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2020 #9 While by the sheep we watched at night #583411 03/03/20 12:44 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 138 J jamestoffee OP Apprentice
OP jamestoffee Apprentice J Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 138	by James Conrad © 2020 New Mix https://soundcloud.com/jamestoffee/2020-9-while-by-the-sheep-we-watched-at-night-version-2 CHANGES TO MIX WAV from BIAB sent to DAW with NO REVERB fx Master channel fx: Boz Digital Labs Mongoose +TOONTRAX EZMIX AMBIANCE AND GAIN (THE MIX TOOLBOX pack) ToonTrax EZMix Master Parallel Compressor (Mastering II pack) IK Multimedia TRS Stealth Limiter Waves Abbey Road Studio 3 Vocal channel fx: Waves RCompressor Boz Digital Labs Equalizer Waves NS1 Mono Waves GW NATURAL VOCAL MIX +IZOTOPE NECTAR 3 ELEMENTS Original https://soundcloud.com/jamestoffee/2020-9-while-by-the-sheep-we-watched-at-night Band in a Box 2020 UltraPAK _SOFTLY.STY (Softly Soft Rock with Strings) Xtra PAK 1 ev8 4/4 Key G# 83 bpm Added 2692; Organ, Rhythm ModernPopSlowMike Ev 075 DAW Sonar Platinum Master channel fx: Boz Digital Labs Mongoose ToonTrax EZMix Master Parallel Compressor (Mastering II pack) IK Multimedia TRS Stealth Limiter Waves Abbey Road Studio 3 Song channel fx: Waves F6 Stereo Vocal channel fx: Waves RCompressor Boz Digital Labs Equalizer Waves NS1 Mono Waves GW Collar-Grab Vocals Harmony vocal channel fx: Antares Harmony Engine EVO IK Multimedia TRS Dyna-Mu: Choir Enhancer Lyrics While by the sheep we watched at night Outside Bethlehem on the west bank shepherd’s field While by the sheep we watched at night Dogs prowl in the shadows, jackals try to steal While by the sheep we watched at night We trembled in the presence of angels as they sang Chorus Glory to God in the highest heaven Peace on earth to those He is pleased Born to you today, the Savior, Messiah The good, good news of great, great joy The good, good news of great, great joy While by the sheep we watched at night The angels left for Heaven with their words left in our ears While by the sheep we watched at night The news of the Messiah cast out all our fears While by the sheep we watched at night We savored the message of angels for they sang ch And we saw with our eyes the babe in the manger And we spread what we heard from on high ch The good, good news of great, great joy Last edited by jamestoffee; 03/04/20 01:35 AM.

Re: 2020 #9 While by the sheep we watched at night jamestoffee #583427 03/03/20 03:52 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 8,330 Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran
Scott C Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 8,330 Edmonton, Ab, Canada	Excellent song. Really enjoyed your vocal and lyric. Well done Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/

Re: 2020 #9 While by the sheep we watched at night jamestoffee #583474 03/03/20 01:25 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 138 J jamestoffee OP Apprentice
OP jamestoffee Apprentice J Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 138	Thank you, Scott!

Re: 2020 #9 While by the sheep we watched at night jamestoffee #583482 03/03/20 02:54 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands furry Veteran
furry Veteran Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands	Very nice song James. Great vocals, and nice harmonies Graham............ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKBPq93IQFTD3q-zBqxghbQ?view_as=subscriber

Re: 2020 #9 While by the sheep we watched at night jamestoffee #583485 03/03/20 03:12 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 138 J jamestoffee OP Apprentice
OP jamestoffee Apprentice J Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 138	Much appreciated, Graham. -James

Re: 2020 #9 While by the sheep we watched at night jamestoffee #583498 03/03/20 04:36 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 7,264 Cooran Queensland Australia rayc Veteran
rayc Veteran Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 7,264 Cooran Queensland Australia	Good song. Mix wise your voice isn't in the same room as the band - if you exported RealTracks with the BAIB EQ & Reverb intact that would explain the separate rooms - this isn't as evident when the harmonies are happening. There're some heavy duty sibilant things happening throughout possibly accentuate by the vocal treatment. Really nice melody and harmonies are a treat as well. Last edited by rayc; 03/03/20 04:37 PM. Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe

Re: 2020 #9 While by the sheep we watched at night jamestoffee #583503 03/03/20 04:59 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 138 J jamestoffee OP Apprentice
OP jamestoffee Apprentice J Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 138	Quote: if you exported RealTracks with the BAIB EQ & Reverb intact that would explain the separate rooms I did. I never looked into exporting a ‘dry’ version. Quote: There're some heavy duty sibilant things happening throughout possibly accentuate by the vocal treatment. I do have a plugin I could try and see if it makes a difference. Thanks for the listen and feedback, Ray

Re: 2020 #9 While by the sheep we watched at night jamestoffee #583515 03/03/20 06:18 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,647 Originally Missouri ... Now Al... Al-David Veteran
Al-David Veteran Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,647 Originally Missouri ... Now Al...	Hello James ... This is the first time I've listened to one of your songs. Good to "meet" you! Really nice! I agree with Ray on one point in particular. If you either add a little reverb to your vocal, or take some off the b/g tracks, I think the blend would be just a bit more dynamic. The vocal harmonies were excellent ... very nicely done! And the backing tracks were real good choices. Wishing you the best ... Alan BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaksWin1132GB DDR5Rhyzen 9745xAT 2035 MicPeavey Nashville 112 AmpIbanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops

Re: 2020 #9 While by the sheep we watched at night jamestoffee #583521 03/03/20 07:06 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 138 J jamestoffee OP Apprentice
OP jamestoffee Apprentice J Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 138	Thanks for the confirmation, Alan. I'll play around with some settings later today. -James

Re: 2020 #9 While by the sheep we watched at night jamestoffee #583532 03/03/20 09:13 PM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 362 Chicago, IL E EdZ314 Journeyman
EdZ314 Journeyman E Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 362 Chicago, IL	An excellent song, and really, really nice choices for the phrasing in the melody. I hear a lot of songs that just sort of drift along but you've really nailed this and taken some risks and it has paid off. The vocal harmonies are excellent - like butter. You kept me guessing with where you were going next and I was pleasantly surprised when things took a tonal left turn. What I hear in your music is an excellent tonic and harmonic sense. I don't know if you have studied music theory (I'm just starting), but it sounds like you are applying a number of techniques that work well in that arena. Ed Z Soundcloud profile https://soundcloud.com/user-415064494 BIAB user since 2019 iPad Mini, Garageband for iOS, BIAB for Windows 2020 UltraPAK, Xtra Styles packs 6-9, Windows 10 Lenovo PC, Kontakt Player, SpitFire LABS, SampleTank 4 CS, some Soundfonts

Re: 2020 #9 While by the sheep we watched at night jamestoffee #583544 03/04/20 01:37 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 138 J jamestoffee OP Apprentice
OP jamestoffee Apprentice J Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 138	Thanks for the listen and feedback, Ed. Ray, I've updated a new mixed version to address the concerns you pointed out. Thanks again. Feedback? James

Re: 2020 #9 While by the sheep we watched at night jamestoffee #583562 03/04/20 04:06 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 3,414 Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff
Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 3,414	Great work on this - the vocals are fantastic, in particular the harmonies. Nicely catchy as well, makes for a good ear worm. Thanks for sharing Cheers, Deryk

Re: 2020 #9 While by the sheep we watched at night jamestoffee #583649 03/04/20 01:35 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 138 J jamestoffee OP Apprentice
OP jamestoffee Apprentice J Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 138	Thanks for the listen and feedback, Deryk!

Re: 2020 #9 While by the sheep we watched at night jamestoffee #583658 03/04/20 02:43 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 24,696 Hamlin NY MarioD Veteran
MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 24,696 Hamlin NY	I just listened to your latest remix and IMHO it is perfect! Great work, strong vocal, excellent lyrics, and a good mix. This sounds great to me. OK, a random thought; Why does toilet paper need a commercial? Who's not buying it? 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: 2020 #9 While by the sheep we watched at night jamestoffee #583678 03/04/20 03:36 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 138 J jamestoffee OP Apprentice
OP jamestoffee Apprentice J Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 138	Thanks for the listen and confirmation, Mario -James

Re: 2020 #9 While by the sheep we watched at night jamestoffee #583977 03/06/20 07:55 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,052 Davis, CA G Greg Johnson Veteran
Greg Johnson Veteran G Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,052 Davis, CA	Nicely done James!! Good song and arrangement! I agree that the vocal could be a little wetter. Great job! Take care. Greg

Re: 2020 #9 While by the sheep we watched at night jamestoffee #584088 03/06/20 02:53 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 138 J jamestoffee OP Apprentice
OP jamestoffee Apprentice J Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 138	Thank you, Greg. I agree the revised mix was better than the original by adding more reverb. -James

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