Old 09-21-2014, 09:40 AM   #1
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There's something in the air these days. Its a "get-off-your-ass-and-complete-your-projects" kinda vibe.

Im satisifed with this one : a post punk / gothic feel pervades the thing, and its got a certain raw energy while still being reasonably produced. But I could be wrong and it may actually be just my usual crap.

Anyways I would love and appreciate some comments especially the vocals and general mixing.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...than%20Low.mp3

ps: I'm especially happy of the grungy harmonies halfway in, and the organ solo that follows

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Take a walk with some of my friends
Reckless, gutter bound and dead ends

There aint much they haven't done
destroying innocent lives in the name of fun

There's a darkness in their eyes
Like a man whose seen his own demise

Once you've hit the bottom
No place left to go
When you've hit rock bottom
Yer breathing just for show
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Old 09-21-2014, 10:06 AM   #2
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Man, you described it right on: Punk/Gothic. got both vibes super strong. what the hell's happening at 1:18? love that. organ solo--tops--but could have went on a bit longer for me.
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Man, you described it right on: Punk/Gothic. got both vibes super strong. what the hell's happening at 1:18? love that. organ solo--tops--but could have went on a bit longer for me.
Thanks sammy !!
1:18 is a clean-ish lead gtr with some wah...rhythm is sidestick based with bass gtr arpeggios... Does it sound odd ?

Would love to have you do vocals on a track ... You have a great voice !
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Old 09-21-2014, 10:48 AM   #4
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"Does it sound odd?"
Yes, that's why I love it.
Any time man.
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Old 09-21-2014, 11:18 AM   #5
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What to say? I've just been run over by a punk truck
Love it!
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Old 09-21-2014, 01:09 PM   #6
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Hell yea suelieman. This is my favorite from you so far.

Vocals and mix - vox is a little AM radio'ish (no bottom and mono), and the guitars have no lows or highs. I think that working on those two issues could go a long way.
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This is one unique track. I especially like how the lyrics and music complement each other so well.

Now I just have to paint the walls in my computer room black and crank this song up... ;-)
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Old 09-22-2014, 12:38 AM   #8
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Hell yea suelieman. This is my favorite from you so far.

Vocals and mix - vox is a little AM radio'ish (no bottom and mono), and the guitars have no lows or highs. I think that working on those two issues could go a long way.
Thank you for the comments ! I will the vocals more spread and have to do something with distr guitars. They were meant to be raw but sit oddly in the slicker backdrop.
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Old 09-22-2014, 02:32 AM   #9
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Hell yesssss!

Especially the bvs and organ.

Love it
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Old 09-22-2014, 04:51 AM   #10
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For me it's the guitars and the vocal layering that I like best, and that's on top of pretty damn good drums, and the overall dark vibe and imagination. Oh yeah, and the organ solo is good, you should be proud.

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For me it's the guitars and the vocal layering that I like best, and that's on top of pretty damn good drums, and the overall dark vibe and imagination. Oh yeah, and the organ solo is good, you should be proud.
<takes a bow> thank you soo much hamish !!

Song was recorded in a day.
Vocals done on another day.
Mixed on another day.

So that's around 2 hr/ day into 3 days = 6 hrs and done.

I really am thankful for Reaper and the HUGE amount of help given by forum members for getting me there.
From zero to done track in 6 hours is like a dream .

I have found excessive takes and mix tweaking saps the song's energy. So less is good for me.
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