Douglas Kirby Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Hi Everybody, This is a track off of my just recently completed album "The Westerly Sessions Volume VIII". As always, any comments and critiques are welcome, and thanks for listening. Here it is: https://www.soundclick.com/music/songInfo.cfm?songID=14263418 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack c. Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 amazing sound.jack c. try some verb/delay on an aux track for voice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Great Guitar as usual and yet another good track Mix sounded really good to me Cool Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 On 7/12/2021 at 4:35 PM, jack c. said: amazing sound.jack c. try some verb/delay on an aux track for voice. Thanks for listening Jack - I appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 On 7/14/2021 at 4:11 AM, Bajan Blue said: Great Guitar as usual and yet another good track Mix sounded really good to me Cool Nigel I'm glad you liked the mix - thanks Nigel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bush Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Yeah Douglas, I liked this one although if I may it was screaming out for vocal harmonies here and there other than that geat song cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 11 hours ago, Paul Bush said: Yeah Douglas, I liked this one although if I may it was screaming out for vocal harmonies here and there other than that geat song cheers. I have to agree with Paul about the lack of backup vox. Maybe just a harmony on the chorus or refrain would be enough to make this a gem, but regardless, it's a good song and fun listen! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sprouse Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Douglas, this is more optimistic than I've heard you before Good pop song! Love your lead guitar work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapu Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Personally I'd like a stronger presence on the drums. Other than that kudos. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 I'm a fan, what more can I say but ?'s up baby. t didn't recognize One Step Closer, I've been pretty busy lately; maybe I missed it? Just a note; Doug's writing, performing and production are what I would call "mature". I'm sure he appreciates all our constructive criticism, but I'm just as sure he's "happy" with a track before he posts. Just sayin', and please don't think I'm suggesting we should not give Doug are honest opinions... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noynekker Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Douglas . . . had a listen, and I'll say I always appreciate all your songs posted here . . . but this on has a little extra shine to it (for me). I'm really liking the rhythm guitar in the verses especially, think you've done something different here. So good, so well done ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Doug, Another great song. Every time I listen to your songs I always think, How does he do that on the guitar? A couple of people mentioned back up vocals and I agree. Or at least a little double tracking on the chorus maybe. Or not. -Bjorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 On 7/30/2021 at 1:12 PM, DeeringAmps said: I'm a fan, what more can I say but ?'s up baby. t didn't recognize One Step Closer, I've been pretty busy lately; maybe I missed it? Just a note; Doug's writing, performing and production are what I would call "mature". I'm sure he appreciates all our constructive criticism, but I'm just as sure he's "happy" with a track before he posts. Just sayin', and please don't think I'm suggesting we should not give Doug are honest opinions... Hey Tom - thanks for the comments and the thumbs up - much appreciated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 On 7/30/2021 at 9:50 PM, noynekker said: Douglas . . . had a listen, and I'll say I always appreciate all your songs posted here . . . but this on has a little extra shine to it (for me). I'm really liking the rhythm guitar in the verses especially, think you've done something different here. So good, so well done ! Thanks for listening and I'm glad you liked the song and mix - cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 13 hours ago, bjornpdx said: Doug, Another great song. Every time I listen to your songs I always think, How does he do that on the guitar? A couple of people mentioned back up vocals and I agree. Or at least a little double tracking on the chorus maybe. Or not. -Bjorn Thanks for listening Bjorn - it's always fun for me to lay down lead guitar tracks on my songs - I never know how it's going to turn out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesha Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Great song with a fun simple message. I enjoyed everything about it, all done well. Mix sounds great. I think you handled the dynamics of the different sections of the song well. Really works and sounds great ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 On 8/3/2021 at 11:37 PM, treesha said: Great song with a fun simple message. I enjoyed everything about it, all done well. Mix sounds great. I think you handled the dynamics of the different sections of the song well. Really works and sounds great ! Thanks Treesha - I appreciate your ears and comments. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve@baselines.com Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Nice job on this one Douglas. Love the guitar tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Certainly works well here, nice easy listen on a rainy Monday afternoon waiting for a man in a Yellow van to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhonoBrainer Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Mostly, your melody hits two notes. Those two notes are perfectly spaced with that groove, the lyrics convey a lot, everything breathes, and your vocal tone is killer. Kudos for not being overly complex! This song is catchy simple and easy. I'd agree a few mix tweaks to the drums but really, not a deal breaker. The intro had like 16 bars of guitar lead, maybe cut to the chase a bit quicker? I don't know where Westerly is, but there are cool grooves to be had there. cheers, -Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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