 MarcSalmon
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Date: July 4, 2005 @ 5:23 AM
u write some beautiful songs dude.. this is awesome.
The guitar melody sounds great, very chaos surfery..
i love the lyrics too especially -
'You're a distant sun, no rays will reach
this lonely man, no one.
You're just another star above.'  
Vocals sound good, got some nice harmonies in there..
To be brutally honest though, i was a little bit disappointed when that beat came in. Its a nice beat and well put together, but i think it features in too many of your songs. I'm not sure that this beat compliments the song that well anyway..  .. I think a straight forward driving beat would work well..
Other than that this is great. well done surfer of chaosness 
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Hatsy
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Date: July 4, 2005 @ 6:57 AM
I simply love it...
This is my favourite Chaos song so far, I love the harmony & falsetto note in the early part, it hit me in the guts straight off, the lyrics are particularly stark and meaningful, I love malancholy & you do it so well. The tempo change just adds to the intensity and the ending is bang on, well done Chaos we're proud of you, we're both listening here today because Paul is off work, woo hoo!
    More please  
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 evansorchid
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Date: July 4, 2005 @ 6:58 AM
Wow, this is fantastic! I like everything about it!!! The dynamic high and low contrasts are great. The vocals are unique and the harmonies fit very well. I don't care what that other guy said..I like the drums. Very well done!!! 
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BOWILLIE
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Date: July 4, 2005 @ 10:22 AM
wow..very cool..
has a strong u2-police/counting crows feel to it.loved the way you do vocal harmonies/ the changes in the production are sweet.thank you for telling me this was in..beautiful work.
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moam
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Date: July 4, 2005 @ 10:42 AM
Wow  This is the best I have heard from you!   The guitar is light enough to be extremely emotional Very meolodic and beautiful  Then it gets louder and harder  Great transition This song has a great layout. I love the harmonized vocals as well This song is extremely well arranged... Your singing is beautiful Great job!  Downloaded!
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EllyKellner
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Date: July 4, 2005 @ 11:58 AM
I'd like it better if the production brought every single instrument and sound far from up front! It's all a bit to light to me. A fragile song doesn't neccesarily need to be this light?
It's got a powerful thing going on in the chorus, but focus a bit more on vocals: 'articulate and open your mouth further' would be my advice 
Nice touch with the rain and thunder...all through out a cool song!
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 FraDonaghy
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Date: July 4, 2005 @ 12:32 PM
Look how many people used "wow" as the first word in their comment
I agree with that sentiment.
The beginning with the storm effects fading to you and the drum entrance was inspired
Absolutely beautiful piece of song-writing
As for the criticism the lady above has given regarding your singing, take it on board if you feel its a valid point but I think your style is your style and it makes your songs your own. Not everyone sings in the same way, and I for one like the way you do. It adds an edge to the songs
Thanks for dropping me a shout about this Glad I checked it out
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stratmanstl
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Date: July 4, 2005 @ 12:35 PM
Wow, this is a great song, one of your best.
You use that technique of moving the bass line around a static chord really well, and that's probably why it has that U2 (Joshua Tree era) sound.
The vocals weave in and out of each other effortlessly and the harmonies are great.
The chorus section took me by surpise with the aggressive drums, but by the second time, it felt like a natural part of the song.
This is a very heartfelt lyric and I love the ending as the music fades and the vocals remain with the thunder and rain.
Great song.
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BOWILLIE
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Date: July 4, 2005 @ 1:01 PM
nicely put frad!
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MindSculpture
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Date: July 4, 2005 @ 2:55 PM
I gotta say...the verse is very like "With Or Without You" by U2.
A very good song... I dig your lyrics a lot. Nice work on the hi hats. has a upbeat vibe about it this.
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 brokensmile124
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Date: July 4, 2005 @ 7:12 PM
Absoluteley amazing. I love this song: great intro, nice voice, awesome lyrics. Fantastic.
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Date: July 4, 2005 @ 9:41 PM
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Rodrica
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Date: July 5, 2005 @ 11:46 AM
Great intro...very smooth. I hate making comparisons, but I do so only as a compliment and to convey how the song comes over to me...so yes, elements of U2. But I have to say...I much prefer your voice to Bono's! I love the way the verses build up a little tension which explodes into the chorus...a nice way to balance things...great stuff! The return to the rain at the end rounds things off beautifully!
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EllyKellner
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Date: July 5, 2005 @ 11:50 AM
I meant to give you positive feedback
I LIKE THE SONG
I downloaded it...
See, it's a good song
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BrSoccerChic89
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Date: July 5, 2005 @ 12:14 PM
Wow, Chaos! Thanks a lot for telling me about this!
I absolutely loved the verses..started off real nice.. and I agree with stratmanstl when saying that the drum bit took me by surprise, then actually sounded very natural the second time around!
It's interesting how Marc said he especially liked these lyrics -
'You're a distant sun, no rays will reach
this lonely man, no one.
You're just another star above.'
- because when I finished listening, that was the first thing I planned on saying..
Very nice songwriting, harmonies, vocals..
I just wish I could hear your voice a little louder in the chorus - I love your singing.
Feel free to let me know when your next songs are up. I will gladly listen and comment! 
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andrewbiles
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Date: July 5, 2005 @ 8:00 PM
I can definately see the U2 comparisons. I thought the hi-hat and bass drum hits at the start worked really well with the guitar and vocals. Your voice in this is really reminding me of someone, I just can't put my finger on who.
I love the built up part going back down to the calm. Always the perfect addition to a track in my mind, you can't go wrong with it.
Great track. I'll be listening to that a few more times I'm sure.
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imemine
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Date: July 6, 2005 @ 12:22 AM
Beautiful! I’m getting a little U2----drums kick ass----rhythms and sounds---man that chorus is awesome- Voice is great, acoustic sounds like one---production is sweet! What can I say---nice job man! Very nice!
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imemine
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Date: July 6, 2005 @ 12:23 AM
 I should read others comments before I write mine!
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DaveWL
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Date: July 6, 2005 @ 5:57 PM
Can't help mentioning the U2 With Or Without You similiarities with some of the verse but the rest of the song is different with a lot of extra twists. No bad thing to sound like U2 during their best period anyway.
No problems with the drums here, really effective and tight. You always try to use drums quite dynamically which really pays off here. Great intensity achieved with a small guitar combo arrangement. Vocals really well arranged too. Outstanding track.
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 Traf
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Date: July 6, 2005 @ 6:43 PM
There's a really superb edge to your voice in this one.. Sort of slight roughness that really works well..
I like the harmonies..
Woh.. I love the way the rhythm picks up with the drums and then drops back again..
The song has a superb feel of energy and passion...
The layering of the vocals at the end is clever..
Yeah.. I really like this. I think it's one of your best..
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ChaosSurfer
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Date: July 8, 2005 @ 5:26 AM
From RealMouse:
Blocked out the sun's sounding pretty good. I like the guitar part playing through out the song. Kinda U2ish with a bit of springsteen in the vox and gat. Nice matey. I like the drum intro into the mid then back to the vocals as a quiet verse then back into it again. All in all I enjoyed this piece. Nice original and new, catchy and kind of top of the popish material. Well written also.
Thanks for the listen. It's all good.
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craiglab
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Date: July 8, 2005 @ 11:11 PM
Yeah... I'm likin' this one alot. Kinda sneaks up on you and then blows you away with the chorus. Great vocals; love the harmonies and the falsetto stuff. I also hear the U2 influence here but this has more of an edge to it. Very nicely done!
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mdearing
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Date: July 10, 2005 @ 4:48 PM
I like the melody. The overall feel here is very nice.
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Firefly
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Date: July 11, 2005 @ 5:10 PM
absolutely totally and utterly fantastic. superb. I wish I had more time to leave more comments but I'm on my third listen and its just fantastic, so totally what I would listen to. Briliant. this tune is fantastic!
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Khonsu
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Date: July 11, 2005 @ 6:28 PM
loved it- very talented - i especially admire artists who write their own songs and this is definately a great song which makes you a great songwriter and a great musician. also liked the effects of rain which showed your inspiration. (p.s. WOW!)
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Guitargeek
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Date: July 12, 2005 @ 10:33 AM
Really really nice song dooood. Beutiful guitar and vocals, the drums can be a bit overpowering at times tho.
Still, really nice tune.
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warmguns
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Date: July 16, 2005 @ 9:36 PM
Im speechless(or is that typeless) I listened to this now 6 times in a row, and im blown away every time. This cheered me up to no end. Awesome track man!.
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Firefly
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Date: July 24, 2005 @ 12:57 PM
ha ha, i remembered first time i heard this (when I didn't get time to leave a comment) i listened to it four/five times in a row. Amazing song.. absolutely adore this, yeah can hear the U2 comparisons and that is one heck of a compliment. Truly wonderful song...downloaded for sure, this is exactly the kinda thing i'd happily hand over several english sheckles for
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Firefly
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Date: July 24, 2005 @ 1:00 PM
well actually, as you can see, mad old bint that i am i did leave a comment, i meant of course "more of a comment" . tsk.  ME
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sween
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Date: July 27, 2005 @ 12:07 PM
Like the intro, nice pace. Yeh! I was waiting for it to kick in Nice1, like the drums here, and great harmonising. Good change in pace and mood. Very good
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chrismacmanus
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Date: August 3, 2005 @ 12:14 PM
I can see where people are getting the U2 vibe from, I can certainly hear it with the percussion and the bassline at the beginning. I do like the way the song picks up and the increased energy comes in just at the right time (and again settles down quite nicely), but there’s a little too much going on rhythmically at the built-up choruses, to my ears there’s a bit of confusion with what’s going on with the drums and the percussive sounds of the guitars – that’s just a personal thing though.
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Droquen
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Date: August 7, 2005 @ 9:23 PM
I LOVE THIS SONG!
The lyrics are beautiful and the vocals are amazing! I can't say how much I LOVE this song! Chaos you rule!!
Your cooler than Superman!!
*DOWNLOADS SONG*
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joycedavis
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Date: August 8, 2005 @ 3:13 PM
i wish i could have said what hattie said - i ditto every single sound she/he said! i'm loving your music more and more and more. i sure hope you're gigging - peopleshould hear your music! braavo
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idealist
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Date: September 21, 2005 @ 3:20 PM
wow! This really has hit written all over it, the composition really reminds me off U2. You're voice is great and the harmonies are well placed and compliment the lead vocals so well. Extreemly high quality song writing.
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strum
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Date: September 29, 2005 @ 10:04 PM
another one added to my download list... MAAAN o MAN... hands down.. awesome!
Ron
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strum
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Date: September 29, 2005 @ 10:05 PM
another one added to my download list... MAAAN o MAN... hands down.. awesome!
Ron
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AbortiveMind
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Date: October 8, 2005 @ 6:43 PM
Aaah, this is soooo lovely!!! I really love this one!Very nice intro with those nature sounds on it, adds to the perfect atmosphere! Very nice and smooth instrumental composition, lovely bassline, asskicking drums and sooo emotional vox! Damn this one's definatly one of my favs  It's all so lovely!!! whiehoew jee, you really are awesome! Great outro with those same effects!
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JDFreeSoul
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Date: April 11, 2006 @ 12:38 PM
I listened to it many times, now I download it
A favorite on my list, I love this song, excellent composition!
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fold
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Date: July 20, 2006 @ 5:52 PM
Loved the start to this one and the way the music comes in. Like others have said reminds of U2's with or without you but definately stands on its own merit as well.
Fantastic vocal melodies another fine tune
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