mark skinner

Ross , I sure enjoyed that wonderful collaboration. The vocals were powerful and excellently done! This sounds like one that would be hard to pull off without being Totally comitted. I've not heard the original and don't think I need to .. Enjoyed it .. mark

Jack , Fantastic job on this complex song. What really got my attention (other than the great chord changes) was the melody line you created with your vocals. Nice .. Highly impressive production ! mark

@Bajan Blue , @Wookiee Thank's for the listen and comments. means a lot. @Lynn Wilson Thanks Lynn . You keep that up and I'll have to buy a bigger hat ! 😁 Final mix in the link. I'm calling my end of it done. Any comments or suggestions about the master belong to Gary Brun. Thank You .. mark

I reactivated CbB on my offline pc about 3 weeks ago. Got another message to reactivate this morning. (13 day window to activate). Might as well get ready to activate it again shortly. 😒 ms

Great feel to this Jesse. Really liked the change up(s). Came in like a new chapter.. Glad to see you back .. Lots of emotional responce from me in this one .. Cool .. mark

Hey Wookie , I Really like the Blade Runner feel I get in several parts of this. Very cool ! A Very nice production and I'll bet you had a good time doing it. Very impressive. Loved it .. mark

Nice .. I for sure like the bottom end on this one. The kick and sub bass gel well together. What did you use for the bass? When the song hits around the 1 min. mark, it sounds like something Tracy Chapman would do. Different voices but they have a lot in common. The fidelity is Very nice on this Soundcloud version. I caught the song on a different forum that didn't have the clairity that this one has. Take a look around 1:53 There's a "pop" audible on both mixes. Loved it .. mark

Great song Steve ! I Really enjoyed the video as well. The slide rule really brought back some distant memories.. The subject matter will be Very relevant not too far in the future. I hope I'm still around to witness it. I like the way you put his feeling of isolation into a light perspective, without letting it get depressing. Now I Totally get your suggestion on my last song. Subscribed .. hats off to @DeeringAmps I think you're getting the ball rolling .. Loved it .. mark

Sorry I'm so late on responding .. @garybrun , @daryl1968 , @KSband , different indeed I feel the same.. @Old Joad , @Kevin Walsh , Yes the blend of East and West is as close as I can come. I really wish I could get a bettter grasp on Indian and Arabic music. @subvibe , I take that as a Nice compliment as you have been there and know the vibe better than someone just watching a video. I've always been envious of you world travels. Maybe I should do some research on the Cuban vibe ?? You did a Great job of explaining ! and I get it. There are a few phrases in the song that sound a little too emotional. I totally agree. I will take your comment to heart in future songs. To be honest .. I think it was just my "weak voice" singing at 5am that was misconstrued as emotion. Working long hours and totally burned out afterwards, I got into the habit of doing daw work early in the mornings before work. Retired for 10 years , but still on the same schedule. I really need to do vocals later in the day. "Thanks" to all of of you that have listened and responded to this pretty much "out of the norm" and strange song .. mark

Kevin , Great guitar work and treatment on them. I think you could bring the vox up a little. Especially during the sections with the high harmonys coming in. Very good job on the vocals. I Really liked the "airy" sound on the smooth lower sections. I think punching the chorus sections would give it more of that "Floyd" feeling. Loved it .. mark

Hello , years ago .. I watched a documentary about giant river fish in India. They highlighted the creamation of a local woman on the banks of the Ganges river. This had a profound effect on me .. and knowing why it was included in the giant fish show, it had even more impact. This is only about a moment in time and her passing. This song was started in Sonar 8.5 and just now brought to completion in CbB. All comments,crits and suggestions are welcomed. Thanks for the listen .. mark - Final mix - Special "thanks" to Gary Brun for the excellent mastering .. https://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=14761020

Fantastic song and presentation of the lyrics ! I really liked the uplifting energy it had all the way thru. The ending was nice as well. I was wondering how you were going to pull that off. No crits or suggestions .. That was a Nice listen. Loved it .. mark

Barry , I Love your vocals on this! They're nice , clear and have a lot of impact . Nothing is being lost on the trailing end of the phrases. I Think the sense of space in them is Perfect , and I loved the add lib parts late in the song. Great guitar playing and mix! I really liked the suttle differences between the left and right tracks, and the tone and capture of both of them. String squeeks either work or they don't .. They were a little excessive , but I wouldn't edit them out. They worked for me. Probabably a minor EQ cut where they live would tame them a little. Bass didn't work for me. I think a Lot more bottom end would work better. I'm looking forward to hear what you do this weekend. My first thoughts, (before reading any comments).. was the when the drums came in, they were accidentily sitting in the wrong spot in the timeline. They are definetely dragging and pulling the energy out. I'm sure you will find an easy fix. I'd just try to line the snare up with one of your consistant other tracks that are driving the beat. Fantastic song , and I Loved the tonal quality of the guitars and Vox. Enjoyed it .. mark

Great collab guys! I really liked the breakdown after the killer lead break. Another thing that got my attention were the keyboards/organ. Nicely done .. mark

Congrats ! Your work has been top notch for a Long time. Good to see all of the time and effort paying off. I've enjoyed your previews here and haven't heard anything I would change in them. Yes , the videos are icing on the cake. mark