Originally Posted By: Planobilly
Hi Guys,

I saw the neurologist today. Not really good news. High probability of Parkinson.

So....I am a bit distracted.


Aw man, sorry to hear that. I've heard treatments have improved so hopefully there are a number of things that will be able to help you. I'll be prayin' for ya!

Being distracted is totally understandable; and I highly doubt anyone here would judge you for a second.

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I have no issue with anyone changing any part of this song. That is I guess what could come next. We figure out how best to mix what exist. We then can make a decision that there may be better arrangements.


You don't know me well enough to know that I just hear things differently. I love to tinker. It really has nothing to do with me thinking I can do something better; just differently. I hear certain effects here and there that I would do; that would probably not be all that great. However, they would be fun for me to possibly try. smile

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To make this into a team effort we would have to agree what the general outcome should be. What kind of song is this? Screaming rock with screaming guitar? More of a metal vibe? Is it ever going to be played live with a three or four piece band? Does the music fit the message?


I really thought the fun in this was that it was however people were hearing it. NOT forever to try to mix it the same way. Different people hear different things. It's really to hear what people are doing with the tracks you provided. Not really adding anything. Getting creative with what IS provided. And I'm sure everyone would agree they are thankful for you doing that!

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There are obvious issues with my tracks other than mixing.

1. My drums were unacceptable.
2. The bass line was just "OK"
3. The lead guitar line had too many notes out of time and a few "wrong" notes.
4. There is nothing really wrong with the vocal. Yes there are some pitch issues and places where the phrasing could be better. It is a rock vocal, not "Bridge Over Troubled Water" Everyone has Melodyne/Autotune so small issues with the vocal can be fixed.
5. I am OK with the lyrics but that is just my subjective opinion.
6. The song is too "mechanical", everything repeats every 12 measures. There should be some kind of bridge to address that issue.

If anyone thinks they can sing a better vocal, play a better guitar lead or redo any track, I think that would be fantastic. Post you tracks and I and most likely others will mix them. This has already turned into a BB forum song, a wide area collaboration, which I a super happy to be a small part of.


Welcome to the world of recording. Everything you listed is actually fine with me. It adds to the "listen what so and so did; verses the other so and so." Don't get down on your tracks. I know I like them!

Btw, was that you on vocals? If so, you really have a great voice. I like your tone A LOT!

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Thanks,

Billy


No, thank you! You started the whole idea and were very generous in what you have provided. I think there is a lot of appreciation for what you have done. Many here are listening and just not participating. This is great content for the forum. It just took a spark from you...and I guess fanning that fire. So...Thank you! smile

Chad (Hope that makes it easier)

TEMPO TANTRUM: What a lead singer has when they can't stay in time.