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Post by laurentHarp on Apr 5, 2005 13:13:55 GMT
Hi all I'd like to share with you my first compo, made with the ps5. The sound file is at: www.planetharmonica.com/sons/MissingYouByLaurentV.mp3I've recorded it on the pockeStudio with my keyboard (a Roland EX-R3) and a Golden Melody harmonica. I'm not completely happy with the playing and the arrangement but that's the best I could do with my musical capacities (I've never, ever, taken any musical or composition lesson). Don't hesitate to give me real feedback on the song but please keep in mind I'm a pure amateur!!!!! Cheers Laurent
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holzra
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is that any way to treat an expensive musical instrument?!?!?!?!?
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Post by holzra on Apr 5, 2005 22:15:19 GMT
nice and clean . . . . bring up the background in the background . . . . hey, we're all amateurs here (well maybe not all, but you know . . . .) heard a touch of "the look of love" by sergio mendes in your composition (one of my favorite songs by the way . . . . did you use a harmonica mic to record or a regular mic . . . . as i said, very clean . . . . keep going
holzra
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Post by laurentHarp on Apr 13, 2005 14:34:28 GMT
Thanks!! I've used a regular mike (a seinheiser) to record the harp.
Cheers
Laurent
PS: I've been to your website and really enjoyed the songs.
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Post by mcarp555 on Apr 13, 2005 16:12:04 GMT
I thought I heard a quick snatch of Norwegian Wood in there myself.
Very soundtrack-y. As Roger said, a clean recording. The balance could be improved upon, but overall not bad for a first outing. Nice upright bass sound from the keyboard.
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Post by nikonbob55 on Apr 13, 2005 20:11:24 GMT
Hi Laurent - Very, very nicely done! One of my favorite movies of all time was the 1967 "BULLITT", starring Steve McQueen (yes, the one with THAT car chase scene). It had a very interesting jazzy soundtrack, which was quite "hip" at the time, and your compo would have fit in there perfectly, especially with that nice, woody upright bass sound you got. Nice, soothing, and very easy to listen to. Please do continue the good work!
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Post by sgulley on Apr 16, 2005 21:13:37 GMT
Very nice playing. As already mentioned, bring up the backing some. You might also want to also add some reverb level to the mix for a better polish.
Really like it. Stan
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Post by laurentHarp on Apr 30, 2005 20:34:30 GMT
Hi
Thanks a lot (to all) for the feedback!!! That's hugely motivating.
When you say "bring up the backing some", do you mean augment the volume of the backing (bass + piano) compared to the harmonica?
And when you suggest to add some reverb level to the mix, does it mean to add reverb to all the tracks at the same time?
I'm gonna try that for sure :-)
Thanks again
Laurent
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Post by mcarp555 on May 1, 2005 11:42:01 GMT
Yes, the backing (a.k.a. the rhythm tracks) are too distant sounding compared to the harmonica, so bringing them up (or bringing down the harmonica) would make all the instruments sound at a more or less even volume. Bear in mind that while you want the lead instruments (& vocal, when you get one) to be somewhat more 'upfront', you still want the overall sound to be even. That's the art of mixing!
As for reverb, remember that the more 'verb you add to a track, the more distant it sounds. So as a general rule of thumb, more on backing tracks, less on leads & vocals. But again, sometimes lots of reverb on a vocal (or harmonica) can add some 'depth' to the sound. The best thing to do is experiment with the sounds until you find some you like. Try listening to some of your favourite CDs to see if you can pick out how the pros approach these issues. It's all very subtle and subjective sometimes, so there are no hard and fast rules. The more you do it, the better you'll get at it.
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Post by whitewolfofsc on May 2, 2005 2:46:03 GMT
I actually like the harmonica mixed a bit on the high side like you did. It is an interesting study in "jazz" on harmonica. I play blues harmonica myself, so I can really apreciate it. I would like to hear you develop the song further, with maybe a simple rhythm comming in, overlaid with some live percussion (Afriucan, Latin, etc.). I think you could make this into a great piece. It is quite enjoyable as it is.
White Wolf
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