Lynn Wilson 464 Posted January 22 Jack, this is quite unique and unexpected. It sounds like you put a lot of thought and emotion into this, and for that, I commend you. The only thing that caught my attention was the middle section that just didn't seem to flow with the rest of the song. Other than that, well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeringAmps 858 Posted January 23 (edited) "The times make the man t, the man does not make the times" my father loved to quote this. Occasionally great men do come along that at the very least significantly effect the times. RIP Abraham, Martin, Bobby and John. this is a better world for you having graced us with your presence... t If I have a crit, its the mellotron? voices need a little reverb (maybe a lot). @jack c. I wasn't clear, the synths (that I thought sounded like a mellotron voice patch), need a little reverb. The vocal (spoken words) is fine. Edited January 24 by DeeringAmps added comment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garybrun 592 Posted January 23 Did well here jack. Loved the panning at the beginning on the twinkle.. caught my ear and made me concentrate. Somehow was very eastern orientated (yoga based) 🙂 As Lynn also commented on.. you put quite a bit of thought into this one. we all paint very different pictures.. the strings I found grinding.. and harsh.. maybe a little verb? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack c. 113 Posted January 23 If I have a crit, its the mellotron? no mellotron voices need a little reverb (maybe a lot). since its spoken word i put on room verb. the strings I found grinding explain further thanks for listen/comments.jack c. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack c. 113 Posted January 30 On 1/23/2021 at 12:35 PM, garybrun said: I found grinding.. garybrun:please explain what ya mean by above.jack c. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garybrun 592 Posted January 30 3 hours ago, jack c. said: garybrun:please explain what ya mean by above.jack c. harsh and hurts my ears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack c. 113 Posted January 30 On 1/23/2021 at 12:35 PM, garybrun said: Did well here jack. Loved the panning at the beginning on the twinkle.. caught my ear and made me concentrate. Somehow was very eastern orientated (yoga based) 🙂 As Lynn also commented on.. you put quite a bit of thought into this one. we all paint very different pictures.. the strings I found grinding.. and harsh.. maybe a little verb? 2 hours ago, garybrun said: harsh and hurts my ears. so how can i make that better?jack c. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl1968 405 Posted February 2 nicely done Jack and a fitting tribute. Definitely a labour of love Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starise 873 Posted February 2 A very unique track. I say this because it has elements in it I am not accustomed to hearing played together. The bells and light percussion give it that New Age sort of meditation kind of feel on one level. On another level it's a negro spiritual ( which I happen to LOVE BTW). All played under spoken word. A very fitting tribute to a very wonderful man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack c. 113 Posted February 2 3 hours ago, daryl1968 said: nicely done Jack and a fitting tribute. Definitely a labour of love 39 minutes ago, Starise said: A very unique track. I say this because it has elements in it I am not accustomed to hearing played together. The bells and light percussion give it that New Age sort of meditation kind of feel on one level. On another level it's a negro spiritual ( which I happen to LOVE BTW). All played under spoken word. A very fitting tribute to a very wonderful man. thank you both for listen/comments.jack c. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjornpdx 618 Posted February 2 I had trouble understanding a couple of your other songs but the vocal is very clear on this one. You have three or four different themes going on, from the spiritual to kind of new age, which was distracting to me. I thought the ending is quite effective, the spoken "free at last" with the bells. -Bjorn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack c. 113 Posted February 2 2 hours ago, bjornpdx said: had trouble understanding a couple of your other songs but the vocal is very clear on this one. so how do i make vocals more clear?jack c. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Joad 686 Posted February 2 Did you sample the band Sweet Honey In The Rock? Had me at the start, love the gospel bits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freddy j 379 Posted February 2 Very nicely done indeed and good tribute! I did like the work-song/gospel parts that started and ended the song. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack c. 113 Posted February 3 22 hours ago, Old Joad said: Did you sample the band Sweet Honey In The Rock? Had me at the start, love the gospel bits. no i got the song from you tube.jack c. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
