Douglas Kirby

Thanks Wookiee - I never thought about using parallel compression on drums and bass - that's interesting.

Thanks Bjorn - yes my brother came up with the chorus - the main hook of the song, and I finished up the rest. Also, the Danelectro 12-string is his guitar - he bought it recently and loaned it to me - fun guitar.

I enjoyed the listen - especially the lyrics - well crafted there. My only crit is that I wish it had been a bit longer. Maybe put in a middle eight and then add another verse. Otherwise - well done.

A very cool and smooth jazzy experience - nicely done. I always like your mixes as well - you know what you're doing there. I really enjoyed the sax - sounded great.

Hi Tom - yeah, I think the New York compression I used on the lead vocal is subtle - it made it sound a bit more full to my ears. Regarding the V67i - I sang in the front - labeled as Warm - the back of the mic is the bright capsule. Interesting mic - I think it's a pretty cool piece of gear - I bought it out of curiosity. I'll let my brother know you liked the song- thanks.

Hi Everybody, This is a track off of the new album I'm working on called "The Westerly Sessions Vol. IV". The main hook for this song was written by my brother Randy, and I finished up the rest of it. For the lead vocal, I sang with a MXL V67i mic through an ART MPA Gold preamp. The 12-string lead parts were played on a Danelectro. Also, for the first time, I tried New York compression on the lead vocal. As always, any comments and critiques are welcome, and thanks for listening. Here it is: https://www.soundclick.com/music/songInfo.cfm?songID=14123877

Very creative - the beat has some giddy-up to it - and that lead synth was very wild. Regarding the mix - I thought the bass should come up a bit. Enjoyed the listen - cheers.

Nicely done Mark - that's a very cool jazz number. It had a lounge vibe to it - very relaxing.

I liked this one Jesse - it kind of sounds like a lost recording - if that makes sense. I enjoyed the guitar playing - very cool.

I liked it Kakku - a very pleasant and upbeat number - nicely done.

I liked "Sweet Little Ginny" - a cool blues song. I enjoyed the guitar playing, and the harmonica was quite nice.

Hi Tom - thanks for listening and for your comments. I did put that cowbell in there on the bridge - I thought it sounded alright - but perhaps you're right - the cowbell is a straight four - good observation.

Thanks for listening Daryl.

Thanks Max.

Thanks Freddy - yeah, I seem to use the Les Paul a lot lately on lead - always fits nicely.

Thanks for listening to my song - I appreciate it.

That's a cool song Allan - I enjoyed the listen and I thought the mix worked quite well. I liked those background vocals.

I really liked the mix - the fx on your lead vocal was just right for the song. Nice job on the lyrics as well - I enjoyed them quite a bit. Excellent song - well done.

I really liked that intro - as usual, you know how to play and sing the blues. I really liked the lyrics and I liked the message you put forth with them. I enjoyed your vocal (and the bgvs as well) and the guitar playing - well done.

Thanks for listening Ed - I appreciate it.

I liked "Where Are You Tonight" - it has a cool groove and bass line. Would describing the song as avant garde be appropriate? I think so - well done. Good luck on doing a song a day - quite a challenge.

I would have liked to hear the rhythm guitars more - they sound thin - perhaps some eq treatment or just turning up the faders. I couldn't hear the bass all that well either. Those are my two crits - good song - I always enjoy your vocal.

I really liked this one Nigel - it might be my favorite song from you - nice job. Excellent mix - no crits there. Cool video as well.

Freddy J - the King of the Blues - this is a cool song, and as always I enjoyed your lead vocal - nice tone there. Nice bgvs as well. I also liked the lyrics - fitting for today's times. I thought the mix worked quite well.

Thanks for listening John - I appreciate it.