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I enjoyed this, nicely done. Great use of the band. Rob4580
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Interesting creation.
A nice rock feel. I like the message in the lyrics.....well delivered.
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Sounds really great Elliot.
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This is great. Can you please give us some details about which style and tracks (etc.) you used? Thanks in advance. Very nicely done.
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This has a great live feel. Love how the drums hit in the first part, how'd you do that? The song and the singing are both very good. The vocal might need a little mix magic to sit better. I could be wrong about that. Overall, it was quite impressive!
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I really like the build up with the drums and guitar. Great melody as well.
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Thanks for listening and I appreciate your comments, compliments and feedback.
Here's the BIAB Tracks used: ****** Song Summary ************* Title: bedroom door File:bedroom door2.SGU Key=C , Tempo 110, Length (m:s)=3:53 No intro. 103 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 103. Repeat x1 chorus Melody has 1592 notes, Melody harmony is < no harmony >(0) No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes, Style is _SHINING.STY (Praise & Worship Pop Shining)
RealTracks in song: 1254:Bass, Electric, PopShiningSync Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 1257:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopShiningRock8ths Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 1256:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopShiningGritty Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 1259:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopShiningRockA-B Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 693:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming AcRockBright Ev 120 (B:eighths) RealDrums [in Song:RockHardModernEv8^2-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Open HiHat
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This song has come a long way from the BIAB tracks. DRUMS: Besides the BIAB drum parts I used EZ DRUMMER for the opening drum hits, to get that big 70's stadium sound. I manually played via midi keyboard added ride cymbals at various points throughout the song.
GUITARS I use REASON as my DAW and it has A-List Electric Guitarist plug-in for some of the chucking guitars and power chords. I also added me playing LIVE Guitar PRS 513 and Boss ME-80 direct. I am also playing Lead Guitars with Strat / ME-80 direct. I sweetened the Lead Guitar lines with Midi Strings playing the same lines so it sounds bigger.
PIANO I am playing Midi Keys. All midi parts are bounced down to Audio in my DAW (Reason) to save CPU and allow editing, and audio effects.
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I remixed based on your suggestions... thanks
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A mix of Bon Jovi & Terry Jacks with a country narrative. The tail on the intro drum reverb on the left was REALLLY long. With the reverb etc there's some de-essing to be done.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
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Love the drums and the guitars.
Good vocals. Keyboard solo fits nicely.
Big 80s rock sound.
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Hi Elliott,
I can adjust with most of the comments; a good song with a nice build up and cool drum intro. And the vocals sounded very good. Maybe you could bring in a little more emotion further on in the song? (although, behind the bedroom doors there is a lot of emotion going on, I presume).
But I enjoyed listening, Hans
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What a great build to this passionate rocker, Elliott. Excellent vocal, and the band is perfect. Thanks for sharing the details. Man, those drums are the perfect addition.
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Excellent production on this tune Elliot. Super vocal and backtrack. Well done
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Very cool song!! Love the build and the payoff!! Your vocal is so well recorded and processed!!!.....sounds completely pro to me!! Well done all around!! Take care. Greg
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What a great intro and climax. Your dynamics were fantastic. Outstanding vocal and lyrics that were mixed perfectly. This sounds pro and is ready for air time IMHO.
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Hi Elliott,
What a great song - I loved the whole lot.
What's going on here - 3 good songs in one day!
What I really like is all the different sections of the song and tremendous light and shade. A lot of the songs on this forum have a good idea but they tend to be one trick ponies. I am also guilty in this in some of my songs.
In particular: Opening - dramatic and tremendous energy. Verses starting at 48 seconds - great change of pace. Refrain at 2:06 - perfect Second refrain at 3:06 - even better. Back to the verses at 3:22 - this is how to end a song.
Vocals - I liked your talking/singing style - perfect for this song. A couple of notes in the first half of the song at ends of phrases are a touch peaky. But I think you can easily fix these with a few cut and pastes from later in the song. It is worth it for such a good song.
Let's hear more.
Best Regards Nigel
Nigel Spiers Christchurch, New Zealand info@nzacoustics.com
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Great song Elliott! I thought it was some really good writing, and I loved your arrangements. As others have mentioned the intro was great, I sure liked how you brought the piano in, and the music break was fantastic too!
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