I tried to be a Rock Star, let me know???

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OK. I've been writing Funk and somewhat vintage type R&B/Pop for a quick minute. Then all of a sudden out of NOWHERE came this attempt at a rock song. I WISH i had those screaming type vocal capabilities....but I don't. Let me know what you think anyway. I at least had fun making it.

Songs at:

Cinnamon & Spice

If that doesn't work, goto: http://www.nowhereradio.com/theothermaya The song title is: Cinnamon & Spice

Inspiration: Their were these superstar on a mission gorgeous women at an upscale night club here in Chicago, i wrote this song about them. They had the art of the catch down to a SCIENCE! Man I feel old. Oh well. I can come home to a nice warm Blue Sky Sub woofer. (my newest toy)
 
No comments on the mix, since that's not what you asked for, so....

It sounds to me more like a very funk influenced rock tune, but leaning more toward the funk. It's got a nice groove, and I like your voice.
 
Hmmmm? I see....and how does that make you feel

OK. Thanks for listening. So far so good. But i will clarify. Comments on the mix would be helpful as well. I HAVE NO IDEA where to place stuff in a rock star type song. I personally feel this mix is VERY FLAT and un-dynamic. And it should be considering i have all the tools to get it there.
 
mshea said:
OK. Thanks for listening. So far so good. But i will clarify. Comments on the mix would be helpful as well. I HAVE NO IDEA where to place stuff in a rock star type song. I personally feel this mix is VERY FLAT and un-dynamic. And it should be considering i have all the tools to get it there.
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I'll give it another listen when I can listen through my monitors instead of these pc speakers. In the meantime, I bet you can get some feedback from others before I get the chance to listen again.

One thought, the distorted guitars are a bit thin. Did you DI them by any chance?
 
Well, I'd agree that the mix could use something. Don't ask me what, cuz I'd just screw it up myself, but it could use some punch, overall. You don't want to bury the vocals, so you need to give something to the whole track. I think the vocals sit pretty well in this mix, just need something to liven it up.
Good fun sounding song, and nice voice. Just needs some touch up. Nothing that can't be easily fixed by someone with a bit of skill in that department. (Meaning you, of course.)

Ed
 
overall it needs some energy. it does sound flat and un-dynamic. what are you doing to cause this? sounds like it's over compressed to me. it needs some backup vocals too, I do hear some small parts. also, I don't think the guitar tone fits the tune.
 
Guitar Tone!!! Genius!

You know, not being a guitarist, i never would of thought of that, i keep on forgetting i can change that stuff up. Thank you very much. As far as the build, could i clone the guitar track, pan one slightly left and one slighty right but still stereo and 'fatten' it up or does that automatically improve if you start tweaking the amp /effects, etc?

Vocals. I'm taking my time with background vocals...looking for a sweet almost gospel sounding chord to throw in there. Not used to singing that way either, feel like my voice is not as enthusiastic as my head thinks it it.

I'll do some tweaking over the weekend...(well, OK, Saturday...LENNY KRAVITZ IN CONCERT ON SUNDAY AND i'LL BE RIGHT THERE....DROOLING over his 5 FOOT TALL little BEHIND). Sorry, perv moment, back to reality.

Thanks. I'll make some changes and re-post for review. Thanks. :)
 
Hello from Chicago

My first impressions were: (1) make guitars louder, a little bit lower than the vocals, and (2) maybe a little reverb or light echo on the vocals, only lightly. They seem a little too dry. You are probably right about the vocals needing to be a little more "screaming." Maybe route the vocals out and through a Jack Daniels rack unit, then through a vintage carton of Marlboros and then back into the recording box. :) Well, it would give it a good raspy quality anyway... The basic tune is cool though. -MP
 
Mistur Purfekt said:
Maybe route the vocals out and through a Jack Daniels rack unit, then through a vintage carton of Marlboros and then back into the recording box. :) Well, it would give it a good raspy quality anyway... The basic tune is cool though. -MP
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haha One of the best compliments I ever got in my radio career was when doing a public appearance. A woman told me that my voice had the 'perfect blend of Jack Daniels and cigarettes for radio.' :)
 
haha

That is too funny. I would be tempted to try that vocal technique, if I hadn't been "scared straight" by an article in the latest Tape Op issue. Apparently, everything we do somehow messes up our vocal chords. :)Luckily, sometimes it's the messed up sounds that sound good. :D
 
Mistur Purfekt said:
My first impressions were: (1) make guitars louder, a little bit lower than the vocals
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These were my exact same thoughts, the guitar track is way too low, I can hardly hear it.

I like the song, though. I dig the verses. And I don't particularly feel that you need to scream to be rock. You have a nice voice, it sounds fine. Although if you DID get a little screamy in the chorus part it might be kinda cool too.

And on thickening up guitars, I've personally found that the best way for me to acheive that is to play the same part twice, and then pan them to seperate sides. This way the natural slight variations in the two parts really make it sound much fuller. If you just double one track and pan it, it doesn't seem to have the same effect.
 
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