Here's the updated info.

The lyric idea was input into Lyriclab and the result was heavily edited and revised.

This is, I think, the third complete recording. I started with other styles and didn't like them. I deleted everything and started each one again from square one using only the SGU as a starting point on each. Including taking it into Cake and deleting that too. Never be afraid to start over. Lots of edits to the structure and chords as it progressed through the various stages.

Style is MANPMGA which is pop country ballad.

Tracks currently include:

Drums: Modern pop groove
Bass: 1827
Mando: 1947
Guitars: 1596, 4021, 4022, 4023, 4026, 3505, 3348
Piano: 1839

Things are still in a condition of flux. As I mentioned, I'm not satisfied with the tone of the solo guitar quite yet. So I might do this live.

Synth V voice Solaria AI database. There's a lot to learn about this synth to get realistic sounding vocals. Dreamtonics is the company that makes this. If you want to play with this technology, you can download the Basic version and some of their demo voices for free. They tend to be synthy sounding but it gives you a feel for the synth. Obviously, it's not everyone's cuppa java.

Mixed in Cakewalk.


So... that hopefully answers some questions..... Now.... I have a few of my own questions.

At a songwriters meeting last night... this song was presented. One of the comments was "yeah, I could tell this was not a real singer from the autotune". Does anyone hear artifacts (obvious or subtle) that would indicate autotune or something else? If so, point out exactly where you hear it please. I might be too close to this to hear it.
Also, I'd appreciate any observations on production nits or advice on the mix/mastering. Levels.... EQ.....Reverb......instruments..... I have pulled the mando down on a few errant notes that were in a place of relative silence that kinda stuck out at me....

Anyway... thanks for your time and comments.

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