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I've applied all suggestions, kept some and finally finished the track by replacing the bass and the accent guitars. Mastered, as usual, by Fran Ashcroft of Happy beat Studio.
I've removed all but the original version from the "Work in Progress" thread I started.

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Strawberries & Bread - Mastered.

Thank you to all of those who commented, suggested and offered encouragement.

I found, via Stefan, a better free video editor for Green Screen things so I offer an alternative:


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Sounds good, nice work on the master.

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Ray,

It sounds great! Everything pops and the vocal stands out much better now to me! Those guitars sound really good! Nice job! Torrey

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Congrats on a wrap!

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Ray

Sounds good, nice work on the master.

Peter

Thanks Peter,
Yes, Fran has good ears and does fab work.


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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Ray,

It sounds great! Everything pops and the vocal stands out much better now to me! Those guitars sound really good! Nice job! Torrey

Torrey, thanks.
I did a quick test with a limiter on the last mix and so knew the vox would get some extra ergs in the mastering.


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I've yet to pack it.


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Hi Ray,

This song is really rockin' now and everything sounds good.

The vocals sound very good.

I would still like a touch more volume on the vocals if you have the head room. If not it still sounds like a finished track to me.

Well done.

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Good song and good video. I know it takes a lot of work to make videos, so my hat is off to you.


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Originally Posted By: NigelSpiers
Hi Ray,

This song is really rockin' now and everything sounds good.

The vocals sound very good.

I would still like a touch more volume on the vocals if you have the head room. If not it still sounds like a finished track to me.

Well done.

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Thanks Nigel,
the replaced bass, (I originally opted for the Hofner one becasue the Vantage had intonation problems with the A string - but I fixed that), and bumped the vocals a tiny bit & the rest was the magic woofle dust of Mastering.


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Originally Posted By: jptjptjpt
Good song and good video. I know it takes a lot of work to make videos, so my hat is off to you.

Thanks jptx3,
In all fairness it only took 30 mins to shoot and a couple of hours to edit.
I'm lazy and with a short attention span.


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Looks and sounds great to me.

BTW, What green screen video software are you using on the alternative - I've pretty much thrown in the towel on green screen.

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Originally Posted By: Sundance
Looks and sounds great to me.

BTW, What green screen video software are you using on the alternative - I've pretty much thrown in the towel on green screen.

Stefan recommended a suite of things but I opted for the one in his list that was easy, cheap...and had some good reviews. VideoPad Video Editor.
There are premium and pro versions but I downloaded the freebie to try before I but and the freebie meets my needs. It does have a nag feature when booting up but that's no issue for me.
The 1st video is using a free version of Wondershare.
The 2nd is the same source material but using https://www.nchsoftware.com/videopad/index.html


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Ray this is a keeper. Great groove and vocals. The mix is spot on.

Two thumbs up.


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Sounds good, Ray. Some rich guitar sounds. Interesting place that shopping list took you...
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Hi Ray,

I knew I responded to your first meal-song. And I do know again, as you have noticed.
In line with some others I could hear what you sang. I think the meal is far more tastier than the first one!
I even liked it! Not only by looking at your faces (multiple) on the second video production Stefan advised, but because it is a good song. It sounds bright and I could distinguish all instruments as well!

That video is also very entertaining. I could see some of the effects Stefan uses.
I can say a lot more, but I just want to say; keep up all this nice work. Maybe you can make videos for my songs too.
I know you are NOT lazy at all!

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ray,

Final sounds great - both LOUD and soft - the real test of a mix/master. Really solid.

Video is fun - new green screen thing is nice...

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Ray,
Cool stuff. Bass rules! Fun harmonies. Listened yesterday on good studio headphones, gave it another spin on cheap 20 year old Sony "in ear" set today, sounds great even in cheapos. You (and Fran) did good. That software Stefan recommend does a decent job on green removal. Thank you for sharing.

P.s. time to hit local fleamarkets for props smile

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Both vids and the mastered audio are hitting the note.

The new green screen looks good -- we gotta learn that ... someday.

As a couple of folks who just jumped into videos (other than our previous still shot efforts) we raise the pint glass to you. It takes a lot of forethought and work.

Well done on all fronts!

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Sounds really good Ray!! Fun video too! Take care. Greg

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