mark skinner Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) I was surfing for some female vocals and ran across a male vocal chops clip that was too strange not to use. It turned into a funk song . I found a groove and just hung there. I did get to try some new stuff on my cello. It's been up and down from Soundcloud 4 times getting it to this point , so any suggestions are more than welcome. I wanted to wait awhile with so many Fantastic songs posted lately , but after seeing Gary Bruns new studio pics in the coffee house , I'm wanting to finish this one and start remodeling.. Thanks markhttps://soundcloud.com/user-810058643/doo-dah Edited November 25, 2020 by mark skinner New remix 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Let the remodeling begin! I think you can print this one. t how often does cello appear in a funk tune? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noynekker Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Mark, glad to see you brought that cello out of the case again ! Really a great listen, as always. Mix wise . . . the drums, you start with a sidestick, but when that snare drum starts up, it's nice . . . but as it goes along, later in the piece I find it's too loud, too prevalent, taking attention away from those guitar and cello tasty licks. I especially like the way you played your cello near the end, kind of dragging the bow across, really nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Yeah, this one had a cool funky groove to it - I enjoyed the listen. The mix sounded quite good to me. The cello was unusual, but it worked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapu Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 That's the Doo Dah, Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bush Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 When I hear such a funky thang I really want to shake ma thang and sang sang sahhng nice one ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sprouse Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Loved this! Reminded me of average white band. I think the cello was a tad too loud, and maybe the voice thang could come up a bit (later in the song, I was listening on headphones mind you. ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 Great comments , and spot on suggestions. Thanks You ! @noynekkerThe snare was hitting Hard , especially on the 1 and 3. I reduced the snare volume in the clip then reduced the entire clip resulting in a lowering of 2 more tracks. The bow dragging at the end was using chime points and something I'll do more of. @David SprouseI reduced the cellos 3db and automated the vocal clip up after the intro. "Amazing" difference with just these changes. Smoother , cleaner and more Punch. Keep picking it apart and I'll keep fixin it. Send me a bill. Thanks .. mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 You certainly got your funky groove on with this @mark skinner, I suspect that the snare could come back a tad more once the Cello kick in but only just a tad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 The link to the song doesn't yet reflect the changes I made. I'll repost it tomorrow if I don't get any further suggestions. 1 hour ago, Wookiee said: I suspect that the snare could come back a tad more once the Cello kick in but only just a tad. Thanks , you just confirmed it was a problem. mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 The link now reflects changes I made. If I missed it or have further suggestions let me know. Thank You .. mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennywtelejazz Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Hi Mark , I liked your song a lot . I love how you used space and syncopation to turn a simple chord change around to where it was constantly evolving into new relationships between the songs elements as the song played ...very nice , I would be all over that in a heart beat ......tru dat Kenny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Not sure about the panning at the beginning but love the funkishness throughout. The cello gives the song a whole new dimension which actually worked quite well. Almost expected some opera singing in there too ☺️ Very well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 17 hours ago, bjornpdx said: Not sure about the panning at the beginning bjorn, Thanks for the comment .. It took me a few passes thru to get a handle on a pretty big issue between two of the main L/R guitar tracks and the way they were going back and forth. It was more noticeable at the beginning , but it carried out thru the entire song. When I get it all edited I'll post a "remix 2" I would have Never found or addressed this without your expert opinion. Great call ! Thanks again to everyone.. mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Well done, Mark! The combination of beats and textures is very pleasing. I love this style of music when it's as well done as this. The cello is just right! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred's Gratis Scores Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) I particularly enjoy when non-orchestral instruments are used in orchestral pieces, but you turned that upside down using an orchestral instrument in a non-orchestral piece - and you did a fantastic job. I really, really enjoyed this and the mix sounds great to me. Edit: And BTW - I love your SoundCloud mast image with the skeleton on the mixing board! Edited November 21, 2020 by Fred's Gratis Scores 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomin36Beatz Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Great Job? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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