Latest song from Chris and Dave:

The Traveller

Realtracks used:

Acoustic Guitar: 692
Bass: 683

EZDrummer2: Drums and Percussion

I added three electric guitar tracks; two tele tracks and a strat for the intro lead and solo.

Mixed and mastered using reaper with plugins from Waves, iZotope, LMC, and S-Gear


THE TRAVELLER (2018, Christiane Spruit)
V1
a world outside my window
a world behind my eyes
I drive the unknown highway
drawn in by the lights
CHORUS
all right
check in within 1oo Miles
tonight
leaving no track and ride
into the presence of my mind
tonight
V2
you said I am always leaving
when it is getting rough
you know that I am a traveller
no I can't get enough
CHORUS
(check in within 200 miles)
V3
I never meant to hurt you
Never ment to to you harm
but I am just a visitor
there is no home in my heart
CHORUS
(check in within 300 miles)

Link over on soundcloud: The Traveller

All comments welcome!

Dave,
The guitar layers sound great here to me and there`s some interesting driving percussion (EZ drummer certainly has some different options to RealDrums).
The mystery in Chris`s lyrics are a good fit and she`s such a convincing vocalist.
Love your lead guitar tone.
Very enjoyable travels!

Robert

Great driving sound throughout.

I really liked the haunting guitar sound that sits so well with the song genre.

Great song, arrangement and mix. I like everything about this song. Enjoyed it from start to finish.

This song really gave me a sense of wanderlust. I also really, really liked the drums in this particular tune. It gives it an almost dreamy feel to the opening of the song, and it really enhances the overall feel of the song.

Awesome job!

Dave and Chris, You have created a top shelf song and production here. Very well sung and some of the best guitar playing ever posted on this site. A big round of applause from way down here. Absolutely loved it and worth many listens, Tom

Dave and Chris,

Such a great tune! Chris' voice and your licks work so great together on this. The guitar playing is first class all the way and those drums - holy smoke - they sell this one.

What a great listen! I don't get a chance to listen or post very often these days so, I'm delighted I got to hear this one. So sweet in every way!

Alan

Wow - you guys really outdid yourselves here! As it has already been mentioned - the guitar work on this tune is seriously next level. Not to mention, that vocal performance is stunning. It has so much character and emotion. You really captured a mood here.

Great work, and thanks so much for sharing

When I saw that from Tom, I knew this was gonna be special.

Indeed.

Y'all just keep steppin' it up.

Super guitar. Digging that percussion, too...

fj

Nice tune. Has a great groove with a nice bluesy sound. Some of the instrumental parts sound a lot like Santana to me. Nice job on this.

Powerful track. The guitar work really stands out on this.
Top marks for production. Rob

Dave & Chris

Yep - that was professional in every aspect. Magnificent playing - really loved the intro, wonderful vocal and beautifully arranged.
Great song.

Peter

Another awesome tune Dave. You and Chris are sure putting out some awesome music. And your guitar playing wow. You sure have your sound dialed in. Well done...

Niiiice!! Great rock blues vibe. "Here, here" to the comments above about the production, guitar work and vocals. I hope some day to be able to produce something like this.

Yes, EZDrummer certainly opens up some new doors, no question about that.

Thanks for the listen and comment, Robert!

Thanks, VideoTrack!

Dang man, we need a step ladder to just try and reach that bar you keep moving up.

It didn't take long for forum members to drop all the well deserved superlatives.

Tweak away....but we assuredly do not have any nits.

This is one of those where after the last note we just look at each other and go WOW!

The percussion, guitar and vocal performance are amongst the very best we've heard here.

Just love the way your guitar and the vocals sit in the mix. Right in the sweet spot.

Great!

J&B

Thanks for stopping by, Charlie, I appreciate the listen and comment.

Thanks, Ember! And thanks for mentioning the drums, took me a long time to get them the way I wanted.

Tom, to say it made my day when I read your comments would be an understatement.

Thanks!

Hi

Really enjoyed Chris's lyrics.
Not too simple not too mysterious
Raising questions and setting the atmosphere.
And the cleanness and precision of the lead guitar.
Good listening .
Thumbs up.

Cheers.

Alan, I know how busy you have been the last few weeks so thanks for taking the time to listen and comment on our song, I appreciate it!

First thought - someone pays attention to the stereo field. Nice.

Cool Santana sound - evocative. Nice mix - great balance everything sits nicely. Subtle harmonies. Drums sound awesome without overwhelming anything.

Fun listen.

Thanks for the listen and comment, I appreciate it!

Thanks, Floyd

I have a new mix up now, still not 100% happy with it, but it’s getting close I think.

Thanks, Samuel!



Thanks for the listen and comment, Rob, I appreciate it!



Thanks very much, Peter! Still not 100% happy with it, I think I've remixed it six or seven times since the original upload. But, getting close now I think.




Thanks, Scott! I'm always messing around trying new things on the guitar tracks, sort of a holy grail thing I guess.

Hi BlueAttitude,
The song feels right, spaces to hear and think, and feel an artist is important. Good production. l like your work! Gives life meaning

Dave / Chris,

Wow! Outstanding! Another tremendous song and performance. Killer solo Dave!

Loved it!

Bob

Thanks so much! The production side of things mostly takes practice, the more you do it the better you get. And this forum has helped a lot, there are some real pro level mixers here and most are happy to offer advice if you ask.

Thanks, Bud!

I'm still tweaking actually, but it is almost where it needs to be I think.

Thanks for the listen and comment, Mac!

Thanks very much, David!

It's never finished...only abandoned at some point

Thanks LPman!

Thanks very much, Bob!

Yes, you are right about that!

I uploaded my final attempt yesterday. Ended up switching out the drum set, this one sits in the mix better. And changed the panning on the acoustic and a couple other small changes. Time to move on I think

Great stuff guys!! As Tom said, killer guitar! And nice vocals from Chris! Love them minor blues!! Take care. Greg

Another excellent tune from you folks! I really liked what you did with the drums on this and as usual the guitar is as good as it gets! Thanks, Torrey

Thanks for the listen and comment, Greg!

I appreciate that, Torrey, thanks!

Nicely written well produced number... I really love your guitars... as well as the vocals & lyrics by Chris... kudos to both of you!

Been a long time since anyone gave this one a listen! Thanks for the comments, Jim, I'm happy you liked it

Dave and Chris,

I agree with all of the fine comments you've received. Every one of them is well earned.

After reading through them all, Scott pretty much said exactly what was on my mind after listening to the song. Your work truly is awesome these days and your sound sparkles with pizzazz!

All the best,
Noel

Très beau morceau !

Haunting sound you captured. Nice doubling of vocals. That electric guitar work is out of this world good. I hope this song is playing as I drive into New York City on of foggy night around 3:00 a. m.

Awesome David, Christine and Co.

This sounds great!!

I almost missed this masterpiece! Everything has already been said so all I can add is excellent drums, guitar, vocal, and mix.

This is your best to date and should be on the radio!

I aint been around lately, just catching up on some good songs.

You guys keep making great music.

I like the driving rhythm, it supports the story line.
Guitar work is as good as ever and I particularly like the vocal doubling on this.


well done

moto