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[elmedia]

This is a song I wrote for our 15th Anniversary. I have not had an opportunity to post much on these forums so I wanted to put this song out there and get opinions. I appreciate all crits and compliments.

 

[TMS]

Lovely song, elmedia
Lead vocals could come up a bit.
Would prefer less panning on back vocals, but thats my opinion.

 

[elmedia]

Thanks TMS. I appreciate the feedback. I will up the lead like you suggested. Not sure about the backing vocals - I like a really wide sound...but that's my opinion ;-)

 

[Dr.SpringReverb]

nice drumsound. (snare sounds great imo)

 

[elmedia]

nice drumsound. (snare sounds great imo)

Lol - I have to tell you that it is 100% Logic. Just another reason why Apple has renewed my faith in their product (I was close to giving up on it). The new drummer feature in this DAW is nothing short of amazing. It has it's limitations but if you don't have access to a drummer is really is the next best thing. Plus the flex pitch is one of the best I have worked with. I was going to upgrade to the 64 bit version of my existing Antares pitch plugin, but this DAW's flex pitch is sooooo easy to work with I may never have to upgrade.

 

[Dr.SpringReverb]

sounds more than convincing

 

[elmedia]

So my Brother in law laid a real quick guitar track. It's not done by a long shot. I would love some feedback on how he can make it better - I am open to anyone else wanting to give it a crack

 

[elmedia]

Lovely song, elmedia
Lead vocals could come up a bit.
Would prefer less panning on back vocals, but thats my opinion.

TMS, thanks for your suggestions. I have upped the lead vocals and narrowed the background vocals. (Posted above)

 

[TheAquired]

really cool song. I found that there seemed to be a bit of a mid scoop or something going on. Not sure if its just me. All the highs and lows are there. I just seem to be missing some of the mids from the voice.

I really like the wide panning on the backing voices.

Really easy to listen to song

 

[dobro]

Top mix... That bowed bass note in the intro sort of fades away and disappears, but it sounds great so... bring it up? Also, the guitars sound slightly more forward than the singing - do you want that? You could keep the same verb on the vocal and just reduce the wet amount a bit. Also, what about the panning of the vocals - they sound skewed left. Why'd you do that?

 

[elmedia]

really cool song. I found that there seemed to be a bit of a mid scoop or something going on. Not sure if its just me. All the highs and lows are there. I just seem to be missing some of the mids from the voice.

I really like the wide panning on the backing voices.

Really easy to listen to song

Thanks for the feedback - really appreciated as I have not been doing this too long. When it comes to my voice, I think I am likely my own worst critic. I tend to hide my voice a bit on the songs I sing...not sure if it's preference (I like it further back in the mix) or simply I don't really like the sound of my voice (so I hide it further back in the mix )

I will try bringing out the mids a little and see how it sounds.

 

[elmedia]

Top mix... That bowed bass note in the intro sort of fades away and disappears, but it sounds great so... bring it up? Also, the guitars sound slightly more forward than the singing - do you want that? You could keep the same verb on the vocal and just reduce the wet amount a bit. Also, what about the panning of the vocals - they sound skewed left. Why'd you do that?

Dobro, thanks for the honest crits and comps. I agree about the Stringed bass section - I faded it back too soon. As I mentioned to TheAquired, I am not as comfortable
with my own voice - but I have taken both your suggestions and brought the main vocal forward a bit more, and added more EQ in the mids, pulled back on the reverb. Re the panning, I have played with it a bit more - to be honest, did not even notice it was panned so much to the left until you mentioned it.

BTW - TheAquired: I like the song in your sig. Maybe I am dating myself here but reminiscent of an old Canadian band I used to listen to in the 80's RUSH. Your voice reminds me of Getty Lee and I love the build up. It's a fan-bloody-tastic mix. Nice.

 

[elmedia]

I HOPE this is the right thread to post this ;-)

Help build this song

I wrote a song a few weeks ago for my wife - kinduv a country, easy listening track. It ain't done yet. I have in there at lead guitar that I am not at all happy with and to be honest, even though I sang it, I am not too chill with the vocals.

I would love, love, love to hear any takes on both the lead guitar and a new vocal track - for that matter any other instruments or additions I am open to - there is nothing sacred about this cow...



[Mod Note: I moved the posts over from a duplicate thread to here. Let's keep the conversation about this song to one thread. Thnx!!]

 

[Steenamaroo]

If it's worth anything at all to you, I'd leave both lead guitar and vocal alone.
If you want to be super picky, maybe there are a few lines where the vocal could use a touch more strength, but I wouldn't be shopping for a replacement singer!

Great job, I reckon.

 

[SteveAlton]

Elmedia....

listened to both versions...I think the Guitar lead has the wrong sound. it really "dates' the track. And it is not in tune like it should be....I'm feeling arrangement of the Guitar licks adds nothing to the track.

But....I like the track & you did well for programmed drums

 

[elmedia]

Elmedia....

listened to both versions...I think the Guitar lead has the wrong sound. it really "dates' the track. And it is not in tune like it should be....I'm feeling arrangement of the Guitar licks adds nothing to the track.

But....I like the track & you did well for programmed drums

Lol - the guitar likely dates me. I appreciate the crit though. I do like the "sound" but am not happy with the solo itself. That said, if you want to mess around with it please do. Your music speaks for itself IMHO after listening to it on Soundclick - very impressed.

 

[elmedia]

If it's worth anything at all to you, I'd leave both lead guitar and vocal alone.
If you want to be super picky, maybe there are a few lines where the vocal could use a touch more strength, but I wouldn't be shopping for a replacement singer!

Great job, I reckon.

Thank you. Guess I am just gonna have to get used to the sound of it ;-)

 

[Chili]

I am not too chill with the vocals.

Personally, I think the vocals are done well. Just takes a little getting used to hearing your own voice.

 

[TheAquired]

BTW - TheAquired: I like the song in your sig. Maybe I am dating myself here but reminiscent of an old Canadian band I used to listen to in the 80's RUSH. Your voice reminds me of Getty Lee and I love the build up. It's a fan-bloody-tastic mix. Nice.

Wow, thank you very much! I have never heard of the band before, but I'll take a listen out of interest.

The latest version of your mix is absolutely great. The guitar tone is just personal preference, but the mix itself is perfect to me. And I think the guitar tone is fine. Like I said before, it's a great song, I honestly enjoyed listening to all of it.

 

[elmedia]

Thanks! The Aquired - listening to your soundcloud channel and enjoying it very much. You have some seriously deep music. Very moving. Thanks for your feedback on the song.