Los Angeles

[Barry Seymour]

Going out on a limb here with something different. Still undecided about the sound quality of the vocals, may tweak that more.

Suggestions welcome!

EDIT: Final Mix!

 

Edited February 18, 2024 by Barry Seymour

[jack c.]

cool sounds.nice voice treatment.jack c

[KSband]

Sounds like we are back in the 80's. The vocals have a harsh high mid that made me turn down the volume.

[Barry Seymour]

2 hours ago, KSband said:

Sounds like we are back in the 80's. The vocals have a harsh high mid that made me turn down the volume.

Yeah, still trying to figure out how I want to handle that. It's more harsh than I'd like.

[garybrun]

Cool song.
Great lyrics.

Regarding the vocals..
Isn't it just do them as you normally would then add a high  pass and low pass filter to you get the effect you want.
Then add saturation to make them pop?

[Barry Seymour]

3 hours ago, garybrun said:

Cool song.
Great lyrics.

Regarding the vocals..
Isn't it just do them as you normally would then add a high  pass and low pass filter to you get the effect you want.
Then add saturation to make them pop?

That sounds like a better idea. Thanks!

[noynekker]

Barry . . . it starts with that AM radio broadcast, then the vocals come in accentuating those very same AM radio frequencies., probably too much 1-5K. @garybrun suggestion will help this a lot. Interesting that the lyrics are all so clear to understand, but not pleasing to the ear in that middle range, it's a delicate balance.

It is a bit different for you, more synth driven, than guitar driven . . . good song idea, and really liked the lyrics . . . fix that vocal mix, and you've got another winner !

[Barry Seymour]

12 hours ago, noynekker said:

Barry . . . it starts with that AM radio broadcast, then the vocals come in accentuating those very same AM radio frequencies., probably too much 1-5K. @garybrun suggestion will help this a lot. Interesting that the lyrics are all so clear to understand, but not pleasing to the ear in that middle range, it's a delicate balance.

It is a bit different for you, more synth driven, than guitar driven . . . good song idea, and really liked the lyrics . . . fix that vocal mix, and you've got another winner !

Thanks. I worked on this last night. I had applied a voice doubler to the track (just two voices) and a guitar amp - that latter made it really harsh. I took the guitar amp off, tried the 'AM Radio' EQ and that didn't work either. I ended up doing just the opposite - boosted the bass a bit and the treble a LOT and it works. It's clear, it cuts through a bit, but it's not so harsh. I also backed down the vocal volume a bit so it sits in the mix better. I'm at work now, will post that mix in a few hours.

Thanks, @noynekker!

[Lynn Wilson]

Barry, this is a terrific song!  I like that you are willing to experiment with styles because it keeps you from being predictable.  I like the vocals in the version I just listened to.  Keep it up!

[Barry Seymour]

3 hours ago, Lynn Wilson said:

Barry, this is a terrific song!  I like that you are willing to experiment with styles because it keeps you from being predictable.  I like the vocals in the version I just listened to.  Keep it up!

I normally qualify my efforts by admitting "my music is 50 years out of date." Well, with this song, I'm up to being only 40 years out of date. ?

Thanks for the compliment.

[Barry Seymour]

Okay, this is a new mix. I also mastered it. I think this is the one.

Edited February 18, 2024 by Barry Seymour
Added final mix

[Old Joad]

Great song, the Vox are cool. I like the way you did the keys. and the middle 8 is very nice.?

I left my comments on your YOUTUBE channel.

Edited February 25, 2024 by Old Joad

[Barry Seymour]

Here's the final video! Can you feel the anxiety? ?

 

Edited February 25, 2024 by Barry Seymour

[noynekker]

Brilliantly done Barry ! Mix sounding great now . . . really enjoyed the Bridge part where you insert some nature against the traffic mayhem, the video really accents that . . . nice touch, sounds excellent, well written tune.

[cakeman]

9 hours ago, Barry Seymour said:

Here's the final video! Can you feel the anxiety? ?
 

 

Very cool stuff. The music and video go hand in hand

[Bajan Blue]

Hi Barry

Bit late on this - listening to the final mix I think - sounds great to me

Great music and lyrics

Cool

Nigel

 

[mark skinner]

Barry , that made a deep impression. Well Done !   I'm glad I live in the sticks ..      mark

[Barry Seymour]

8 hours ago, mark skinner said:

Barry , that made a deep impression. Well Done !   I'm glad I live in the sticks ..      mark

Thanks! Yeah, it's gettin' old. Good thing I work from home!

[DeeringAmps]

I dropped a “like” early, and it’s just got better. Nicely done Barry!

Left a like and comment over at YT, y’all should too…

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