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"Excursion"
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Sweet tune really enjoyed this one ... kinda relaxing and the arpeggios work a treat ...nice bit of work here ... I'll listen to this again
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Just listened too the finished work ..and Wow I nearly missed this and it's a great mix and a polished to perfection 10/10 mate
ATB
Steve
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53 minutes ago, Wookiee said:
@SPAK Thank you Steve, Tom gave sound advice but I has already created it. I played most of it just very slowly, over two weeks at 2 mins a day max, then let CbB's MIDI editing do its tricks.
Did I say "Hope your feeling better mate" ... I don't think I did so .. "Hope your feeling better mate" 😉
Steve
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Got to agree with Bjorn, tight mix and everything fits and for me I think the shorter version gets a thumbs up .. thanks for the post great work 👍
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I haven't heard this one before and I look forward to the abridged version Jon. I don't mind long bits of work as long as it goes somewhere otherwise I feel it becomes a tedious wait. Overall I really like the song and the way you interact with the backing ..so, good on you .. But for me just a little too long to love it ...
Steve
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fallen star
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Well put together song & chorus, sounds great to my old ears, but, .. Overall I think it needs work on the mix it's a little disjointed, maybe if you bring the snare down a tad and give the guitars more space with a little love at the top end ... might give a better feel but leave the pads and bass because as Tom has observed the bass with synth pads are spot on.
Good work guys ( Hope you'll forgive the critic .. waddo I know !)
ALB
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11 hours ago, Lee Shapiro said:
Thanks Steve. Yes the process of writing the lyrics and recording the song is very therapeutic. And when it's all done I feel like a lot of weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
Especially when I'm feeling overwhelmed with what's going on in the world and in my life, it seems the only way I can get through it sometimes is to work it out in a song.I couldn't agree more and as a lyrics guy more than a musician (If I can call myself that) I feel you on this one ...
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A song made and delivered with great feeling and godda agree with Toms thinking Exorcising demons is an important role of songwriting ...
ATB
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One of my absolute favorite songs, and in my opinion you done it proud ... well done good work ! (BTW did you know you sound just like another hero of mine .... Harry Nelson ......)
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Bad dreams on a Friday night .. skinned rabbits and we find out that Gary loves killing things 😳 ..... Song is top notch though ... godda go someone using a chainsaw and I have an overbite .....🧻
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6 hours ago, Johnbee58 said:
@SPAKHey, thanks so much, Steve. I really appreciate your kind thoughts and words.
Fact of the matter is I love my gear. It suits my budget and it sounds great to me. The arguments you heard a few months back about my not being satisfied with my gear all stems from a certain nameless person on this forum who just can't seem to review any of my songs without making a negative comment about my "samples". I just got so tired of it that I verbally "let him have it". He's probably is so pissed at me for doing so that he'll probably never comment on any of my songs again, but I really don't care. If he can't comment without attacking what I use I'd rather him not comment at all.
We all have our preferences of what we use based on many factors (budget, satisfaction with sound, ease of use, etc). I really don't think it's cool to continuously remind somebody that you don't approve of their choice of equipment (virtual or otherwise). I tolerated it the first one or two times, but after that I lost it. It gets tiring after awhile. I use Toontrack for keys and drums. Hate me if you want if they're not classy enough for you Just don't listen or comment, but I know for a fact that there are several Toontrack users hanging on these forums. It's like you said, Steve, a good song works, no matter what. I respect everybody else's choice of gear. I appreciate the same consideration from others. Rant over.😁😉
😀Cheer JB
PS-If anybody wants to chime in with a problem with what I said above, as I say in this song "Even though we don't see eye to eye, we can agree to disagree". That's all I'm saying on the matter. I will not turn this song thread into a drama.
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Well said Jon, I agreed with your sentiment a few months ago when I PM'd you ... and supported it ..as now .. Put the gloves away mate and get on those ivories 😉 .. there's a few here get on my nerves too so I stick to the people who, in my opinion write good stuff and there critic is sound .. life's too short otherwise ...
All the best ( And keep 'um coming )
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How do you do it? Great song mate ... it has a serious message surrounded in humour .. might use it as a ring tone next time someone tell me about there woes ... "Oh I'll just answer this .. sorry"😒
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I think there is an awful lot of work here Jon, I know you have your doubts about the gear you have but this proves what everyone on this site knows ... a good song works .. no matter what. For me, I'd say great mixing, sung your way and a hell of a lot of content in a simple bit of work, I love great lyrics and I think this, coupled with your mix makes this A* ..
More of this ...
ATB
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Absolutely beautiful ... I wish you both all the luck and love this world has ....
Steve
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Godda get on with dinner ,..... I will come back after wine and a full belly .. love this crucible of shyt ... ideas
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You joined a month ago ... and someone responded with .. you have posted too many ORIGINAL compositions , for goodness sake ( or FFS ) you have comments from people here some of which are real musoes and respected for their views .. let it go and get on with the thing/stuff you love ...it's just a distraction from an armhole (Ed)........ (where did my 'S' go ?)
SPAK
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1 hour ago, Jesse Screed said:
Yes, I remember the first time I heard/saw this, in a Ballanchine Documentary.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd1SDbQbHvM
I think you nailed it Gary, tremendous effort.
I wouldn't over think it.
Thanks Gary for the post and thankyou Jesse for the Vid ... Really enjoyed this ballet
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With regard to the mix, I think it's rather clinical, however I believe you mixed this work to have that 'clean' sound in mind.
For me I would keep the mix as is but try some compression with a reduced ( very slight) attack time and using a bit of soft knee to reduce the harshness of the lead acoustic, as said it wouldn't hurt to increase the reverb tail a tad but hay ho!
That's all I have ( excellent playing BTW 👂 )
Steve
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..... And I think the lyrics are top notch .. seems you hate praise but I can't help myself sorry Jesse 🖖
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Love where your going ... Def a Dylan vibe, poet with a guitar, Keep it up Bjorn !
Steve
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Chaos meets structure ... and the lion is tamed, I agree with DA in bringing the vocal up .. Good stuff mate
Steve
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a melodic acoustic ballad - "Lake Katherine"
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Left my feelings on SC ... Beautiful song and lyrics
Steve