Barry Seymour

Here's a new one. Let me know what you think. (Edited to show the final version)

Thank you all for the feedback and the compliments. I can't do it without folks like you helping me polish it up, get it right and learn. If any of you are on Facebook, I invite you to like my page. Who knows, something might come of it one day. https://www.facebook.com/barryseymourmusic

Very kind, thanks. I thought about it, but the whole theme of the song is going back to being alone. I think adding harmonies would distract from that. Despite the bombastic sound, it's a very personal tale. (Personal to the protagonist, that is, not me.) Thank you for the kind words!

Very kind, thanks!

Try this one:

Final Mix. THANKS for the feedback, everyone! https://soundcloud.com/barry-seymour/starting-out-again-alone?in=barry-seymour/sets/nice-hat

Tweaked. It's clearer. I'm getting ready to put out the final, you'll hear it. Thanks!

"Still reminds me of Bruuuuuuuuuuuuce!!!!!!" - Mission accomplished. But as to your comment yes, I want the vocals to be clear, sharper. Are you essentially recommending a notch in my graphic equalizer to quiet a frequency that makes the vocal muddy? I'm unsure of the terminology and metrics you're using. I'm using the built-in graphic EQ provided in the Pro Channel; can you tell me what to do using that?

Here's MIX 2: https://soundcloud.com/barry-seymour/starting-out-again-alone-mix-2 I panned guitars left and right, panned piano a bit right More bass in the guitars Had to autotune a few bits in the voice. :'-( Edit: Oooh, I forgot - new piano sound. Let me know what you think.

If only I could actually play keys. I pieced these piano bits together painstakingly, one track at a time - practically one finger at a time, ha ha.

My struggle is getting it all in the mix. If I thicken them up with more low end, then they collide with other instruments. I'll try a bit of both.

Good suggestion. Do you mean surround sound, or just panning them further out?

I found Keyzone Bitsonic, which installed pretty easy, and sounds much better. New mix coming soon. Thanks!

Man, those strings are like buttah. Nice piano sound too. I know you just suggested less reverb on one of mine, but I'd suggest more reverb on the lead guitars here, help them feel more dreamy and blended with the strings. ? Great tune.

I was striving for a bit of 'wall of sound,' so the extra reverb was deliberate. We'll see how it holds up, I guess. I too would like a better tone for the piano, but couldn't find one that was both better than the built-in one and easy to install. I'm open to VST suggestions. Thanks for the feedback.

This is stellar; it just shimmers. Everything is so clear, it sounds like you're sitting on my shoulder. Love it. I especially like how it started; it sounds like some recording of a dude in his bedroom, with guitar sounds, raspy voice, rustles, etc. Then, when the full mix kicks in it's a delight. Only crit I'd have is that the 12-string needs tuning and there are places where I can't tell if it's a subtle ride cymbal or 'tape hiss.' But sometimes that's charming. This is great stuff.

This is a very appealing song. Nice background vocals. The mix seems a little hot, a little harsh. Everything feels right in my face. Bass could be up more. Lead 12-String needs a little tuning. I like it, though!

I've never revised a song or a recording so much as this one! Perversely, as soon as you add vocals, for some reason mixing becomes a lot harder. I'd love some advice on this; including but not limited to lyrics, mixing, etc... New bits here - me fumbling around on piano. Thank God for quantizing! ? https://soundcloud.com/barry-seymour/starting-out-again-alone-mix-1/s-q6ggAZfeohm Edit: Final Mix Here! https://soundcloud.com/barry-seymour/starting-out-again-alone?in=barry-seymour/sets/nice-hat

I wanted that big, trebly 'Telecaster in a canyon' sound. Thanks for the kind words.

I thought about that, it's a good point, but I think the last verse - 'first one out the door' - does the trick too. Thanks for the feedback, though....

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Very kind, thanks.

Another new one...

Final mix! Thanks, everyone, for the input!

He has a separate four-track digital recorder, I'm not sure of the details. But it starts out in sync, then falls behind a bit, then catches up, etc. It's not him - he's provided a full mixed MP3 with my tracks and his playing and it's fine. But his raw WAV files don't sync up. He's going to get Cakewalk and buy a USB digital audio mixer / interface; then we'll see.