Thank you for the suggestions and comments. I employed all though not all made it through to the final mix & master. Here're the results: Spider (No Rose Coloured Glasses)
Here's a "lyric video" if you feel the urge/need to see the words as you listen:
Last edited by rayc; 04/22/2306:33 PM.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
Nice groove. I think you can make it into a lyric video and it would be perfect, that is if you aren't able to bring the vocal's forward some. Lots of free sites will let you add lyrics to your video for free. Bandlab(.com) has a free mastering online page that has helped me bring out vocals also. As it sits it's a very good song as I stated before, its a great groove. Thanks for sharing, best of luck.
Hi Ray Great song Very well realized The vocals sound pretty good on my stereo system On the computer they are a bit in the background, but still sound good Great work Many greetings Andi ;-)
Hi, Ray. Nice sound, but the vocal is (for me) on the edge of intelligibility. If I close my eyes and concentrate I can make out the lyrics, but if my attention wavers the lyrics get buried by the instruments. So... what I can make out sounds good, and cool video.
Wellllll, The lyric/vocal level? Well, I posted the draft vocal in March and there were no comments regarding them, or the song for that matter, after they were posted...things get hectic as you know & it fell off the 1st page pretty quickly. I had to fly with what I thought was okay. I've added a lyric video for folk who are having problems.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
Hi rayc, Nice composition with an excellent video in support. I always admire your very original sequence of chords. Well done Kindly regard Derochette alias JaniJackFlash
Thanks JJJ, Glad it meets with your approval.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
Nice groove. I think you can make it into a lyric video and it would be perfect, that is if you aren't able to bring the vocal's forward some. Lots of free sites will let you add lyrics to your video for free. Bandlab(.com) has a free mastering online page that has helped me bring out vocals also. As it sits it's a very good song as I stated before, its a great groove. Thanks for sharing, best of luck. Rick
Rick, I've, manually, added lyrics to the video and posted it as an additional option. I'm not inclined to use online auto mastering services as I use an actual Mastering engineer for most of my tracks. He has a great ear & lets me know if he thinks the mix needs tweaking. he & I were both happy with the mix and master. Thanks for the kind words.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
Hi Ray Great song Very well realized The vocals sound pretty good on my stereo system On the computer they are a bit in the background, but still sound good Great work Many greetings Andi ;-)
Thanks Andi, the track was mastered for both CD and for playing on a decent stereo...I've not given in to having things mastered for streaming/MP3 etc...yet.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
Hmmm. Is this one of those times where I comment and then forget to push Submit, or is it possible you deleted it because you didn't like my question about Reefer Madness? Still, I love the vid, but, as I usually say to you, Ray, turn up the vocal, which I see by the other comments is something you prolly hear too much. Still, cool nostalgic song.
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Hmmm. Is this one of those times where I comment and then forget to push Submit, or is it possible you deleted it because you didn't like my question about Reefer Madness? Still, I love the vid, but, as I usually say to you, Ray, turn up the vocal, which I see by the other comments is something you prolly hear too much. Still, cool nostalgic song.
Weiiiiiirdness abounds. I replied to that comment and my reply is M.I.A. as well. Perhaps a moderator took exception to the reference to the educational film. I read it, I laughed, I commented & moved on - now we are experiencing transcontinental internet deja vu or something like that.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
COOL stuff! The PygmyBeat Sound is undeniable. The amount of thought covered in the lyric is astounding!! Here in Florida, we have legislated against having such thoughts. So, I'm afraid, you will not be allowed to step foot on these sandy soils.
Ray, All polished. Cool tune. Excellent sound design & playing. Knowing that you like vocals deep in the mix, they are at a good level - where they are now. Deep, but not too deep + they work well with Bandi's oohs. Thank you for sharing.
Well, the video is excellent, Ray. The scenes fit the lyric so well. J
anice said she had chills watching the sweet little innocent children’s faces juxtaposed to the sinister human spider scenes.
The final mix sounds splendid. We love the gospel vocals at the end!
Kudos!
J&B
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