Miguel Carzola Posted June 8, 2021 Posted June 8, 2021 (edited) Hi fellow Walkers. First time here. I've been using Cakewalk since it was just a MIDI program that came in a Floppy LOL. With the pandemic I found myself with a little more time for some stuff so I opened up some old sessions. Though I normally record in Spanish I found this and figured I'd share it here. It was done in the old Sonar version of Cakewalk but I realized that every effect and automation I used there is also present in Cakewalk By BandLab. Amazing! At the time this was recorded I had just bought RealGuitar and RealStrat by MusicLab (no relation LOL) and Komplete 8 by Native-Instruments so I wanted to learn how to program with those VST instruments. You guys know it can be daunting to write while also dealing with technical stuff . As a result I chose a Carpenters song I loved instead and gave it a Bossa Nova twist to avoid some of the heavy lifting associated with writing a new song. Anyways...I put up an old CAD E-200 and had some fun with the vocals since the point wasn't to mimic Karen. It was exciting to find out what could be done with my new toys so I moved on to working on original songs and I left well enough alone with this one as I couldn't really use it for anything other than as a fun learning project. I'll post some of those originals here to run them by you guys as I unpack them in the new Cakewalk By BandLab eventually, but for now I hope you all enjoy. I'm glad to be part of this community and I'm loving what Cakewalk has become. Be well, everyone. Edited April 18, 2022 by Miguel Carzola NEW INFO 1
bjornpdx Posted June 10, 2021 Posted June 10, 2021 So this is your old Carpenters cover with a new vocal track? Sorry, I didn't quite follow how you did this. Anyway, sounds pretty good! If you're like me you probably have a lot of original material that you never got to finish, so now is the time. -Bjorn
noynekker Posted June 11, 2021 Posted June 11, 2021 KW LIFER . . . all I can say is . . . IT'S ABOUT TIME YOU POSTED SOMETHING HERE ! . . . OK, might have more to say. Dang me, I used to sing this at weddings, so it's memory lane for me . . . you've done a great job here, and much respect to how you've done it differently than the original. Love your voice, and the virtual instruments you mention really work well. Come on . . . post those originals here, as you mentioned, would be great to listen to I'm sure, based on the quality of this piece.
KSband Posted June 12, 2021 Posted June 12, 2021 You have a nice voice. Interesting take on a pretty song.
Miguel Carzola Posted June 12, 2021 Author Posted June 12, 2021 Wow guys. Thank you so much for your kindness. It can be so scary to be vulnerable in the presence of other artists and enthusiasts, so I’m touched by your encouragement. I’m really looking forward to sharing more and also to getting to know all of you and your work here. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank youuuuuu ??
Esther Brulard Posted June 12, 2021 Posted June 12, 2021 good work here. Love the paning of the guitars, and your voice.
David Sprouse Posted June 12, 2021 Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) Love your voice. Always loved this song. All around good one. Edited June 12, 2021 by David Sprouse
Lynn Wilson Posted June 13, 2021 Posted June 13, 2021 I love the way you put a new spin on this old classic. It's fun to listen to and your voice is terrific. Encore!
Miguel Carzola Posted June 14, 2021 Author Posted June 14, 2021 (edited) So humbled, fellow KWalkers. I think for most of us here music making has been a journey filled with exhilarating highs and heartbreaking lows. That’s why I am so grateful for your kindness. Thank you, Jack c, Bjornpdx, Noynekker, KurtS, Esther Brulard, David Sprouse, Lynn Wilson, for letting me know you enjoyed it. That one’s work is enjoyed by others is one of the greatest rewards any artist could have. Thank you so much for that?? I am really looking forward to participating in your journeys. Be well, KWalkers ? Edited June 14, 2021 by Miguel Carzola Grammar
Bajan Blue Posted June 18, 2021 Posted June 18, 2021 Can't say I was ever a Carpenters fan, but I really like the way you have changed this and put on that Bossa Nova groove Cool Nigel
PhonoBrainer Posted June 28, 2021 Posted June 28, 2021 Loved it, great voice and great song choice! I especially liked, from a mixing perspective, those super subtle strings that pad the background. Your voice is amazing. cheers, -Tom
Miguel Carzola Posted June 30, 2021 Author Posted June 30, 2021 Thanx Tom! That was a hard choice. It’s so tempting to cover up imperfections with pads lol. Thank you for getting in there Warm regards ?
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