Douglas Kirby Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Hi Everybody, Here's a reggae tune that I did a while back, but revisited because I wasn't happy with it. I added more BGVs and re-sang the lead vocal on a mic I recently purchased, an AT4040. Any comments or critiques are welcome, and thanks for listening. Here it is: https://www.soundclick.com/music/songInfo.cfm?songID=13756377 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Hey Doug, A few crits here. The rhythm guitar on the left needs some high pass. The transition into the pre-chorus is a little rough, especially the first time through (1:41mark I think) I’d drop this a half, maybe a whole step, you’re struggling a bit on the high notes. Tune to Eb and give it a run. Not near as “polished” as usual, but I get the impression this is still a work in progress. Just my nickel98. A fan here, keep ‘em coming. t 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaps Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Pretty cool. I thought the bass line was inhabiting maybe a little too much territory, though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sprouse Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I like the rough feel of it. Was the distortion on the lead vocal intentional or a happy accident? I like it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 DeeringAmps - Thanks for the crits Tom - I did another remix of this one. Javadude54 - Thanks for listening - I appreciate it - the bass is a bit prominent - but I figured it fit for this type of song. I might pull it back a bit on the next remix. David Sprouse - I cranked up the gain on my Art MPA Gold tube mic preamp - that's what you're hearing there. I thought it sounded interesting on my lead vocal. Glad you liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starise Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Hi Doug, This one probably brings back some good memories for you. I liked the retro feel to the mix. Great harmony mix. Are the vox just a little bit right leaning in the panning? It might be that more of one frequency is coming into my right side. Not sure. Thank for sharing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnbee58 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 I really enjoy the vocal harmonies and the overall feel of the song. 60's kind of groove. Nice! ?John B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Doug Not sure how you did the vocal treatment, but very effective. Couple of chord changes didn't work for me ~1:45 I like the line "my eyes won't listen to me" Very good melody. I thought the gtr accompaniment could be varied bit more. Thanks for posting another great song. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegaltieribrothers Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Hi Douglas, Nice retro reggae song with great lyrics which I bopped along to very nicely. Thanks for sharing. Good Job! regards paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 You have definitely captured that reggae sound. I particularly like the "Big Hall" feel on the lead vox. You have also captured a great feel good sound through the lyrics and melody. Nice one!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 Starise - Thanks for your comments and for listening. The BGVs are panned right - I think that's what you were hearing. JohnBee58 - I'm glad you liked it - thanks for listening. I channeled my inner Bob Marley and the Wailers on this one? bjornpdx - Thanks for listening - I enjoyed singing the vocal harmonies on this one - it was fun. thegaltieribrothers - Thank you very much for your comments. freddyj - Thank you very much for listening - I put an echo on my lead vocal using a Blue Tubes plug - I thought it sounded cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Very laid back groove, nice in its retro way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Screed Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 river expose the roots bonfire rum roll baby roll I don't believe in temptation only opportunity a timeout is not warrented only rivers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 Wookiee - Thank you very much for listening. Jesse Screed - Thanks for listening. "Sweet Opportunity" wouldn't have worked as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeare1 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Hi Douglas, very enjoyable song and recording. Love the laid-back groove and sweet harmonies. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 9 hours ago, geeare1 said: Hi Douglas, very enjoyable song and recording. Love the laid-back groove and sweet harmonies. Well done! Thanks for your comments - I'm glad you liked it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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