Sammy Barker - A Peaceful Protest (You're Screwed)

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Hello again HomeRecorders,

http://cuber.members.beeb.net/Peaceful%20Protest%20(You're%20Screwed).mp3

I have succesfully recording my second demo track of three. I already had the song and the lyrics written a LONG time ago for this one (was actually meant as a pop-punk song with electric guitars). I have a new song ("Oh no I hear you cry!").

I could really do with some help with what technical stuff I should do with it... Sounds ok to me already.

In terms of the recording I am unhappy with the approach I have took to singing the song. As you will tell from the lyrics (attached to this post) it kind of builds; as if its going to be another "Praise the Lord" song, and then suddenly turns to the lyric "You threw it back in his face."

Someone mentioned to me that I should sing it like the last song (see the post below) whereby I am effectively "Killing with kindness".

The vocals obviously need to be changed just wanted your advice on how I should do this?

Lyrics

Butterflies, and all things nice
Look what he gave us
You threw it in his face

And now its all gone now

Nuke us down, its what we expect
The world is on fire
He won't put us out

You're all so screwed now

Butterflies, and all things were nice
I speak in the past tense
It ain't coming back.

'Cos it's all gone now
 
hi pass filters.

pop-filters.

less vox effects.

maby kick some highs up across the board, and get violent on the bass, and it'll be an ok demo.

yea, you sing out your nose.

compress the vox, if you have a compressor.

have fun
 
giraffe said:
hi pass filters.

pop-filters.

less vox effects.

maby kick some highs up across the board, and get violent on the bass, and it'll be an ok demo.

yea, you sing out your nose.

compress the vox, if you have a compressor.

have fun

Really appreciate the pointers Giraffe. Glad I kept this site in my favourites :D
 
hmh... allrite..

- Guitar: It has a very nasty build up at lower frequencies. Also it lacks the presence and air.

- Vox: Oh my :rolleyes:. Sounds like from some 80's dance track or pet shop boys. Quite not the one you would like to have in this track. Alot less effects please heh. Can't really say anything else, too many disturbing effects. Needs compressing and also you need to get rid of that nosey sound. It is propably in your singing technique.. So practise that.
 
Cheers for the comments man - I'll get back to work on it.
 
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