Comments on: Weekly Download from the Building Rome Vault 2/9/2009

By: Charmaine

Charmaine — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:24:31 +0000

so, i really like the song, but i also think that you guys have a lot of songs that are better. if you already have enough songs for the album, i’d dump this one, although it would be cool as a hidden track, hint, hint. btw, i like the one with the whole band better although the original’s cool too. anyway you’re br, you do what you want! can’t wait for the new album!

By: Timothy Swanstrom-Stage

Timothy Swanstrom-Stage — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 06:04:02 +0000

Love the Overdrive, it’s a keeper!

By: Building Rome

Building Rome — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:34:13 +0000

Thanks again for the comments guys. I’m very grateful of the response this got. It’s hard to keep up with all of the responses on all of the different mediums that we have to communicate these days. Both of these versions are rough demos. An acoustic version might be cool.. I don’t think it would make the album though. I already have the structure and everything all panned out and it wouldn’t fit. I think that the songs that I’ve got planned for the album are stronger. This one just didn’t pan out like
I wanted it to. I tend to overproduce myself when I record myself… which is why I stopped putting so much time into demos. I end up burning myself out at the end of it.

You never know.. this may make the record in one form or another. It all depends on what the producer thinks of it at this point… (we will be announcing that really soon!!)

I really enjoy hearing your comments and suggestions about the songs, and I think I’m going to continue to do this. I’m going to put up another potential “Nightmare” demo entitled “Haunting me” next week and see if you have any suggestions for it.

Talk to you soon, thanks again
- Jon

By: Paatela

Paatela — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:02:37 +0000

I agree with Mikel. An acoustic version of either would be really good. If that’s not going to happen, you should use the Original. The Full Band Version is too overdone (pun not intended), while the Original is stripped down and simple. Thank you for the downloads!

By: jessica

jessica — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:44:40 +0000

i really liked the full band version!!! i do believe you should put it on your album…it’s an amazing song!!!

By: Samantha

Samantha — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:53:31 +0000

Hey, guys! I really like the full band version of Overdrive. I think it’s a keeper. But either way, I’m sure the album will be great!!

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:57:37 +0000

Hey BR. I’m not “crazy” per sai, about this song, but I do enjoy the it. I like the full band version better and think you should include it on the album.

By: Song Nguyen

Song Nguyen — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:44:56 +0000

The song has potential. Could work on the vocal recording a little bit or maybe get a little closer to the mic. Don’t be afraid to yell into the mic whenever you need to.

By: Sy

Sy — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:44:23 +0000

Heya deary!

Um…well im one of those ppl whose doesnt like to be too nit pick and stuff. Im rlly 2 nice X3 I like both versions. I kind of like the full band version better. But idk how u have set up the rest of the album so im not sure how itll work =/

The best advice there is is to do wht ever feels rite. As i read, u said a friend had written a different version of the song. try tht out and see how tht sounds! See how each version wuld sound next to the album. Best of luck!

Sorry if this doesnt help much >.<

By: Mikel

Mikel — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:06:38 +0000

After listening to both versions a few times I like the full band version better. I REALLY liked the chorus sang in the higher octave. I do get a ‘that thing you do’ vibe from it but…that’s cool I liked that movie. I guess it depends on if it fits with the rest of the songs on Nightmare whether or not you should put it on the album. If you guys decide to do it as a hidden track you should do it acoustic. That would kick ass!
BTW loved the bridge. You guys rock!