The overall mood, the "heavy" feel of it, the instrumentation, the vocal delivery...

Congrats, job well done!

bunnerabb

June 19th, 2007, 01:54 AM

This hits like a ton of bricks.

It's dark and strong.

Like good whiskey.

Incredible all the way round. :Thumbsup:

Dino

June 19th, 2007, 06:09 AM

This one is very likable for a lot of reasons. It is like a slow grind that just digs itself into you. The bottom is very pronounced and it supports the overall theme of the song. Great tune.

EyreSpace

June 19th, 2007, 07:12 AM

this mix certainly has character. Nice work.

studjo

June 19th, 2007, 08:46 AM

this voice is music!

Jo

dnafe

June 19th, 2007, 01:01 PM

You guys had me from the get go.

Really not much more to say other than awesome job guys!

volthause

June 19th, 2007, 09:58 PM

everyone has already said everything that needs to be said. so i'll just say, i think it kicked ass. :Thumbsup:

PSN Big Al

June 20th, 2007, 05:35 AM

I can't quite put my finger on it, but this production was just
dripping with . . . something. I can't quite touch it, but I know
it's darn good. :Thumbsup:

seagate

June 20th, 2007, 05:47 AM

I can't quite put my finger on it, but this production was just
dripping with . . . something. I can't quite touch it, but I know
it's darn good. :Thumbsup:

Carloness...

emtou2u

June 20th, 2007, 07:42 AM

Carloness...

brilliant seagate - you've just added another word to my dictionary! :lol:

badperson

June 20th, 2007, 02:55 PM

same as everyone, I really like it. Really great performances, nice arrangement, beatuful mix...excellent job by all hands.
bp

MudCat

June 20th, 2007, 08:10 PM

TEAM OMEN

POINT MAN: Carlo
SONGWRITER: Carlo
MIXER: Fletcher
ALL VOX: Carlo
GUITARS: Trazan, Tomhansen
KEYBOARDS: Amopae
SHAKUHACHI: Scodiddly
BASS: Scodiddly
DRUMS: Anduin

"This bed ain't the same without you....."

Oh man, ain't that the truth......Great job, everybody. Carlo, your vocal personality is so distinct and cool, I'm drawn into whatever you sing. Kudos, man. Excellent mix, Fletcher.....and Traz, I hear ya , man, givin it just what it needed.

Great job all around...:Wink:

-mudcat

Calvin

June 20th, 2007, 09:52 PM

Can't believe I hadn't commented on this tune until now, 'cause it's in heavy rotation chez moi. I love everything there is about this tune. Killers, all of ya.

Carlo

June 21st, 2007, 01:07 AM

"This bed ain't the same without you....."
Excellent mix, Fletcher.....and Traz, I hear ya , man, givin it just what it needed.
-mudcat

Ya know, I hang around soakin' up the love...and these two brothers, Fletcher, and Trazan...are out there in the world, doing it! I can only hope they receive the lion's share of credit, for makin' this song happen!

But ya know...it's the band, man...the band!:Twisted:

Anduin

June 21st, 2007, 03:21 AM

Yeah...

Anduin, fantastic. I love the brushes. The hi-hat going "e...2...a" in the breakdown? Genius.

This groove is so nasty.

Cheers for that! Dark and eerie was definitely the mood on this one.

E. Shaun

June 21st, 2007, 03:25 AM

Cheers for that! Dark and eerie was definitely the mood on this one.

Instead of "Team Omen" perhaps it should have been "Team Oh Man!"...or maybe "Team Amen", since you have to cross yourself twice to shake off the clinging demons of that Voice...

Yup, this is in my top three.

lebouche

June 22nd, 2007, 01:26 AM

Enjoying v much...v chilled. Perfect for this moment :)
Thankyou!!
:Thumbsup:

nobby

June 22nd, 2007, 04:54 AM

I automatically expect great vox from Carlo, but his songwriting on this comes as a pleasant surprise.

Pleasant in a dark way, if you get my meaning. Like I can feel the heartache.

I love the way the big chorus breaks down at the end and leaves you alone in a pickup truck on a dirt road.