Keith Wilby Posted March 11, 2022 Posted March 11, 2022 With apologies to the English speaking people of the Caribbean whose accent I am trying to mimic, this is my attempt at a light-hearted reggae tune. Completed using CbB of course ?https://www.bandlab.com/wilbyforce/thats-the-life-for-me-86e8e55f?revId=6450cc70-38a1-ec11-a507-501ac512b761 3
John Vere Posted March 11, 2022 Posted March 11, 2022 Liked the music but not the vocal processing. Good tune. Good words.
Keith Wilby Posted March 12, 2022 Author Posted March 12, 2022 13 hours ago, John Vere said: Liked the music but not the vocal processing. Good tune. Good words. Thanks John. What in particular didn't you like, the choice of reverb? How would you have had it sound?
garybrun Posted March 12, 2022 Posted March 12, 2022 Nice track Keith. I think the reverb should be a little be more dryer.... too much room sound. 1
John Vere Posted March 12, 2022 Posted March 12, 2022 Yes it was that garbage can sound or possibly you used a doubling. I’m not a fan of doubling. Try a basic hall reverb and then I like using a tiny bit of delay set to host tempo and try 1/4 or 1/2 note with low feedback. Use headphones to mix it in until it’s just there to taste. 1
Bajan Blue Posted March 13, 2022 Posted March 13, 2022 Hi Keith - as a member of the English speaking people of the Caribbean (I live in the Caribbean!!) this all sounded good, although I do agree with comments re the vocals. Music itself was excellent Cheers Nigel 1
Keith Wilby Posted March 13, 2022 Author Posted March 13, 2022 2 hours ago, Bajan Blue said: I live in the Caribbean!! Thanks Nigel. I'll be on holiday in Jamaica next week so join me for a drink 1
Keith Wilby Posted March 13, 2022 Author Posted March 13, 2022 Now with different vocal effect. Hopefully a bit better.https://www.bandlab.com/wilbyforce/thats-the-life-for-me-dc6999e0?revId=24da4fa7-e2a2-ec11-a507-501ac512b761
Bapu Posted March 13, 2022 Posted March 13, 2022 I prefer the original vocal fx. Nice song. Good production. 1
mark skinner Posted March 15, 2022 Posted March 15, 2022 Cool song Keith. I Like the steel drums . I think the reverb on the 2nd mix sounds good for the backing vocals. I think the delay was overdone on the main vocals. They seem to have gotten pushed back too far in the mix. I think it would sound better with a cleaner reverb and pushing them more to the front of the mix. Have a Great trip ! Now would be a good time for a sun burn. Tip one up for the rest of us. mark 1
John Vere Posted March 15, 2022 Posted March 15, 2022 (edited) Thats better to me I can now understand the lyrics better. Sounds like you added delay with tempo sync? And I agree with Mark about back off the delay just a bit. The idea is, you turn it up untill its obvious( like you now have it) and then back it off just so... Edited March 15, 2022 by John Vere 1
David Sprouse Posted March 16, 2022 Posted March 16, 2022 Enjoyed your song. What library or synth did you use for steel drums?
Keith Wilby Posted March 17, 2022 Author Posted March 17, 2022 17 hours ago, David Sprouse said: Enjoyed your song. What library or synth did you use for steel drums? Thanks David. The steel drums are recorded from my aging Yamaha PSR-SQ16 keyboard/sequencer. There are a lot of sounds on that machine that are so much better than the ones I have available to me in CbB. Harpsichord is another good example. I'm trying to use of much of it as I can before it stops working completely (the LED displays are very dim and I think the power supply might be in the throes of dying).
Wookiee Posted March 17, 2022 Posted March 17, 2022 Having been rebuked after my last comment about vocals I will say nothing about your vocal. My only though was I wonder if a little break down about two thirds though might not have given it a little lift.
Keith Wilby Posted March 17, 2022 Author Posted March 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Wookiee said: I wonder if a little break down about two thirds though might not have given it a little lift. Rebuked? Not by me I hope! Not sure what you mean by "a little break down"? Always eager to learn ? 1
Wookiee Posted March 17, 2022 Posted March 17, 2022 12 minutes ago, Keith Wilby said: Rebuked? Not by me I hope! Not sure what you mean by "a little break down"? Always eager to learn ? No not you Keith in another thread from another regular contributor. A Little break down. Basically you bring all the instruments back to basic's, simple rhythm from the drums and bass, nothing to flowery from the keys and guitars. You must have been to a live gig where the singer has said break down.
Keith Wilby Posted March 17, 2022 Author Posted March 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Wookiee said: Basically you bring all the instruments back to basic's, simple rhythm from the drums and bass, nothing to flowery from the keys and guitars. Ah, I'm with you. I thought I kinda did that after the solo. I'll revisit ?
freddy j Posted March 17, 2022 Posted March 17, 2022 I was first introduced to the Islands when some lads and I went to Bimini and did some diving. There is definitely a pace of life there that is definitely appealing. As one who loves looking at things under the water, they certainly provide lots of opportunities for that! Luv the song! The performance, mix, and yes the vocals all sounded great to me. Well done!! 1
DeeringAmps Posted March 18, 2022 Posted March 18, 2022 Good tune Keith. I'd mix the vocal a bit differently. Too much verb on mix 1, and too much delay on #2; seems to be the consensus. On the DT990's here the bass is dominating the track. So vocal up a bit, bass down a bit. But that's just my take; just a "taste" thing really... t 1
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