Recently, I was inspired to write a song after learning about "Kintsugi", the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery. Kintsugi's basic technique involves reassembling broken pottery using lacquer/glue that has been mixed with gold, silver or platinum. By doing this, the scars of breakage become valuable features that enhance the broken ceramics immeasurably.

Because there is a bit of a story behind this song that might interest some forum members, I'll detail my songwriting inspiration and approach in the post immediately below this one. In the meantime, if you'd like to have a listen (lyrics are on Soundcloud)...




This is intentionally just a simple song with minimalist production.

All constructive comments welcome.

I hope you enjoy it,
Noel


BIAB Band

Base style: _AHUIHOU.STY (A Hui Hou Hawaii Slack Key Solo)

RT1136: Bass, Acoustic-Guitar, FolkSwing Sw 110
RT606: Guitar, Nylon, Chet Fishin' Sw 120
RT1142: Ukulele, Strumming FolkSwing Sw 110
RT3701: Guitar, Acoustic, Soloist SlackKeySwing Sw 120
RealDrums: ShakerSwing8ths: a: Shaker b: ShakerSwing8ths
MIDI Guitar: Applied Acoustic GS-2 Strum, Winter Nylon, Jazz Swing (Factory)


Production Details in Reaper

Bass RT1136: Renaissance Bass VST3 plug-in, Hogarth 1
Solo RT3701: CLA Guitars VST3
Rhythm RT606: ReaEQ VST
Ukulele RT1142: CLA Unplugged VST3
MIDI Guitar GS-2: rendered to wav and MAutopan (Melda Productions) added

Vocals: ReaFir to remove background noise, ReaTune for tuning, ReaEQ + ReaComp to de-ess, Nectar 3 for overall vocal enhancement

Slapback delay (bus): ReaDelay on vocals and selected instruments
Final audio output: Ozone 9 for overall enhancement

MY SONGS...
Audiophile BIAB 2024