Silent Moon (Original Song)

In Obama's State of the Union Address on 1/25/11. Why did he say we need to have a "Sputnik Moment" instead of another "Apollo Moment"? I present to you the following 5 reasons:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5MVVtFYTSo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbQOrH5PKl0&feature=fvst
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1CpNoI4WGc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8qzDJwYjro
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiCKy41zZMU

@5:55 of this video why is the astronaut transparent? Please answer me that.

"That's one small step for man. One giant leap for mankind..." (Yeah...One giant leap of faith)

It has a stark beauty all its own, it's uh... like mu... much of the high desert of uh... the United States. It's uh... different but it's very pretty out here. (It's like much of Area 51)


The moon is not so silent today. WATER was discovered on it! Really! 10/22/10

Silent Moon

Silent moon won't you speak to me,
pull forth on my senses and my sensibilities
I'm at the lowest ebb tide of a sleepless night,
Silent moon won't you speak to me,
Revealing all the tide flat creatures of the beach.
As you release this piece within my mind tonight.
I count on you to give me all my inspiration.
All I need is just a "Ne Plus Ultra" incantation
M memories runs just like a riptide,
I just have to let it take me out into the deep blue sea.
Sea........

Silent moon won't you speak to me,
Sparkling ripples kiss the shore, mixing waters full of life
foaming at the mouth of the delta flow
Silent moon won't you speak to me,
Emotions squeeze the teardrops right from my eyes
But I'm not blinded by the moon light
You know I turn to you as time stands still,
and these words slide down the moon beams without my will
Wish I could float like seaweed, anchored in the sand.
As I am immersed again
Underneath the water surface that shines like silver.

The dawn comes to remind me that
I can't take the heat or light of day.
A crimson tide in record heat
Soon will paralyze my mind
My nerves begin to feel
The melt down of emotions
That I have...

Copyright Johnny Kita 2009

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[johnnykita]

WHO IN THE HELL DISLIKED MY VIDEO?

Tony Hayward?

[zimmy81]

love the way that santana-ish geetah penetrates @1.45 &3.37, yeah there is lot going on in there , bit of tinkering as audiotrax 2000 correctly points out but neverthe less a cracking little tune, fanks for the invite.

[johnnykita]

@zimmy81

Thanks zimmy! I was hoping someone would notice and comment on the Santana-ish lead. Alas... Someone with good ears and a knowledge of lead guitar styles (Not to compare myself with the great Carlos however) ! I sure appreciate your comment. BTW. They discovered Water on the moon today. Really!

[audiotrax2000]

It's very good! Can I offer a bit of advice? The vocals need to rise above the rest of the mix. From the start to finnish, there's too many busy things going on in here, all at the same level, with too much highly compressed treble on everything. It's hard to tell what to focus on. Please don't take this as a criticism - you have tons of talent. Maybe try to make your arrangements build up, and cut back again. Just a fresh opinion. :)

[johnnykita]

@audiotrax2000

Thanks for the advice. I totally agree with you. Especially for the acoustic guitar. Yes over compressed and too much of the wrong EQ on it. Damn it I can hear it too but when I tried to fudge with it it was too difficult to get a good sound since I ran the instrument through a compressor to get a hot signal (unfortunately too hot in the wrong places & I think I ran it though a dynamic filter). It definitely needs a re-mix but short of rerecording that part. I am at a loss here.

[audiotrax2000]

@johnnykita Here's something that I found helps me: (but, what do I know ;) )I keep my ipod plugged into the same mixer I'm recording through, with some favorite music - to refresh my ears while I'm recording, and help prevent "painting myself into a corner" EQ wise. I noticed most hits have only 3 MAJOR things going at once to grab your ears attention. Example: Kick, Bass Gtr, Vocal. Everything else supports from the background. Try to build a foundation first, then add all the extras. :)

[johnnykita]

@audiotrax2000

That is a brilliant idea! Keeping a sound baseline... Makes total sense. I'll try that for sure. Thank you.

[earthvisitor3]

excellent vocal and wonderful backing and that guitar reminds me of someone else? Just love the video with all the right points being made...the astronaut on the moon was transparent due to the LEM Cam not focusing in full...

Well done my man and thanks

[joezjoezjoez1]

Lov this:)

[Lukamusic81]

great song, and I love your info about Government cover ups, keep spreading enlightenment

[JCVdude]

Johnny, Great Track & Vid!! Brilliant!! Your vocals remind of Jeff Buckley (a favorite of mine).

[chuckwestband]

We are our own worst critic. Sure it could be different/better but that is for the live shows. I hate my own voice but everyone everyone says "turn it up". Everyone's voice is awesome so I say crank it and damn the torpedos.

[GlenAnne99]

I sure love this one! That moon is something special with or without water :)

Great song with a wonderful energy to it...I love the lyrics :)

Annie

[LaYziELoC7]

love the latin groove johnny!

[CanadianMusicTV]

thanks for bringing this beautiful tune to my attention, been reading the comments re:mixing a lot of good advice/tips here. Continued success for you Johnny.

[warboop]

Well I just think it is talent and smart mixing here . Don't know much about how to mix but do know what I like to hear and your sound was a good one . Audiotrax2000 sounds like he gives good advice hope all your comments are as good and they help you make a choice as to what you want your sound to be .All the best .