mark skinner 632 Posted January 1 (edited) Happy New Year ! I'm starting it out with a collaboration with @noynekker Bruce did a Great job writing and singing lyrics to the instrumental "Winding Down" that I recently posted. I also had some additional help from Gary Brun . Any comments , mix and master suggestions are welcomed. Thanks .. Us Edited January 2 by mark skinner 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douglas Kirby 770 Posted January 1 This is a cool jazzy tune - I really liked the vocal - it sits perfectly in the mix. Nicely done. Good job on the lyrics as well - I liked what I heard there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSband 294 Posted January 1 Very cool, the song lends itself to vocals. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeringAmps 1,660 Posted January 1 A masterful collaboration! Tres Bien! 👍's to all... t its playing again, the first trip through I thought maybe push that vocal up a bit. Having heard it once, I'm more familiar with it, but still think I'd push that fader up; its a "taste" thing 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhonoBrainer 1,787 Posted January 1 wow! What a great collab, don't know where to start - how about the lyrics? Love those, the vocal delivery, the cadences, harmonies - really pulls the ear in. the guitars are so well recorded and played. The drums have a lovely tone as well, organic and live, the snare has a great crack/thump tone! I listened once on hifi headphones, and on my better monitors. Great sound on both!!! Mix ideas, you don't need any but you might think about how loud the guitars are in the first sung verse, they cover up the vocals just a bit maybe? Everything is killer but the vocals could pop up relative to the guitars in spots, to my ears. Other than that, maybe a few more drum fills towards the ends of verses - into - chorus? This is one of the best things I've heard around here. Fantastic! cheers, -Tom 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack c. 682 Posted January 1 larry carlton licks.great voice,feel,song,radio ready if i ever heard a song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!jack c. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noynekker 370 Posted January 1 Mark . . . it was just a pleasure contributing on this one . . . no doubt inspired by all the great music you've posted here in the last few years, and all your unique creative approaches ! Also, thanks to Gary for lending a hand ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Sprouse 787 Posted January 1 First of all the song is great...lyrics, music . Bruce's voice is first rate. I was listening on really nice headphones and it sounded to me like the kick was clipping. It might just be a little intentional distortion, not sure. This could do really well on a bundle of different charts...I guess that's how things are measured these days. Good luck with it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyB01 317 Posted January 1 All round superb - well done guys - take a bow 👏👏👏 Andy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark skinner 632 Posted January 2 Wow , some Great comments and suggestions . Thanks to Everyone for your input. The link now reflects a remix per your suggestions. @DeeringAmps @garybrun The vocals have been boosted by1.5 db. I think they're standing out a lot better. @PhonoBrainer I did some additional automation (mainly on the lead guitar) getting it away from the vocals a little more. Carving a hole for the vocals has been a job on this one. @David Sprouse There is an additional kick on the 1 beat that got turned up a little before the last mix. I re EQd it and lowered it. I don't think it's conflicting now. I "try" to be conservative on remixes , please let me know if I over or underdid it. All further suggestions are welcomed. Get as picky as you want. Thank You .. mark 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeringAmps 1,660 Posted January 2 I can't say "Much Improved!" because this is/was a great tune. I do feel the extra effort on the re-mix paid off! t 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry T. 221 Posted January 2 Mark, Bruce and Gary....outstanding collaboration....only additions i would consider are 1. pedal steel guitar accents 2. sax here and there 3. small horn section during the chorus 👍🎶🔊🎤 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjornpdx 989 Posted January 3 Mark and et al, just an excellent production all around. Can't think of anything else to say except you guys are good. -Bjorn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSband 294 Posted January 3 You do the complimentary guitars so well, it's amazing, but I find myself wanting a break where there is just a lead/solo guitar. That's the only suggestion I can make on your really good stuff. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Smith 442 Posted January 3 Great job all around by all. I wasn't sure, is this a re write of an existing tune or a remix of an original? In any case. It sounds wonderful! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramscapri 65 Posted January 5 Catchy drums and guitar there Mark with a groovy bass, nicely standing out vocals... very good team work overall 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noynekker 370 Posted January 6 On 1/3/2022 at 7:55 AM, Tim Smith said: Great job all around by all. I wasn't sure, is this a re write of an existing tune or a remix of an original? In any case. It sounds wonderful! @Tim Smith . . . thanks for your positive comment, to clarify, this was posted here on the Cakewalk forum recently by Mark Skinner as a guitar groove mix . . . called "Winding Down" . . . I offered a vocal and lyric idea to him, we shared some tracks, and Mark was able to arrange it into this song idea. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wookiee 1,696 Posted January 6 Nice cool grooving from the three (four) of you, is it me but does it have a Steely vibe? Nice stuff chaps 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bajan Blue 994 Posted January 9 What a great collaboration - great music enhanced by some great vocals Loved it Nigel 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
