I'm sending this to a radio station...unless told otherwise

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hey

A friend told me to drop this off at a local radio station (102.3WBAB) I called.... and they play Long Island "homegrown" bands at night...I can only give them one song and was told this should be it because it's the newest and the most radio friendly I have.

I would like to hear if the vocals are good...Please be brutal.....Everyone around me here says that it's really good, but I think they're just being nice.....so you don't have to be...:)

prepare your flamethrowers.... and if you would.....give it to me 'cold'..... because I need to hear it sucks if it does....

Thanks if you bother..............................the song is'unwell'
www.nowhereradio.com/samij/singles
 
Damn... I must be in a good mood or something!!! ;)

On quick listen, I thought it was pretty good.... maybe missing a tiny bit of clarity, but still reasonable...

Good job!

Bruce
 
a european point of view

Hey B(lack) Sabbath,

I'm no pro, and I'm not really into hardcore rock, but I thought I'd give you my two cents anyway. You can consider me an educated radio-listener.

I like:

- the sample of the girl. Mainly the "who died" part. "Who died?" is a pretty catchy thing to say..

- the music in the slow groovy part (you'd probably call it "verse"). The combination of the thick guitars and the winy keyboard is catchy.

- the song in the verse-part. regarding your singing I like it when its relaxed, and when you really shout.

I don't like:

- the tempochanges. as a matter of fact I really dislike them. it feels like riding a horse and really enjoying it, then being thrown..
I guess it sorta goes with the style, but .... good rock has been made without it. (I guess btw. that your nick in here is not entirely coincidental?)

- when strain your voice an that particular way that Ozzy used to do it..

- the male sample (is it John Malkovich?). (Much) too pompous!

I repeat: I really like the verse and the catchy synth-stuff. I would love to here a version of the song where you stick with that groove.

BTW: I would not have bothered writing this, if I didn't think you were onto something. Keep up the good work.

peace,

ron
 
i'm not much into heavy stuff these days, but that was awesome. I love the intro and the tempo changes. very nice. i can't comment on the mixing though, since i'm just listening thru headphones. the only thing i didn't care for was the fade out. it seemed to take something away from the song.

very creative, i like it. good luck with the airplay
 
I really liked the song, and I think the vocals are fine.
 
Killer tune!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I felt in a sort of dense hurricane made of Ozzy, Alice in Chains, Faith No More and yet more quiet violence...

Man it' great...love it...

I think it needs more "brightness" (just a bit) or maybe you wanted that negative dark sound...and I'd work a little more on the drums...they sound kind of unbalanced...loud snare and lost toms...(is it Fruity Loops?...maybe I can send you cool tom samples if u want)

How did you recorded the guitars...they sound HUGHE!

Please share with me...!

Really liked them...

Peace...

PC

NB: I really like your songs, I'm in danger of becoming a fan of yours...lol...at least, you know you will sell one record!
 
Blue Bear:cool: - you spared me......I know you could have obliterated this.....if you feel like destroying something later...please drop back.....you know any comments are appreciated....thx


ron3113 - I really appreciate that detailed response...you made some very good points. I have much to work on...thanks for the advice and insight.


landord - thx for the listen mate


Ziller - thanks man..so you liked the tempo changes...thats nice to hear...I guess I'll have to work on the fade out... thanks dude


PowerCouple - thx for the listen.............. the guitar rhythm was a SansampGT2 hooked into the line in of a Pod Pro, and then into a Blue Max compressor. I used just the cabinet emulation from the Pod Pro and NOT the distortion. The solos and extras where a Boss PS-5 pitch shifter pedal straight into the Pod Pro. The only time I use the Pod Pro distortion is for solos. I dont like the Pod's compressor too much either. I also used a BBE Sonic Maximizer on only ONE of the 2 guitar rhythms...and for the bass...which was the Sansam into the Blue Max into the BBE........ On the advice of others I am saving for a nice preamp to send most everything through....the only keyboards are the voices in the break....

I'll check out your tunes and post in the appropriate thread..

thanks again dudes:cool:
 
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Here's a comment from a *gulp* gospel promoter and indie label producer, but I really like most types of music, if it's good. I can't resist encouraging you because I see some real talent here. The song is great if you're into that stuff. The vocals are good, but........the mix pretty much sucks. You wanted honesty. <:) The drums don't sound rich and full as they should. You need a recut using four tracks for the drums and a mix-down there before you go any further. You also need to bring the vocals up. The only time you keep vocals buried like that is when the people cannot sing. You guys can sing. The harmonies are good which I find rare in these types of groups as I listen around the Net. But I can't hear them well enough to provide the richness that song should be bringing me. Finally, a little more reverb, echo or something is needed on the vocals to provide presence. So there you have my 2 cents. I can't fault the band or the song. Good luck.
 
B.SABBATH,

I usually don't post any critiizms,because;

1.I ain't a pro
2.I belive if you don't have something good to say,don't say anything.

But you seem to be like me in reguards to comments,the tougher they are,the more they help.So here goes.

1.The drums are to loud and out of time in some places.
2.You have a really good voice,don't yell,you sound better natural.
3.Kill the sample at the beggining,it dosn't fit.
4.If your going to change tempo,change the sound of the instruments and/or your voice,you did it really great on some of your other songs.

I hope you take this the way it was meant,to help!

Good luck,
Pete
BTW-Where's the ebow?
 
I was trying to think of what it reminded me of... and then you did the 'let the good times roll'. heheh. It really doesn't remind me of that song, but it fits in that part!

Vocals - Cool, you got good control, pitch. Good timbre. I found the level fine in this mix.

Drums - Kick is undefined, perceptible, but muddy. Cymbals are weak. Snare is kinda cool.

Bass - Is audible, but a bit murky to. If you can fix the balance between it and the kick, (and guitars)should help.

Guitars - are causing a lot of the problems. I find them a bit 'edgy' and at the same time murky. Level adjustment may help this out, I find them a shade loud and competing with the bass.

Why not start by getting the drums better balanced, pan the overheads more L/R, get the kick up a bit and better defined. Touch more brightness to the snare and some low rolloff (and maybe some appropriate reverb). Work with that at the bass a bit, then guitars. Bring the vocals in and special FX tracks.

Cool tune, would benefit from a remix though. So I guess my vote would be no, don't send it like this. Unless there is a midnight deadline, in that case go for it!
 
Wow! That's a headfull.
I liked the vox a lot. Tight, emotional, colorful and fitting. Don't care for the fade out either. Try a cold stop perhaps.

very ambitious tune. I do believe I dig it!

Theron.
 
I liked the tune. Overall, I pretty much agree with Emeric, but don't take it as bad.

I think that some of the muddiness might actually be the MP3. Do you notice more presence in the bass on the CD versus the MP3. If so, that could be the problem with the bass.

Otherwise, good tune.
 
What are you waiting on?Get that Demo dropped off at the radio station!

I've had some of my stuff played on local radio that was no where near this.I see a lot of people talking about the mix and the quality etc., but to truth is,this mix is pretty damn good.
It's not an easy task to control heavy guitars and mix them in a way thats pleasing to the ears all the way through a song ,but you did.Im listening to it for a 3rd time and still diggin it.

The only thing my ears wanted to hear differently, is the EQ on the vocals.They dont neccesarily need to be louder,just eq-ed little differently with a fresh set of ears to get a little more clarity out of the them.You have a really good voice,you should start showcasing it.

I've listened to all of your tunes on nowhereradio over the last couple of months,and this is by far the best to me and most commercial.

Good job!

later:D
 
sabb...I've listened to it a couple times...only on headphones, and I have no real comments at this time for some strange reason, and I REALLY wanted to be an asshole to you, and rip this sucka apart...I just need to think about it. First impressions...didn't get off on the sound clips for some reason (both of them), but the rest I pretty much liked...mainly because I like your whammy guitar stuff...I'm gonna have to get mine out again...it's collecting dust. The vocals seem louder, and have a "separate take" kinda feel to them, as the different phrases come in and out....which I suppose is ok...but something I noticed also.

I'll be back...;)

oh...I guess the sound effects didn't seem as original as the your playing..which is a compliment...but just like an effect with the sole intention of being bizarre and out of context with the rest of the stuff. Anyway..I'll crank it sometime in the near future over the speaks, and rip ya a new one!!:)
 
oh yeah...just take this sucker to the radio station...or any other song you think is ok. Unless you think this is your one shot at stardom (which we know it isnt), and you want the VERY best, get the puppy out. Your songwriting is the strength and the originallity of the tune in general. A different mix isn't going to make much of a difference,(especially for a homegrown band radio show) unless you really spend a major amount of time, $, and effort...and mastering...because its in the top 90% of being done anyway. I'd suspect you'll fare pretty decently amongst the other bands anyway. ...unless your toooo hard rock for all the teenie boppers ..
 
Liked it!

Good song,vocals are fine, good concept and pretty good mix. I'd love to hear the CD instead of Mp3. :cool:
 
Put it in a big envelope. Lick it, Stick it and send her on her way! I agree with other posts. D/C the intro (I would do a fade in of something weird) Good job sam.
 
How did you program the drums to sound live?
I listened to it a few times and it's a kick ass tune!
 
Haha, that's the Ozzy I knew you could be! :)

Good work dude, you've really been cranking out some impressive changes. If you feel that this song represents you well, then send it on in. The vocals are totally fine.

Slackmaster 2000
 
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