daryl1968 417 Posted January 31 Hi folks Sorry I've been missing for a while - I hope everyone is well. Here's a song that @Lynn Wilson and I co-wrote and recorded. The topic is pretty transparent and sorry if it upsets anyone but it comes from the right place in our heart. Lyrics below link A Breath of Air Written and performed by Lynn Wilson and Staypress V1 There's been a weird sort of atmosphere In the northern hemisphere Neighbour versus neighbour Conflict without waver Pre-chorus After years of division let's hope that we Can build a new democracy Chorus A breath of air A moment to think A while to recover from the political stink A breath of air Fill your chest With a thought for the future and a hope for the best V2 There's been some disinformation Spread around the nation Theory upon theory People getting weary Pch. 2 After years of division let's hope that we Haven't broken our democracy Chorus Middle bit We're sick of all the fighting No more inciting Pch 2 Chorus to end 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douglas Kirby 552 Posted January 31 Hi guys - nice job on this collab - I thought it was a good song and I enjoyed the listen. The mix sounds quite good to my ears - the lead vocal was just right mix-wise. I liked that lead guitar tone - nicely done there. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bajan Blue 533 Posted January 31 good track and on point - like the guitar tone, fits perfectly Mix sounds good here cool Nigel 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark skinner 316 Posted January 31 Great job to both of you ! I thought it was a Very clean pro mix and performance. Fantastic vocals also . No crits .. mark 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeringAmps 887 Posted January 31 4 hours ago, Douglas Kirby said: nice job on this collab I'll second (third or fourth? that) 4 hours ago, Bajan Blue said: like the guitar tone + that too 👍's t one tiny crit; understand I lurves me some busy kick, but a couple of spots it felt like metal madness i'll get me hat... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lynn Wilson 494 Posted January 31 Daryl, I'm really impressed and excited by how this turned out! You took the music that I gave you and dressed it up, wrote words that have meaning in these times, and made sense of this. Your voice has a touch of David Gilmour which adds something special to this project. Thank you for thinking of me! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noynekker 169 Posted February 1 Nicely done gentlemen ! Don't apologize for the topic, it needs to be said. I thought it was a positive message. Lynn mentions Dave Gilmour, and at first listen, the guitar effect actually reminded me of an old song where Dave Gilmour played on a Paul McCartney song . . . lots of junk on that signal chain, but it really works here. You seem to always get very clear mixes, so nothing more to add there. Guys, keep on rockin' in the free world, as they say here in Canada. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hidden Symmetry 958 Posted February 1 The song really drives along, actually fast but doesn't sound rushed, excellent mix as well. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack c. 166 Posted February 1 first part sounds like a commercial that was used on partridge.great recording job and harmony nice song.i'd like the kick without those 16th notes.nice chord changes.jack c. what's your vocal effect chain? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl1968 417 Posted February 2 On 1/31/2021 at 12:21 PM, Douglas Kirby said: Hi guys - nice job on this collab - I thought it was a good song and I enjoyed the listen. The mix sounds quite good to my ears - the lead vocal was just right mix-wise. I liked that lead guitar tone - nicely done there. Thanks Douglas - I agree, Lynn's performance and tone is excellent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl1968 417 Posted February 2 On 1/31/2021 at 12:28 PM, Bajan Blue said: good track and on point - like the guitar tone, fits perfectly Mix sounds good here cool Nigel Thanks a lot Nigel - I agree on the tone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl1968 417 Posted February 2 On 1/31/2021 at 3:10 PM, mark skinner said: Great job to both of you ! I thought it was a Very clean pro mix and performance. Fantastic vocals also . No crits .. mark Cheers Mark - you're very kind mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl1968 417 Posted February 2 On 1/31/2021 at 5:08 PM, DeeringAmps said: I'll second (third or fourth? that) + that too 👍's t one tiny crit; understand I lurves me some busy kick, but a couple of spots it felt like metal madness i'll get me hat... Cheers Tom - the manic kicks are to make sure you're awake and paying attention 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl1968 417 Posted February 2 On 1/31/2021 at 5:12 PM, Bapu said: Nice job gents. cheers mateypants Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl1968 417 Posted February 2 On 1/31/2021 at 6:56 PM, Lynn Wilson said: Daryl, I'm really impressed and excited by how this turned out! You took the music that I gave you and dressed it up, wrote words that have meaning in these times, and made sense of this. Your voice has a touch of David Gilmour which adds something special to this project. Thank you for thinking of me! mate - you started it and gave the inspiration. A true collab I believe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl1968 417 Posted February 2 On 2/1/2021 at 12:57 AM, noynekker said: Nicely done gentlemen ! Don't apologize for the topic, it needs to be said. I thought it was a positive message. Lynn mentions Dave Gilmour, and at first listen, the guitar effect actually reminded me of an old song where Dave Gilmour played on a Paul McCartney song . . . lots of junk on that signal chain, but it really works here. You seem to always get very clear mixes, so nothing more to add there. Guys, keep on rockin' in the free world, as they say here in Canada. Thanks Noynekker - very much appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl1968 417 Posted February 2 20 hours ago, Hidden Symmetry said: The song really drives along, actually fast but doesn't sound rushed, excellent mix as well. Thanks a ton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl1968 417 Posted February 2 11 hours ago, jack c. said: first part sounds like a commercial that was used on partridge.great recording job and harmony nice song.i'd like the kick without those 16th notes.nice chord changes.jack c. what's your vocal effect chain? Thanks a lot Jack. Vocal is recorded using a Rode NT2-A microphone (had it for years but love it), compression is Native Instruments Solid Dynamics, reverb is Valhalla room, the slightly thickening effect is NI Choral - slow leslie preset with some tweaking. There's all sorts of other schtuff through the Pro Channel to give it a bit of dirt too. Ooh - also lashings of Melodyne and the like Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Sprouse 448 Posted February 2 (edited) You two are a great combination. I can hear Lynn's influence on the harmonic structure. It's a pleasant tune. j:) Edited February 2 by David Sprouse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
