Check Out These Mp3's From Alternative Rock Solo Artist Jesse Michael Garcia In Utah

[chrisharris]

(like so many of you emotionally biased critic's).

Man, since you keep doing this, I have to ask (again). Are you happy with the way these sound? I am NOT asking for your musical resume, I am not asking for you to respond "emotionally" on any level. X's and O's...what do you like/dislike about THE RECORDING ... ( I really don't think anybody's commenting positively or negatively about your songs or your 'style,' ) -- this is a mixing clinic...opinions are freely given. If somebody tells you there are timing problems, you can do one of 2 things...you can thank them for pointing it out and take it as an opinion to think about, or you can be a jackass about it and argue with them. Now, if 2 people tell you there are timing problems, perhaps you should stop arguing and start listening. If you don't hear the timing problems, then I guess it sounds okay to you, but don't get pissed at people for giving you exactly what you asked for...which is technical feedback: So here's my technical feedback:

1. Drums sound decent, but there ARE timing problems;
2. Guitar sounds like absolute muffled dogshit TO ME - If it's the tone you're going for, then more power to you.
3. The vocal is pitchy, and pretty much unintelligible...on top of that, the way you've mixed it isn't helping matters at all. It's blurry and yet, still too on top of the mix at the same time.

In short, this sounds like a home recording. I've heard a lot of home recordings around here that DO NOT sound like home recordings, which is a testament to the talent (both musical AND technical) that some people around here possess. You can write them off as "never has beens," or you can open YOUR ears and your mind a bit and possibly learn something. I've noticed you have 7 posts, and 5 of them are in this thread. Maybe listen some before you start firing off insults. Don't get me wrong...there's nothing wrong with insults, but they should be based on SOMETHING...you know, like the people who insulted you AFTER listening to this.

Oh, and if you think you're all that "out there" and we just don't get it...take a listen to some of Dr.Stawl's stuff...now THAT'S different, lol.

 

[jessegarcia]

Thank you for the reply. Once again I ask; where exactly is the timing issue?

My first instrument was drums. I use a click track on my recordings so I know what timing is; and without going too far into the particulars, let me say this: There is tempo and there are time sigantures within a song. Tempo = beats per minute; and time siganatures are broken down mathmetically within the structure of the tempo. Break down that number infinately and you will find the time signatures and spacing that most more complex melodies use. All I can say to you is this; check something besides western music. Classical, flamenco, Asian, African, and hell, even most progressive rock ala Yes, King Krimson, etc. will give you an example of what I am talking about. I can duplicate the same time sigantures in the same order that everyone else does or has done; but you see I don't desire to repeat what has already been done by those that are much better at those "standard riffs" than me.

I have never made any blanket statements about "all" of the users of this site and never would; so please don't insinuate that I have grouped everyone into the descriptions that I mentioned before, as I have not. I don't like egotistical attitudes, no matter what the talent level is. I won't complain if you hate my music. I haven't, and don't intend to "defend" my style either. Like I said before; to dismiss me without a listen and to label me "childish" simply because you don't like my tone or mixing levels is ridiculous. You start to insult me personally on top of that, well then ... you see what you get in response. YES my mixes, tone, and sound quality levels have a lot of room for improvement; thats why I am here- to get opinions.

Once again; all opinions are noted and taken into consideration. Thank you ...

 

[Blue Bear Sound]

Yikes........... someone already said it but it bears repeating -- get over yourself. Seriously.

And for the love of god, if you're going to write crap, at least get it recorded by an engineer with talent so that people's ears don't get hit with a double-whammy of shitty sound along with mediocre songs.

 

[Purge]

Jesse--I think people on here are being a bit nice to you, so I'll go ahead and say it: You're coming across as a totally pretentious jackass. You've got all kinds of cute little catch phrases defending your oh-so-original music, and it seems like you just itching to post them, knowing full well that there will be people scratching their heads wondering what the point of your music is. Are people not into your stuff because they are shallow, narrow-minded, washed-up has-beens? Or do you think that maybe you're not so different as you would like to believe? Writing stuff like this simply to be used as a point to preach to people about how truly original you are has been done before, my friend. Your music isn't bad and it's not great, just like every other piece of music out there. There ARE timing issues with you coming in too early or too late on those guitar parts. It's there, everyone else noticed it, just accept it. You already know for an absolute fact that your tunes would cause quite a reaction, which is EXACTLY what musicians like you hope for, so quit bitching about it, and let your music stand on it's own. Don't come on to a recording board insulting its members as if they couldn't possibly understand your genius--trust me, they've seen it all before.

 

[jessegarcia]

Wow ... Mabye I over-estimated the intelligence level of some of you. How many times do I have to reiterate the fact that I never said that my music was "great" or "the best"; as a matter of fact, if you read very closely yet ONCE AGAIN you will find that I never refered to my music in any way; except to say that it is original. As far as the timing issue goes; I disagree, and hope that you will read my last post yet ONCE AGAIN very carefully concerning this issue.

Pretentious? What for? Defending myself when I was attacked on a personal level when I just asked for an opinion about my music? Please re-read the all of the post's starting with the original, and then mabye you will see that anyone of you probably would have reacted in the same way. Don't get pissed off because you can't tear me down with your pathetic little insults and undefined and emotionally driven arguments.

Just a quick comment concerning social interaction on the internet-

All of you that think that there are two seperate rules for acceptable, socially interactive behavior, (one for real life, and one for cyberspace), really should get out more often and experience "real life". If these comments that were said about me personally were said to my face, I would have ended all of this real quick in real life. But, here we are. So you get what you see. An appropriate response given the situation.

 

[Fangar]

Blah Blah Blah Blah...<Snip>...

Just a quick comment concerning social interaction on the internet-

All of you that think that there are two seperate rules for acceptable, socially interactive behavior, (one for real life, and one for cyberspace), really should get out more often and experience "real life". If these comments that were said about me personally were said to my face, I would have ended all of this real quick in real life. But, here we are. So you get what you see. An appropriate response given the situation.

Actually, I am more of an asshole in person, thanks. And lastly, your "cyberspace personality" is what allows you to make such a statement, as I am quite positive your "real life" behavior would be slightly modified.

P.S. I checked out your website. I think I now realize why people tell you they like your noise. Take a look at who gives you their opinnions. Seems to be a common theme...

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"Two of the weirdest cd's that I have ever reviewed ... ( About the 2004 cd releases "Realization" & "Out Of Exile")" - Rebecca Vernon; Writer For SLUG Magazine

"Your music is pretty sweet" - Nick Fury; Host Of The "Local Landing Radio Show" On 88.1 FM The Edge

"Love your music ..." - Pink Panther; Profesional Model

"Hey im listening to the second song right now this is your band or what. cuz honestly you have good material and music so yea i really could see you
somewhere in the music industry" - Caleb Hampton; Professional Model

"Cool ..." - Lady Angellyca; Dominatrix; Goth Super-Model

"Very cool music ..." - Skye; Professional Model

"Nice! Keep up the good work ;-)" - Ebony Eve; Professional Model And Actress

"Great stuff ..." - Tanya Cherryholme; Professional Model And Actress

"I wanted to say "much success" in your musical career! Let me know if you need the steamy model to go with your videos.....smiles!" Kai Powers; Professional Model/Actress/Spokesperson

" Holy shit! These guitar tones sound like that SRC band from the 60's! This is sweet!" - Andy Dalton; D.J./ Producer For Internet Radio Station 'Flagassradio'

"Good sound! Best of luck ..." Ren Adams; Professional Model

"I just could listen to one song ... I think its pretty cool. ... see you!!" Team Loja do Som; Internet Radio/Brazil

"HE HAS COME!!!! JESSE MICHAEL GARCIA IS HERE ON PINAPSTER. SEE LEFT LEGGED LOUNGE FOR MORE INFO!!! HE IS HERE!!!!!!!!" Simon Lubkowski; Lead Singer For 'Perfect July' From Leeds, England

Fangar

 

[Track Rat]

This is the second time I've said this today but against my better judgement, I listened to both of your tunes. Not my cup of tea but what is anymore.
Simple Silence; the drums have that "home studio" sound. Like they're miked from a distance in a bad sounding room. I could live with that if the tune had a better vibe to carry it through the recording problems. The vocal is what is really killing me here. Some painfull intonation problems.
Mosquito; the same impression as above, squared. The acoustic guitar was recorded from its onboard pickup, which on acoustic guitar ALWAYS sounds like ass in my not so humble opinion. And the lead where you attempted to "burn". My advice there would be, know your limitations. I'll leave it at that.

 

[jessegarcia]

So, ... you now put down people's opinions that you don't even know huh? In case you didn't realize it, not evryone is a disgruntled unknown musician. These are real people in the real world; mabye you should take their opinions into consideration the next time you try to discount me.

I would like to make a comment about my music. I approach each song as a graphic artist would. When I do something new, I make sure each piece is created for it's purpose, and I don't repeat it over and over again. There is a big difference between style, and repeating the same time signatures and riffs in each song that you do. I have recorded several cd's and each song on each one of my cd's is different from one another. This is the path that I have chosen. How many of you exercise your power of choice? How many of you actually realize the limitations, and the implications of someone else's pre-conceived ideas defining your music? There are those that create; and those that are created; which are you?

 

[grn]

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pure volume always sounds bad... I think what people mostly say they don't like is the harshness of the background rhythm and the less than wonderful melody and articulation of it with the vocal. work on the vocal.

 

[Fangar]

So, ... you now put down people's opinions that you don't even know huh? In case you didn't realize it, not evryone is a disgruntled unknown musician. These are real people in the real world; mabye you should take their opinions into consideration the next time you try to discount me.

Let's see "real people" in the real world of Domination and porno models? Please.

I would like to make a comment about my music. I approach each song as a graphic artist would.

That's for sure. You certainly don't approach it from the standpoint of an actual musician.

When I do something new, I make sure each piece is created for it's purpose, and I don't repeat it over and over again. [/qoute]

We are still trying to figure out what that purpose is.

There is a big difference between style, and repeating the same time signatures and riffs in each song that you do. I have recorded several cd's and each song on each one of my cd's is different from one another. This is the path that I have chosen. How many of you exercise your power of choice? How many of you actually realize the limitations, and the implications of someone else's pre-conceived ideas defining your music? There are those that create; and those that are created; which are you?

I think that might be your problem. You have all the great makings of a great musician. A place to post your, gulp, uh, "tunes", a bunch of "real" friends, a way cool out of the norm image, your very own web page devoted to you, and most of all your devotion to telling evryone how different you are. The only thing you are lacking is talent.

The problem here is that you are unaccepting of opinion. It seems to be the general consensus here that your noise sucks. Each time an honest adjustment was suggested, you dismissed it and stated, "That is the way I like". What is it that you want people to say? You seem to be the type of person who feels only your opinion is Gospel, and others are wrong. You are like a bad informercial.

Bye the way, you do have major timing issues. Trust me when I say I have a working knowledge of tims signature and changes. You timing is sort of a word salad, where your fills drag and when you try to lay it down, you wander off. I tried to download your tune to post a click track over it for you, but was unable too. Some honest advice would be to do just taht and check out where others are coming from. Good luck,

Fangar

 

[vestast]

I think your problem is that you expected to come on here and find a bunch of low talent musicians/home recorders and you figured you would dazzle us with superior talent.

Guess what ?

Neither happened.

 

[ecktronic]

What an argument!

Not too sure if the first song is very badly converted to MP3 or if its a mad effect. I tried and tried but failed in trying to get into the music. It seems a bit bare.
Its hard to judge music when the actual recording (or file convertion) isnt good.

 

[brummygit]

what a dreadful piece of sh*t. as soon as i read your forum title, i knew that a) you would be a self-obsessed muppet and b) your music would be pooh.
made me laugh though, so thats a plus point.

dont give up the day job.

 

[jessegarcia]

I have been compared to Adam Sandler before; and I am here for your amusement, so ... thanks.

I never had a pre-conceived idea about anyone on this site. I also never grouped all members together in one bunch. Please, if you are going to attribute these quotes to me, then at least show me where it is that I said them. I accept, and agree with, some of what is being said actually. Especially the comments about the sound quality. Some of you morons need to learn how to read though. I won't rehash everything again, but I will say that I don't appreciate people putting words or interpretations of my opinion in a "made-up" context, and then assuming that this is what I think, (once again, I don't idolize myself- so please don't insinuate this again; it's getting old ...).

For the record- all the comments on my website are from people that I have never met before. Also, some of you should get real with what you are saying. Who doesn't want beautiful models and porn stars liking their music? And what of the other opinions? How would you dismiss them? There are many other positive opinions that I have received from different people, from all over the world, and don't post on my site. They can't be all wrong eh?

You know, it's funny that I have never seen or heard of any of you, or your music outside of this site. I wonder why that is?

I just hit some of you where didn't expect it- didn't I?

The truth hurt's sometimes doesn't it?

 

[Track Rat]

I just can't go on. I've been wounded so.

 

[vestast]

In one sentence you said this:

I never had a pre-conceived idea about anyone on this site. I also never grouped all members together in one bunch

Then you go on to say this.

You know, it's funny that I have never seen or heard of any of you, or your music outside of this site. I wonder why that is?

With 11 posts to your name I'm guessing that you have those "pre-conceived ideas" that you claim to not have.

Shoo now, go away.

 

[Disposable]

This is quite a topic huh?
How does one obtain so many reviews from 'models and porn stars' ???

I can honestly say that I don't care if models or porn stars like my music...
Why should they matter more than anyone else?
I'd rather have the kid down the street like my music... To be honest...


And also... I've never heard of you or your music outside this thread...
Truth hurts no?

 

[Fangar]

I have been compared to Adam Sandler before; and I am here for your amusement, so ... thanks.

I never had a pre-conceived idea about anyone on this site. I also never grouped all members together in one bunch. Please, if you are going to attribute these quotes to me, then at least show me where it is that I said them. I accept, and agree with, some of what is being said actually. Especially the comments about the sound quality. Some of you morons need to learn how to read though. I won't rehash everything again, but I will say that I don't appreciate people putting words or interpretations of my opinion in a "made-up" context, and then assuming that this is what I think, (once again, I don't idolize myself- so please don't insinuate this again; it's getting old ...).

You know, it's funny that I have never seen or heard of any of you, or your music outside of this site. I wonder why that is?

I just hit some of you where didn't expect it- didn't I?

The truth hurt's sometimes doesn't it?

Ok...

I have found that the only negative comments that I have received from the general public are from has-been musicians that never were, or half-rate players that are either jealous, or close-mided, and or both.

It's is funny to see so many "clones" rip-off other artist's in a half-ass way, (you know who you are), and say that they are original, or great musicians.

I would love to get some of you in the room with me for a jam session. I would do it on any instrument; and at any time if it was possible ... (yes, I play all the instruments in these recordings).

I would like to distinguish two seprate issues. One- you don't like my music. That's cool, I have heard that before and most likely will again. Two- letting your own lack of talent, ambition, or creativity cloud your judgement to the point of delerium.

Okay ... for all of you slower kids ...

I am original; that much I will say.

Wow ... Mabye I over-estimated the intelligence level of some of you.

All of you that think that there are two seperate rules for acceptable, socially interactive behavior, (one for real life, and one for cyberspace), really should get out more often and experience "real life". If these comments that were said about me personally were said to my face, I would have ended all of this real quick in real life. But, here we are. So you get what you see. An appropriate response given the situation.

So, ... you now put down people's opinions that you don't even know huh? In case you didn't realize it, not evryone is a disgruntled unknown musician.

How many of you exercise your power of choice? How many of you actually realize the limitations, and the implications of someone else's pre-conceived ideas defining your music? There are those that create; and those that are created; which are you?

Now will you shut your corn hole?

Like anyone has ever heard of you outside of this rally of self inflicted porno promotion.

Cheers,

Fangar

 

[brummygit]

i reckon michael advertised his mp3 songs on a porn site to try and pull a slag. that's why his feedback is from slappers

 

[brummygit]

"HE HAS COME!!!! JESSE MICHAEL GARCIA HAS SHOT HIS LOAD ON PHILIPPA. THE LESBIAN ONE-LEGGED SLAG WHO SAID HIS CHUNE WAS 'GOOD'. HE IS A FLOP!!!!!!!!" Simon Lubkowski; Lead Singer For 'Perfect July' From Leeds, England[/i]

Fangar

sorry, wrong forum for this stuff, but couldnt help it