mark skinner Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 (edited) Hello , I thought I'd do a cover that I've been playing around with for a while. I did it just for my own satisfaction while in between originals. I've always wondered why nobody covered this "dark" song , taking it out of the rockabilly genre. Anyway .. if you hear anything that would improve it , please let me know. Thanks for the listen .. mark -link now reflects a remix- https://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=14700231 Edited December 29, 2023 by mark skinner Final Mix added 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude77 Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 it's very different, but that's also what makes it good. You took that song to a new place and made it yours. Excellent vocals by the way. I feel like JF would approve1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutrageProductions Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 (edited) Very cool treatment! I like the mix alot. I might like to hear the entire thing in a larger room (just slightly wetter overall), but really good anyway. Edited December 18, 2023 by OutrageProductions 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPAREELS Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Have to say I hate covers done here, as there is nothing (usually) better than the original .. BUT my god ! is this a good cover Joe Cocker would love you for this ?? SRM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Mark This is a great cover - obviously very different from the original, but in a truly excellent way Great Guitar Mix is excellent, wouldn't change anything by the way, did I say the Guitar work is fantastic!! Really Cool Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted December 18, 2023 Author Share Posted December 18, 2023 17 hours ago, jude77 said: it's very different, but that's also what makes it good. Thanks , different is what I was going for. It was pretty easy getting the song to work with this heavier vibe. 17 hours ago, OutrageProductions said: Very cool treatment! I like the mix alot. Appreciate that. I leaned pretty hard on Pro R plate reverbs. I kept hunting for different guitar treatment , but stayed with Bias FX. 2 hours ago, Supa Reels said: this a good cover Joe Cocker would love you for this ?? Thank's , My old vocal chords have lost a lot of clairity .. I "almost" started a BB King and Joe Cocker song. I may try it at some point. 1 hour ago, Bajan Blue said: Mix is excellent, wouldn't change anything by the way, did I say the Guitar work is fantastic!! Thank You , I've actually been sneaking in remixes , mainly just volume automation and calming the reverbs down a little. The guitar parts were enjoyable to do. I'm not much of a lead player but the fills come pretty easy. I Really appreciate the listens and comments , all of you keep me going .. mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSband Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 I like it , really different take for sure. Great guitar work as always! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 @mark skinner I love it. what a fantastic relook and take on an aging classic. Beautiful mix, plenty of space and air, vocal clear in its own space, supported the band Oh great guitar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Mark, excellent take on a classic, sending it off in a whole new direction. Impressive vocal! Pink Martini once did a minor key version of "Que Sera, Sera" which made the song sound pessimistic and even a bit menacing. -Bjorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Walsh Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Mark, what a wonderful recording of this awesome tune. Everything about it is excellent and nothing should be changed. Superb in every way. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noynekker Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Hi Mark . . . I know this old CCR classic very well, and you've kind of made it into a totally different song, in a good way, laid back blues, compared to the original up-tempo . . . so, just here to add my appreciation like the others above . . . always great when a cover tune is a new variation, rather than a copy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted December 20, 2023 Author Share Posted December 20, 2023 (edited) @KSband @Wookiee @bjornpdx @Kevin Walsh @noynekker Thanks guys for the listen and the Great comments! I've been pretty satisfied with the mix but , it has been bothering me about not having a bass guitar. The low bass requencys were actually done on an electric piano. I thinned the bottom of it out some and laid a played bass guitar track under it. I'll probably replace one short passage on it , but wont bump the song back up. I appreciate everyones support on this one. Respectfully .. mark Edited December 20, 2023 by mark skinner 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve@baselines.com Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Very cool - vocal sounds great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Smithe Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 On 12/17/2023 at 7:08 PM, mark skinner said: Hello , I thought I'd do a cover that I've been playing around with for a while. I did it just for my own satisfaction while in between originals. I've always wondered why nobody covered this "dark" song , taking it out of the rockabilly genre. Anyway .. if you hear anything that would improve it , please let me know. Thanks for the listen .. mark -link now reflects a remix- https://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=14700231 Wow Mark, absolutely cool and unique take on this classic. You really owned it, great production, and performance, especially guitar work, is top-notch. Great job!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 I hope this is not blasphemy, but I like this better than the original (and I liked the original a lot). It takes a creative mind to reinvent a classic and OWN it! Take a bow, Mark!! HNY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal Sorice Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Mark - great cover! Very unique. I'm a total newbie when it comes to mixing and this give sme incentive to keep learning (or just hire somebody.... :^) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makke Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Cool version! Very different than the original. Excellent vocs and playing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 WOW Mark!!! This is really cool. REALLY COOL!! Mix is fantastic... one of your best mate. LOVE IT!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted December 31, 2023 Author Share Posted December 31, 2023 @steve@baselines.com , Thanks for the listen and responding. I know you are a pro at doing covers of great songs. @Ross Smithe, Appreciate the comment , this one was pretty easy to own. My guitars were tuned down a full step and the "Ain't No Sunshine" parts fit in comfortably. @Lynn Wilson , No credence for blasphemy here. I like it better also. @Sal Sorice Thanks for the compliment. It actually "does" take a while to get good results mixing your own work. If I go back to some older mixes I've done , I don't really understand "what in the world" I was thinking .. This forum has been a Big help. Hang in there. @Makke I appreciate it. I Really liked your last production as well. @garybrun , You know I Always value your opinions , and have learned a Lot from you. Thanks for the past help you've given me. Still have a "Gary Brun Masters" folder on my desktop. Thanks for all the plays and input .. mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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