Members orange worker Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 I like it. Turn up the kick drum. It needs a little more thump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Keith SIO Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 Ever listen to www.myspace.com/that1guy ???Kinda reminds me of him, Badass song dude. I really like it. I think the vocals are fine how they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted October 25, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 Like it, this is a really good track. Got that dirty 80's feel and and I can here an element of NIN in there. Needs the BASS to be LOUDER I thinks. Great melody all the way through, I like the chorus. I could here this in a club as a house / trancey - techno remix I think. How did you do those "keyboards" on the intro then - i.e. tell me more about pedals and how you used them !! I really like the sound of the vocals too, a good 'distinctive' voice which people would. Thanks for listening, and for the props, Dangerous Dan I'm definitely a Trent Reznor fan, but much more sentimental vocally and lyrically The bass is cranked almost to the point of clipping, so it could be that it just isn't placed right in the EQ. My ears are pretty beat up from years of abuse by playing with LOUD drummers and a great guitarist who bathed in brutal Marshall glory, so EQ'ing and mastering are skills that I need to pass on to someone who is talented in that area.From what I remember (it's going to be a bear to replicate), the intro was recorded direct into the preamp using with the following chain: Gretsch Synchromatic (volume swells with the volume knob) > Boss LS-2 > 2 signal paths:A: DOD FX80b comp/sust > Boss PS-3 (+octave) > EHX Polychorus > Boss RV-3 B: EHX Tube Blackfinger > EHX Deluxe Electric Mistress > Stereo Memory Man (original)I mic'd my amps for the other guitars in the song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slight-return Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 just to clarify -- I think shortened (or possibly removed, but I think the tune could use some sort of intro) could be a way to go IF it remains as-is Alternatives could be things like (not mutually exclusive options) -rework the intro so it is less disjoint (so it's not so much intro THEN tune...but an actual transition) -the theme of the main body is maybe more explicitly explored/developed in the prelude/intro almost like the exposition in a fugue or the alap of a raga (as the sound gets some minor revisit in the main body...you maybe can really punch that foreshadowing connection up to get a "eureka" moment out of the listener...that can help with listener fatigue) I dont think it's too too terribly long (and there's some nice work in there) nor do I have a problem (I quite enjoy) the dark nature * Rather - I'd say I think it's actually a great place to get really clever, OR to get trim and make the statement in the intro tight and concise (as that style of intro has some history behind it...giving a little more there can keep it from coming off as just a nod to the style) strictly logistically, of course, the intro does give folks a moment to get out to the dancefloor * one caveat to the listener on the forum (like, oh, ME) - I think, as effects driven guitarists, we could TEND to have a little more interest in the intro sound b/c it is a nice, clever piece of processing. I dont meant that the intro is uninteresting, just that we might have a stronger interest in the sound than the "civilian listener" due to an appreciation of the production Or, at least, I remind myself to take that into account at times like thse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members only_shallow Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 Sounds okay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DADGADammit Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 awesome!!! that was really cool! great sounds! i think another guitar-sounding-guitar would probably be a good idea. methinks maybe a fast paced acoustic on the intro ala Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart" possibly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted October 25, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 just to clarify -- I think shortened (or possibly removed, but I think the tune could use some sort of intro) would be in order IF it remains as-isAlternatives could be things like (not mutually exclusive options)-rework the intro so it is less disjoint (so it's not so much intro THEN tune...but an actual transition)-the theme of the main body is maybe more explicitly explored/developed in the prelude/intro almost like the exposition in a fugue or the alap of a raga (as the sound gets some minor revisit in the main body...you maybe can really punch that foreshadowing connection up to get a "eureka" moment out of the listener...that can help with listener fatigue)I dont think it's too too terribly long (and there's some nice work in there)nor do I have a problem (I quite enjoy) the dark natureRather - I'd say I think it's actually a great place to get really clever, OR to get trim and make the statement in the intro tight and concise (as that style of intro has some history behind it...giving a little more there can keep it from coming off as just a nod to the style)strictly tactically, of course, the intro does give folks a moment to get out to the dancefloor Great points. It isn't at all obvious, which is the problem I think, but the chords in the intro are the same chords used in the chorus ("but you give me good love"), just using a different guitar sound/approach. That was my way of getting the chorus in (albeit subtley) at the start of the song. I'll play with it some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted October 25, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 Ever listen to www.myspace.com/that1guy ??? "Sounds like Godzilla on a good day." Cool stuff. I love the opening to "The Moon is Disgusting." Great sounds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted October 25, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 Sounds okay Thanks, DADGADammit and Only Shallow. The acoustic idea could be really effective, to get the energy going at the start. Me likes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Teahead Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 Great song and excellent sounds. Very enjoyable mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slight-return Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 (albeit subtley) MUCH MUCH better word! not "minor"..."subtle" (but I guess that mis-choice of words maybe reflects the condition we are looking at) hmm, just an out-the-ass thought on that part (maybe would work, maybe not - just throwing out some ideas) maybe a fairly explicit bass figure under those chords could be used to call attention to the revisitation -- so the listener can have their ears pricked-up by a voiceline that prompts them "hey, you've heard this before, remember" (but in the bass, so the isn't operating as the C.F./"singing melody" nor does it get lost in the busy body...busybody?!?) [not convinced n that one myself, but what the hell] anyway, don't want to have you fixate on just that part or hijack the thread, so I'll release now (oh, if I forgot to mention -- really nice work!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Josh Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 The beginning synth is WAY too long. But I like your voice and guitar noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SpectralJulian Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 You've got a great voice man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted October 25, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 Great song and excellent sounds. Very enjoyable mate. Again, thanks for the props and for listening, Guys. I'll work on the intro more. I agree, it's pretty melancholy and kinda makes you want to doze off before the song even starts Teahead, I listened to your soundclips. I dug "Red & Yellow Surprise." Tasty guitar work and cool song - and the Beano Boost clip with the Tele and AC30 is absolutely blistering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tenoken Posted October 26, 2007 Members Share Posted October 26, 2007 Powerful stuff!! Such a HUGE voice! The keyboard like sounds are very impressive, the way you use them as textures... Nice. I need to come check you out at a show. Let me know when you have an other gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kismet78 Posted October 26, 2007 Members Share Posted October 26, 2007 I know it's already been said, but you have a great voice. :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted October 26, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 26, 2007 Thanks, Tenoken and Kismet78. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ambient Exposure Posted October 26, 2007 Members Share Posted October 26, 2007 I didn't bother reading what everyone else thought, but I loved your vocals. I was just having a conversation with one of my lyricists about making vocals "distinct", and how too many singers just amalgamate the voices of current famous people instead of finding their own distinct voice. I'm happy to say, your vocals speak volumes, your voice is distinct, and you have a lot of potential my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted October 26, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 26, 2007 I didn't bother reading what everyone else thought, but I loved your vocals. I was just having a conversation with one of my lyricists about making vocals "distinct", and how too many singers just amalgamate the voices of current famous people instead of finding their own distinct voice. I'm happy to say, your vocals speak volumes, your voice is distinct, and you have a lot of potential my friend. Thanks, Scarlet Theory That's a mighty generous compliment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ambient Exposure Posted October 26, 2007 Members Share Posted October 26, 2007 Thanks, Scarlet Theory That's a mighty generous compliment. I normally don't give many compliments out. I'm one of those "say it how it is" sort of guys. So much of the music I hear I just don't like, so to hear something I could/have listened to several times and I'm still really impressed is a breath of fresh air. There is just something special there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted October 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 Thanks to eveyone who listened and sent feedback. One more question before I let this thread fade into obscurity. Of these Soundclick genres, which one do you think this song would fit best? Alternative Brit Pop Indie Euro Pop Pop Rock Progressive Rock I chose Euro Pop, but I listened to the other songs in that genre, and I don't feel like this song fits in well with the others. I wish they had New Wave, Disco Rock, or something like that. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/songInfo.cfm?bandID=750566&songID=5906738 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 Thanks to eveyone who listened and sent feedback. One more question before I let this thread fade into obscurity. Of these Soundclick genres, which one do you think this song would fit best? Alternative Brit Pop Indie Euro Pop Pop Rock Progressive Rock I chose Euro Pop, but I listened to the other songs in that genre, and I don't feel like this song fits in well with the others. I wish they had New Wave, Disco Rock, or something like that. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/songInfo.cfm?bandID=750566&songID=5906738 mmm....that's a tricky one.maybe Pop Rock would be better than Euro pop....When I think of euro pop i think of it as being 'utter crap pop' and I wouldn't look for anything called euro pop.....where as pop rock seems like more of an all encompassing kind of genre name. but really none of them fit that well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted October 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 When I think of euro pop i think of it as being 'utter crap pop' What is Euro-Pop anyways? Would that be Alizee?Thanks, Melx. Too bad "Gay Nightclub Rock" wasn't a choice. I told my wife that you said that, and she was taken aback at first, but then agreed with you Nice avatar, BTW ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 What is Euro-Pop anyways? Would that be Alizee? Thanks, Melx. Too bad "Gay Nightclub Rock" wasn't a choice. I told my wife that you said that, and she was taken aback at first, but then agreed with you Nice avatar, BTW ! euro pop?? I dunno pop from europe I guess...ABBA, Cheeky Girls?Thanks, I saw her and thought, yes please!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted October 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 Hey! I'm a Bjorn Again ABBA fan How can you not love them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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