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Thanks, Phil...I'm assuming you have one of these books? G

Hey, all -- I've been looking for info on how much my Alvarez 5022 (serial #93234) is worth now. I bought it about 12 years ago, and my wife was curious recently of its worth (be afraid, gmiller, be very afraid...) :D Anyhow, I'm too lazy and cheap to buy a blue book, and I have had little...

I teach composition, and I tell my students to read their rough drafts ALOUD. They are usually surprised at how many more mistakes they can identify this way. Reading silently is like listening as you play; of course it is going to sound good to you at that moment (usually late at night...

Don't take this as the almighty word, but this is what I've picked up over the years. (And feel free, anyone, to correct or add anything to this. God knows I'm no expert.) :o 1. Stand up (you may be already) -- it helps the air move better. 2. Practice really pushing the air from your...

VERY Cool groove. I love the 2nd vocal in the verses. The choruses, I agree, get crowded. Maybe use only the 2nd voice with some lines. That 2nd electric confuses matters, too. My foot's a-tappin' -- if anything else, the bass drum could be more upfront. Also, at the end, I expected a...

Dudley, Cool song. Good, clean sound. The voice, I agree, is perfect for it. The strings, I also agree, sound good, but fake -- ain't that a kicker -- you get real strings and they sound synthed! Maybe take out a few? Ah, but what the hell -- either way, it sounds beautiful. Thanks G

As for the bass, I CAN hear it, but it's too similar to the guitar that it gets lost. Nothing drastic is needed, but just a few passing notes would help to define it. I hear you on the 2nd vocal. I like the idea. G

CEP Ha -- I'm not worried about getting shot. I'm good at artfully dodging hunters where I'm from. Duck! G

I got one, I got one! (VF80) It arrived yesterday, and reading the manual put me to sleep. I'm no dummy, (ok, my wife might disagree), but holy crap, it seems complicated with all this talk of hard drives and all that. All I've used to this point is nTrack -- I love the simple interface...

Great job. This isn't my type of music, but I can appreciate the sound. The guitars sound awesome, as do the drums. I like the vocals, too. The only thing lacking is more bass. The second vocal at 1.30 isn't very harmonic. It doesn't have the sharpness of the rest of the song. Hope this...

It sounds like you guys are having fun. That's a good first step. I like the groove and the feel of the song, but here are some things I noticed. The guitar playing needs more definition. It's muddy. That is, use the lower part of your palm to mute the strings once in a while and you'll...

I'm having a hard time hearing the song. I keep getting an error message. G

I know this thread is getting away from the initial topic, but I have to say that it is so cool that when I report a problem w/nTrack (I recently moved to a new PC and some files were acting weird), that Flavio himself replied -- rather quickly, too. I doubt you'd get that w/many other...

Vocals are very nice (as are the lyrics). I second the comments about the geetars. I don't like that each one is fully panned to one side. It feels as if they're competing, not mixing. They also need more bass -- definitely move the mic toward the soundhole. I think some sort of...

I couldn't agree more. I don't know as if I'd call it waste, :D but I've gone through a lot of CDs just to see what the song sounds like in my truck (the ultimate test as this is when I usually enjoy listening the most). I am using the Roland MA8s for monitoring ($89 -- I'm on a limited...

Yeah, I have to take offense to that as well. I know it's your opinion, but not every opinion has to be stated. One reason I like visiting this board is to hear different types of music, even if they're not my favorite. Plus, I give everyone here credit for doing something they love, no...

I agree with this -- the keys and sax and voice really take over, which ain't a bad thing, just an observation. Unlike many songs 'round here (my own included!), I found myself getting more into the song as it went on. I like the slow part toward the end. This really grabbed my attention --...

Ah, "PIANO" -- got it. Yeah, I learned four chords just for this song -- boy, I must love her ; ) I'll work on the sound. As for the drums, when I bring 'em forward, they sound just what they are -- programmed. So, I keep 'em in the back. How's that for avoidance? :D Thanks again, G

Nice mix. Very clean, very clean. I can't get over the weird shift at the end of the verses. It seems to complicate a cool groove. I like the chorus, though. I guess, like others have noted, it gets a bit old after a while -- it seems the lyrics are trying to carry it, but they're not...

Thanks a lot, guys. I was beginning to feel 'buried' myself w/no replies, and refused to bounce myself to the top of the list! It's interesting you noted the 60s sound -- I was shooting for a kind of loose, big Van Morrison / Waterboys sound, but didn't want it to sound muddy. If that makes...