This is, maybe, a "dark pop" song, written by a band I was in before we decided to go our own ways.  Not many people have heard it, so I'm hoping to find out what you all think.  Thanks.

Sounds pretty cool . Pity that you stopped creating music together

It's "dark", it's "pop", it's a very good song and it makes one agree with RazoR.  The voice and the lyrics make it sound sad/dramatic, the guitar licks (in the right channel) are subtle, the bass/drums break is un-expected and cool (even though I would have preferred something "stronger".  Also, the vocal could use some harmonies).  All in all it gets my highest rating and makes my playlist.

P.S. To answer your doubts ("I don't know if this one is up to the standard you set in what I have previously heard, though") about "Air that I breathe": no, it is not.  It sounds like a "filler" when compared with other songs.  Hopefully, you'll like the new song I posted today.

it's a pretty good song. touches a bit of wave/rock with that vocal style and melody aswell as with the distorted guitar sound.... but overall, it's pop indeed. I don't think it's very dark - only compared with other pop then.

so... you got a day job then ?

you still do some music, right? what was your part in this btw?

PuppetXeno:
I agree - It is only dark when compared to other pop.  That was the intent of my introductory statement.  I should have been more clear.

The "day job" is just a pre-emptive response to criticism that is not of the constructive nature.  As in "Boy, I hope you have a day job".  "Yeah, I got a day job."

I still write/play/record quite a bit, on a much more individual level, more of a hobby.  (See my other posted song "Madison" for an example).

On "Saint", I played the guitar that you hear in the right channel.  Also, as it was quite a band-wide collaboration effort, I put forth the usual suggestions and ideas for form, length, dynamics, etc.   The same group of musicians recently got together and played (for the heck of it), and ended up having a discussion about the form and outcome of this song in particular, so I thought I'd toss it out there for others to hear and discuss.

Thanks for your input.

well, I think it's a nice song. I wouldn't have felt surprised to find this on one of those indie compilation CDs. and I think that says most of it, as it doesn't stand out much, but it is surely a nice song - just listening to the overall feel, not focusing on lyrics.

it could have used an extra variation of chords, but that would take the wave rock effect away. on now second listen (actually I'm playing songs in a loop so I've heard it a couple of times already), I think the dropping of instrumentals around 3:00 and consecutive build up kindof re-enstate the listeners attention, but couldve been stronger.

and yes, I listened to Madison, I think it's a great tune. very 60's - 70's hippy feel, it's great. anyway, post more of your work, it's really interesting, and a good production quality at that, it's good for the site

oh yea, and I am getting that dayjob idea... so... lol

I like your voice, its very original. Keep it up.

Zach - Thanks, though it's actually a bandmate's voice.  I'll pass along the compliment 

Bratello- Yeah... The bridge breakdown could be stronger.  In fact, our bassist wanted to use a pick on it (which did make it sound much better) but it sounded really awkward in context with the rest of the song.  Good observation.  Also- I am enjoying all of your new songs.  Thanks!

Really good work....  Great quality... not my favorite style, but very well put together...
 
       I wonder if You experiment with any other styles?...
 
                             JimK

Right on.... Reminds me of some old Nada Surf. I like old Nad Surf though and that's a compliment coming from me. Did you guys do many gigs as a band? Well I hope to hear some new fresh stuff from your home collection. Peace