RexRed Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 (edited) New song awesome Cakewalk peeps! Critiques are welcome! Best! Rex Edited November 26, 2022 by RexRed 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyjx Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Your enunciation, when you tail off at the end of a line, is just major league. Another solid creation. The drums seem a little low to me personally, that is only only thing that sticks out to me. Also, if the drums are virtual, I'd plug in a different kit to spice it up. But those are just nitpicky things and does not detract from your work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RexRed Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 Hello HockeyJX! I will go back in to the project before publish and try and make the drums more present, and I will also look at other drum kits to spice it up thanks for your input, it is very helpful! Nitpicky comments are exactly what I am looking for! ? This song really challenged my ears, during the mastering phase my ears became useless. They were so fatigued that everything sounded harsh and flat. Having good meters were very helpful in that instance. A few days later my ears can now pick up where they left off. The trick is to bring out as much detail in the lead instruments as possible without it sounding brash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB01 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Another great song Rex, my only crit, I felt the piano VST was a little 'dull' in terms of its voicing - not sure - perhaps it needs a touch of reverb to give it some sparkle or maybe a different VST? However I am also nitpicking - lovely harmonies as always and I thought the panning of them worked well. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RexRed Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 Hey Andy! I spent about 5 more hours on the song tonight (until my ears were saturated again). I added some chorus to the piano, it helped some... I also changed the drum voicings as well. I added some heavy compression to the drums and convolution reverb settings as well. At least the drums meld into the song more rather than just sit there. Maybe the piano needs an octave lower as well. I will think about it, It need something more maybe. I've got a day or so before the song gets published. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Very pleasant, well written and recorded. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RexRed Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 Thank you Wookie, I appreciate the compliment very much! I just a moment ago uploaded a new version of the song. It is 7am in the morning, been up all night working on it. I changed the piano to a 12 sting solo I played in the instrumental portions of the song. Now matter what I did the piano just would not fit right. Let me know any more critiques no matter how small. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 @RexRed Hum I quite enjoyed the light nature of the piano but I agree the 12 string does sit better in the mix. applause 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 This song is Very Easy to listen to. I'm sure it was a pretty complex project but you have captured the simplicity of the song. I thought the vocals and mandolin tone was Excellent. Enjoyed it .. mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB01 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 7 hours ago, RexRed said: Hey Andy! I spent about 5 more hours on the song tonight (until my ears were saturated again). I added some chorus to the piano, it helped some... Maybe the piano needs an octave lower as well. I will think about it. It need something more maybe. I've got a day or so before the song gets published. I changed the piano to a 12-string solo I played in the instrumental portions of the song. No matter what I did the piano just would not fit right. I admire your dedication and effort - it shows in your work and the results you achieve. I like the new version, agree about the mandolin - very nice touch. Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT2 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I really like your voice in this and other songs I have listened. Nice mix and harmonies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RexRed Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share Posted November 29, 2022 Many thanks for the awesome comments Cakewalk peeps! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 As usual great track and excellent vocals - you really have a great voice Cool stuff Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RexRed Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 Aww, many thanks Nigel! ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bush Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 I look forward to your songs...... .just lovely ..great vocals liked the subtle double vocals , harmonies worked really well great song ..cheers P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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