Really enjoyed this. The horn solo was by FAR the musical centerpiece. The vibe is nice by not that special. But the horn solo is expressive and musical. IMO you need some tastier vibe bits or something to make the vibe compete better with that really expressive horn. Also, the best bit (the horn) is buried in the middle of the tune.
Well mixed IMO. Overall is has a really pleasant groove.
I'm just making suggestions based on what I heard. That is the point of sharing isn't it?
Nope. I myself was in a similar position as you not to long ago.
This is a safe and friendly place where BiaB users can post their songs.
If someone isn't specifically asking for feedback, you can assume that they are happy with everything about their song, and have posted it simply for people to enjoy.
Now, some people post songs and include statements like "Feedback welcome" or "Have at it!", which invites feedback.
But if that's not stated, assume they aren't actively seeking "corrective" feedback - i.e. telling them how it could be made better.
You might mention their vocals are buried in the mix, or that the drums could be turned up.
But don't be surprised if their response is that they are happy with everything exactly the way it is.
I'm just making suggestions based on what I heard. That is the point of sharing isn't it?
Nope...
Oi, what are you doing?! Surely you know that anyone who ends their latest with the phrase "Have a nice life" is dead set on being the the one who will have the last word
Now he's gonna have to come back - again!
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Really enjoyed this. === you need some tastier vibe bits or something to make the vibe compete better with that really expressive horn.
Well, obviously the PG artist behind that trombone is a seasoned pro, far beyond what I (hopefully) have ever presumed to be, so this sentiment doesn't come as any surprise to me. The melody part is really not supposed to be anything but precisely that, a 'no-frills', by-the-notes melody provider. That's also why I opted not to even attempt to use that instrument for the soloing... and judging by the feedback you just gave, it sounds like I made the right call Anyway, glad you liked the song, despite it not being all you would've wanted it to be. I guess that has something to do with it being my song and not yours...just a hunch
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Is this your response to "Autumn Leaves"? Will be get the full Four Season suite? Maybe "Vivaldi Leaves" or something...
Trying to out-clever me now, eh? How dare you
Originally Posted By: dcuny
It could be my speakers, but it sounds like there's some sort of compression artifact going on between the brush and the snare. It's probably something SoundCloud is doing, I doubt it's something in the original mix.
Let's hope so. I do use a compressed format for my SC uploads for space savings, maybe that and my experimenting with that new EZ thing I just got have something to do with it. Then again, maybe I plain messed something up, wouldn't be the first time either...or the last
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Cam we please make this in to a jazz standard? This is so great for Ella Fitzgerald or Louis Armstrong to sing with. Lead sheet please.
Nice to see that when you like things, you do so with the same displayed passion as when you dislike things
Thanks for listening, let me see if I can do something about notes for your generous compliments...
Last edited by Icelander; 05/15/1807:48 AM. Reason: Correcting mistakes
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Right, this was such an unusual request that I just couldn't turn it down So I've tried to attach a very basic screen cap, if it's too small just right-click the picture and "open image in new tab", that should give you a larger view:
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Thank you. I must admit I hadn't really considered this one in the context of "soundtrack" or "score", but now that you mention it...
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I feel you have conveyed perfectly the intended sentiment with this piece! There is a melancholy vibe here that makes the listener feel that the musician/composer has resigned himself to "wait things out". Nice work! Thanks, Torrey
Icelander, ===makes the listener feel that the musician/composer has resigned himself to "wait things out". Nice work! Thanks, Torrey
That's so well put, wish I had thought of it! Our 'dark months' period is actually one of the longest in the world (roughly 8 months), so "waiting things out" is something we are all too familiar with in that sense.
Thanks for the nice feedback.
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BTW, a while back I did a lot of research on the best format for uploading to soundcloud. The general consensus was to upload at least a 16bit wav as SC's compression algorithms (as can other sites) get a bit weird when compressing compressed files. FWIW. On the other hand my old ears can't discriminate between a wav or a mp3
It sounds great on our monitors. I'll stream it later this evening on our "big" system.
We really like the aforementioned melancholy feel that Torrey mentioned. We can definitely understand how "waiting out" skills would be appreciated with eight "dark months!"
Really a memorable tune both in production and performance.
J&B
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The general consensus was to upload at least a 16bit wav as SC's compression algorithms (as can other sites) get a bit weird when compressing compressed files
Thank you for this insight. It never occurred to me that the SC upload would further compress or rework an already compressed format like that. I thought that any compression they would make would be only on completely uncompressed files.
Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Really a memorable tune both in production and performance.
J&B
Appreciate that, thank you.
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Enjoyed the arrangement...is that you playing the trombone? Sounds great! Nice, relaxed, restrained track overall, with very classic big band changes. Loved the sound! Thanks for sharing.
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...is that you playing the trombone? Sounds great! Nice, relaxed, restrained track overall, with very classic big band changes...
Not me on that trombone no, sorry, that is one Dennis Esson, courtesy of BBox performers (I think I neglected to say in my initial post). Thanks for the complimentary comments otherwise, particularly the use of the word "restrained". A very good word there to describe my typical 'style' in arrangements in general, so I just may start using it myself from here on
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