The very first of GSL - Grounds Street Lads

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Hey all,

Very new to all of this and have finally got something down. It isn't complete and it isn't fantastic but I would really appreciate some feedback. I haven't had any singing lessons etc and am just trying to find what my sound is. I wrote the song from scratch and truly hope you like it.

Regards Jimmy

Ps the song is called 'Just The Other Day'.

http://www.soundclick.com/util/downloadSong.cfm?ID=5877073&key=AA71FD1A-6

I hope the above link works!
 
Well JimmyJimbo, not a bad little song. I think maybe you should work on your singing a little, if thats you. Way pitchy and robotic. Some of the higher ranges near the end there fell way short. I mean, I don't expect anyone to be pitch-perfect all the time and I certainly suck at singing myself, but sometimes a little bad is good. I don't think this is one of those times. Please take this as constructive criticism. I'm not trying to be a dick or anything. :o

As for the mix, I like the guitar sound. Nice, simple, and clean. I like the dryness of the vox, but could use some gentle compression. Some syllables jump out a little too much. And invest in a pop-filter or make your own. Just my 2 cents.
 
Thanks Greg,
Thats what I'm chasing. I mean I know the vox needs work (as it is me and I know it) but I was just really keen to see what people thought. Thanks for the feedback and it was well received.

Anyone else feel free to add you 2 cents. I want to improve and am willing to find out my weaknesses so I can work on them.

Thanks again,
Jimmy
 
I'm not sure what you're shooting for, but I wanted to hear acoustic guitar instead of electric.

Your vocals - I'm cool with pitch wandering and feeling over execution, but your singing sounds less heartfelt that it is apathetic. I'd really work on pitch issues, singing in front of a mirror and to your girlfriend's best friend.
 
Yeah mate me as well, only prob is we didn't have one on us at the time, I wrote this song during my day at uni and just came home and wanted to relax for a few hours but didn't have my acoustic so I had to borrow my house mates electric haha. However I'll be picking one up soon so I'll redo it with some further practiced vox and hopefully will have a nice song.

Thanks for your comment.
Regards Jimmy
 
Jimmy

I can tell you this........get a work-out schedule for your vocals....It IS a muscle and needs to be worked...(NOT OVER-WORKED) I'd say an hour a day....Pick songs with-in your range but that also stretch your voice a tad....LIKE A MUSCLE WORK-OUT...

I had vocal nodules several years ago and couldn't even sing on pitch consistently.....I used this technique for several months early this year and the result is what you hear on my page...

I just want to encourage you to work hard....

Steve Altonian

http://www.soundclick.com/stevealtonian
 
Thanks Steve,

Yeah I am very eager to improve and an hour a day sounds great. Most of my time is busy with university and recently I have found my love for singing, in fact I don't really care that I'm no superstar because it relaxes me. However, I would love to improve and have people listen and think 'that dudes not half bad'. Thanks for the advise. Also, thought you were awesome!

Thanks again
Jimmy
 
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