Lynn Wilson

This is a nice instrumental. It's a good way to learn CW (that's how I did it). Let's hear some more rodeo music!

This seems to be the quintessential Wookie, experimental and unpredictable. Your works inspire the rest of us, as does your advice in these threads. Keep em coming!

Tim, you amaze me with your versatility. You make changing musical styles seem easy, but I know how much time and effort goes into this. Congratulations on this, and keep up the good work.

Douglas, thank you for your time and comments. Have a great summer.

I can't tell which one I like better, but the song, itself, is both frightening and compelling. I really like this, and I think John and Yoko would have liked it, too. Maybe one of your greatest hits?

Your words mean a lot to me, Steve. I'm glad you like the song, and if I do a remix, I'll remember your thoughts about the lead gtr. Stay busy!

+1 Mastering, for me, begins at tracking-choosing the right mic, plug-in, guitar, etc. Then, mixing is the next step. All my EQ, panning, arrangements, f/x, and the like are done at this stage. I mix the levels to be about -4 to -6db below 0db. I then export the mix to Sound Forge for trimming and fades, after which, I import back into CW for the last step which is limiting to -0.35 db with Adaptive Limiter. At this point, I render them from 24 bits to 16 bits, typically using POW-R 2 algorithm. I've gotten consistent results using this method, and by now, most songs are at the same level and rarely need to be readjusted. Then comes CD Architect, where they are put in order and spaced out the way I like. The songs can be adjusted volume wise in CDA if needed. I've heard your songs, Larry, and I don't think you need to worry too much, as you have a good ear and get good results.

Fantastic, Chuck! I love the video and your performance. Don’t be a stranger.

Good to hear you again! This gave me goosebumps. Should be heard widely!

Fantastic job of balancing tone, emotion, and finesse. All the best to both of you!

John, as one who's heard several of your mixes, I'd say you're closer than you may think. As important as anything, your mixing environment is the key factor in a do-it-yourself situation. Is your room treated, or do you have software for equalizing your monitors to your room (such as ARC 2 or Sonarworks)? What kind of headphones do you use? It's not about your VIs or samples, because a good engineer can make do with simple tools. If you posted your last two songs from the song forum here, people would see that you put up some pretty good mixes. Lately I've been using software to widen my mixes in a subtle way, such as Izotope's stereo image or CWs channel tools to give my mixes a little extra width. Caution must be taken, as they can be abused, but if used correctly, they can enhance even the best stereo spread. I've noticed that the mixes you've done over the last few years keep getting better, and that's due to experience.

Jesse, I see what you mean. It must be the hat. John, thanks for replying and your kind words. The song is actually older than the video, but I thought it needed an update, especially since the topic is still relevant. As for where we are as a civilization, I'm still hopeful for the best.

John, I'll bet that many of us know someone just like the guy you're describing in this song. I can hear the dismay and perplexity in your voice very clearly. It's uniquely yours and quirky at the same time. My only thought is that you sometimes use too many syllables in a phrase which makes the vocal lines uneven in phrasing just a bit. But, on the other hand, there are no rules, so take it with a grain of salt. Carry on...

Paul, your production skills have vastly improved over the last several years, and this song shows that improvement very well. I now know the name for a syndrome I'm well acquainted with ~~ Keep up the good work.

This haunting song is addictive~! I like everything about it, and I'll be coming back here for more.

I had to listen to this several times to let this soak in before I commented. The name is perfect for this piece. This is one of the most relaxing and therapeutic songs that I've heard in a while. Your choice of sounds and arrangement are very good and make me want to come back for more. Kudos!

Bjorn, you know how to put a video together, so I appreciate your comments. I'm encouraged. Jesse, I listened to a lot of ELP in the day, so they may have crept into this song a bit. You make me chuckle... that was just his t-shirt... And, yes! The song forum had a huge influence! LadyFuzztail, thank you for your kind words. I know what you mean about the dynamics, which was the biggest change in this mix relative to the first mix. It's just a question of deciding where to draw the line. Love your moniker and icon.

Thank you for your time and reply. My pleasure. Tom, thanks for listening and your kind words. This mix is indeed clearer and punchier than the first mix, where the bass drum played a minor role. It is kind of depressing, but I personally have hope that enough people are paying attention. Daryl, thanks for responding. See my comments above. Paul, thanks for your time and comments. Keep writing those terrific songs of yours. Hi Freddy, I really appreciate your words and time. I'm glad to hear that you're working on a video. I got these clips from VideoBlocks when they offered 20 free video clips a day for one week. I was able to get enough content for this video, and they may still offer a week's worth of video clips but you'd have to get in touch with them. Good luck, I can't wait!

About 6 or 7 years ago, I wrote this song and posted it on the old song forum. Since then, I upgraded my studio's mixing capabilities with both hardware and software, and gained much knowledge from you guys in regard to mixing and producing. So, I decided to remix this song because the message is still timely. I cleaned up much of the "mud" in the low frequencies and added a light touch of delay and reverb to the bass drum to give it depth. I also cleaned up the guitars for better definition, as some people had mentioned this. I hope you all enjoy this, the product of your suggestions. Thanks to all who have helped in the past, and to those who help me now. I'm still open to suggestions with this, so fire away. It can be found here:

I'm with you on this one, Freddy. I didn't know what it was called, but you diagnosed me perfectly. You put into words what many of us think and feel, and in a way that's reassuring to me. I like your harmonica playing in this because the tone is thick and meaty. As I've said before, there's a gig for you in KC whenever you're ready to relocate

This is one of your more exotic songs in a while. This makes me think of the Far East and Nepalese Templeballs... In short, I love it!

Beatles or Badfinger, take your pick. Another professionally produced song by some of Cakewalk's best. Well done, gents!

I'm really late to this party, but I just listened to the first two videos that are posted, and I am blown away. I'm bookmarking this because I like it so much. Carry on...

Beautiful song and video, John! It's like Tom Petty meets Crazyhorse meets nostalgia. You make me want to put out a video, too. Keep up the good work!

If they're in separate tracks, then you can cut and paste from one track to another to combine them.