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This one is way outside my comfort zone but, what the heck, I let it rip. I really stretched on both singing and mixing the vocals. I'm reminded I'll never be a great singer. https://soundcloud.com/captainmoto/i-thought-i-knew-you-1?si=17abfcf052c745f4ba60973318ce9f58Anyways, Here's the poop: The Band: Drums -BIAB, RealDrums=PraiseWorshipUptempo16^3-a Kick, HiHat , b Snare, HiHat Bass - BIAB 11268 Electric PopUpLift Rhythm & Lead Guitars - CaptainMoto Vocals - CaptainMoto Synth Sounds - CaptainMoto, Spitefire LABs Playing a Tele style Guitar into a mic'd tube amp. Used a AEA ribboin mic into a Pacifica preamp and Black Lion compressor for vocals. Recorded, Mixed & Mastered in Studio One Lyrics:
I, I've been fooled, I, I, I've been mislead
I misunderstood those things you said
I thought I knew you
But you proved that I was wrong
I Thought I knew you
~Guitar~
Thought I knew you
~Guitar~
Now it's over, Time to end
Oh It's over
No more dream'n
I can't pretend
My world changed
When I opened my eyes
I could see the proof of your lies
And I, I....
And I thought I knew you.
EndThanks for listening. moto
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Getting outa the comfort zone can yield cool results ... like this.
We like the birds!
Fine guitar, write and no reason to sell yourself short on the vocal.
The mix sounds great on the monitors ... those drums - yeah.
Well done stretching!
J&B
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Hi Captain Moto,
Brother, this is a really cool song you've come up with.
The effects on the guitar at the beginning really rock. As far as your vocals, I too think you've sold yourself short! A great job on singing this song. Thanks for posting, I enjoyed the listen!
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Getting outa the comfort zone can yield cool results ... like this.
We like the birds!
Fine guitar, write and no reason to sell yourself short on the vocal.
The mix sounds great on the monitors ... those drums - yeah.
Well done stretching!
J&B
Thanks for your kind comments. Before BIAB my drums where either absent or just stinky. I start with what BIAB gives me and mess with EQ and compression until I get what I want.
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Hi Captain Moto,
Brother, this is a really cool song you've come up with.
The effects on the guitar at the beginning really rock. As far as your vocals, I too think you've sold yourself short! A great job on singing this song. Thanks for posting, I enjoyed the listen! Thanks, Great to get your feedback.
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Good song, well played and the vocal was fine.
Enjoyed it.
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Loved this, ESPECIALLY the vocal. What did you do to get that effect on your vocal?
Guitar was good, too. Great work!!
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Good song, well played and the vocal was fine.
Enjoyed it.
Peter Thanks for listening.
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moto,
Great song and great vocal performance. Love the mix and overall production.
Bob
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Love it all, Moto! "I'm reminded I'll never be a great singer." That's very liberating, right? You've really done an outstanding job on this one. The vocals are the best part in my ears. This song is really cool. Your guitar, of course, is perfect.
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Loved this, ESPECIALLY the vocal. What did you do to get that effect on your vocal?
Guitar was good, too. Great work!! Vocals? Started out with my higher register and falsetto. That was just too screechy so, tried to tame that with EQ and compression. I've got 4 primary vocal tracks going plus a harmony track generated with a vocal harmonizer. The harmony is probably overdone but, when I pulled that down, the primary vocal tracks got a little thin which seemed to exaggerate the screechy parts. I did one more track in a more normal register and that got too boomy consequently, it ended up leaning heavily on the harmony.
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Captain...cool song...I loved the structure, unconventional for a "verse chorus repeat" guy like me so that was a treat...neat way to present the vocals and the guitar work is great...thanks for posting this ...Dan
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Very cool tune Moto. Loved the intro. Really liked the vocal and the guitar tone and playing. Had the tubes vibrating just right. Super production. Cool changes throughout the song... Well done...
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I think the vocal is smack on for this song.
The whole thing is full of energy.
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The "distressor" treatment on the vocal REALLY works...it reminds me of someone but my old brain can't tell me who at present.
Everything to like - nice guitar tone.
MAYBE reduce the tinny edge of the kick but hey, this all sounds fab.
Cheers
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moto,
Loved it! A KILLER piece of music. From every angle.
An awesome backing track and arrangement. Great attention to detail. Truly Original.
Nice work on both guitars and synths. Great mix.
Outstanding vocal.
A whole album of this kind of thing ought to be a CLASSIC.
Killer. This is special.
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Captain,
I feel, it is my lucky listening day. Every tune I listen is a total surprise. Very different from your other offerings. Awesome and unusual stuff. Very creative performance and mix. Reminded me some of unexpected U2 release - Zooropa. Thank you for sharing.
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moto,
Great song and great vocal performance. Love the mix and overall production.
Bob So glad you liked it! Thanks Bob. Love it all, Moto! "I'm reminded I'll never be a great singer." That's very liberating, right? You've really done an outstanding job on this one. The vocals are the best part in my ears. This song is really cool. Your guitar, of course, is perfect. Aww shucks! This liberated singer's ego is starting to puff. I appreciate you kind comments, Thanks Marty Captain...cool song...I loved the structure, unconventional for a "verse chorus repeat" guy like me so that was a treat...neat way to present the vocals and the guitar work is great...thanks for posting this ...Dan Thanks Dan, The path I tke is different on every song, this one took me places I never expected. Very cool tune Moto. Loved the intro. Really liked the vocal and the guitar tone and playing. Had the tubes vibrating just right. Super production. Cool changes throughout the song... Well done... Scott, You're too kind. Coming from a great guitar player, Like you, that means a lot. I think the vocal is smack on for this song.
The whole thing is full of energy.
Vic Thanks Vic, I was happy with the energy to. I appreciate your comments.
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The "distressor" treatment on the vocal REALLY works...it reminds me of someone but my old brain can't tell me who at present.
Everything to like - nice guitar tone.
MAYBE reduce the tinny edge of the kick but hey, this all sounds fab.
Thanks Ray, I know if I get your thumbs up I'm doing well. moto,
Loved it! A KILLER piece of music. From every angle.
An awesome backing track and arrangement. Great attention to detail. Truly Original.
Nice work on both guitars and synths. Great mix.
Outstanding vocal.
A whole album of this kind of thing ought to be a CLASSIC.
Killer. This is special.
fj Hey Floyd, Happy to read your comments. A whole album of this nature....OH MY! That would tax me for sure. Thanks Captain,
I feel, it is my lucky listening day. Every tune I listen is a total surprise. Very different from your other offerings. Awesome and unusual stuff. Very creative performance and mix. Reminded me some of unexpected U2 release - Zooropa. Thank you for sharing.
Misha. Glad to add to your happy day. I wasn't shooting for U2 ish util I started mixing, then It started to take me in that direction. Thanks Misha
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Cool vibe you captured here. I love the vocal treatment. The electric guitar playing is fantastic. Good job.
p.s. Thanks for the listen and comments on my song. I appreciate it.
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