SPAK Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 https://youtu.be/EU3ceUH8VjU 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sprouse Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Enjoyed this alot. The lyrics are simple and to the point. (Just as the song came to a close, a commercial came on for a diet program! :D:D) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPAK Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 3 hours ago, David Sprouse said: Enjoyed this alot. The lyrics are simple and to the point. (Just as the song came to a close, a commercial came on for a diet program! :D:D) Oh dear ... I tried a very serious attempt at poignant subject and ended up laughing till I cried ... thanks David (for trying to at least listen to the song!) .. and thanks for the post ...stay well Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Excellent!!! I haven't heard this before, have I? I don't remember it. I might warm up the vox a bit, but it's a good effect the way you have it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPAK Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 9 hours ago, Will said: Excellent!!! I haven't heard this before, have I? I don't remember it. I might warm up the vox a bit, but it's a good effect the way you have it too. Thanks Will, you may have heard it before but I have redone the whole track with Cubase and put it up again on the tube. How to warm up the vox ? explain and I'll do it Regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 (edited) It sounds like you've dropped most of the mids out. The effect works though. I could go either way. Edited January 14, 2019 by Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPAK Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 42 minutes ago, Will said: It sounds like you've dropped most of the mids out. The effect works though. I could go either way. I see what you mean, think it's a bit toppy and the mids could be improved ... I've done another mix which to my ear sounds better but YT didn't take the format so watch this space ... btw Thanks I don't takes your ears/time for granted All the Best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Walsh Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 This is a great song. I really love your voice and the whole vibe of the piece. Really enjoyed it and the lovely guitar work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl1968 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 this is great - your voice reminds me of Mick Hucknell of Simply Red in this one. There are a couple of spots where the guitar/vocal timing run away from the drums but the overall effect is really very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Another beautiful song. I rather like the "bit toppy" effect on your voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Flannagin Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Very nice. Reminds me of Mark Knopfler's style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhonoBrainer Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Mark Knopfler in style, what a great compliment that is! How about a combo of Paul Simon and Randy Newman on the vocals? But that's overcomparing. I liked the video and the choices you made there. Pretty mellow all the way through. The mix was bright but didn't think too much so. Don't need drum n bass for this one. Most everything about it is understated, which works. Your guitar fill work in the vocal gaps fits well. nice job! -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 What a great song Steve, never heard this one before. You're good at building the backing arrangement as the song goes on, I like that. I could make suggestions about the mix, but actually it works just fine, it's dreamy and melancholy, suits the song perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPAK Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 On 1/14/2019 at 5:50 PM, Kevin Walsh said: This is a great song. I really love your voice and the whole vibe of the piece. Really enjoyed it and the lovely guitar work. Thanks Kevin for your time and comments 22 hours ago, daryl1968 said: this is great - your voice reminds me of Mick Hucknell of Simply Red in this one. There are a couple of spots where the guitar/vocal timing run away from the drums but the overall effect is really very nice. I agree the timing did runaway a bit , not being a very good guitar player I find it hard to do slow stuff (and fast stuff really) .. so well spotted. Wouldn't mind Mick Hucknell's bank account though ? 20 hours ago, bjornpdx said: Another beautiful song. I rather like the "bit toppy" effect on your voice. Thanks Bjorn although I have to agree with Will on this one, in that the mids are a bit lacking (That's what you get for mixing on cans at 2 in the morning LOL) 10 hours ago, emeraldsoul said: Mark Knopfler in style, what a great compliment that is! How about a combo of Paul Simon and Randy Newman on the vocals? But that's overcomparing. I liked the video and the choices you made there. Pretty mellow all the way through. The mix was bright but didn't think too much so. Don't need drum n bass for this one. Most everything about it is understated, which works. Your guitar fill work in the vocal gaps fits well. nice job! -Tom Couldn't get the three of them in my studio ... but I'd have a dam good try!!! Thankyou Tom, your your observations are much appreciated 56 minutes ago, James G said: What a great song Steve, never heard this one before. You're good at building the backing arrangement as the song goes on, I like that. I could make suggestions about the mix, but actually it works just fine, it's dreamy and melancholy, suits the song perfectly. Hi m8 ...I have had this one on the tube for some time but it was a v. bad mix. Long to short I downloaded the vid and re-did it with Power director and Audio director and felt it was worth posting so I get it with the mix ... thanks for listening, & your comments. 17 hours ago, cheap_guitar said: Very nice. Reminds me of Mark Knopfler's style. He's another one I wouldn't mind having a similar bank account ... thanks for the compliment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accidental Engineer Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Hi, I really enjoyed the lyrics in particular, but also the melody and your vocals. You have a relaxed and distinctive vocal style that has a lot of appeal. I'm listening on headphones, so I can't give as comprehensive feedback on the mix/production as I'd like, but one thing I would suggest trying is filtering the high end out of your reverbs/ambience. That will really help to bring your vocals forward in the mix and make them sound more personal an intimate. It also means that you don't need to push the high end as much to make the vocals come up front. Sweet song! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPAK Posted January 17, 2019 Author Share Posted January 17, 2019 11 hours ago, Accidental Engineer said: Hi, I really enjoyed the lyrics in particular, but also the melody and your vocals. You have a relaxed and distinctive vocal style that has a lot of appeal. I'm listening on headphones, so I can't give as comprehensive feedback on the mix/production as I'd like, but one thing I would suggest trying is filtering the high end out of your reverbs/ambience. That will really help to bring your vocals forward in the mix and make them sound more personal an intimate. It also means that you don't need to push the high end as much to make the vocals come up front. Sweet song! ? Many thanks for the time/comment. I did remix this as Will thought the mids were making the high end was a little keen, and I was happy with the result but I had mixed it in the wrong format for YT .... having read the comments I left it as is but I agree with you and observation, so thanks for listening. SPAK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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