Thanks Hans. Nice feeling in your song. I also appreciate, that you sing with your own voice. As a mandolin player I would have given the mandolin solo more volume to separate it from the background.
Thanks B.D. for your advice. I checked and in the choir was the same delay setting of a large room (7,1 ms) as with the rest of the band. BUT in the lead vocals was a shorter large room delay (2,4 ms) to put it into the front in sound picture AND reverberation. I took the reverberation away and you were right: it sounded much clearer. Thank you. I changed the remix to the SoundCloud, so you can listen, if it is now better (I think, it is). https://soundcloud.com/esa-blomberg/jesse-james-reggae-g100?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing&si=33efd2feb94a40469307177af340c74a That's the great thing with this group: you get useful advices from colleagues.
Good write. The lyrics are a cool, humble prayer. The band sounds great --not just those guitars. Organ and fiddle all say the right thing and the right time. Love that solo. Are playing the pedal steel? Of course, the vocal is the real inspiration. Well done, Pat & Herb.
Thanks but I'm only playing the guitar on this old tune.
Great job on the jazzy waltz, Shigeki. The melody weaves through the beat with an exciting feel. Man, you surround yourself with talent, Professor. Natsuki Yoshikawa is a very engaging vocalist. Strong talent. I could listen to Miya Nakajima all day and night long. Reminds me of the nights at the Deer Head listening to Johnny Coates and Phil Woods. I have this wonderful piece of music on a loop. Can't get enough.
Ha, Janne, you/we know that trees are never boring. They may "speak" faster than rocks, but never boring. Janne, i love this song. Good write and i really like the changes in the progression. The melody is very creative and the wave of harmonies is perfect. "Beware those metal boxes"---yep, you speak their language. Excellent lyrics. Love the theme and execution.
Nice, Ronnie. I like the extra little bit in the changes. A fine rocker with a happy warning. Happy 'cause you know and are ready, and a warnging to those who might need to step it up a bit. Man, i love those gospel harmonies. Well done, Ronnie.
Marty, This is exceptional! Wonderful sentiment and such a great vocal. The mix is pro and the video is very sweet. Such an inspirational piece of music. Love everything about this!
Thanks, Bob. It's nice to inspire Mr. Inspiration. Much appreciated.
Originally Posted by Andrew Dee
Hi Marty! Great band and style choice here. The swing muted feel is almost hypnotic. Excellent arrangement - loved the solo and those stops! It was only towards the end I realised we were celebrating small wonders in a minor key - so what? That’s another wonder. Enjoyed it immensely! Andrew
Thanks, Andrew. Hypnotic, mesmerizing (yet with consciousness) is a good way to absorb the wonders mentioned. Yep, minor keys play in my head while walking through the forest. A flatted 3rd seems to be more humble and respectable of the experience.
Originally Posted by TuneMonger
Great piece of music, loved the pipa and the percussion. Vocal is always tops. Good way of looking at life, except when the country you live in is threatening to annihilate another civilization. Kind of hard to appreciate nature when you got that stuff hovering over the world.
Thanks, Bob. Yeah, you mention a rather LARGE wonder. Man... kind... Nature and music are the respite. i figure this is my part. You're right though, i fell like Nero or something.
Originally Posted by DC Ron
Cool, ethereal and more than a bit spooky. Am picturing an animated Disney monster dancing around while singing this with gleeful irony. Can't get the video out of my head... Great vocals, super arrangement, perfect band and MONSTROUS outro. Oops, there I go again. Super song!
Haha, thanks, Ron. I'm trying but can't see the monster. That's when they get ya though. I guess as long as it's a Disney monster we're safe.
Music is a realm of innovation and freedom where musical choices and lyrics allow everyone to express themselves. It's up to the listener to listen or not. It's like humor: you can laugh at anything, but not with everyone. Well done on your song and vidéo; it doesn't offend me at all, and it's done with great elegance. Laurent
Wise and true words, aptly expressed in a wonderful comment. Thanks a lot, Laurent
Pretty cool intro, Andrew. I'm not sure if your song qualifies as Motown, but I'm no expert on the subject, so what do I know? But I know a good song when I hear one, and this is definitely a good song. I like the little details you’ve included, they really make the song interesting. Enjoyed my listen
Thanks for the observations & comments folks. I've tried any/all suggestions, where practicable, & think I have a mix ready for mastering. I'll be back with a video and master shortly.
The BIAB "Foundation" tracks (Style: _AMENROK.STY): Drums: RealDrums=PraiseWorshipShine Bass: ~683:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Guitar1: 1272:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopUpliftSyncA-B Guitar2: 645:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopRockBritEdgy Piano: 1263:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopShiningSync Recorded tracks: Vocal MainVocal Harmony Written and produced by AurealiusB with lyrics by Kathy Keogh Key: Eb Mixed and mastered with REAPER
OK Devil's advocate I guess Mine uses sleep most of the time, not only for convenience but a couple other reasons That little LED light that stays on is so minute of an energy problem. Go ahead start turning your computer off at night instead and have it reboot and tell me THAT is what saved you big $$ on your electric bill. <grin> There are other reasons/theories I have too, but I'm an idiot who has had the same power supply for 17 years ..
Hi Ron, Very catchy! Man, such a great write. Band is perfect, great production and mix too. And I really like your vocals on this one. You are coming up with quite a catalogue of really catchy, unique pop songs and have developed a real band sound that is totally unique, and very good! Spot on the Wall started playing after this one, listened to that again while I was typing Excellent!
THANK YOU, Dave. Truthfully, I curate the songs I post to focus on the ones I think will be enjoyed. So "catchy" and "unique" are among the qualities I'm using to screen songs. We've posted maybe 2% of our songs to date, so we have to do SOMETHING, right? Glad it worked for you! I have a soft spot for "Spot on the Walll", a lyrics that took me WAY too long to appreciate, but is now one of my favorites.
Whenever I need a smile, I listen to your songs, Noel. A beautiful song, written in your usual optimistic style. Personally, I've never really liked NineZero's voice because it always sounds a bit nasal, but that doesn't change the fact that I like your song. Still smiling
Great song, Marty - I wanted to twirl in my office chair! Thanks for the share! Catherine
Thanks, Catherine. What a great place to work, i'm sure. I can imagine everyone dancing all day. Thanks for all you all do, and keep on dancing, Catherine.
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