Nice tune! Lotsa very cool elements! String section nicely arranged! Excellent vocal delivery! great drum track too! some nice fills snuck in there! Congrats!

Better late than never...this song is a great one on several different levels. Certainly just the music is quite compelling all on it's own. The mixture of instruments and tones is perfect. The playing all around is great. But then add in the vocals and wow...one terrific layer on top of the first! Dazed...superb vocal delivery, great vox and lyrics. Brian also did wonderfully in this and I hear his influence particulary in the string melody. This is for sure a stand-out song man!!....thanks for the DL. ~Blake

Amazing sound and mix for a great song. It sounds authentic, vocals and instruments are perfect. I love this one, congratulations! Laurent (Projet Xion)

What a great intro to this, the acoustic and the way the vocals come in, very cool. I like the way it builds to the rock hits and power sound. The changes are really nice hooks and draw you into the track. I'm diggin the keyboard add in the second movement, nice touch. Brians a great drummer and really adds to the live feel of this. Oh ya, nice outro..well played guys, Enjoyed!!!

hey dazed.. love the reversed effect at the beginning - def. an underused technique. Very professional sounding song! There is however a bit of sidechaining going on where the guitar and drums overlap each other in sound - not sure if you intended that to happen or not.. good song though! -shawn-

Hello Dazed, "Desperate Man - with Bri-an" is terrific! Glad to listen to your excellent music and production skills! all my best, michael Palmieri

Powerful song with some awesome vocals. Love the contrast between the different sections of the arrangement. I could hear this as a film score!

It's crunch time, and you guys have come up BIG! Very large sound here - extremely crisp, clean, and clear. Top shelf playing and singing that cannot be improved upon. Five stars for sure!

Great Tune bro ! THis is one cool song. I love the textures between the heavy and light guitars alot. Nice Nice work.

Dazed and Bri-an, Desperate Man captures the essence of personal introspect offered with musical performances that add to the inflection of your smokey smooth vocals. I enjoyed the melody and intricate blending of live instruments weaving their way throughout Desperate Man. Nice for the headphones...deserves closely paid attention... Cheers, ZEST P.S. Oh ya...forgot to mention....iMS ROCKS !!!!

Love this track !!! -- i never get tired of hearing it. !! There is a strong strong tide of emotion generated in the hearing. Nice touch with the pizzacato-ish synth at about 2.09

What a sound!!! Excellent recording! Love this arrangement. Production: Five star. Great performances all around. So, Bri-an on drums? Great work. Love tovox on this...that acoustic just sounds so sweet. Great work on the keys as well. A five-star track! *****

I REALLY like this one!!! Holley :)

Dazed, i wanted to thank you for taking the time to critique that problem track of mine .. Cinderella. your observations and thoughts are valued and helpful for me. So to return the favour in a genuine way ive made time to get my but over to your page and listen. here's some thoughts about Desparate Man-- in short,, Really cool work. This track,,, has several stunning fine aspects that make it soar: 1-that acqustic playing at the intro, then again at 1:50 etc. is beautiful and so top notch. really cool chords picked there. i love that progression. 2- those pizzacatto keys that come in gently at 1:50 are feel good mama!!! (okay that doesnt make sense,, but i cant find better words to say it ;;LOL) 3- The vocal comes in and by the tone of the voice and talent of the singer,, aside from the lyrics, the vocal says, this is the real deal- pro rockers at work. 4- i think there is cool quality to the phrasing and feel of the chorus refrain, especially 'im a desperate',, killer delivery and phrasing on the way that comes out. 5- At 2.15, is one of those sublime perfect moments,, a perfect place,, in the vocal and instruments working together to create the scene in sound- sound that becomes a part of the feelings of the listener. cool lyrics.. shane for The DEEP

This a beautiful song guys. D has already done all the technical stuff,which is his strong point,so I can concentrate on my strong point,how the song amkes me feel :) With a title like that,it had to deliver that desperation... Daxed,have said since coming here that you are one of the best singers on the WWW,and this reinforces that belief. You go from the introspective fragility to the outpouring of desperation. Excellent lyrics as well mate,lyrics are something I really enjoy in songs. Brian,well brian is a dimaond man in my book,he so gets into the music he makes,he gets into the soul of songs and let's them be what they want to be FULLY. Excellent collab gents,I fully expect this to become a radio classic. Nigel.

This is some really nice artistry...vocals and lyrics are so strong and the musical track is well structured behind them... to me it has a great rock anthem feel.. the anthem for the "Desparate Man" Cool work guys!

Awesome!! Very Alice In Chainsy to me. Love the build and progression. Powerful delivery. Great job! Mike K.

Hiya Daze... Groovin piece... At the 2:09 point, the keys create such a beautiful atmosphere for the piece. Nice touch! Nice work!

Classic Dazed Vocals. Seem to be going in a different direction style wise? Very powerful and emotional piece. Great job guys !!!!

Congrats on that beautiful heart-work, Dazed and Bri-an. I'm blown away by that fantastic drum presence (and the room effect on them), and especially the fine background arrangement shows your profession... subtle orchestra and finest synth cream.... and that SINGER!!! Pascalinity mix master says: WELL DONE!!! Ok, I'm not so good with praising my own know how... just wanted to say: this song is a touching one, this is GOOD!

Gee wiz - this is so good. What a quantum leap from the last mix. This is beautiful, and dramatic. The vocals are great and the lyric's make for an insightful piece. The arrangements with the addition of Bri-an are first class.

This is a great song. Strong melodies in verse and chorus. God I love your vocals, you sing like you mean it! I love the mix, nice and clear and balanced! Great work!

Powerful song from the lyrics through to the arrangement and orchestration. Always wondered what your vocals would sound like with a slightly drier treatment and I think it works well. Good use of dynamics throughout. There is a real clarity to the vocals in the intro and verses that does tend to get lost a little in the chorus. Not sure if it's the unison harmony or maybe just the panning of it. Sorry - nit picking. Great song.

dazed with bri-an--man love how everyone is collabing and making terrific music--bri-an you are fantastic drummer-musician and dazed is singing his **** off---im a fan!! nicely written-powerful--those strings in background?nice!! cheers fellas!!!! mark

How do I add this to my Radio-station??? DACE>

SMOOTHED OUT NICE!....VERY CLEAN RECORDING...I like the panning on the guitars. Super Vocals man! Guitars are wonderful. YEAH!!! Builds up nice too. GOOD TUNE. SO? Will there be a CD? DACE>

Impressive performance...great epic feel in chorus and awesome vocals...wow!!!Bri-an playing sounds wonderful!!! 5 stars from me... Gary C

What a use of strings ! It sounds like a clean mellotron, discrete with presence. Powerful vocal and drumming ( I like the take it, particularly snare abd cymbals) . So, great lesson, thank you guies.

Got to love these vocals man. Good tune and some good playing as well. Really like the dynamic of the vocals brother, and the choruses are epic classic rock lighter-waving hooks. Good collab gents. Peace, Tsargoth

Dazed, these lyrics, man they might be your best yet and how you sang..you raised your own bar brother! Bri-an put some classy music and real solid drums in the arangement and gave the song a different feel. I hope there are more on the horizon for you two! DI we know better, you pick up things 90% of us cant.

OK, I JUST REVIEWED THIS, BUT THE SAME MIX YOU ALL REVIEWED, AND NOW DAZED HAS UPLOADED A DIFFERENT MIX!!!!!! :) I HAD A LISTEN, AND THIS WAS MY REVIEW OF THE NEW MIX THAT I SENT HIM AS A PM!!!! :) I DECIDED TO POST IT HEAR, SO YOU ALL DIDNīT THINK I LOST MY HEARING OR SOMETHING!!!!!! :) MY NEW REVIEW OF THIS NEW MIX; YEAH, Different mix, and much better than the first one I reviewed. This one has less mids, more bass, but could use a bit more highs, and the overall level is pretty low, but the mix is better. The other mix actually hurt my ears!!!!! LOL I like the sound of the snare much better on this. Itīs much more dry and warmer, and those high guitars arenīt as piercing sounding as in the first mix I reviewed. Your vocals still sound a bit scratchy in places, but overall a much better mix. :D Now people are going to listen to this and think I lost my hearing and my mind. :D LOL Maybe I should post this review as well, explaining you uploaded a new mix?! :D SO THERE YOU GO!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) THIS MIX IS AN IMPROVEMENT!!!!! :)

GOOD SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) THIS IS OBVIOUSLY NOT THE FINAL MIX!!!!!!!!!! :) DAZED, GOOD LYRICS, VOCALS AND GUITARS, ETC!!! :) BRIAN, NICE DRUMMING, AND I ASSUME SOME EXTRAS AS WELL!!!! :) I DIDNīT LISTEN TO THE ORIGINAL VERSION, BUT I KNOW YOUR SOUNDS!!!! :) THE MIX HAS A TOO MANY MIDS IN IT!!!! HURTS MY EARS A BIT!!!! BRIAN, YOU STILL NEED TO WORK ON YOUR EQīS FOR THE CYMBALS, AND MAYBE BRING THE CYMBALS DOWN A TOUCH AS WELL. EVERYTHING SOUNDS A BIT CRASHY WITH SOME CLIPPING GOING ON IN SECTIONS!!!! THOSE HIGH GUITARS ARE NICE, BUT HURT THE EARS A BIT AS WELL. OVERALL TOO MUCH MID RANGE ON EVERYTHING, AND NOT ENOUGH BASS OR HIGHS. IīM MISSING THE CLARITY, EXCEPT FOR THE VERY BEGINNING, THE FIRST 8 BARS WERE COOL. :) THE REST OF THE SONG SHOULD SOUND LIKE THAT AS WELL, NO MATTER HOW MANY INSTRUMENTS YOU ADD. IīLL BE CURIOUS TO HEAR THE NEXT MIXES!!!! :) I LIKE THIS SONG A LOT, AND I MIGHT EVEN BE INTERESTED IN MIXING & MASTERING THIS (AT NO CHARGE) SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE!!!! :) THIS STILL NEEDS WORK, BUT ITīS A VERY GOOD SONG!!!!! :) NICE ONE GUYS!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Love the arrangment. Lot's of emotion and plenty of space to built up and down. Nice job! Scott

Wow, hearing some different things here! I love the stuff with Warren and FM, as you know, but this shows a different side of you. Of course, hearing Bri-an's influences on this track is an inspired thing. The lyrics are a bit darker than what I'm used to from you, and that's a good thing. Sounds like you're singing with a bit more attitude and authority, nuances to your voice that I hadn't noticed before. Guitar work is solid as a rock, as it should be, and the tones are well chosen. The overall effect I'm getting is of a dark anthem, if there is such a thing. Nice to hear you've let your inner cynic loose for one, Dazed. A helluva fine collab, and I hope to hear more of this from you. Far as the production goes, it sounds pretty crisp through these cheap headphones at 5 a.m. Thanks for sharing this work in progess. Peace, Jim

Shining bright indeed-- a gorgeous blend of brilliant writing, dynamic vocals that are spot on (nothing less,) and the balls-y production and drumming of a truly world-class musician. I love Bri-ans style, man. With the exceptional talents of both of you, this collab is coming of age beautifully. Such a class act. Let me know when I can download, when it's time to harvest this magnificent fruit. Good for you guys! APPLAUSE!! Gina

Very nice sound and vox. Has a hypnotic feel about it.....cool... great work,excellent listening song. Thanks...

I took the time to listen to the demo version first before writing this review and I have to say this version has really progressed from the demo. The guitar fits in tight with the vox and drums. Vox are great and writing is superb! Great work!! Aysha

Thats a cool song Bro,Musicians Curse and the American Dream... Put the money in the bank,You aint alone.Peace Bro

Ah yes, now it's really coming together. From memory, in my review of the earlier version I mentioned some slight clashing between the drums and the electric Rhythm guitar which I thought were distracting for the clear brilliance of the song itself. Bri-an's drums are just right to my ears. The guitar and drums are now perfectly in synch and the use of the strings operates to turn the spotlight onto that sensation chorus section. Wow, this song is now shining bright. Great piece of work. Love it. Cheers Brian

Hi I'm new here and I don't know how I got to your page but I'm glad I did...Prisoner of Love has got it all...Good lyrics... beautiful arrangment...Played and sung from the heart...Wonderful ballad

Sensitve and well structured piece... the vocals carry the piece extremely well and deliver the emotion... Carol's lyrics are quite good... very genuine. Enjoyed this one Dazed!

hmm.. I like the use of strings with the guitar - this sogn definitely feels lighter - and not so in your face as "desperate man". I also love the reverb - really makes it sound live :) I really don't have anything constructive to say about the structure of the song - all sounds really good! I like the chorusing of your voice too :) and as selftort mentioned I also love the absence of drums - make it more like a ballad :) -shawn-

Beautiful... Great job, all the way around, with special awards for the vocal work. The production is excellent - sweet guitar work. Love the lyrics: congrats to Carol! Loved the ending! This is a fantastic track Dazed! *****

Great job on this Dazed. I've listened to it many times and wanted you to know I think it's ace. Michael

The seriously high quality of the production leaps out straight away, but only because the song is so good. Like Brian, I like the absence of the drums - just as you think it's building up it drops down again and keeps you wanting more (the end took me by surprise too!) Top song, performance and production!! --Paul

and don't even get me started on the mix, venue / kent has it goin on!

bro i never read the words, never even new about this whole deal! all i can say is im blown away, the words were amazing, and your voice is as soalful { if not more so } as i'd ever heard it. BTW:nice **** guiter work in there too! digger

Beautiful Song! Holley

a beauty of a song carol and dazed--nice voice you have man--soft and soulful--picking is sweet with pleasant tone!! enjoying the arrangement and everything about it!!!cheers man!!! nicely written carol!!

ok Dazed....LOVE your vocals and vocal line. Very very strong presence, feeling and spot on pitch. Great stuff. Acoustic playing and sound is just wonderful. Perfect for this song. Excellent interpretation of how this song should be. ~Blake

Lovely melody brought to life by a great arrangement and some fine guitar playing and vocals.

Hi Dazed, Beautiful take on Carol's song. Your production is excellent, love the sound of the strings. Great piece! Strum

Yet another side of this multi talented man!!!! You never cease to amaze me my friend. Absolutely beautiful song.

Wait... I can't breathe! Amazing.

This is remarkable. Very good rock ballad with haunting guitars. Another dimension to the set of given lyrics.

Beautiful production and really nice vocals. The guitar is very good. Enjoyed stopping by and listening.

Fabulous vocal from you here Dazed...This one reminds me a little of "Sylvia`s Mother" I loved that song back then, and I`m really enjoying this one now...Carol sure has talent as a songwriter to be reckoned with... Great guitar. Everything about this one works perfectly.... A lovely listen.. Peace n love mags xx :-)

Dazed - your vocals are so great, so great like your guitar-playing. You have made an interesting song with a wonderful mood. It sounds demanding and Carol is so happy. Congrats to you both. It is a pleasure to listen to this song.

NIce bass tone and love those melodic bass lines. Great vocals and vocal treatment too. And great job on your part of the songwritting, your music really works great with these lyrics.

exceptional take on Carols Lyrics. Dazed you really have a way with creating outstanding melodies and ryhthm. I love the production of this track..excellent work VS!!

This is a lovely, laid back gentle approach to my lyrics Dazed, and it really grabs me. Vocals are excellent and the song is very, very nice. Thanks so much for taking the time to do it. Carol.x

Well... :-) ...TOP ADJECTIVES JOB, from one of my FAVE Vocalists. Really loved the bass lines and tone on this and the acoustic chord progression is sweet. SUPER PRODUCTION!!! Rob

Great take Dazed !!! Man very nice playing and vocals of your take. Great atmosphere and open feeling. I think the song sits in there really well. Kudos and keep up the great work. 8) Am too am amazed at all the different ideas we all got from the same lyrics. Peace...

Super...songwriting,awesome vocals ! The backing tracks fit the vibe on this take most perfectly.Damn' fine work....Mr.Dazed !!! Larry T....*****

That Carol Douglas can write them! in fact, I think they named the compact disc in honor of her. This song should be on CD's next CD for sure, and not just this song, but this version. You have captured the eseence of the lyrics perfectly, cut right through to that "heart of gold" Carol writes about. Superb playing and singing - and the production makes sure we don't miss any of it. Hmmm, maybe CD is really Carol Dazed.

I'm amazed at the diverse versions of this song that are appearing. This is a really lovely passionate version Dazed. I like the absence of drums....it really gives the track a vulnerable quality that is perfect for your take on the lyrics. Lovely picking and nice bass. Excellent vocals. Great work Cheers Brian

Dazed... The song has an easy going feel with a bit of an attitude. Especially like what your lead is doing against the very cool chord progression. Very expressive playing..and the bass pulls it weight quite nicely! Smooth delivery on this compelling structure make this a great listen....Blake

What a fun tune. Get's ya in the groove and ride on. Really good sound and mix.

So... how do you find time to run a website, make music AND redesign wayward members IMS pages?!! This is a really nice, straight forward rocker that is just fun :) Everything sounds good and in the right place in the mix. Cool song!! --Paul

Nice combination of rythm & solo guitars! I can see this type of arrangement in a media type production such as a movie sound track.

Great track. Nice and simple but rocks like a good un. Powerful rhythm guitars with a great classic rock feel. Everything is nice and tight and has a good live feel to it. This would be fun to play live I think.

Kool Nice Rockin tune !

Hi Dazed... I always forget how good a musician you are....love this grove...nice work....:) Thx,Bud

Hi Dazed,, I love this. - This is most enjoyable in the sound and playing. Reminds me very very much of some rockin band -- and i just can't seem to pin down what it's connecting me to. The guitar lead hook is certainly a strong point in this recording. very uplifting in feel.

Nice structure...excellent production. Great sounding track. A rocking track. Great work!

Nice instrumental. The drums are pushing some of the fills a little, but then again, that's whats keeping the song moving along. Excellent sound ... you always know how to get the best out of a mix.

Really enjoy the vocals; harmonies really stand out. Most top notch artistry. Great guitar work. A fine production; good lyrics, great guitar -simply soars away neatly...and all instruments in their right placement. A soulful sound;indeed. Great! -Vesa (Your Canadian friend).

Ah... Cool stuff guys... I didn't expect anything less :) I have only been here a short time,but I have listened to much both here and at Nexus,enough to know class songs when I hear them. I used to write nothing but instrumentals,and I know it is an artform all in itself. To sustain the interest,you have to start off with a solid gold riff or pattern. This feels very joyous? Very uplifting. Celebratory. It almost feels like spacerock to me... It has the upbeat,alive feel,the classic rock feel... As a life long space cadet,I LOVE it :) Was sad to hear it fade. Cracking song. Nigel.

Wow, what a cool jam!!!! Liked this one through and through bro. Could use a keyboard (LOL). You sound like a musician I'd like to play with, my friend. Great job. Doc

Great track! My kind of music. Superbly performed, arranged and produced. Pure delight!

Super....rock jam. Great choice of chord progressions and arranging.Outstanding production ! The bass and guitar players seemed like they've been together forever....Whoops,I need to reseach better.....Dazed.....outstanding work !! Warren ,must be pleased to collab on such an excellent track,and he came thru wtih sweet and solid results.........

great work ! keep it on! thanks for your review to me!

What a great wake-up tune, guys, you three got the formula down for creating polished pro sounding music. Warrens drums are powerful, the bass is killer and the guitarwork kicks.

Y'all sure don't make no junk :-) !! Top-shelf performances and pro production all the way on this one. Someone on this site has to have some lyrics this song can wrap itself around. It's too good to be overlooked by many because it's an "instrumental."

This track, comes on with an instant, instant,, pro sound. Your art of production is certainly tops. Great punching drivin music. shane

Rhythm guitar tone, right away reminded me of Boston........but the song was very original sounding. Very nice jam to work on.........sounds like it would be a rock bass players delight......lots of drive. GREAT JOB!! Rob

well the 5 rating is easy to confirm from the opening bars.. i love guitar music when it's good and this is better than that.. for me it's a first to have such an acomplished active musician as site boss/guru.. i for one find this the most promising atmosphere for all us home searching mixpo crew.. it looks great and feels friendly and supportive.. what more could a musician ask for? cheers D.. :-)

Really flavorful and clean rock jam here guys! Cool themes and solid arrangement. The sound is perfect! SFAM / NG

Very Pro quality music... sounds great ! Beautiful theme and guitar playing ... Most enjoyable instrumental JAM !

Your vocals are always so good , I forget you ( and FL ) put together great backgrounds too. W.P. is a great addition here. Nice kit.

That sounds great - nice guitar sound and playing. Drums come through nice and clear as well. Rock n roll!!!!!

Great song guys ..Love that lyric and the music has a great feel to it

this is a really fun track... first off...the new drums and the guitar tones sound terrific....so I'd say the new toys are truly paying off! this track just rocks and keeps rocking...definately a different style than normal...I think I'd like to hear this further developed...most certainly. Nice job guys...another top-notch recording!

I like this one alot! Has that 'jump for joy' feel to it... :shock: Well, at least for me it does... :oops: Well done! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Very cool!!

Lots of claims that indie music surpasses the labels ... some hold up, and some don't. This tune doesn't leave any "Shadows" of doubt. It would be a giant killer in the marketplace. Top quality arranging, playing, and singing that could not be improved upon by any high-ticket studio.

Love the rhythm guitar and the lovely string atmosphere... Arrangement of the vocal harmonies is superb. What I like most about your songs is the clear and catchy expression with a straight-forward structure and yet very personal ways and the master depth of composition & bringing it to soulful live.

Dazed - this is gr