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we did this one with a rock flavor, using a rock BIAB, Drums, bass, organ and a couple of guitars, i added some guitars so yes, there are a lot of guitars here. https://soundcloud.com/cliftondykes/the-nam-for-nixon-1
Last edited by cliftond; 04/10/18 05:06 AM.
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Good song, great topic.
Some of the rhythm guitars sounds distant and roomy.
I reckon you need to vary the panning so the places they hold in the stereo image don't overlap much and/or do some EQ carving so that the guitars aren't treading on each other too much.
If the organ is stereo that would explain some of the mid build up and overlap - if you are able to render it as a mono file you'll find it MUCH easier to mix as there's a lot of information but little definition in a stereo Hammind's left/bass side.
Cheers
rayc
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Clifton,
A rockin' sound there. Moves along nicely.
For a song like this it would be nice to have a lyric to follow along (old ears an' all...)
A few suggestions (feel free to ignore them) - since you have a lot of guitars, you might consider dropping the lead under the singing, at least in the early going (and bring its volume up for the solo). The drums could be louder (yeah, I say that all the time). Vocals and harmonies sound good...
Keep rockin'
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I lost my best friend there. Me? Undergraduate school, then grad school and then I drew a "safe" draft lotto number. Heckuva thing...a lotto for possibly your life.
Enjoyed this rocker.
Like floyd mentioned it would be nice to have the lyric here or at SC.
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This song has a very strong presence and has important subject matter. I think you did a really great job presenting it.
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Ember
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Thanks for the comments guys, I take note of all and appreciate feedback, that's how I improve. OK , here are the lyrics.
Key of E
We fought the Nam for Nixon, Kept the pain inside
watched the hippies spit at us, when we got stateside
They sent the body bags home like a dog was inside
The only thing buried was American Pride
Protesters burned draft cards in a great big pile
Radical students ran a college for awhile
The weathermen exploded, Manson was a thing
Yoko and Lennon got naked for a fling
It was a world that could only happen back then
I seriously doubt we ever see it again
The civil rights movement arrived in time
to bring a little light and let it shine
cities burned down, neighborhoods fried
The long hot summer that kept us all inside
The man on the moon gave a big God sign
The whole world changed in '69
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Hi Cliftond, I honor those who served in the wars. The guitars have a nice crunch and overall good classic rock vibe. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Cheers,
Joe
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cliftond, you sure stoked up a lot of old memories for some of us! Not near as many around now that can relate though! I feel that this is one you will continue to develop and shape. Some very good lyric content! I like your style...keep on rockin' Thanks, Torrey
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Very nice - keep the memory alive!
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Clifton,
A strong set of lyrics and a nice rocking background, coupled with a good melody.
Nice work.
Peter
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Nothing to add that hasn't already been said, but I'll say it again - nice rocker.
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Great drivin' beat, and interesting choice of material.
Well worth it, for sure.
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Great rocker - excellent mix and production.
Bob
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Clifton, This one's got little of that CCR feel to it. I remember 69 well. Tough year. A great idea for the write. I liked it. Good luck if you submit it to ST, Tom
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Great work on this, Clifton  I really liked how unique it sounds with all those guitars overlapping. It does sound a little hectic at time, but I'd say it is appropriate given the subject matter. The lyrics here are stunning too, and really help set the mood. Awesome job, and thanks for sharing
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I'm hearing Levon Helm and The Band doing this. And a touch of Petty, as well as the previously mentioned CCR.
I served as well. As did Chulaivet.
Nice job on this.
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then I drew a "safe" draft lotto number. I was #7 in that lottery. Why I can't win the Ohio Lottery amazes me when I was 7 in that one. LOL!!!
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Yeah, I was 14 in '69, wearing out my right hand, and trying to learn guitar. My brother was in Nam then. I guess the song and movie gimme shelter by the stones, where they were playing the altmonte racetrack and Gram Parsons and the flying burritos were playing with the stones kinda gave me that particular out of phase feel for the song. And the fact that nothing has to be exaggerated to write a wild song about that era. Dylan in short version without all 75 verses that he would have written. HA, just joking. I recall when Camille came up on us that summer, just after Neil Armstrong and Bud Aldridge landed on the moon, we had 100 plus miles per hour wind and we were 100 miles north of Biloxi. Just a lot of things went on that year, and I was there, and so were many of you. we are part of that amazing history. Cliff
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Really powerful work Clifton.
As I was listening to it, I thought to myself that would LOVE to hear an unplugged version of this with just acoustic and harmonica, a la Neil Young.
I mean I love this version, but I can totally hear an acoustic version too.
Great job.
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I'll echo all other comments.
I remember my experiences quite well during those years.
There are some good lyrical lines that stand out also.
I also agree with a couple of the technical comments.
Well done.....carry on.
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