New Acoustic Tune

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Buck62 said:
First of all, I like the song... alot.

That being said, I thought that the "lazy" sound in your voice was overdone. Too much of a good thing, perhaps?
It made the song go from having "feel" to just plain whiney.

That's just one man's opinion, though... based on production work I do for local bands and artists.

Your recording level is too low, it needs to be hotter.

The guitar needs to be "fatter".
Stereo-mic'ing was suggested, and that would help somewhat. But what you really need is a better mic... as a matter of fact, you need TWO good mics to bring out the natural sound of that guitar.
I liked the tone of your acoustic, but your mic of choice doesn't compliment it enough.
The same goes for the vocals... sounds like an SM58 to me, but it was hard to tell because I had to keep the volume low since I got a sleeping baby boy in the house.

The song is great, as far as writing goes... (yes, I write, too!)
I'd just like to hear this song's potential "maximized" on the recording end.
As it sits right now, you've got a nice demo.

the above took the words out of my mouth. I agree about the "lazy' singing style, pushing it a bit. The lead licks are a little 'beginner-ish" sounding too, and bring the quality level down a tad, imo. And...the panning is too weird. Stereo-ize the guitar and put the licks off to the side, if you have to.
 
guernica, boydrj, sluice, li_slim, buck, and all those i left out........thanks for all the advice......it seems odd that such a bare bones tune could present me w/ so many problems, but all your ears have helped.....thanks
 
This thread is kinda long and I've read none of it, save your original post. Forgive any repeat comments or advice.

Let's start at the top. Your song kicks ass!! I love your lyrics and subdued administration thereof. You create a definitive mood via delivery alone. I personally like this talent. Lyrics can stand on there own and you let them. This is just some museing but, I've always considered the title of a song to be important and potentially meaningful. That being said, I'd change the title to "Kinda Like a Day in Your Life"..............

On a mixing level, I'd pan the right side git harder to the right for the sake of balance.

Damn good song dude............I plan on ventureing into a simular project (that is, acoustic git and vocal) and you have a great template to procede with!!

Dig your vocal inflection and the words you're inflecting upon.

Peace
theron,
 
Oh, and I'm not being nice, I'm being honest.

I can't help it if your song rocks:D :mad: :p :p
 
Too Many Chiefs

powderfinger said:
........thanks for all the advice......it seems odd that such a bare bones tune could present me w/ so many problems, but all your ears have helped.....thanks


*laughing our really REALLY loud*

Okay, I'm gonna' be the first to say it. I listened to this song 24 hours ago, and it was fine. Now it's all fucked up. I don't even have to listen to it to know it's fucked up. I mean, you can just read the thread and see that it HAS to be.

Everybody here (including me) has the best of intentions, but there's no way EVERYBODY'S opinion can be right for everybody. Forget anything I said about doubling anything. Stick with your vision. This is what it is...you don't HAVE to make it into something else for anybody except you.

I love everything you post, and I'm gonna' go listen to it again, and if I think it's all fucked up, you'll know I think it's all fucked up because I won't come back and tell you how great it sounds...

*crossing fingers*

hope to be back here in TEN MINUTES with compliments.
:D
 
really du g this as well i do agree with some others on the creaky voice issue...i like it just not on every single line..other that that i know a ton of stuff about mixing and mastering but ill choose not to muck this up with all my "extensive" base of knowledge....probly tie up the thread for a good three hours....

very cool
will remember this name



jamal
 
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