PoeticIntensity
MagicJones.com (is a website)
Very different, dude, but I gotta say I liked it. Liked the harmonies, likes the lyrics, and the chord progression fit well. Kudos dude. Good stuff. Couldn't find anything wrong with the mix, either. Top notch. Thanks for sharing.
rayc
retroreprobate
Hello RAMI.
It's always a treat to hear another RAMI tune.
I like the jangly opening chords.
The lead lines in the intro aren't balanced by anything on the other side - were you planning to add something?
Beatlesque comes to mind when the harmonies build.
Cool song mate, nothing to nit except the lead line balance.
It's always a treat to hear another RAMI tune.
I like the jangly opening chords.
The lead lines in the intro aren't balanced by anything on the other side - were you planning to add something?
Beatlesque comes to mind when the harmonies build.
Cool song mate, nothing to nit except the lead line balance.
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RAMI
Guest
Thanx bro. I appreciate that a lot.
Thanx Ray.
Yes, the lead line is panned. I can always pan it more center, but I didn't think I had to. I'll give it a listen and see if I hear the "emptiness" on the other side. I thought it sounded fine panned a bit to one side, but since you mention it, I'll keep it in mind next time I listen to it. Thanx again Ray.
JimmyS1969
MOODerator
If I had an ipod, this would be put on it. Very nice man!
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RAMI
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fat_fleet
Swollen Member
great tune man. i've heard your stuff around this board before and it always sounds great. nice strong vocals, shimmering harmonies. like the guitar riffs, alot of nice ear candy mixed in.
aaronmcoleman
The truth is out there!
Guitars sound cool. Nice job on those.
Vocals really good and clean.
Drums, excellent as always
My favorite part is just before the chorus comes in when the mess of guitars plays. Very nice!
Vocals really good and clean.
Drums, excellent as always
My favorite part is just before the chorus comes in when the mess of guitars plays. Very nice!
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RAMI
Guest
Hey Flat, thanx a lot for that, man.
Thanx Aaron. Yeah, I like that part, too. I have no idea how I came up with it, it just happened.
Chili
Site Moderator
Nice change up from your usual fare. Really like it. I think your vocal treatment is different from other songs, too. If you're looking for suggestions, I say don't cut so much off the low end of the vox's. But that's a nitpick. 
Cool, another song in the Rami collection. Sometimes I feel like I'm stealing.
Cool, another song in the Rami collection. Sometimes I feel like I'm stealing.
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rickidoo
New member
I like it much.
I'm listening on boss midrange headphones. I felt the vocals needed to sit a little higher above the supporting music. Not much, just a touch. I judge this like this: I had to work a tiny bit to stay connected to the vocals-
What a terrific harmony.
But during the chorus harmony, I felt that the echo/reverb was just a small amount too much (mostly the 2nd half teh of the chorus, not the 1st half.) - started to to fight the clarity of the words. Not a big deal, just a little.
Rick
I'm listening on boss midrange headphones. I felt the vocals needed to sit a little higher above the supporting music. Not much, just a touch. I judge this like this: I had to work a tiny bit to stay connected to the vocals-
What a terrific harmony.
But during the chorus harmony, I felt that the echo/reverb was just a small amount too much (mostly the 2nd half teh of the chorus, not the 1st half.) - started to to fight the clarity of the words. Not a big deal, just a little.
Rick
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RAMI
Guest
Steal away, bro.Nice change up from your usual fare. Really like it. I think your vocal treatment is different from other songs, too. If you're looking for suggestions, I say don't cut so much off the low end of the vox's. But that's a nitpick.
Cool, another song in the Rami collection. Sometimes I feel like I'm stealing.
I'll look into the vocal EQ. Thanx man.
Thanx a lot Rick. I appreciate the listen and the comments. I don't have much reverb, and no echo, in the chorus vocals. I think the lack of "clarity" is due to the fact that I have a 3-part harmony singing one thing, and the lead vocal singing the same thing over it, but staggered. It's kind of intentional, but I see what you're saying though and I'll give that part a close listen and maybe change something.
I really appreciate all the help so far.
ido1957
9K Gold Member
Well done RAMI - you're getting better and better with those harmonies arrangements - these ones were excellent! Mix is all good with me too. Another top shelf song sir!
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TripleM
Well-known member
Really like the drum sounds. Snare has great power and pop to it. Kick thumps nicely. Like the vocal sound too.
"Her king turned out to be another joker" - good line.
Little click or something weird at 2:53? Maybe on the bass track? 3:31 - drums sounded a little clumbsy for a sec. 3:41 - the backing vocal seems to get away from the lead for a second.
"Her king turned out to be another joker" - good line.
Little click or something weird at 2:53? Maybe on the bass track? 3:31 - drums sounded a little clumbsy for a sec. 3:41 - the backing vocal seems to get away from the lead for a second.
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RAMI
Guest
Thanx a lot Ido. it was kind of cool to try something out my usual style.
Thanx MMM. I agree with the drums being a bit clumsy on the part you're taling about. It was one of the most simple drum parts I've ever done in my songs, but it was also the most awkward for some reason. When tracking the drums, I kept feeling like I had to hold myself back, as if the tune should have been faster and I was fighting against the click. I'm sure that shows in some places, like where you mentioned.
As far as the backs not syncing with the lead in the chorus, that's actually intentional. In the chorus, the backs are singing a long flowing line while the lead vocals are singing the same lyrics, but not right with the backs. Both choruses are identical,.
I can't hear the "click" you're talking about, but I didn't listen with headphones. So I'll make to check that out.
Thanx again everyone.
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theD1CKENS
*insert clever title here
I immediately thought Cake when the song started, but you got away from that quickly(not that sounding a bit like Cake is bad). And the vocal harmonies are top notch.
I hear what Rick was saying about the chorus getting a little ...off? for lack of a better word. Still awesome, tho
I hear what Rick was saying about the chorus getting a little ...off? for lack of a better word. Still awesome, tho
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RAMI
Guest
Cool. the only cake song I know is "The Distance", which I love. But I'm pretty sure that's not the one you're talking about.
I'm definitely going to re-do the chorus. Enough people have mentioned it sounding odd to them that I have to take that seriously. I know exactly what I'm going to do,. I'm going to keep the lead vocal simple and just have it follow the backs, timing-wise, which was my original idea. I got greedy and tried to get too creative.
Thanx for all the help do far.
6
60's guy
Guest
Extremely way different for you, Rami!......but I like it!
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RAMI
Guest
Thanx dude.
UPDATE: I re-tracked the lead vocals in the chorus after considering everyone's comments. I hope it flows better now.
Also, as per RayC's suggestion, I did a little panning to the lead guitar.
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PDP
There once was a note
Nice work Rami, your definately improving your overall vocal sound on your latest recordings, cool song.
I've been meaning to bring this up, the slower the groove the harder it is to play. Listen to how slow this songs sounds when it starts, by :30 sec you dont even realize it. Its one of those "simple" but not easy things to do.
stevie wonder "superstition" - YouTube
I've been meaning to bring this up, the slower the groove the harder it is to play. Listen to how slow this songs sounds when it starts, by :30 sec you dont even realize it. Its one of those "simple" but not easy things to do.
stevie wonder "superstition" - YouTube