A McCartney Cover

[Simman]

Here's a cover of the Paul McCartney tune, Young Boy form Flaming Pie. The song was played and tracked by Glazierman in our studio, with a final mix by yours truly. The song was tracked using an HD-24 through a Soundcraft Ghost.


Young Boy


Let us know what you think.

[jmasek]

Very nice recording and mix (at least over headphones). I'm not familiar with the original, but I can imagine McCartney using this arrangement and instrumentation. The vocal, while certainly not mimicking him, also has the same general character. The slow down at 3:00 is a good break.

[Freudian Slip]

Lead guitar tone can be harsh at volume. Sent me grabbing for the fader

Other than that I think it sounds really good Even great!

Vocals are awsome

Ya......... that lead can make you bleed At least to my ears.

[Simman]

Originally Posted by jmasek

Very nice recording and mix (at least over headphones). I'm not familiar with the original, but I can imagine McCartney using this arrangement and instrumentation. The vocal, while certainly not mimicking him, also has the same general character. The slow down at 3:00 is a good break.

Thanks jmasek for taking the time to listen and provide feedback! It is greatly appreciated.

The origianl was a duo with Jeff Lynn, which accounts for the ELO feel in the arangement of the harmonies.

Thanks again for taking the time to comment.

[Simman]

Originally Posted by Freudian Slip

Lead guitar tone can be harsh at volume. Sent me grabbing for the fader

Other than that I think it sounds really good Even great!

Vocals are awsome

Ya......... that lead can make you bleed At least to my ears.

Freudian Slip (great name by the way ) Thanks for the feedback. Not exactly sure about the lead but I've listened to the song about a million times now and I'm sure I've lost all perspective . Will step away and listen again in a few days with your comments in mind.

Glade you liked the vocals because there was considerable work getting them down. I think there are at least 14 vocal tracks (have to check track sheets) and could have used another HD-24 ; had to push some tracks up onto the computer. Equipment is like money, you just never have enough.

I do appreciate you taking the time, thanks.

[Freudian Slip]

No problem. I'm on my monitors that aren't generally harsh and pretty true but, it may not be an issue on other systems (car stereo, etc)

Once again very cool!

F.S.

[DavidK]

Very nice, very enjoyable. This is one of my favorite Paul songs.

Originally Posted by Simman

The origianl was a duo with Jeff Lynn, which accounts for the ELO feel in the arangement of the harmonies.

I thought it was Steve Miller? I know that Steve is on the album and co-wrote with Paul. Anyhoo, nice work, sounds great.

[Simman]

Originally Posted by DavidK

Very nice, very enjoyable. This is one of my favorite Paul songs.




I thought it was Steve Miller? I know that Steve is on the album and co-wrote with Paul. Anyhoo, nice work, sounds great.

Thanks DavidK. I know Steve Miller is playing and singing on I use to be bad. I think the album was Paul an several different aritist. Elvis Costello is another artist on the album as well.

Thanks.

[60's guy]

Really enjoyable listen!

I agree with Dr. Frued. The lead guitar could be lowered and EQ'd a tad.

Great vocal harmonies!

[Simman]

Originally Posted by 60's guy

Really enjoyable listen!

I agree with Dr. Frued. The lead guitar could be lowered and EQ'd a tad.

Great vocal harmonies!

Thanks for the nice comments.

Good news is I did not zero out the board . I really need to get go and listen with clean ears and fix the guaitar parts.

[Track Rat]

Like Paulie's grandfather, "it's very clean" (extreme Beatle nerds will get this). Well done.

[Simman]

Originally Posted by Track Rat

Like Paulie's grandfather, "it's very clean" (extreme Beatle nerds will get this). Well done.

Track Rat, appreciate the comment

[zen_arcade]

Extremely well done. Love that lead tone, actually. The backups are terrific too. Really enjoyed this.

[Simman]

Originally Posted by zen_arcade

Extremely well done. Love that lead tone, actually. The backups are terrific too. Really enjoyed this.

Thanks Zen....

[Kevin Lowe]

Great job on the vocals/harmonies. I haven't heard this song in a while - loved it when it first came out. Your voice reminds me of George Harrison. Kinda neat, listening to a McCartney song with a George-like vocal.

I agree with Freudian: the lead guitar, although played wonderfully, sounds a little harsh at certain points. Perhaps adjust the EQ. Or retrack using a more friendly tone.

Also, I might suggest using a drum track that sounds a little less "drum machine." Although, yes, I realize that Jeff Lynne touched this song, and you have faithfully reproduced his type of drum sound. I just prefer something a little more "natural" sounding. It's just me.

Great job. Have you done any other McCartney tunes? Would love to hear some more stuff.

- Kevin

P.S. Shit, I can't get this tune out of my head. I hate that.

P.P.S. I really like the vocal sound. What's your recording chain?

[Simman]

Originally Posted by Kevin Lowe

Great job on the vocals/harmonies. I haven't heard this song in a while - loved it when it first came out. Your voice reminds me of George Harrison. Kinda neat, listening to a McCartney song with a George-like vocal.

I agree with Freudian: the lead guitar, although played wonderfully, sounds a little harsh at certain points. Perhaps adjust the EQ. Or retrack using a more friendly tone.

Also, I might suggest using a drum track that sounds a little less "drum machine." Although, yes, I realize that Jeff Lynne touched this song, and you have faithfully reproduced his type of drum sound. I just prefer something a little more "natural" sounding. It's just me.

Great job. Have you done any other McCartney tunes? Would love to hear some more stuff.

- Kevin

P.S. Shit, I can't get this tune out of my head. I hate that.

P.P.S. I really like the vocal sound. What's your recording chain?

Kevin, Thanks for all the great comments.

I beileve that MaCartney actually palyed drums on the original; which accounts for the overdubs on the drum parts. I can definately relate to your "more natural dum sound" comment especially being a drummer

The signal chain on the vocal tracks are a (Dave Thomas) modified Apex 460 into focusrite preamp, into HD24. Also a MXL V69 on some harmony tracks.


Don't have anymore "solo" McCartney but we are working on retracking a version of The Walrus and are thinking about doing A day in the Life.