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    A VideoSong is a new Medium with two rules:
    1. What you see is what you hear (no lip-syncing for instruments or voice).
    2. If you hear it, at some point you see it (no hidden sounds).
    Lonely Ghost by Jack Conte
    Lyrics:
    And on this casket's back sits a little lonely ghost. He misses his old lungs and wishes he had his throat, those good old days! Daylight will wash away. It's going to fade, yeah it will fade, and the darkness will take it's place. It's going to come, yeah it will come, so I'm grateful for this consciousness oasis that paints the darkest carpet with a sudden streak of white. We burn so bright!
    I will swallow it whole, I'm going to run, yeah I will run until my body breaks down. I'm filling up, yeah fill me up. Fill me up!
    Don't look back: you'll turn to salt. So just march on, let moments melt.
    I'm awake. Wake up! Wake UP! I'm awake, I'm AWAKE! And I'll never piss that away. Let's be loud, let's love, let's make some sound! Let's make some sound!

КОМЕНТАРІ • 335

  • @2ndos1
    @2ndos1 7 років тому +124

    man its just so crazy how real his songs feel, like raw emotion turned to sound. they're years old but their passion will always be timeless.

    • @2ndos1
      @2ndos1 7 років тому +15

      still though, i'm so sad i found jack conte's music so late, it doesn't even seem like he's still active.

  • @Jackconte
    @Jackconte  16 років тому +24

    you're too kind, thank you so much! I really appreciate the support from everyone, it's overwhelming. Thanks so much for watching and listening.

  • @cookiesaregreat
    @cookiesaregreat 9 років тому +117

    I gave this song a Like nearly 7 years ago, and upon rediscovering it today, I'm kinda mad I can't give it another like.

    • @stroof-is-tired
      @stroof-is-tired 6 років тому +10

      I know I'm three years late but I feel this comment on a fifth dimensional level

  • @Jackconte
    @Jackconte  16 років тому +21

    hey thanks, everyone! a few people have asked what instruments I'm using: and 1890's upright piano, a Martin Acoustic Guitar, a 1970's Hammond Aurora organ (for the bass), a glockenspiel, an accordion, a 1972 Wurlitzer electric piano, drums, and a dryer tube for my voice. Thanks for watching, everyone!

  • @GlassMufasa
    @GlassMufasa 10 років тому +43

    This song and "Eat" are my favorite. I need to buy that album again.

  • @Jackconte
    @Jackconte  16 років тому +8

    holy crap, everyone is so nice. thanks guys, it really means a lot to me that you're connecting with the music. seriously, thank you thank you. you make my day!

  • @Jackconte
    @Jackconte  16 років тому +9

    hey, yeah I did all the mixing and recording, but no I never went to audio engineering school. i was a composition major in college, though, it was fun. anyway, thanks for watching! glad you dig it!

  • @sherrynoff
    @sherrynoff 6 років тому +5

    this is all so emotional yet i dont fully comprehend it

  • @friendlyghost7781
    @friendlyghost7781 4 роки тому +7

    Hope his songs blow up, he deserves it so much.

  • @Jackconte
    @Jackconte  16 років тому +4

    hey thanks. yeah i wanted a fuller sound for this song, so I had a lot more layers going on. glad you like the songs, man, many thanks!

  • @lastAOLuser
    @lastAOLuser 5 років тому +20

    Saw this like 9 years ago, either donated or bought the song, today I find out you are Patreon's founder/CEO, wow!! 🤘

    • @godzzwrath
      @godzzwrath 5 років тому +3

      woah a week ago??
      its great his songs still get comments from here and there

    • @FirionDude
      @FirionDude 4 роки тому +3

      @@godzzwrath Hey I just found this guy in Spotify, can't stop listening to his music. This song reminds me of Radiohead mixed with Incubus

  • @ssiristic
    @ssiristic Рік тому +3

    Every one of your songs are amazing, Its a shame not more people get to experience listening to them

  • @Jackconte
    @Jackconte  16 років тому +2

    yeah, it is! it's a hammond aurora that I just got. i'm playing the bass pedals.

  • @wormwood3131
    @wormwood3131 5 років тому +7

    this song is really good he's so underrated iv'e known about him for about three years these songs are really old but gold

    • @andrewt7452
      @andrewt7452 Рік тому

      And the most interesting thing, at the time he don't really like the DAW's effects. I'm not sure what about now... He really busy with the patreon, but once he preferred a pipe insead of electronic. And i should say, that's really sounds good!

  • @jackalker6384
    @jackalker6384 9 років тому +27

    this beats most of the songs in the fucking charts

    • @bird-boi773
      @bird-boi773 7 років тому +3

      It Beats the other songs harder than a fall from a cliff would hurt if you didn't die on impact

    • @spazzofspeed
      @spazzofspeed 7 років тому +2

      Well said.

    • @bird-boi773
      @bird-boi773 7 років тому

      They're all good tho.

  • @Jackconte
    @Jackconte  16 років тому +4

    Hey man, it's a vox wah, with an EHX memory man delay, run through a tiny amp with distortion. Then there's a second delay and stereo reverb. That's the package!

  • @DrFeelgood38
    @DrFeelgood38 15 років тому +1

    For some reason that last verse always hits me in a profound way. I don't know how to explain it really but once it nearly drove me to tears and I still don't know why...

  • @Jackconte
    @Jackconte  16 років тому +1

    haha, hell yes, man! thanks! yes, I agree, there's a ton of great music out there, and for the first time in history, we have the power to cut out the middlemen. we don't have to listen to crappy radio anymore. the music world is changin, very fast. so glad you dig the tunes, man, many thanks!

  • @BadDatesOfficial
    @BadDatesOfficial 2 місяці тому +2

    You video song were ahead of the times. Classic!

  • @Jackconte
    @Jackconte  16 років тому +2

    dude, you guys are awesome. many thanks. Parachutes is one of my all time favorite records, so to hear someone even mention me in the same breath as coldplay is a huge compliment. THANKS!

  • @toomuchwub
    @toomuchwub 3 місяці тому +1

    This might be the only video/song on UA-cam that I constantly feel the need to check in on annually. I remember listening to this when it first came out and connected to the creativity mixed with the raw emotions of this song. It's been so cool to see your UA-cam career flourish and mature over the past 15 years, and this tune is definitely timeless for me

  • @InkAnimates
    @InkAnimates 4 роки тому +6

    Im still puzzled about how he makes his songs.
    It's amazing

  • @Jackconte
    @Jackconte  16 років тому +2

    hey ricky, I use final cut pro for all my video editing, and I use ProTools to mix and record audio. Glad you dig the songs, man! thanks!

  • @Jackconte
    @Jackconte  16 років тому +1

    thanks! I hope you like the EP, it's pretty different than the stuff i've been posting recently, but i hope you still enjoy it. thanks for supporting! much appreciated!

  • @SeymourKilmore
    @SeymourKilmore 5 років тому +2

    Bro I'm so glad I'm going through my old playlists, this is so fucking good. Thank you for never taking this off UA-cam, if you had I would never have heard or thought about it again.

  • @cyxx414
    @cyxx414 5 років тому +6

    holy shit didn´t know hw is the ceo of patreon that´s amazing i love your music

  • @IamSamys
    @IamSamys 11 років тому +3

    This is sending shivers down my spine. True art.

  • @drewis21
    @drewis21 15 років тому +1

    Jack Conte = Greatness

  • @Jackconte
    @Jackconte  16 років тому +6

    hey man, well, it's a piece of foam. it dampens the strings and makes the decay time shorter. it also adds some cool harmonics to the sound, but mainly it dampens things up. thanks, dude! glad you dig the stuff.

  • @Jackconte
    @Jackconte  16 років тому +1

    hey, thanks everyone! To answer your question, evry1sfriend, yes, Natalie and I just finished her new VideoSong, and it will be posted soon! Probably this coming week. Thanks for watching, everyone!

  • @davidlloydjr.7785
    @davidlloydjr.7785 7 років тому +7

    I've been listening to Pomplamoose for years, but have somehow never run across Jack's solo endeavors...I FUCKING LOVE THIS. Absolutely commensurate with Radiohead and Muse on an artistic level...It also evokes the raw emotions of Adam Baker's "Annuals..." I wonder WTF would happen if Jack and Adam [who lives in LA, last I checked] convened for a duo effort...Heads may explode in such a scenario. Love this!

  • @Camtron47
    @Camtron47 15 років тому +1

    I love that song! I was so curious about the chanting at the end that I played it backwards using audacity. It turns out he is saying "Wake up! Wake up! I'm awake I'm awake!" backwards. Pretty cool!

  • @silentxriver
    @silentxriver 13 років тому

    This guy is pure musical talent. Nuff said.

  • @AlixSpawn
    @AlixSpawn 15 років тому

    Just discovered you, after one hour of watching, i just fall in love of your music and your world.

  • @suga5631
    @suga5631 Рік тому +1

    still in love with his old music in 2022

  • @JoshWeathersFilms
    @JoshWeathersFilms 16 років тому

    this is my favorite of all jack conte songs

  • @sunrise600
    @sunrise600 16 років тому

    amazing.
    just amazing. ESPECIALLY when he waves the tin around, such innovation.

  • @LOSSWOOD
    @LOSSWOOD 16 років тому

    Every song is just fantastic, more, more, more, PLEASE.....

  • @Jackconte
    @Jackconte  16 років тому +1

    hey wordsareweapons (awesome name, by the way), thank you! so glad you connect with the music and lyrics. thanks for heartfelt support, it means a lot to me!

  • @dekoningtan
    @dekoningtan 9 років тому +4

    Jack, you are a great rock musician. Rock on!

  • @stxmoose32
    @stxmoose32 16 років тому

    For those who mentioned finding Jack's music, this song is available for download on his mySpace along with 9 other songs (including some free downloads). Also the Nightmares and Daydreams album is available via iTunes.

  • @15000volts
    @15000volts 13 років тому

    this was the song that made me a fan. thanks for all the songs, it's been a pleasure to be a follower of your work

  • @bhagussubadie3682
    @bhagussubadie3682 2 роки тому +1

    thankyou jack conte,

  • @DrewMoore
    @DrewMoore 16 років тому

    I seirously loe your notes when you come back down from a high note...its so awesome.

  • @Jackconte
    @Jackconte  16 років тому

    yo, well the piano that's used in this video is a Wurlitzer 200 electric piano. So it's got a really dark and open sound already, I didn't have to do much to it. It was a popular piano in the 70s. (sorry i think i confused things by mentioning that I use the 1890s piano, which i didn't actually use in this particular video, just the other videos)

  • @whereamigoingnow
    @whereamigoingnow 15 років тому

    He can hold a room with an acoustic,Don't underestimate substantial talent.

  • @JDfromWitness
    @JDfromWitness 12 років тому

    Now, I have seen everything! A "Leslie" effect using a dryer flex hose! THAT is creative!

  • @joshyboy152
    @joshyboy152 15 років тому

    This is the only song I got excited about listening too, today.

  • @kikmedown
    @kikmedown 16 років тому

    This guy, Jack Conte, shows how much he enjoys and appreciates music and the symphony one can get from musical instruments to appliance parts. Awesome job. I enjoyed it.
    I had this song in my head all night when I first heard it and then again as soon as I woke up. Took me a while to figure out the song that was playing in my head that morning. Apparently, I'm slow.

  • @user-uc6hl6pr1j
    @user-uc6hl6pr1j 4 роки тому +1

    this gave me an eargasm

    • @MemeSweeper
      @MemeSweeper 4 роки тому

      I’ve had many to this song

  • @Vulcan_idiot
    @Vulcan_idiot Рік тому +1

    Hey Jack! Lets get another video song for old times sake! Loved this stuff back in the day and still do!

  • @OMFGITSVIKKI
    @OMFGITSVIKKI 16 років тому

    i just discovered your music, but it truly is amazing.
    every song i listen to is just better and better.
    keep doing what your doing.

  • @Jackconte
    @Jackconte  16 років тому

    hey, the mic on the wurlitzer piano is a Neumann TLM 103. I use ProTools to record and mix. thanks! glad you dig it.

  • @turnnwrench
    @turnnwrench 13 років тому

    love the dryer vent effect

  • @rissehx3
    @rissehx3 15 років тому

    Why has no one heard of him? His stuff blows my mind!

  • @BleedingxBliss
    @BleedingxBliss 16 років тому +2

    Jack.
    THAT WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
    I'm in literal awe. I LOVED it, it was AMAZING. That blew me away. I'm going to replay it now.
    The lyrics are fantastic. My GOD.
    I hate to be annoying and saccharine, but that was absolutely amazing. 5 stars. Incredible.
    x, Kai

  • @HeathenPictures
    @HeathenPictures 13 років тому

    i remember you when you first started. Youve been amazing since the beginning. Thank you for making music. much love - heath gresham

  • @Jackconte
    @Jackconte  16 років тому

    Woot! Happy birthday!

  • @DaveMcClizzle
    @DaveMcClizzle 14 років тому

    Awesome lyrics about living life as fully as possible. Lovin' the image of painting the darkest carpet (eternity) with a sudden streak of white (life). Rock on!

  • @wordsareweapons90
    @wordsareweapons90 16 років тому

    Before I listened to this i knew it was great " Lonely Ghost" what a powerful name. Great lyrics, different sounds and mostly your passion for music your spillin' your heart out there if you ever do become famous never forget how you started : ]

  • @maikeru01
    @maikeru01 14 років тому +1

    This was my least favorite when I only knew the acoustic version but this one is just so rockin. I love the melody on the accordian. so good.

  • @kaylasturner
    @kaylasturner 16 років тому

    I love this song and I can't stop listening to it :)

  • @ckd04
    @ckd04 16 років тому

    I listen to all types of music, from grunge to classical and I can make out just a bout all the lyrics I have ever come across, even foriegn. I can not understand a darn thing you say. thanks for posting the lyrics. you rock!

  • @evry1sfriend619
    @evry1sfriend619 16 років тому

    YOU ARE AMAZING AND YOURE GOING TO BE HUUUUGE ONE DAAAAY JACK CONTE!
    one of the best songs so far

  • @nerdyouare1
    @nerdyouare1 16 років тому

    another great one! You never cease to amaze me 8-) I love the backwards tiny xylophone. It is an awesome sound. You don't hold anything back and I love it!

  • @boitelle12
    @boitelle12 15 років тому

    I would love to see you play live. You, sir, are a musical genius.

  • @chjericho
    @chjericho 16 років тому

    You are unbelievable. I just purchased your EP from ITunes after seeing this video. Such a fresh sound with powerful vocals. Great sound. I look forward to more music.

  • @MrSockPuppet
    @MrSockPuppet 16 років тому

    dude my friend just showed me this guy today
    and love it

  • @LazyNoJutsu
    @LazyNoJutsu 13 років тому

    Oh, if only the radio's pop music was this amazing...

  • @shibinator9490
    @shibinator9490 7 років тому +16

    *Here's the lyrics*:
    Left in the closet. Good old days, going through the lungs and throat! He AAA. Cold, no space is lost. Thus, but other issues, such as the color of the wood, the white carpet -susbaint. Lighting the fire.
    I was lost until I ran. Recovery. Keep me Posted!
    Looking back wasabi brine. Present and future
    I love the taste. Watch out! Watch out! Yi! Hell, I do not know. Now the word confidence. At the same time, we agree!
    *...after being Google-translated several times.*

    • @TheHellmo
      @TheHellmo 7 років тому +4

      y

    • @shibinator9490
      @shibinator9490 7 років тому +7

      Hikaru Kimaru Because google translate is our lord and savior

    • @spazzofspeed
      @spazzofspeed 7 років тому +11

      "He AAA". If that doesn't describe my life, I don't know what does.

  • @styvesgoupil
    @styvesgoupil 14 років тому +3

    You're an inspiration, really talented, c'est incroyable!!! Do you remember effects/pedal/vst you applied on your guitar to get this really nice radioheadish sound at 2:18? thanks dude for your great work!

  • @xleggs
    @xleggs 16 років тому

    Jack! Splendid song! I'm sending to all my friends! Hope to see you again someday!

  • @Rickwrigth
    @Rickwrigth 14 років тому

    This song is so powerful. Thanks for doing all this fantastic job Jack.-

  • @koenko2
    @koenko2 3 роки тому +1

    this is by far the most underrated song of jacks

  • @wijk69
    @wijk69 16 років тому

    so my friend was listening to ur songs in his car once, and i didnt really pay attention(sorry!!)..and i just happened to come across u here, and ive been watching ur videos non stop!
    ur amazing, ur like the best kept secret of the music industry, one day, ur going to be everywhere, and even more successful.

  • @Bevanclan
    @Bevanclan 16 років тому

    dude you have a wicked voice. I don't know why you are not superfamous. I LOVE THIS MUSIC!

  • @shmajent
    @shmajent 16 років тому

    Somebody f***ing sign this man?! Please?
    A voice like that needs bigger exposure than UA-cam and Digg.

  • @Pieninja14
    @Pieninja14 16 років тому

    Dude, awesome singing voice, its so cool you do all this by yourself (mainly).
    Epic is the only word to describe your work.

  • @TheCajondrummer
    @TheCajondrummer 14 років тому

    my favourite song

  • @Legoairborne101
    @Legoairborne101 10 років тому

    I love that bass, so clean and constant and moving. just great.

  • @TomMeny
    @TomMeny 16 років тому

    incredible song

  • @martini159
    @martini159 16 років тому

    Forget being just an amazing musician, video editor and all that other stuff, you are, above all, an absolutely amazing artist.
    You have ventured into a realm that is challenging people's beliefs in every sense of the word - I can't imagine anyone else being able to write a song with a dryer tube and a accordion that would sound a tenth as good.
    speechless

  • @villarte
    @villarte 16 років тому

    Brilliant! You are destined for greatness!

  • @rlfigj6n3
    @rlfigj6n3 16 років тому

    Not only is this a groovy song but a very cool video to boot. Well done.

  • @homestar1996
    @homestar1996 14 років тому

    Dang it Jack I love your voice!!! I could listen to it forever!!! lol

  • @Jackconte
    @Jackconte  16 років тому

    yo, yeah, the mic is a Neumann TLM 103. I really like it so far. really clear and versatile.

  • @MZ31studio
    @MZ31studio 14 років тому

    i love this...

  • @laurensbabushka
    @laurensbabushka 4 роки тому

    still gives me chills lol

  • @juhosarvanko
    @juhosarvanko 4 роки тому

    Such freaking amazing.

  • @Biogirl52
    @Biogirl52 16 років тому

    Absolutely amazing. Your best yet

  • @kikmedown
    @kikmedown 16 років тому

    This is so awesome. Your vocals are awesome. This is just awesomeness.

  • @JUMMMMMMM
    @JUMMMMMMM 16 років тому

    god you're so amazing
    i really hope more of your stuff goes up on itunes soon

  • @whereamigoingnow
    @whereamigoingnow 12 років тому

    sounds as great as before indescribable

  • @whereamigoingnow
    @whereamigoingnow 14 років тому

    songwriting....I'd forgot how good this was,seems brand new today.That's how good it is!

  • @xxxSunbeamxxx
    @xxxSunbeamxxx 16 років тому

    Hey Jack!!! Great to see you again...What a wonderful notion here of the 'little lonely ghost'....missing what he had. I like that a lot. Great work - as always!! Sunbeam :)

  • @chioca
    @chioca 15 років тому

    Awesome! Good stuff, I can't imagine how long it took for you to do this, but the result is amazing.

  • @wintershadows
    @wintershadows 16 років тому

    What creativity!

  • @eesulbee
    @eesulbee 16 років тому

    dude your just amazing
    your voice is LOVE

  • @johndoe2
    @johndoe2 13 років тому

    Wow, such an awesome voice!

  • @neonom1024
    @neonom1024 16 років тому

    fantastic! love the dryer hose