Lynn Wilson

Kenny, that was awesome!  Perfect tone and phrasing is what I've come to expect from you and this satisfies on all levels.  Stay healthy!

Wookie, I just listened to the new version, and the bass really jumps out at you, now.  It changes the mood of the song quite a bit, but it does tie things together neatly by finding a path through the various time signatures.

Hi Wookie, this is a true web of sound, and quite unusual.  I like the quirkiness of the time signature and the sounds you've chosen for this piece.  I, too, would like to hear a little more bottom in that bass, but otherwise, this is a good sample of your prolific talent.

Can't wait to hear the vocals on this tune.  Get well soon and repost, please!

Terrific recording, Gary.  Besides a great voice, the standup bass is fabulous, too.  It makes me appreciate this great song all the more.

Outstanding!  This is the kind of music that I loved in the day, and still do.  This deserves wide attention, and I hope you get it.  Don't take so long to finish the next album, please.

kakku, you have mastered this genre over a period of time.  This mix is smooth and balanced making it polished and "radio-ready".  Keep up the good work!

Paul, thanks for your kind words.  Keep making good music!

This should make your daughter very happy.  Your voice is rich and soulful.  If too many people hear this, you may have a lot of wedding crashers

As for what happens to recorded data that's overwritten, you'd have to ask someone like scook that question.  However, there's a command to clean audio files which implies that the data remains in an audio file until that file is cleaned.

I use overwrite mode because I'm used to making decisions quick, and I record a part until I'm satisfied.  If I err or accidentally overwrite a part I resort to using the undo command which is my best friend.  These are relics of having recorded on tape for 40 years.  I do use sound-on-sound mode to stack vocals or other parts.  Your definition of "flattening" is the same as mine, though I don't always use full takes, I just prefer punching in a part on the spot until I like it.  Thanks for asking.

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Guys, the 3 record modes each have their own use and make perfect sense to me.  Overwrite mode is just like using a tape recorder, where you record over a previous take.  Comp mode is just what it says; nothing is lost, just recorded on different lanes within a single track to be comped later.  Sound on sound allows you to record multiple takes on the same track, thus combing them.  This is useful for stacking vocals, or recording different parts of a drum kit one at a time on the same track.  For me, I've discovered that I record faster using the overwrite mode instead of the comp mode.  That way I don't have to go back later and "flatten" a track or erase unused tracks.  This suits me because I usually get a take in 1 to 3 tries, but for others, use what is most comfortable for you.  Carry on...

4 hours ago, Johnbee58 said:

I don't know why you didn't like this song.  The word are great and the arrangement works very well.  Maybe you polished it up a bit more on this version.

?John B.

John, thanks for your time!  Yes, I did polish this a bit from the original version.  I even have a newer version of this that I'll post soon.  I appreciate your feedback.

7 hours ago, ramscapri said:

 

Good break track Lynn with interesting variations and vocals. Nice guitars and bass. 

Thanks for your kind comments.  It's particularly nice to hear about the bass because that's what made me remix this in the first place.

I took the weekend off from all things musical, but I'm back.

Tom, as always, you have some of the most interesting ideas, and I've used most of them in the past.  Your idea of knocking off the intro is intriguing, and I may use it when I make a video of this song.  (It just makes sense to have an album version and an MTV version)  Thanks for your time and consideration.

Bjorn, thanks a million for your kind comments.  It gives me confidence.

Steve, your words mean a lot to me, as I'm one of your biggest fans.

Douglas, I appreciate your time and comments very much.  I'll have to look up Peter Droge, though the name sounds familiar.   p.s.-I'm listening to Peter Droge now, and I don't know how I've missed him.

Bjorn, this is a sad song just from the lyrics point of view, yet, the music is almost uplifting.  I think some of your phrasing is a bit awkward, but the message comes through clearly.  Your voice has an unique quality that you're beginning to tap into, and it gives me the impression of sincerity.  You have surprised me quite a bit over time, and I always look forward to your next song.

This is the first thing I've heard today, and I can't get this out of my mind.  That's quite an evolution over time, and one that many of us have made, too.  I hope you find success with this song because it deserves it.  Two thumbs up!

Right click on an empty space in the control bar and click on Custom.

Superb!  I could listen to this all day long, and I probably will.  No crits here.

On 4/25/2019 at 10:41 AM, freddy j said:

I remember this one.  I enjoyed it then and I really enjoyed it now.  To me the mix and performance sound great.  Your vocals and harmonies were particularly good as were the lyrics (they were also particularly poignant).  I got a bit of a worldbeat flavour from this song.  If I'm correct, congratulations on getting it right!

Excellent song and performance Lynn!!

Freddy, once again, thanks for your kind comments.  That worldbeat flavor happened totally by accident, but I came to like it so it stayed in.  I'm looking forward to your next tune.

On 4/25/2019 at 4:45 AM, daryl1968 said:

I enjoyed the song back then - still a good song. 

Mix-wise, I found the hi-hats distracting - I think they could be thinned out and brought down in volume - but otherwise good stuff

Daryl, thanks for listening to this song again.  Now that you mention it, the hi-hats are particularly loud in the intro and transition between verses.  I'll dial them down a notch.  This is what I'm looking for.

On 4/24/2019 at 2:39 PM, amiller said:

Nice and quirky.  I like that.??

Thank you so much!  I like em quirky, too.

Some of you may recall this song; I posted it on the old site about 2 years ago.  I received a ton of good advice, and I took notes but shelved this song, as I was getting worn from hearing it day after day.  Since then, I've acquired quite of bit of new software and hardware, and I've changed my mixing technique, so I dusted this song off and remixed it.  I took nearly all of the suggestions I received at the time, and here is the result: https://www.soundclick.com/html5/v4/player.cfm?songID=13638418

I've discovered that I like this song after all, and I hope you all do, as well.  It's still open for suggestions, so thanks to all who have helped in the past and the present!

p.s.- I inadvertently uploaded a 16/44.1 wave file to Soundclick, but it took it, so I'm curious to know if there are any conversion problems on anyone's system.

Nice video and very good cover.  You nailed the vocal and that makes this song a pleasure to listen to.  Kudos!

Kakku, over the years I've leaned that I never know what to expect from you, and this is no exception.  This song has an upbeat feel that is somewhat rare in this style of music.  I think it needs a little help to be classified as EDM;  mainly, the bass could stand out a little more, as it has a soft attack and not so much bite.  Other than that, it makes the listener feel good and is very danceable.  Good job.