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#424905 08/07/17 12:32 AM
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This is my first post. Despite the title, this is an up-beat southern gospel style song smile. https://soundcloud.com/paul-ferguson-996178820/one-foot-in-the-grave-demo-1 Everything on it is BIAB except the vocal done on my BR800. for the vocal, I reduced the reverb, then used the soft compression mastering algorithm. any constructive advice would be appreciated.

****** Song Summary *************
Title: One Foot In The Grave
File:One Foot In The Grave.SGU
Key=D , Tempo 170, Length (m:s)=2:28
4 bar intro, 98 bar chorus, from bar 5 to bar 102. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
Soloist track has 67 notes, Soloist harmony is < no harmony >(0)
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb,

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Hi Paul and welcome to the forum.

This is an excellent first post!

A great track with an easy rolling feel to it. It's got a sort of live feel to it as well, as though I was watching a performance on the old Johnny Cash TV Show. Nice backing, super vocal style.

Yeah, loved everything about it and wouldn't change a thing.

Cheers, ROG.

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Originally Posted By: PF2
This is my first post. Despite the title, this is an up-beat southern gospel style song smile. https://soundcloud.com/paul-ferguson-996178820/one-foot-in-the-grave-demo-1 Everything on it is BIAB except the vocal done on my BR800. for the vocal, I reduced the reverb, then used the soft compression mastering algorithm. any constructive advice would be appreciated.

****** Song Summary *************
Title: One Foot In The Grave
File:One Foot In The Grave.SGU
Key=D , Tempo 170, Length (m:s)=2:28
4 bar intro, 98 bar chorus, from bar 5 to bar 102. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
Soloist track has 67 notes, Soloist harmony is < no harmony >(0)
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb,


Hello PF2 and welcome to the forums! Great work on the vocals and really fond of the piano! well done! smile


Cheers,
Joe
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Paul,

A nice first post. Welcome to the Showcase.

A nice vocal and very well mixed - everything is well balanced.

Well done.

floyd

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Cool tune Paul. Super backtrack and excellent vocal... Welcome to the forum..


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Very nostalgic well produced and performed.
I will looking forward to more.
Very well done.
Rob

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Paul,
I enjoyed the upbeat message and simple arrangement. You sound very comfortable singing this style.
Excellent first song to post!

Robert

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Welcome and a nice entry!

We enjoyed it.

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Hello,

very nice song and great vocal

Sergio



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Welcome to the forums, Paul! Very catchy, and the vocal performance is on point. Great job - keep em coming!


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I Love upbeat songs and this is upbeat!

Your mix is really well done.

much enjoyed!

I would love to hear what you think about my song "Summer Chaser".

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Originally Posted By: gruverider
I Love upbeat songs and this is upbeat!

Your mix is really well done.

much enjoyed!

I would love to hear what you think about my song "Summer Chaser".

Thanks for your compliments on the song. As for Summer chaser, the song has been really well executed. A very nice balance between rock/ballad and blues feel. Have you pitched it to anyone or is it more of a "My song"?

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Nice sounding track. The vocals are nice and clear too. I like the upbeat bouncy feel to the tune. Very uplifting.


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Very nice work Paul!

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Clever, catchy song! Never heard a gospel song with this vibe, but it works well. A pleasant listen! Take care. Greg

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What a nice first post (such a bouncy song!). Welcome to the forum!


Cheers,
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Paul, welcome! Great work on your first post! Enjoyable, lively song! Thanks, Torrey

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Hello PAUL,

WELCOME TO THE PG MUSIC SHOWCASE. TERRIFIC FIRST POST! EVERYTHING IS WELL BALANCED AND YOUR VOCAL IS A PERFECT FIT! WISHING YOU THE BEST,

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