freddy j 714 Posted January 17 (edited) Last month, during the time that my computer and other gear was in repair, I used my laptop to go to my SoundClick site and listen to songs that I had posted way back when. Looking through some files I actually found some notes that I took from comments to that post. The song was pretty raw and in general the suggestions were concerning things such as EQing, a bit of timing, panning and volume levels on some of the instruments. So --- once my gear was back in order I made some corrections to this song. My skills in the matters of mixing haven't improved much in the 10+ years since I first posted this song. Hopefully, this update is a bit better than the original post. I would very much appreciate any input on this revised version even though most will have not heard the original post to SoundClick. Thanks! BTW, the subject or narrator in this song is not a "masher." It is just a tale of a lonely guy who sees some one that might be in the same state that he is in and thinks that together they might be able to help each other. EXCUSE ME PRETTY LADY https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandid=963481 Edited February 15 by freddy j added comment 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noynekker 458 Posted January 17 Great tune Freddy, in that old blues style. It's a pretty thick mix, but compliments for the clarity of everything . . . that main guitar is deep in the tube, very tasty how that fits in. Also, thought the harmony vocals sounded great ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeringAmps 2,054 Posted January 17 Always a fan here 👍's! Cannot comment on the improvement over the original mix as the original is no longer up. t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hidden Symmetry 1,644 Posted January 17 Same here freddy, always enjoy listening to your tracks, great vibe on this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSband 430 Posted January 17 I like the sound you have on the vocals, good work on this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesse Screed 920 Posted January 18 well now, this is very nice love the guitar tones as always loving this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freddy j 714 Posted January 23 Hi Noynekker. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Yes, it is a bit thick and "in your face." That probably resulted from working with the tracks from the old file. They were recorded a little bit hot! Thanks very much for the kind words. I appreciate it! Hi tom. I think that I posted the original in 2010 (?). It was pretty rough as I was very green about recording, mixing, DAWs, etc. It is probably better (so that I can avoid embarrassment) that the updated version stands on its own. Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment! Much appreciated! Hi Hidden Symmetry. Thanks for listening and for the kind comments. I always enjoy listening to your posts! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeEarCandy 57 Posted January 24 Awe! Blues, thick or thin, always sounds good. Back in the day, when I was just a lad, car radios were mono and the reception was always bad. But that didn't stop the blues from grabbing ones attention. Much enjoyed! Dean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freddy j 714 Posted January 29 Hi KSband. Thanks very much for listening and taking the time to respond. Much appreciated!! Hey Jesse. Back to my favourite style -- the electric Blues with a "chunka chunka" rhythm. Thanks very much for the kind comments pal!! Hi FreeEarCandy. The Blues is the Blues and I love the live Blues best. That is why I like the old early electric style the best. Ya, production -wise some of recordings of live shows (even studio recordings) were awful and playing was -- hmmm, --- not always stellar but oh (!!) the feeling and humanity of the performance was outstanding. Thanks for listening and for the kind words. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bajan Blue 1,389 Posted February 4 Hi Freddy - another fan here - this sounds really good and the mix sounds good to me. Great Guitar tones and vocals Cool Nigel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lynn Wilson 734 Posted February 4 Fred, this is the real thing. It's tight, the tones are spot on, and the vibe is colorful. The mix is well panned which gives every element a chance to shine. This is a joyful song! I just love the guitar and your deep voice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Makke 322 Posted February 6 Great blues song. Nice guitar sounds . Good vocs and backing vocs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freddy j 714 Posted February 9 Hi Nigel. Thanks very much for the very kind words. They are much appreciated. Hey Lynn. Thanks very much for the kind comments. I appreciate that you caught that the song was not sad but kind-of happy. Who said that the Blues can't be happy (a rhetorical question).😉 I just responded to your last post "It's Not The Same". Excellent work! Thanks again for the review! Hi Makke. Thanks very much for listening and for the kind words. I very much enjoyed listening to your recent post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RikF 66 Posted February 14 Hi Freddy, an oldie but goodie, that's some nasty (good) guitar in there, nice. Rik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl1968 486 Posted February 15 Hi Freddy. Hope you are well mate. I don't think I heard this one before. Very cool song - I love the horn 'answer' to the vocal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freddy j 714 Posted February 17 Hi Rik. Every once in a while one has to go back in the alley and dust off some of the old stuff and try to tweak it a bit. Thanks for the kind words!! Hi Daryl. I am adequate and I hope that you are well! I think that I posted this song back ~10+ years ago on the old CW forum. Thanks very much for listening and for the kind comments!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
