Song for the times

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This is a song I've worked on to check out some new gear I got lately. When I started looking for lyrics I ended up using several peoples different points of view on the crazy situations lately--which I will spare the details, too complicated!!:eek:

The lead guitar is a Epi Les Paul Standard that I got recently-it passed the audition with flying colors. I will most likely retrack the solos and vocals, and would love some feedback on what works/doesn't work on the tune. Thanks in advance to all.

Heres the link--http://soundclick.com/share?songid=6286131
 
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Drums could go down a fair bit relative to everything else. They're dominating the mix.

Good tune.
 
HeyHeyMyMy said:
Drums could go down a fair bit relative to everything else. They're dominating the mix.

Good tune.
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Hey thanks for the listen-I think I was trying to bring up the cymbal crashes and overdid it! I'll back them down on the next mix.:)
 
Its a catchy tune. Yes, drums are too loud, and lead vocals are being buried.

It could use a B section, or rather a C section.:D Its a bit repetitive, but its a good track.:cool:
 
I like it....I do have to agree with what has been said before though. Cool stuff man:D
 
DavidK said:
Its a catchy tune. Yes, drums are too loud, and lead vocals are being buried.

It could use a B section, or rather a C section.:D Its a bit repetitive, but its a good track.:cool:
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Thanks a million for the listen and comments David-its my first try using EZDrummer for the drum tracks and I'm still learning the program. :confused:

I was wondering myself about a B part for some variety as well-the song is still really in the formative stage and theres likely quite a bit of changes needed.:o
 
jpw23 said:
I like it....I do have to agree with what has been said before though. Cool stuff man:D
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Thanks a lot Jay, I wish I could write & perform some great songs like you turn out some day. Loved you're latest!
 
Alright-here is a re-mix of the song, please give it a listen and post comments and suggestions.
I've dropped the drum track level by 3 dB's and also faded out the ending. I am hoping to do some retracking of the guitars and vocals and add a C part for some variation to the song-probably this weekend. I hope the drum level will help it out a bit.
The lyrics were based on a relative that has developing dementia and some of the mood swings they have gone through lately-it has made for some rough times lately...
it is titled--Song for the Times mix#2








http://soundclick.com/share?songid=6289413
 
A good listen. The snare sounds a little hot to me still. Interesting sound of the rhythm gtrs - blends well with the organ (or is that another rhythm gtr with infinite sustain that just sounds like an organ?:D). Good tone on the lead guitar.
 
Yeah drums are loud ( I can't believe I'm saying that :eek: ) Actually, it might just be the snare, because I can't say the kik is too loud.

I love this tune, though. It has a CREEM/Rare Earth feel to it. Rocks well. Well mixed, with the snare a bit down and the vocals a little louder (not much), it would be a killer kick-ass track.
 
XLR said:
A good listen. The snare sounds a little hot to me still. Interesting sound of the rhythm gtrs - blends well with the organ (or is that another rhythm gtr with infinite sustain that just sounds like an organ?:D). Good tone on the lead guitar.
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Thanks a lot-the rhythm guitars are a Tele and a Firebird copy recorded direct and panned opposite left & right through a J-Station. I like the sound of those mini humbuckers on the Firebird and the Tele sound together, with the organ it reminds me a bit of older Deep Purple sound just a bit. The organ is a Church organ patch on a Roland XP-60 keyboard. The drums are the EZDrummer program, I'll check out the mixer and adjust the snare output.
Glad to hear the comments and suggestions.
 
RAMI said:
Yeah drums are loud ( I can't believe I'm saying that :eek: ) Actually, it might just be the snare, because I can't say the kik is too loud.

I love this tune, though. It has a CREEM/Rare Earth feel to it. Rocks well. Well mixed, with the snare a bit down and the vocals a little louder (not much), it would be a killer kick-ass track.
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Thanks a million Rami, theres still work to be done-I figured it was worth posting to get feedback and eliminate a lot of the guess work. I still haven't quite settled on the lyrics yet and leads are all scratch tracks and will be redone soon-same for the vocal tracks.
Again thanks for the listen, comments and especially the complements from everyone.;)
 
Is that you on the vox? Very nice!

I like the organ a lot.

I think the cymbals get a little repetitive, you might want to vary them a bit or even drop them out every once in a while.

Overall great song well done.:cool:
 
Second mix is better Tony...drums still seem to be in a different tune though...maybe some verb would help, and maybe raising the volume of the guitar and the vocals a smidge...and I don't hear much kick. Mainly just snare. Song itself is pretty cool....keep on working it...:D
 
Yonce N Mild said:
Is that you on the vox? Very nice!

I like the organ a lot.

I think the cymbals get a little repetitive, you might want to vary them a bit or even drop them out every once in a while.

Overall great song well done.:cool:
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All the parts are mine on the song, the organ is a church organ sound-it mixes well with the crunchy guitars:)
It definitely needs more work, thanks for your comments~:cool:



Dogman said:
Second mix is better Tony...drums still seem to be in a different tune though...maybe some verb would help, and maybe raising the volume of the guitar and the vocals a smidge...and I don't hear much kick. Mainly just snare. Song itself is pretty cool....keep on working it...:D
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Thanks, I agree Ed, the drums are dry and out front to much-I'll see what different reverbs are in my mixing program and get it to blend in better.

Xeries said:
Like great sound of the song, but I agree with the drum dominance.
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Again, thanks for the listen-I'm still learning the drum program-I'll get them tamed yet..;)
 
Drums are too loud but the vocal also sits a little too far above the mix.
I really like the vocal phrasing - remind me a little of Rodriguez and of Steve Winwood.
please post the tweaking!
 
rayc said:
Drums are too loud but the vocal also sits a little too far above the mix.
I really like the vocal phrasing - remind me a little of Rodriguez and of Steve Winwood.
please post the tweaking!
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Thanks for the listen and the advice Ray. I'll try to do some further tweeking and adjustment of the tune this weekend-this latest ice storm will probably keep me shut in this weekend anyway!!!:mad:
 
Damn ice storms - I'd rather shovel snow.....

Definitely a cool classic/prog rock vibe going on here. The similarities to the Deep Purple sound are unmistakeable. Good mix of guitars/organ. The guitar solos are are nicely done. The drums are definitely too loud overall. When the rest of the instruments are going really strong (like a solo) the drums get a bit more buried and are pretty good. I can see what you mean about the cymbals and the kick being too low. EZ is a program I hope to pick up some day myself....

:cool::D:cool::D
 
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