Douglas Kirby Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Hi Everybody, This is a track off of the album I'm currently working on called "The Westerly Sessions Vol. VII". As always, any comments and critiques are welcome, and thanks for listening. Here it is: https://www.soundclick.com/music/songInfo.cfm?songID=14197493 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack c. Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 wonderful gigantic sound.good recording job.check some voice notes.maybe add some saturation.double voice.nice harmony.jack c. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 This is a good song, Douglas! You are the model of consistency. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sprouse Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Now you're talkin douglas. Way to go! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 On 3/9/2021 at 1:05 PM, jack c. said: wonderful gigantic sound.good recording job.check some voice notes.maybe add some saturation.double voice.nice harmony.jack c. Thanks for listening Jack - I appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 On 3/9/2021 at 2:08 PM, Lynn Wilson said: This is a good song, Douglas! You are the model of consistency. I'm glad you liked it Lynn - thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 On 3/9/2021 at 7:12 PM, David Sprouse said: Now you're talkin douglas. Way to go! Hey David - thanks for listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Seymour Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Great, straightforward tune, but kind of an abrupt start - I heard an echo like a drum had been hit a fraction of a second before recording started. Would prefer a slightly clearer vocal sound; back off a bit from the mic, use EQ to thin it out a bit. The whole thing could use a little more 'air' - everything seems crowded together. EQ and pan the various instruments to get them more out of each others' way. Ditto for the vocals; pan the back ground voices to left and right so it sounds like there are three of you in a row. Make sure you fade to zero at the end of the song, too! I heard click track and room noises after the song ended. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Good track Douglas - think Barry has made some interesting suggestions - but I like it!! Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makke Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Good vocals and well played nice rock song. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 On 3/11/2021 at 8:43 PM, Barry Seymour said: Great, straightforward tune, but kind of an abrupt start - I heard an echo like a drum had been hit a fraction of a second before recording started. Would prefer a slightly clearer vocal sound; back off a bit from the mic, use EQ to thin it out a bit. The whole thing could use a little more 'air' - everything seems crowded together. EQ and pan the various instruments to get them more out of each others' way. Ditto for the vocals; pan the back ground voices to left and right so it sounds like there are three of you in a row. Make sure you fade to zero at the end of the song, too! I heard click track and room noises after the song ended. Thanks for your crits and suggestions - and thanks for giving my song a listen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 7 hours ago, Bajan Blue said: Good track Douglas - think Barry has made some interesting suggestions - but I like it!! Nigel Hi Nigel - thanks for listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Makke said: Good vocals and well played nice rock song. Thanks Makke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 On 3/9/2021 at 11:08 AM, Lynn Wilson said: You are the model of consistency I totally concur! @Barry Seymourall good suggestions, but as to the vocal sound, you're applying your production values to his production. I'm thinking Doug is pretty zeroed in on what he's looking for. But we all "miss" things occasionally so maybe not... t wait ?'s, almost forgot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Seymour Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 5 hours ago, DeeringAmps said: I totally concur! @Barry Seymourall good suggestions, but as to the vocal sound, you're applying your production values to his production. I'm thinking Doug is pretty zeroed in on what he's looking for. But we all "miss" things occasionally so maybe not... t wait ?'s, almost forgot A totally fair point. After all all we have to offer are our opinions, mine was just that - only an opinion. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 On 3/13/2021 at 10:32 AM, DeeringAmps said: I totally concur! @Barry Seymourall good suggestions, but as to the vocal sound, you're applying your production values to his production. I'm thinking Doug is pretty zeroed in on what he's looking for. But we all "miss" things occasionally so maybe not... t wait ?'s, almost forgot Hey Tom - thanks for listening and for your comments - I think the mix sounds pretty good - but everybody has different ears and opinions - no worries. Regarding the lead vocal - I sang this one with a Studio Projects C1 - I bought it about six months ago ($250) - some complain that it's a bit too bright, but I think for pop and rock it sits quite well in a mix (with my voice anyway). 20 years ago, when it came out, it had rave reviews - some comparing it to a Newmann U87 (wihich I can't afford). I like it , so it's a keeper for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 (edited) Nice one Douglas! Great vocals and I love those guitars. Not to draw attention to my chronological existence on this planet (?) but this song and style reminds me of some of the many great bands that could be found in the Tampa Bay area and that were recorded on the Paris Tower label throughout the 1960s. Good work -- I enjoyed it!! Edited March 14, 2021 by freddy j addition 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomin36Beatz Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Hi Douglas. I hope you are well. Great as always Man you are a brilliant Artist ? !!!Much Respect!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 17 hours ago, freddy j said: Nice one Douglas! Great vocals and I love those guitars. Not to draw attention to my chronological existence on this planet (?) but this song and style reminds me of some of the many great bands that could be found in the Tampa Bay area and that were recorded on the Paris Tower label throughout the 1960s. Good work -- I enjoyed it!! Hey Freddy - I'm glad you liked it - thanks for listening. I'm going to check out the Paris Tower label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 15 hours ago, Boomin36Beatz said: Hi Douglas. I hope you are well. Great as always Man you are a brilliant Artist ? !!!Much Respect!!! Hey Thoeksal - thanks for the compliment - I appreciate it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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