X-53mph Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 (edited) Hi guys, It's been a long time since I've written new music, but this track was written and recorded within a week. It just came out fully formed. I'd love to know what you think. Thanks. Note: I've updated the link to the most recent version. Edited September 22, 2022 by Philip G Hunt 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dream Art Scientists Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Nice laid back tune. String squeaks don't bother me at all. Nice laid back sounding mix as well. Sounds good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-53mph Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 23 minutes ago, Dream Art Scientists said: Nice laid back tune. String squeaks don't bother me at all. Nice laid back sounding mix as well. Sounds good! Thanks @Dream Art Scientists that is exactly the vibe I was going for. Glad I hit the mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Philip, I agree , laid back and smooth. There are a few squeaks I would remove but , I think I would leave the majority of them in (maybe just tamed a little). I've been listening to a lot of "Train" lately and I think they're "boosting" the string squeaks on a few of their slower songs. If done well I think it adds to the live feel of a performance. The only thing I would suggest is maybe changing the 2 and 4 to more of a snare sound when you hit around the 2:04 mark giving the drums a little more variety with a small power boost. Very Nice song and performance. Enjoyed it .. mark 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-53mph Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 20 hours ago, mark skinner said: Philip, I agree , laid back and smooth. There are a few squeaks I would remove but , I think I would leave the majority of them in (maybe just tamed a little). I've been listening to a lot of "Train" lately and I think they're "boosting" the string squeaks on a few of their slower songs. If done well I think it adds to the live feel of a performance. The only thing I would suggest is maybe changing the 2 and 4 to more of a snare sound when you hit around the 2:04 mark giving the drums a little more variety with a small power boost. Very Nice song and performance. Enjoyed it .. mark Thanks for the focused feedback. I've worked a bit on the drums (added some variations here and there) and boosted the snare from the chorus on. Here's the newer version. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Hi Philip - a really good laid back track - I like this second mix much better than the first mix - in the first mix I thought the vocals were a bit low, but this now seems fixed. Cool Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Phillip, you've written a beautiful song that sets a mood. Your lyrics are very relatable, and while poignant, they convey the mood very well. The only thing that I noticed was that the overall mix sounds a little "muffled" and low in level. Perhaps a hi-pass filter on the vocals or mix might clear things up a bit, but if you do nothing else, it is a success. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-53mph Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Lynn Wilson said: Phillip, you've written a beautiful song that sets a mood. Your lyrics are very relatable, and while poignant, they convey the mood very well. The only thing that I noticed was that the overall mix sounds a little "muffled" and low in level. Perhaps a hi-pass filter on the vocals or mix might clear things up a bit, but if you do nothing else, it is a success. Thanks Lynn, I really appreciate that. I've been mixing and mastering everything myself (on headphones). I used Ozone 9's suggested settings but found them too 'high end' for my ears, so I pulled back on the bass suppression and high boost. Perhaps too much. I'll go back and have a listen tomorrow with fresh ears. Do you know Thurston Moore's acoustic albums? I've got that sound in my head when I made this track....that and Saddle Creek. But thanks for the listen. I'm glad it resonates with you. ? Edited September 21, 2022 by Philip G Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Much enjoyed. ? t D'Addario Half Rounds, buy an extra G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSband Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Nice moody track. I do agree with the muffled sound, I think it's mostly the guitar, although I can hear the fingers on the strings so the very high end must be boosted. Maybe that what you want if you are going for a certain sound in your head. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T. Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 nicely realized....all instruments sound very well balanced and compliment each other well....nice vocal....reminds me of the great "Life in a Northern Town" by Dream Academy....well done ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-53mph Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 Last mix (I promise) - I think this is it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Joad Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Great name for a song??I like the string squeaks makes it sound human? well done? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-53mph Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 Song's going to be premiering on Radio Wigwam's Eclectica hour this Thursday and Saturday ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Sounds very warm Philip, quite dense, last mix I believe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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