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Posted By: CaptainMoto I Thought I Knew You - 09/28/21 03:29 PM
This one is way outside my comfort zone but, what the heck, I let it rip.
I really stretched on both singing and mixing the vocals.
I'm reminded I'll never be a great singer.

https://soundcloud.com/captainmoto/i-thought-i-knew-you-1?si=17abfcf052c745f4ba60973318ce9f58

Anyways,
Here's the poop:

The Band:
Drums -BIAB, RealDrums=PraiseWorshipUptempo16^3-a Kick, HiHat , b Snare, HiHat
Bass - BIAB 11268 Electric PopUpLift
Rhythm & Lead Guitars - CaptainMoto
Vocals - CaptainMoto
Synth Sounds - CaptainMoto, Spitefire LABs

Playing a Tele style Guitar into a mic'd tube amp.
Used a AEA ribboin mic into a Pacifica preamp and Black Lion compressor for vocals.
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered in Studio One

Lyrics:

I, I've been fooled, I, I, I've been mislead
I misunderstood those things you said
I thought I knew you
But you proved that I was wrong

I Thought I knew you

~Guitar~

Thought I knew you

~Guitar~

Now it's over, Time to end
Oh It's over
No more dream'n
I can't pretend

My world changed
When I opened my eyes
I could see the proof of your lies

And I, I....
And I thought I knew you.

End


Thanks for listening.

moto


Posted By: Janice & Bud Re: I Thought I Knew You - 09/28/21 04:14 PM
Getting outa the comfort zone can yield cool results ... like this.

We like the birds!

Fine guitar, write and no reason to sell yourself short on the vocal.

The mix sounds great on the monitors ... those drums - yeah.

Well done stretching!

J&B
Posted By: Bawb Re: I Thought I Knew You - 09/28/21 04:21 PM
Hi Captain Moto,
Brother, this is a really cool song you've come up with.
The effects on the guitar at the beginning really rock. As far as your vocals, I too think you've sold yourself short! A great job on singing this song. Thanks for posting, I enjoyed the listen!
Posted By: CaptainMoto Re: I Thought I Knew You - 09/28/21 08:45 PM
Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Getting outa the comfort zone can yield cool results ... like this.

We like the birds!

Fine guitar, write and no reason to sell yourself short on the vocal.

The mix sounds great on the monitors ... those drums - yeah.

Well done stretching!

J&B


Thanks for your kind comments.
Before BIAB my drums where either absent or just stinky.
I start with what BIAB gives me and mess with EQ and compression until I get what I want.
Posted By: CaptainMoto Re: I Thought I Knew You - 09/28/21 08:47 PM
Originally Posted By: Bawb
Hi Captain Moto,
Brother, this is a really cool song you've come up with.
The effects on the guitar at the beginning really rock. As far as your vocals, I too think you've sold yourself short! A great job on singing this song. Thanks for posting, I enjoyed the listen!


Thanks,
Great to get your feedback.
Posted By: PeterF Re: I Thought I Knew You - 09/28/21 11:02 PM
Good song, well played and the vocal was fine.

Enjoyed it.

Peter
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: I Thought I Knew You - 09/28/21 11:40 PM
Loved this, ESPECIALLY the vocal. What did you do to get that effect on your vocal?
Guitar was good, too. Great work!!
Posted By: CaptainMoto Re: I Thought I Knew You - 09/29/21 09:48 AM
Originally Posted By: PeterF
Good song, well played and the vocal was fine.

Enjoyed it.

Peter
Thanks for listening.
Posted By: rsdean Re: I Thought I Knew You - 09/29/21 10:01 AM
moto,

Great song and great vocal performance. Love the mix and overall production.

Bob
Posted By: BabuMusic Re: I Thought I Knew You - 09/29/21 10:03 AM
Love it all, Moto! "I'm reminded I'll never be a great singer." That's very liberating, right? You've really done an outstanding job on this one. The vocals are the best part in my ears. This song is really cool. Your guitar, of course, is perfect.
Posted By: CaptainMoto Re: I Thought I Knew You - 09/29/21 11:34 AM
Originally Posted By: TuneMonger
Loved this, ESPECIALLY the vocal. What did you do to get that effect on your vocal?
Guitar was good, too. Great work!!

Vocals?
Started out with my higher register and falsetto.
That was just too screechy so, tried to tame that with EQ and compression.
I've got 4 primary vocal tracks going plus a harmony track generated with a vocal harmonizer.
The harmony is probably overdone but, when I pulled that down, the primary vocal tracks got a little thin which seemed to exaggerate the screechy parts.
I did one more track in a more normal register and that got too boomy consequently, it ended up leaning heavily on the harmony.
Posted By: firesong Re: I Thought I Knew You - 09/29/21 02:26 PM
Captain...cool song...I loved the structure, unconventional for a "verse chorus repeat" guy like me so that was a treat...neat way to present the vocals and the guitar work is great...thanks for posting this ...Dan
Posted By: Scott C Re: I Thought I Knew You - 09/29/21 02:31 PM
Very cool tune Moto. Loved the intro. Really liked the vocal and the guitar tone and playing. Had the tubes vibrating just right. Super production. Cool changes throughout the song... Well done...
Posted By: vicarn Re: I Thought I Knew You - 09/29/21 03:50 PM
I think the vocal is smack on for this song.
The whole thing is full of energy.

Vic
Posted By: rayc Re: I Thought I Knew You - 09/29/21 06:41 PM
The "distressor" treatment on the vocal REALLY works...it reminds me of someone but my old brain can't tell me who at present.

Everything to like - nice guitar tone.
MAYBE reduce the tinny edge of the kick but hey, this all sounds fab.
Posted By: floyd jane Re: I Thought I Knew You - 09/29/21 07:31 PM
moto,

Loved it! A KILLER piece of music. From every angle.

An awesome backing track and arrangement. Great attention to detail. Truly Original.

Nice work on both guitars and synths. Great mix.

Outstanding vocal.

A whole album of this kind of thing ought to be a CLASSIC.

Killer. This is special.

fj
Posted By: Rustyspoon# Re: I Thought I Knew You - 09/29/21 09:03 PM
Captain,
I feel, it is my lucky listening day. Every tune I listen is a total surprise. Very different from your other offerings. Awesome and unusual stuff. Very creative performance and mix. Reminded me some of unexpected U2 release - Zooropa. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.
Posted By: CaptainMoto Re: I Thought I Knew You - 09/29/21 10:40 PM
Originally Posted By: rsdean
moto,

Great song and great vocal performance. Love the mix and overall production.

Bob

So glad you liked it!
Thanks Bob.

Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
Love it all, Moto! "I'm reminded I'll never be a great singer." That's very liberating, right? You've really done an outstanding job on this one. The vocals are the best part in my ears. This song is really cool. Your guitar, of course, is perfect.


Aww shucks!
This liberated singer's ego is starting to puff.
I appreciate you kind comments,
Thanks Marty


Originally Posted By: firesong
Captain...cool song...I loved the structure, unconventional for a "verse chorus repeat" guy like me so that was a treat...neat way to present the vocals and the guitar work is great...thanks for posting this ...Dan


Thanks Dan,
The path I tke is different on every song, this one took me places I never expected.


Originally Posted By: Scott C
Very cool tune Moto. Loved the intro. Really liked the vocal and the guitar tone and playing. Had the tubes vibrating just right. Super production. Cool changes throughout the song... Well done...


Scott,
You're too kind.
Coming from a great guitar player, Like you, that means a lot.
Originally Posted By: vicarn
I think the vocal is smack on for this song.
The whole thing is full of energy.

Vic


Thanks Vic,
I was happy with the energy to.
I appreciate your comments.
Posted By: CaptainMoto Re: I Thought I Knew You - 09/29/21 10:45 PM
Originally Posted By: rayc
The "distressor" treatment on the vocal REALLY works...it reminds me of someone but my old brain can't tell me who at present.

Everything to like - nice guitar tone.
MAYBE reduce the tinny edge of the kick but hey, this all sounds fab.


Thanks Ray,
I know if I get your thumbs up I'm doing well.


Originally Posted By: floyd jane
moto,

Loved it! A KILLER piece of music. From every angle.

An awesome backing track and arrangement. Great attention to detail. Truly Original.

Nice work on both guitars and synths. Great mix.

Outstanding vocal.

A whole album of this kind of thing ought to be a CLASSIC.

Killer. This is special.

fj


Hey Floyd,
Happy to read your comments.
A whole album of this nature....OH MY!
That would tax me for sure.
Thanks

Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
Captain,
I feel, it is my lucky listening day. Every tune I listen is a total surprise. Very different from your other offerings. Awesome and unusual stuff. Very creative performance and mix. Reminded me some of unexpected U2 release - Zooropa. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.


Glad to add to your happy day.
I wasn't shooting for U2 ish util I started mixing, then It started to take me in that direction.
Thanks Misha
Posted By: jptjptjpt Re: I Thought I Knew You - 09/29/21 11:25 PM
Cool vibe you captured here. I love the vocal treatment. The electric guitar playing is fantastic. Good job.

p.s. Thanks for the listen and comments on my song. I appreciate it.
Posted By: BlueAttitude Re: I Thought I Knew You - 09/30/21 07:33 AM
Very different! And very cool, an impressive piece of music in all aspects.

Mix sounds great through the 'phones too.

Really well done!
Posted By: Noel96 Re: I Thought I Knew You - 09/30/21 10:10 AM
Hi Captain,

This is extraordinary listening. You've gone places that my music road maps know nothing about.

From start to end, I was captivated.

Words that came to mind as I listened were... inventive, fun, super sound, brilliant production, just awesome everything.

You've got my standing ovation.

Regards,
Noel
Posted By: Gary Weder Re: I Thought I Knew You - 09/30/21 12:11 PM
Hi C'ptn
Just wanted to join the cue to add my applause. You pushed a few boundaries and it has paid good dividens.
I enjoyed this , thanks.
regards
Gary.
Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm Re: I Thought I Knew You - 09/30/21 08:27 PM
You sound comfortable to me.

At first I thought the guitars were RTs, but then I saw you did them. Loved 'em. I like that sound you got.

The song reminded me a bit of some of McCartney's work (not the sugar-laden pop stuff).

Mega cool.
Posted By: CaptainMoto Re: I Thought I Knew You - 10/01/21 11:45 AM
Originally Posted By: jptjptjpt
Cool vibe you captured here. I love the vocal treatment. The electric guitar playing is fantastic. Good job.

p.s. Thanks for the listen and comments on my song. I appreciate it.



Thanks and you're welcome!
Posted By: CaptainMoto Re: I Thought I Knew You - 10/01/21 11:54 AM
Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Very different! And very cool, an impressive piece of music in all aspects.

Mix sounds great through the 'phones too.

Really well done!


Thank you very much.

Moto


Originally Posted By: Noel96
Hi Captain,

This is extraordinary listening. You've gone places that my music road maps know nothing about.

From start to end, I was captivated.

Words that came to mind as I listened were... inventive, fun, super sound, brilliant production, just awesome everything.

You've got my standing ovation.

Regards,
Noel



That's a pretty glowing comment, I'm humbled.
Thank you Noel
Moto

Originally Posted By: Gary Weder
Hi C'ptn
Just wanted to join the cue to add my applause. You pushed a few boundaries and it has paid good dividens.
I enjoyed this , thanks.
regards
Gary.


Thank you Gary,
Keep making music.

Moto

Originally Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm
You sound comfortable to me.

At first I thought the guitars were RTs, but then I saw you did them. Loved 'em. I like that sound you got.

The song reminded me a bit of some of McCartney's work (not the sugar-laden pop stuff).

Mega cool.


Ezekiel, thanks for listening and commenting.
Yep the guitars are all me, I believe I have 4 guitar tracks on that one.
Posted By: Deej56 Re: I Thought I Knew You - 10/02/21 02:02 AM
Kapt’n:

Well, when I saw the title of the song, I immediately thought of one of my favorite Matthew Sweet songs, titled the same. But this is distinctively your own. Really like the feel and vibe of the vocals on this. Lead guitar carries the song well—nice choice production wise. Lot to like here. So well done!

Best regards,

Deej
Posted By: Greg Johnson Re: I Thought I Knew You - 10/06/21 07:04 PM
Cool song!! I dig the vibe......brings me back to the good old days of Rock and Roll!!! Nicely conceived and produced! Take care. Greg
Posted By: CaptainMoto Re: I Thought I Knew You - 10/07/21 12:51 PM
Originally Posted By: Deej56
Kapt’n:

Well, when I saw the title of the song, I immediately thought of one of my favorite Matthew Sweet songs, titled the same. But this is distinctively your own. Really like the feel and vibe of the vocals on this. Lead guitar carries the song well—nice choice production wise. Lot to like here. So well done!

Best regards,

Deej


Thanks Deej,
Sorry to mess up one of your favorites but, glad I redeemed myself.
This one took me in a direction I did not intend when I started.
Thanks for listening.

moto

Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
Cool song!! I dig the vibe......brings me back to the good old days of Rock and Roll!!! Nicely conceived and produced! Take care. Greg


Hey Greg,
Thanks for listening.

Rock and Roll
Posted By: animarorecords Re: I Thought I Knew You - 10/10/21 03:08 AM
CaptainMoto,

I think it's a strange song.
But it may be the best way to convey the content of the lyrics well.
The guitar and vocals are working very well.
I think it's great to try different styles.
Perhaps people try to stay in the comfort zone.
I think it takes a lot of effort to get out of there.
I would like to follow you too.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi
Posted By: CaptainMoto Re: I Thought I Knew You - 10/13/21 09:51 AM
Originally Posted By: animarorecords
CaptainMoto,

I think it's a strange song.
But it may be the best way to convey the content of the lyrics well.
The guitar and vocals are working very well.
I think it's great to try different styles.
Perhaps people try to stay in the comfort zone.
I think it takes a lot of effort to get out of there.
I would like to follow you too.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi


Thank you Shigeki,

So glad you enjoyed it.

moto
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