mark skinner Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 (edited) Hello , here is a cover of a cover. Annen Mae Kenterheit with Giant Rooks covering a song by Susanne Vega. Both German bands that I listen to quite a bit . This was done just for fun to see if I could do both lead singers and see if I can get this song out of my head ! Anything helpful with this mix that I'll never do anything with .. will be appreciated. Thank You .. mark -Link reflects Remix- https://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=14598490 Edited May 21, 2023 by mark skinner 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSband Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 This is a pretty sparse mix of guitars for you, Different take on the song for sure. I thought the bass was a little hot and muddy. I like Susanne Vega too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 @mark skinner Different, this is one of my favourites from her. I like both of the versions she has produced. This is different again. Enjoyable version, very listenable. The female BV nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subvibe Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Hi I really like this Its got a bit of everything thrown in subvibe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack c. Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 nice who is singing?jack c 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted May 18, 2023 Author Share Posted May 18, 2023 @KSband Yes , musically there's not a lot to it. The two bands that covered it pretty much stripped the song and kept a hook line they played off of. I'll take a close look at the bass. Thanks. @Wookiee Thanks for weighing in. When you get time , google the song and you'll quickly find Giant Rooks with AMK doing it. It has pretty much gone viral. The Rooks lead singer is Fantastic and rarely sings the way he did on this one. Hennen Mae of AMK always sings real deep and growly and very rarely sings in English. I'm a fan of both bands so this one stuck with me. @subvibe Thanks , I appreciate the comment , especially from a producer like you. @jack c. I'm glad you liked this. I am doing all the vocals myself. It was a little bit of a challenge singing differently for each part . I did them in the order that they're in instead of singing all the parts from each singer all at once. I appreciate the comments and I'm still playing around with the mix .. mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Mark, this is fabulous! I've heard this song for years, but never so soulful. You have shown that your singing is as masterful as your guitar playing. As for the mix, you have better ears than I do, so I trust that you'll end up where you need to be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 2 hours ago, mark skinner said: @Wookiee Thanks for weighing in. When you get time , google the song and you'll quickly find Giant Rooks with AMK doing it. It has pretty much gone viral. The Rooks lead singer is Fantastic and rarely sings the way he did on this one. Hennen Mae of AMK always sings real deep and growly and very rarely sings in English. I'm a fan of both bands so this one stuck with me. Just had a listen on YouTube, sounds like a good cover. I watched the version that starts with them walking into a room. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Hi Mark excellent cover and your vocals are great enjoyed the listen, thanks for posting Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeEarCandy Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Mark. This is really really good. Your voice is killing it, man. Lots of character and grit. I expected some of that lush guitar work you put out, but noticeably not what's pulling me in this time around. This one really puts your outstanding vocal talents to the front. Sounds like a fusion of jazz and soul? Whatever, the arrangement is well done. As always, the sound quality of your work is clean and robust. I didn't read any of the comments, but if there are any issues I can't pick them out. A very enjoyable track, Mark. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Outstanding Mark! t 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted May 20, 2023 Author Share Posted May 20, 2023 @Bajan Blue Thank You. I appreciate your comments and Always enjoy your mixes and videos. @FreeEarCandy Yeah , the guitar stuff was Very minimal and I didn't want to take it to a different direction. If I couldn't have gotten the vocals at least "close" I would have scrapped the entire project. Thanks .. @DeeringAmps I Always appreciate your comments and never feel I'm done without your approval. On 5/17/2023 at 8:24 PM, KSband said: I thought the bass was a little hot and muddy. I like Susanne Vega too. You forced me to check out the mud in the low end that I didn't hear and really didn't know how to fix. One thing led to another and now , I think the mix is Way better. Thanks' for that. Top link now reflects the changes. I'm satisfied . mark 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Wilby Posted May 21, 2023 Share Posted May 21, 2023 Nothing wrong with this at all to my ears Mark. I particularly like the vocals, brilliant voice, but everything sounds proficiently played and the mix is just right. Well done indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T. Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Hi Mark. Excellent stuff. Your vox especially. This is one of my favorite pieces of music from the eighties (the DNA/Vega version) and the new AMK/Rooks version is pretty awesome as well🎶🎶🎶🎶 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwnicholson78 Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 I've never heard the Giant Rooks version. It's an incredible cover, and your cover cover did it justice. Your vocals on this are excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markno999 Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 Mark, Good job on this. Tom's Diner was never a song I particularly liked but I do like your rendition of it. Vocals really make it shine. Regards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikkie Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 Hi Mark, this is excellent, really enjoyed it, excellent vocals, good job ! Rik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl1968 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 you've made this your own Mark - very cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoisp Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Interesting combo Mark with style's. Iv'e always liked guitars and vocals but iv'e strayed away and maybe should go back haha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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