Douglas Kirby Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 Hi Everybody, This is a track off of the new album I'm working on called "The Westerly Sessions Vol. IV". The main hook for this song was written by my brother Randy, and I finished up the rest of it. For the lead vocal, I sang with a MXL V67i mic through an ART MPA Gold preamp. The 12-string lead parts were played on a Danelectro. Also, for the first time, I tried New York compression on the lead vocal. As always, any comments and critiques are welcome, and thanks for listening. Here it is: https://www.soundclick.com/music/songInfo.cfm?songID=14123877 1
DeeringAmps Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 20 hours ago, Douglas Kirby said: New York compression Not sure I'm "hearing" it. So did you use the front or back of the mic? Inquiring minds want to know ? ? t tell Randy well done
Douglas Kirby Posted October 10, 2020 Author Posted October 10, 2020 2 hours ago, DeeringAmps said: Not sure I'm "hearing" it. So did you use the front or back of the mic? Inquiring minds want to know ? ? t tell Randy well done Hi Tom - yeah, I think the New York compression I used on the lead vocal is subtle - it made it sound a bit more full to my ears. Regarding the V67i - I sang in the front - labeled as Warm - the back of the mic is the bright capsule. Interesting mic - I think it's a pretty cool piece of gear - I bought it out of curiosity. I'll let my brother know you liked the song- thanks. 1
bjornpdx Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 Great mix esp the vocal which really stands out well. I think I figured out which part you wrote and which was your brother's. He did a nice job on that main hook. 1
Wookiee Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 Vocal stands nice a clearly on this @Douglas Kirby, I sue parallel comp on my drums and Bass buss all the time, really helps give some punch to them both. Mix is good here, nice one 1
Douglas Kirby Posted October 13, 2020 Author Posted October 13, 2020 On 10/11/2020 at 9:42 PM, bjornpdx said: Great mix esp the vocal which really stands out well. I think I figured out which part you wrote and which was your brother's. He did a nice job on that main hook. Thanks Bjorn - yes my brother came up with the chorus - the main hook of the song, and I finished up the rest. Also, the Danelectro 12-string is his guitar - he bought it recently and loaned it to me - fun guitar.
Douglas Kirby Posted October 13, 2020 Author Posted October 13, 2020 7 hours ago, Wookiee said: Vocal stands nice a clearly on this @Douglas Kirby, I sue parallel comp on my drums and Bass buss all the time, really helps give some punch to them both. Mix is good here, nice one Thanks Wookiee - I never thought about using parallel compression on drums and bass - that's interesting. 1
Hidden Symmetry Posted October 14, 2020 Posted October 14, 2020 Good one Douglas, as Wookiee said try using NY compression on the kit & bass too.
Douglas Kirby Posted October 15, 2020 Author Posted October 15, 2020 19 hours ago, Hidden Symmetry said: Good one Douglas, as Wookiee said try using NY compression on the kit & bass too. Thanks for taking the time to listen - I appreciate it.
ABull Posted October 16, 2020 Posted October 16, 2020 Hey Douglas, another good track from you -- I enjoyed this -- Allan. 1
Bajan Blue Posted October 18, 2020 Posted October 18, 2020 Hi Douglas Nice track - I use parallel compression on bass a lot - really helps it sit in the mix Cool Nigel 1
freddy j Posted October 18, 2020 Posted October 18, 2020 This is a really pleasant rock-pop song with commercial potental. Your vocals really stand out and the BGV's are well done as well. Great job by both of you!! 1
Douglas Kirby Posted October 20, 2020 Author Posted October 20, 2020 On 10/16/2020 at 3:05 PM, ABull said: Hey Douglas, another good track from you -- I enjoyed this -- Allan. Hey thanks Allan - I'm glad you liked it.
Douglas Kirby Posted October 20, 2020 Author Posted October 20, 2020 On 10/18/2020 at 4:28 AM, Bajan Blue said: Hi Douglas Nice track - I use parallel compression on bass a lot - really helps it sit in the mix Cool Nigel Thanks for giving my song a listen Nigel.
Douglas Kirby Posted October 20, 2020 Author Posted October 20, 2020 On 10/18/2020 at 1:46 PM, freddy j said: This is a really pleasant rock-pop song with commercial potental. Your vocals really stand out and the BGV's are well done as well. Great job by both of you!! Hey Freddy - thanks for the kind words.
Bapu Posted October 27, 2020 Posted October 27, 2020 Nice co-writing Douglas. The mix was clear and concise.
Douglas Kirby Posted October 27, 2020 Author Posted October 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Bapu said: Nice co-writing Douglas. The mix was clear and concise. Thanks for giving this a listen Ed.
Barry Seymour Posted October 27, 2020 Posted October 27, 2020 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!
Douglas Kirby Posted October 28, 2020 Author Posted October 28, 2020 17 hours ago, Barry Seymour said: 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! Thanks for listening and for your comments. Yeah, the 12-string is a pain to tune, as every guitarist knows?
Jesse Screed Posted October 28, 2020 Posted October 28, 2020 Definitely love the 12 string, and the backing vocals. I'm not sure if you meant for this, but I too was confused. The lyrics were somewhat of a lament, but the delivery was in a happy go lucky style, almost like "yes, it's confusing, but who gives a fux." At least that is how I heard it, and that is not a crit, it is actually quite clever if that was the intention. Nice work my man!
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