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On 5/18/2023 at 2:19 PM, Lynn Wilson said:
Nice one, Steve!
Having played in cover bands for years, I've gone in both directions, the faithful reproduction, and rearranging a song to put my own spin on it. I like either way of doing a cover, just as long as it has soul. Sometimes one can do a faithful reproduction and still own the song. This version of Daniel made me nostalgic, for some reason, therefor it resonates with me. I do agree that a little more beef on your vocal wouldn't hurt, but this is a winner for me.
Hi Lynn! Thanks for your comments. I'm checking out everyone' comments and using them to make things better in the future.
Steve
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On 5/16/2023 at 2:49 AM, bjornpdx said:
Very nice job, Steve.
I get what you're saying about figuring out a unique or difficult part of a classic song. For a long time I tried to figure out how Klaus Schulz got some of his signature sounds out of his synths. I've come close but not quite there yet. Well, that isn't the same as doing a cover, but your explanation of why you do covers kind of resonates with me.
-BjornHi Bjorn - I'm going to have to investigate Klaus Schultz - sounds like a good challenge. I agree, getting synth sounds is sometimes an arduous chore of listening to a bunch of existing patches and the trying to meld them into shape!
I always come away with some new trick when I take the time to learn parts as exactly as I can. There are some I give up on - I tried to do the Sherriff by ELP and was humbled!
Steve
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On 5/15/2023 at 10:28 PM, FreeEarCandy said:
You got pretty close to the original. I can agree with David Rossi. The vocals need more swing. I would also suggest they need more bottom end and perhaps just a little more width for my ears. But overall you did a good job recreating the song.
Thanks for your suggestions - as always I will listen back with your thoughts in mind - usually people here know what they are talking about and are correct!
Steve
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On 5/15/2023 at 5:01 PM, David Rossi said:
This is a really nice faithful recreation. My only constructive suggestion is that the vocal cadence seemed maybe a little “straight” / robotic in a few places.
That’s nitpicking tho cuz the notes are there and it was really nicely put together…
Hi David - thank you for listening. I'm certainly not a vocalist, but I will use your suggestion to learn.
Steve
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7 hours ago, Bajan Blue said:
Hi Steve - a good faithful cover, enjoyed the listen
I rarely do covers but when I do they are always different to the originals - but that's just me
Really enjoyed this, hadn't heard Daniel for years
Thanks for posting
Nigel
Thank you Nigel - great to hear from you and hope you are well.
Steve
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On 5/10/2023 at 12:34 PM, Larry T. said:
Very good job Steve. Faithful recreation of the original. Excellent production and mix.
I think there is value is both ways of doing covers. What you said about learning from the original and what Keith said about "making it your own" and creating a new sonic experience both are valid ways to learn and create music.
Personally I've learned that there are no rules in music. What really knocked me out musically was figuring out Paul Desmond's main motif on "Take Five". It follows no musical rules that I'm aware of as the sharps and flats between notes make complete sense when listening but are not any type of scale I know of🎶🎶🎶🎶
Thank you for your comments Larry!
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3 hours ago, Keith Wilby said:
I sincerely don't want to cause any offence, and I do appreciate the skill that has gone into creating this, but have you considered doing your own arrangement rather than cloning the original? I know that it can be a good learning experience to recreate what you hear on a record, and that night well have been your goal, but in my limited experience, it can be a real buzz to make an established song "your own". I think I pulled it off with the Beatles' "For No one" many years ago, so if I can do it then so can you.
Just my 2p worth 🙂
Hi Keith - thanks for your feedback, and no offence taken! I know there are two differing thoughts about covers, but I am firmly in the camp of respecting the original.
I find that I get the most benefit by sticking to that strategy and saving the arrangement type of work for my own original material.
Generally, when I hear a different arrangement of a classic song, I am usually disappointed by it. Perhaps 'Blinded by the Light' is an exception to that.
Most of the interesting ideas I have (to me they are interesting) are because of some unique and difficult part of a classic song I've managed to figure out, with interplay between the instruments doing unique rhythms or melodic combinations.
It just comes down to getting more enjoyment out of figuring out exactly what is going on.
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Here's my version of the great Elton John song form back in the 70's - the best time for music in my opinion....but then I am an old fart, so there's that.
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That was a really cool video - great song as well!
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Nice super cool laid back feel to this one. The guitar just melts into place!
Steve
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Nice rhythm on that Uke - and the vocal is great. Are you singing? And the profile pic - that is awesome.
Steve
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23 hours ago, treesha said:
This is an instrumental I played around with over 2022 and never had time to finish until now. So again probably way overheard this one. It started with a free Kontakt instrument called signal. Used another free one Hypha, I used SI bass, generation electric guitar, about 5 or 6 different aas sounds, Steven Slate free drums. Some fx I used were Green Oaks Tungsten (free), Wider (free), Pancake (free), Bass Professor II (free) Sound Particles Energy Panner (free), bx shredspread, I mutated a few things with Sandman Pro, used MAAG 4 EQ, Neutron, Ozone and as always Melodyne. Some of those free ones maybe aren’t free anymore but were when I got them. The mood is intended to be stressful and hopefully a bit intense. Feedback welcome !
Nice work Treesha - definitely a mood setter! Melodyne is a game changer, not only to make vocals much better than they were, but also to add special little twists and turns to guitar, bass and other instruments as well. I am constantly amazed by it.
Steve
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Hi Bjorn - nice full soundscape - really draws me in and relaxes my jangled mind!
Steve
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This is really cool - loved both audio and video
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14 hours ago, Kevin Walsh said:
You have such cool songs. The arrangements are great and the lyrics are very cool. Crank up that engine!
Hi Kevin - thank you so much! Comments like that make it all worthwhile!
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16 hours ago, Lynn Wilson said:
Great song and arrangement, Steve. I listened to the two versions and liked them both. A shining example for all of us.
Thank you Lynn - nice to hear from you.
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On 4/24/2023 at 9:55 AM, steve@baselines.com said:
Thanks Larry - you are right. I rarely let a song go over 3:30. I think I will try to trim this down, at least take out the very beginning before the vocals come in.
Steve
Hi again - I did trim out some of the parts of the song and got it under 4 minutes. IF you'd like to listen to that I included it in the original post:
Steve
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1 hour ago, Supa Reels said:
As a lyrics kind of guy ... love the lyrics, I think the arrangement has a little too much compression in that it has that everything 'in your face' kind of thing .. probably what you were going for, so all good.
ATB
Steve P
I probably did what I always do with new toys - overused them! It's a learning curve - thank you for your ideas!
Steve
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14 hours ago, DeeringAmps said:
I left my "producers hat" off and just enjoyed the ride.
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Thanks Tom!
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11 hours ago, Bajan Blue said:
Hi Steve
I like this - mix is really good and I like the synths you have used
excellent lyrics
I understand some of the comments re length but that's your choice
Cool
Nigel
Hi Nigel - thank you for commenting about the lyrics - I think maybe a lot of people don't get them all, but I am proud of them.
Steve
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