Members tilimo Posted October 22, 2008 Members Share Posted October 22, 2008 Here's a rough cut of a new one - still has a lot of work to do to it....all comments welcome.... http://soundclick.com/share?songid=6996351 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Taylor Davis Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 SWEET HOME ALABAMAis what this song sounds like to meeeSWEET HOME by lynyrd skynyrdif you listen you too will uh, hear eeee great sound very rich and thick. cool tone on that axe. what did you record this with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tilimo Posted October 23, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 Yep - several people said it sounds like sweet home alabama -but this one is a-g-d not d-c-g if that makes a difference. the signal chain to record wasa PRS straight into a bogner xtc with no effects - dual mics (57 & 609) into a RNP and then into a korg d3200. The guitars are blue channel panned left and the red channel panned right - the lead is the red channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blue2blue Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hey, Tim! I wish I could say those guys are imagining the SHA thing. Whatever chords each song uses, the intro really reminded me of SHA, and when you go to the muted string riff, it just seals the deal. On top of that, the first part of the vocal melody also sounds very Sweet Home-ish. I can't help but notice where you're located... Anyhow, lots of fun stuff here, unintended echoes of another song notwithstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tspit74 Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 I wasn't even thinking of the Skynard similarity. But now I guess I notice it. I liked the vocal. Your voice sounds a lot like that guy who sings for Kenny Wayne Shepherd. The song hit me as more Kenny Wayne than Skynard, also. Real good recording as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tilimo Posted October 23, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 thanks guys! The song honestly didn't feel anything remotely like SHA while I was doing it - I had a totally different vibe going on while I was holed up in the bedroom upstairs with the headphones on just rocking out all by myself..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blue2blue Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 Well... let's face it, them good ol' boys laid a heavy hand on all of us. Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eeglug Posted October 24, 2008 Members Share Posted October 24, 2008 Good job putting this together - I thought it was more Neil Young-ish at first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ido1957 Posted October 24, 2008 Members Share Posted October 24, 2008 I agree with the SHA similarity. That aside I liked the singing and playing and the lead-spice part of the last section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tspit74 Posted October 24, 2008 Members Share Posted October 24, 2008 Good job putting this together - I thought it was more Neil Young-ish at first. I thought the same thing. Especially the first half of the guitar solo. Which is okay by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sentry68 Posted October 24, 2008 Members Share Posted October 24, 2008 I think it's undeniably close to Sweet Home, but hey- that good ol' southern fried rock gets deep in the soul. It's a hard thing to get around... maybe you can't copyright a chord progression, but that's one of the rare examples of a band basically owning it anyways. Either way, it's a good tune, good recording, I liked it. I also agree that your vocal is reminiscent of Noah Hunt (sang with Kenny Wayne). You got a good thing with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tilimo Posted October 24, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 24, 2008 Good job putting this together - I thought it was more Neil Young-ish at first. Thanks man - definately love Neil's stuff........................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tbry Posted October 24, 2008 Members Share Posted October 24, 2008 That was/is real good...I like it...no lyrics...can't comment on those but I like what I hear...good job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tilimo Posted October 24, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 24, 2008 I forgot all about posting the lyrics -here you go: Weary Traveler I tried to call you before heading todaybut the call I made could not get throughjust wanted you to hear what I had to sayBeen a fool - I can't live without youThe thought of you at home just keeps me on my way ChorusJust a old weary travelerdone worn out my walking shoesfinally realized what mattersstill holding on to me and you It's dark and lonely walking down this old highwaythe stars are out but not to brightalways had to have everything my own wayeven though I new it wasn't rightThe thought of you at home just keeps me on my way ChorusJust a old weary travelerdone worn out my walking shoesfinally realized what mattersstill holding on to me and you Copyright 2008 by Tim Etheridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tbry Posted October 24, 2008 Members Share Posted October 24, 2008 Real nice write...couple small thoughts... Weary Traveler I tried to call you before heading today (Tried calling home many times before today)but the calls I made did not get throughjust wanted you to hear what I had to say (drop just)Been a fool - I can't live without you...2nd half is cliche...The thought of you at home just keeps me on my way (drop just) ChorusJust a old weary travelerdone worn out my walking shoesfinally realized what mattersstill holding on to me and you It's dark and lonely walking down this old highwaythe stars are out but not to brightalways had to have everything my own way (Always had everything but nothing good to say)even though I new it wasn't rightThe thought of you at home just keeps me on my way (drop just) ChorusJust a old weary travelerdone worn out my walking shoesfinally realized what mattersstill holding on to me and you You can use these or anything you like or throw the ideas out...I just thought the first line is really important and needs to be clear to pull the listner in and wanting them to continue to listen...Heading today is a little vauge...other stuff like just cleans it up a bit...it is a fill word that when dropped usually makes the write tighter...the just you use on the opening of the chorus is enough use of it...IMO Good job on this...I like it:)...very very good rock sound.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tilimo Posted October 27, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 27, 2008 Been a fool - I can't live without you...2nd half is cliche... Hey tbryson - I've noticed a couple of times that you seem to think a cliche has no place in a song for some reason:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tbry Posted October 28, 2008 Members Share Posted October 28, 2008 Hey tbryson - I've noticed a couple of times that you seem to think a cliche has no place in a song for some reason I'm no expert and only offered tips that other more experienced songwriters have shared with me... Been a fool - I can't live without you...2nd half is cliche... I did not say that cliches are not acceptable but I can see why you would think that is what I meant or mean...use all the cliches you want...I took the time to give you an observation of a lyric you wrote...don't be confused with that being an authoitative opinion...it is an opinion that I have heard from my looking into the craft of songwriting...try to avoid them if you can...if you can't don't worry what I think... My reply to your lyric is an offer of an opinion and an attempt to be helpful...thats all... I noticed you said nothing of the other ideas...is that because you liked them or think I'm a dick for trying to be helpful...do you think I should shut the f*ck up and mind my own business?...do you want any critiques from me? I would like to know because I get the sense the lyrical crits are not well received here...I asked you for the lyrics on the first post...now I see why maybe you didn't really want to post them...not because they are not good because I think they are...but because you really don't want an opinion on them...you (correct me if I'm wrong) are interested in the musical crit...thats cool...say so and I won't bother...I'll listen only... BTW...the song is still good and your recording real good...as are your vocals...keep up the good work!!.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tilimo Posted October 29, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 29, 2008 tbryson - I appreciate the kind words and all of your creative suggestions - I'm still toying with several of them and a couple of other ideas I also have - I was just curious as to why you didn't like cliche's in songs, thats all - and yes, when I post a song here on the boards, I really am asking for creative input and suggestions from you guys because I do value the opinions of the seasoned veterans of the craft here on the HC forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marko Posted October 29, 2008 Members Share Posted October 29, 2008 thanks guys! The song honestly didn't feel anything remotely like SHA while I was doing it - I had a totally different vibe going on while I was holed up in the bedroom upstairs with the headphones on just rocking out all by myself..... Well, now that you hopefully see the similarity, just change the tune somewhere, maybe the chorus; it shouldn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tbry Posted October 31, 2008 Members Share Posted October 31, 2008 tbryson - I appreciate the kind words and all of your creative suggestions - I'm still toying with several of them and a couple of other ideas I also have - I was just curious as to why you didn't like cliche's in songs, thats all - and yes, when I post a song here on the boards, I really am asking for creative input and suggestions from you guys because I do value the opinions of the seasoned veterans of the craft here on the HC forums. Yeah, hey I just got a little edgy...sorry...good luck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MusicGuy101 Posted October 31, 2008 Members Share Posted October 31, 2008 I know I should see past the recording and see the song for potential, but being honest, when I hear a song for the first time, I put a lot of stock into the singer in terms of the emotion conveyed when singing and does it sell the words and the song. It felt like there was lacking the emotion in it throughout. Song wise though, good song, thumbs up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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