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  1. grn

    need opinions on this song

    hello, I've written a new song... I've been writing a lot lately for my next record. this one is tentatively titled 'Cry a little'... download here: http://www.michaelchagnon.com/mp3/cry%20a%20little.mp3 please let me know what you think; it currently has vibraphone, guitar, vocals, and sparse...
  2. grn

    two new songs

    you may have listened to my material before (with escape velocity), but I have started something completely different - I still don't think I sound like Rufus Wainwright, haha. if you don't mind, please check out www.myspace.com/ciaoroma and specifically listen to "Lay your body down" and...
  3. grn

    oxycodone can't cheat on you

    I made a sloppy demo of the song, which you can download here: http://www.michaelchagnon.com/Ukraine2.mp3 it's called "oxycodone can't cheat on you", let me know what you think here are the lyrics: I miss you so I'm trying to let go But it's hard Ooh it's hard Well I drink gold for breakfast...
  4. grn

    casablanca by the river side

    http://www.templatecentral.net/casablanca.mp3 let me know what you think... a new direction for me
  5. grn

    recording chorus, need help quick

    I am going to use simply two Oktava MK012s and a Studio Projects B1 to hopefully do a decent recording of several voices, all live, from bass to soprano. I'm not sure about the dimensions of the room, but how would you recommend I set that up? There will be roughly 10 people. How far should I...
  6. grn

    ...

    a song from our new EP. http://www.escapevelocity.com/Escape%20Velocity%20-%20Go%20Back.mp3
  7. grn

    first solar-powered recording studio

    http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/05/first_solarpowe.php
  8. grn

    first solar-powered record studio

    http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/05/first_solarpowe.php
  9. grn

    demo

    no one wanted to comment in the songwriting forum, so I guess any feedback would be nice. I'd rather hear about the songwriting than the recording since it's just a demo, but it's whatever. http://www.myspace.com/ciaoroma It's the last song. Would like to hear anything and everything you...
  10. grn

    Inviscerate the Proletariat

    http://www.myspace.com/ciaoroma It's the last song. Would like to hear anything and everything you think. Still hung up on the girlfriend thing. Lyrics: oooh I love you like chocolate milk and chinese food you make me happy, so happy, I could make you happy too mmhmm you are beauty like...
  11. grn

    guitar to MIDI

    I know it's possible with various hardware and some older software (I saw some on Harmony Central). I'm looking to see what the latest and greatest is and I'm also looking to see if there are any free alternatives available. Any help?
  12. grn

    ticket to ride

    my girlfriend wants to go on a break. I had to get something out. thoughts? http://www.michaelchagnon.com/tickettoride.mp3
  13. grn

    ukulele

    anyone have any good ukulele songs I can listen to? really catchy poppy ones. I love that sound. I didn't know what forum I should put this in.
  14. grn

    cheap, hi quality, portable recording

    saw this on digg today guys, pretty cool. how to build a portable recording unit for under $1000. check it out. http://www.instructables.com/ex/i/36AA3F56186B10299AD7001143E7E506/?ALLSTEPS
  15. grn

    new jersey or new york

    looking for venues in newark, nj or new york, ny for a alt/pop/rock bands... any suggestions? we're coming from VA... and we're small/independent right now.
  16. grn

    how?

    How do bands who release very little material or play very little live get signed to a major record label and get famous? It's very frustrating... especially if you 'know' you don't just suck.
  17. grn

    new web site

    I am working on a web site to compile and share home recording information. If you could just list some of the best resources on the web, it would be appreciated... things like free software (ie audacity and kristal) or the free drum samples over at natural studio (like ns_kit)... etc. Free...
  18. grn

    clear vocals over distorted guitars

    how does weezer get their vocals so clear over such distortion on their guitars?
  19. grn

    adding art to kick drum

    does anyone know the proper way to go about adding art to the head of a kick drum... like is there a special paint or anything or how should we go about doing it for cheap without affecting too much sound (the drummer likes the drum to be muted anyway), but we want this to look classy.
  20. grn

    dream about new recording technique

    I had a weird dream about the lead singer/guitarist of another group, who will remain nameless, and they told me a 'trick' for live guitar about using two noise gate's to make it sound smooth. One was a noise gate at the beginning that cut off the guitar before the sound got too low (and/or the...
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