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Post by Spike on May 15, 2004 5:05:58 GMT
V1.1 of an original I wrote about 15 years ago.. whole reason I bought the PS5 was to get this down.. I had no Idea where I was going with this when I sat down to put it together, and this one kicked my arse all week. Between not getting takes cause of noob errors, my 12 string developing a buzzing string when fresh string were put on, etc etc.. it was ummm 'interesting'.. learned a lot about what NOT to do.. Just so you all know, I've listened to the new stuff you all have posted and some of the old, but I'm not comfy putting my 2 cents in on your stuff yet.. I'm sure I will in time.. Need to learn a lot more 1st.. Spike www.soundclick.com/bands/6/spikesstridersmusic.htm
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Post by mattl on May 15, 2004 5:42:41 GMT
hey spike i already listened.. since i was there.. nice song.. has some vocal potential i think (hard to understand some parts).. neat arrangement i kinda got lost in the words to be honest im working on a few things here .
hey i recall you said you liked a song of mine, thats good enough whatcha gotta learn?! i think i know what you mean but the cool thing about checkin each others stuff out is it doesnt matter your background or knwoledge, our impressions are valuable insight into songs too (after all thats why i ask my wife.. she doesnt know anything about music except what she likes..) in the tradition of a learning envirnment
hey rog my versioning scheme is catching on!!!
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Post by mcarp555 on May 15, 2004 12:27:56 GMT
Several technical improvements over the first song (I'll listen to the new vocals on that in a minute). Some tuning problems with the vocals, but hey, we've all been there! Nice tune, would like to hear some lead through this. You mentioned you've learned a lot by doing this one; keep knocking 'em out. Besides, it's fun, isn't it?
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Post by sgulley on May 15, 2004 19:51:55 GMT
Hey Spike. This a great job for your first few songs. I especailly like the lyrcis on this one, but couldn't always make them out.
The only 2 things that I would point out this maybe condensing to a shorter version with your best verses, and wind down just after the last verse so that the ending isn't so long.
You might also want to add an extra guitar to fill it out a little more.
Good job. Stan
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Post by Spike on May 15, 2004 20:34:33 GMT
Thanks Guys.. I've been trying to figure out a lead part.. never had a concept of what I wanted to do with this as far as that goes.. My tech ablility is limited to acoustic style. I'm not in love with the bass part, might bounce it and cut a couple things out.. It did come out long at 6 mins. lol.. plan with last guitar only verse was to put some lead on top of it and fade it out.. Vocals are problematic still for me... I have no idea what my range etc is.. I know how I want it to come out I think, but getting there is a different matter entirely.. Frustrating as this week was getting it to this point, I had a blast getting there.. Spike
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Post by mattl on May 16, 2004 2:19:23 GMT
Frustrating as this week was getting it to this point, I had a blast getting there.. yea.. its a blast, its maddening, its alarming & disapointing.,. its fun and its recording
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Post by JimDurand on May 16, 2004 17:07:36 GMT
Cool number Spike. I like your guitar backing (tuning a 12-string must be a bear). I'm hardly one to offer advice on vocals, but I've found staying in your range makes a big difference. This number sounds a little high for you. If it were maybe half an octave lower the vocals would probably be more comfortable. Someone just needs to invent the Reverse Capo. Good job. Jim
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Post by Spike on May 16, 2004 19:32:28 GMT
Thank you Jim, I was actually thinking of tuning the 12 string down to D, and trying the vocals a step lower. You're right it is high for me..
Jeff
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Post by Objecks on May 20, 2004 18:52:58 GMT
... hey rog my versioning scheme is catching on!!! Yeah! Today on the radio I heard Don McLean's "American 3.14159" Charlie
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Post by Spike on Jun 8, 2004 19:54:28 GMT
6/8/04 Updated Vocal track, used old track for some sort of Harmony during chorus. Better on the vocals, I think I'm finding my voice.. .. Feedback welcome as usual.. Jeff
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