We enjoyed the grunge feel to the vocals -- fascinating how many places this lyric has been taken.
The mix sounds good on our monitors. Nice build and super cool outro.
Thanks for posting the info on how you produced it. Few do this but we always enjoying the tech backstory.
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Sounds like you have a really good grasp of panning concepts/mixing, doubling vocals etc! It sounded like the vocals could come up a bit in places but that's a minor thing. I have no doubt you will be producing some interesting stuff soon!
Thanks for the compliments Torrey! I kept the vocals low on the verse parts since my voice had a hard time hitting those low notes sounding like a moan. I didn't want to boost that!
Originally Posted By: Robertkc
I enjoyed your almost-grunge interpretation of the lyrics and the mix sounds good. Now you`re out of the gate, we expect more!
Thanks Robert! I will do what I can to get something out in the future.
Originally Posted By: PeterF
Nice energy and I like how it builds. Clever ending.
Good call, with each passing of the chorus phrase I stacked more instruments and vocal layers until the last chorus at the end.
Originally Posted By: animarorecords
Your sound making of guitar/bass/drums is really wonderful. So, I think that your vocal glows more if you sing this in F major key instead of C major.
Thanks Shigeki! I thought maybe a key of F or G would have been better than the C Major I chose. I will make sure to use a higher key on the next song I do!
Originally Posted By: jannesan
This song reminds me of Weezer, such a nice song with a good pop melody and strong guitar wall.
Janne, you are very good in that description! I actually modelled the Tonal Balance in Ozone 8 Mastering to the Weezer song, "Say It Isn't So". Good call!
Originally Posted By: tommyad
Good job on the mix and production. A good rock version of JoAnne's fine lyric. Killer ending! Already on the lookout for your next one.
Thanks for the compliment Tommy! I won't be cranking out songs near as often as most folks but will do what I can.
Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
We enjoyed the grunge feel to the vocals -- fascinating how many places this lyric has been taken. The mix sounds good on our monitors. Nice build and super cool outro. Thanks for posting the info on how you produced it. Few do this but we always enjoying the tech backstory.
A great start on your first song. I thought it was very smooth and moved along well. The vocals seemed fine to me. Love hearing everyone's take on this song, very interesting. And now that you've done your first one???? We'll be waiting.
Despite saying that you don't feel like you're much of a musician compared to some of the others in this forum, I definitely think you held your own and gave us something truly unique. Also, that picture attachment made me laugh out loud!
I thought it was very smooth and moved along well. The vocals seemed fine to me. And now that you've done your first one???? We'll be waiting.
Thanks ma'am! Glad you liked it. I may have another one in a few months....
Originally Posted By: Ember - PG Music
Despite saying that you don't feel like you're much of a musician compared to some of the others in this forum, I definitely think you held your own and gave us something truly unique. Also, that picture attachment made me laugh out loud!
Thanks Ember, much appreciated! Mongo was just the first thing that came to mind on those low notes since he did a line or two on the songs at the end of that movie. At least I know where my bottom is now!
Really well done, sslechta! The backing tracks here are great. The arrangement is superb, and super professional sounding. Someone else mentioned it too - but it really shows a proper grasp of mixing methodology. It makes it sound really clean and professional. And of course, all around it's just a catchy tune.
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