Members WrdsNmuzik Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 Hi, Haven't done this in a while. Am experimenting with a more decidedly blues direction, whilst also getting my home-studio act together. This link goes directly to the mp3: http://www.geoffreywelchman.com/images/Hit_the_Spot.mp3 Thoughts, comments, fishbones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blue2blue Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 I make it a point to not comment on lyrics unless they're posted. Often too easy to get them wrong; plus having them laid out makes them a lot a easier to get a grasp/overview on. That said, sounds like these lyrics basically aspire to being a good ol' blues rockin' ode to love and lust. Most of the lyrics are well-worn. Probably the cleverest bit is the bridge chorus and the 'matter of taste' punchline. But bon moterie is probably not the point, here; sounds more like an excuse to play some blues licks and have some fun. One note that's quite peripheral to the whole songwriting thing: sounds like there's a bucket and a half of compression on this and it's reacting with the bass (and likely some sub bass that's not showing up on my NS10m's) to eat the other instruments... Hear how the drums sound 'swallowed up'? -- there's no decay, the mix just closes up around them... since I'm (on the NS10m's but with EQ comp to bring them up on the bottom and smooth out the top) not hearing the bass (or anything else) blossoming out to swallow up the drums (and other instruments to some extent), I'm thinking there may be some sub bass that I'm not hearing (and that you may not be hearing) that is sucking up all the dynamic range and causing the other instruments to tuck in. Anyhow, that's for the recording forum, I guess. Fun tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rsadasiv Posted October 31, 2008 Members Share Posted October 31, 2008 Fun bluesy little number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tbry Posted October 31, 2008 Members Share Posted October 31, 2008 Dat was da blues...very nice...!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WrdsNmuzik Posted October 31, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 31, 2008 Thanks very much, guys! Blue: 1) Sorry! I always forget to type out the lyrics in here! 2) I do appreciate your comments about the compression and bassiness. I don't have a subwoofer, so I need all the feedback I can get) I was experimenting with compression and limiting settings (in Adobe Audition) so it probably got compressed at least twice. I replaced that file with a new, less bassy mix . . if you could give it another pass and let me know if there's any improvement? And you're right, it's mostly a 'fun' piece, with the kind of 'regular' blues language that I usually never allow myself....I'm too wordy for my own good. I've noticed that people always seem to "perk up" when I play this one, as opposed to my more 'interesting' originals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zildjian@consol Posted November 2, 2008 Members Share Posted November 2, 2008 Liked your song,being a drummer I can't hear the kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LeonardScaper Posted November 3, 2008 Members Share Posted November 3, 2008 I like this tune....used to play harp with a bunch of guys who did a lot of stuff like this and I miss it. I like the dual guit break in the middle. Wouldn't mind hearing the vox more up front and center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mike77 Posted November 3, 2008 Members Share Posted November 3, 2008 that is gud one, I liked very much it, blue directory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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