Recent content by cardiff jon

We've put together a lyric video for the song if anyone is interested:

Recording is excellent, voice is fantastic, atmosphere also great - the only thing I'd like to hear is something a bit more specific or unexpected in the lyrics.

Like it, spoken vocal reminds me of Tom Waits, and I do like a good gear change in a song so the change at 3.00 suits me.

Can't see anything wrong with that mix, or the song. Like the lyrics and the delivery.

Wow, that has plenty of impact! Agree the vocals are low, but to me that doesn't necessarily matter unless you want people to be able to make out the lyrics.

Thanks Rene, I'll have a listen to your stuff.

Many thanks Synth Dev - I should clarify that I have been writing songs since I was about 16, just taking it more seriously now, hence the return to this forum..

Thanks Mark, most of my books are for kids (if that's what you're referring to), usually humourous. Had a lot of success in the noughties, been downhill since then!

Don't lose that first mix! Something of the subtle ambience has been lost in the remix - as others have said, people have different tastes and expectations, no harm in putting two versions out!

Hi all, it's been 12 years since I last posted but I haven't forgotten the great feedback I got here all those years ago. 67 now but having written over 60 books I've decided to give that up to perfect the craft of songwriting, now aided and abetted by my 11 year-old daughter. Recently dug out...

Thanks Terfyn.

Excuse my ignorance, but does anyone know any way of taking wav files off a PC and putting them onto an MR8? I've always done it by making a CD and recording off that, but I'm sure there's a better way.

I agree with the people who've said not to be formulaic, but it's worth pointing out that many of the pro hitmakers are totally formulaic when it comes to song structure and the use of a bridge. For me it's totally instinctive - sometimes a quite standard break, sometimes no bridge at all...

Want a manager? I can see some fantastic potential here, but what a mixed bag! First of all, you've got the most important requirement - a voice. Sounds better on Blind Love (STP starts out of tune), though BL cries out for the harmonies you use to good effect on STP. BL needs the chorus...