freddy j Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) When I was going through old files searching for tracks to send to Jesse, I came across a song that I never completed. I remember stopping work on it because I wanted it to sound slinky but I couldn't get the sound I was looking for and with out that I could not come up with lyrics. Well, I gave it another go and this is what resulted. I'm not sure it is exactly what I wanted but it is close. Anyway - comments, crit.'s, suggestions, etc. will be much appreciated. Thanks!! MY BABE IS SO SLINKY https://www.soundclick.com/bands3/default.cfm?bandID=963481 Edited July 16, 2019 by freddy j to make corrections 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhonoBrainer Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Hi Freddie! Sweet harmonica as always, and the guitars are of course well played. At any given moment, however, the guitars are jamming on top of the harmonica, all during the vocals. I think your mix works best when one or two things are featured at a time, instead of a pile-up. I get that that can be a blues style, sort of a jam, and if that's what you want here, then mission accomplished! Maybe consider some selective pruning here and there? I love your blues style - maybe I like my blues arrangements a little less densely packed with goodness! ` cheers, -Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 Hey Tom. BINGO!!! I wasn't quite satisfied when I posted this song but you hit the nail on the head and suggested the change that it needed. I cut the harmonica in the areas where I felt the lyrics and/or lead guitar were important. Also, I EQ'ed the tracks and panning a wee bit. Hopefully, it sounds better now. I certainly think that it sounds better than it was. Thanks very much for the help!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 HI Freddy I like your style a lot there is something about that olde retro sounds. I would like to have your vocals more up front On my monitors it sounds a little muddy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Screed Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 excellent vocals very nice guitar work, slinky and you always have a good drum beat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 I think this song rocks - a very cool blues tune. This would have been a good song for the Fabulous Thunderbirds to cover. Nice job and thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABull Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Hey Freddy -- another very well done blues numba from you -- I can dig it. ~~Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnbee58 Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 The beat is kinda different from your style. Nice change. Not knocking your other stuff though. This is just different. Harmonica and vocal harmonies are a nice touch. 🙂John B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Oister Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Hey, Freddy, I missed the first version, but this definitely sounds "slinky" and great!😀 Great down home Blues with that recognizable "Freddy" trademark sound! Nice guitar playing as always, cool lyrics, great vocals, and I really love that tasty harmonica, it definitely adds the icing on the cake for the clear, well textured vintage mix.👍 Excellent work, Freddy, keep 'em coming, buddy! Have a good one! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Listening to your music is like comfort food for me. I missed the first mix, apparently, but this sounds great. Your blues harp is excellent, and everything else is so tight! Slinky is not just a toy, but is ready for mature audiences everywhere. Rock on, Freddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 Hi Garybrun. Thanks for your comments and insight. I'll be working on bringing up the vocals and maybe a wee bit more EQ -- probably tonight. Hi Jesse. Thanks much for commenting. Also, thanks again for inviting me in on the colab. You did an excellent job on putting it all together! Hey Douglas. I very much appreciate the kind comments. Wouldn't it be nice if the Fabulous Thunderbirds had covered it . Hi Allan. I am very glad that you dun dug it. Thanks very much for taking the time to listen and comment!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl1968 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Slinky indeed Freddy - you are king of the slink. Great work on the harp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPAK Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 On 7/5/2019 at 2:40 AM, emeraldsoul said: Hi Freddie! Sweet harmonica as always, and the guitars are of course well played. At any given moment, however, the guitars are jamming on top of the harmonica, all during the vocals. I think your mix works best when one or two things are featured at a time, instead of a pile-up. I get that that can be a blues style, sort of a jam, and if that's what you want here, then mission accomplished! Maybe consider some selective pruning here and there? I love your blues style - maybe I like my blues arrangements a little less densely packed with goodness! ` cheers, -Tom Ya'know .... I love your stuff and this is nooo different but I feel it hasn't reached it's full potential given your thoughts... don't know what version I got but Tom's input is key to this one reaching it's deserved production ... Still loved it ,,,, but hmmm ...... 🤔 Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Joad Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 I love the bass / guitar together. real old school blues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennywtelejazz Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Freddy , Your Song sounds very authentic .. There used to be an iconic Blues Club in NYC called Dan Lynch's ...your song brought me back there man ... Great effort , Kenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted July 16, 2019 Author Share Posted July 16, 2019 Hi John. Ya, it is a bit different --- hopefully, a bit more Slinky? Thanks very much for taking the time to listen and especially for your comments and letting me know what you think. Hello Bob. As always, I appreciate your insight and comments. I was going for the slinky feel and if I hit that then all is "sat-fat". Thanks again pal!! Hey Lynn. Thank you for your kind comments and encouragement. BTW I just finished listening to your new post and it is an absolute knockout!!! Well done my friend! Thank you Daryl. I very much appreciate it! Hi Steve. I have taken Tom's and your comments to heart and have posted one more attempt at getting it right. Hopefully, this new attempt will sound a little less cluttered. Thanks very much for your input!! Hi Joad. Thank you very much. Ya, it is kinda old school --- like me. Thanks again! Hey Kenny. I think that we all have a place where we used to go to listen to the Blues. Unfortunately, here in the Tampa Bay area good Blues places seem harder to find. Thanks very much for taking the time to listen and comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 I love your music Freddy. It always puts a smile on my face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted July 25, 2019 Author Share Posted July 25, 2019 I do this music stuff because it is great therapy for me but when it brings a smile or giggle to another, then that is just icing on the cake (walk). Thank you Bjorn!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegaltieribrothers Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Hi Freddy, Another great blues rocking track from you Freddy - love the harmonica (gives it a real old blues feel). I think you've cracked it with the 'Slinky' thing. Thanks for sharing. Good job! regards paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 Thank you Paul. Slinky was what I was going for ----- I hope I hit it. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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