The Maillard Reaction
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Re: 1st upload to songs forum
2014/03/17 12:54:26
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Really nice. Great vocals and vibe.
I hope you try a few Burt Bacharach songs.
Thanks for sharing!!!
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Re: 1st upload to songs forum
2014/03/19 20:25:24
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Agreed that the guitar FX are distracting, but otherwise, sounded pretty good. She has a fine voice, well done to you both.
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Re: 1st upload to songs forum
2014/03/22 09:44:22
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hi great vibrato
nice to hear clean quality vocal with out the over done runs
that contemporary singers tend to rely on these days
a million notes played fast is no match for a few well chosen
great song nice guitar
all the best
an old jazzer
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jamesday
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Re: 1st upload to songs forum
2014/03/22 12:36:36
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Hey Mike. Thanks for listening and for the kind words! And, for reminding me that, yeah it was the Bacharach songs that the Carpenters did so well with. I can't remember anything anymore...Anyway, Thanks! Jim
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Re: 1st upload to songs forum
2014/03/22 12:43:35
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Hey Dan. Thanks for taking the time! You're sure right about the guitar fx. Gonna try to fix it today. Thanks for the good words! Jim
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jamesday
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Re: 1st upload to songs forum
2014/03/22 12:53:56
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Hey Phill. Sure appreciate you giving it a listen! Thanks for the kind words, and the truths from "an old jazzer"...That's the best encouragement. Thanks again! Jim
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bayoubill
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Re: 1st upload to songs forum
2014/03/22 14:23:55
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Hi James. Welcome to the forums! Let me say this up front. Your opinion is one that counts and use all the info given to weight and decide for yourself what works and sounds good to you. Everyone will have something they like and don't like so use your instincts and go with them.
Wonderful song! Check out the EQ in pro channel and experiment with it on the voice and guitar. btw, I think your guitar playing is just fine. There are presets to get you started for voice and acoustic guitar. Thanks for sharing you song.
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jamesday
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Re: 1st upload to songs forum
2014/03/25 12:47:57
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Hey bayoubill. Thanks for checking it out! Good advice. I will take another look at the eq and experiment, and investigate some more presets. Thanks for taking the time and the positive comments! Jim
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Re: 1st upload to songs forum
2014/03/25 20:52:41
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I'm gonna put in my 2 pence worth and simply say cut the effects back on the guitar, bit too over done I feel. Vox reminded me of Karen Carpenter, really warm and soulful. twas a joy to listen to. :)
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jude77
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Re: 1st upload to songs forum
2014/03/25 22:31:25
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Hello Jim:
That was a lovely song, and your sister has a very nice voice with a wonderfully honest feel to it. The arrangement fits the song well, and does a good job of showcasing the vocal. You seem to have some insecurity about your guitar playing, but I thought it sounded fine. Keep posting here, both of you have plenty of talent, and these guys are very helpful and supportive.
Best of luck with your music!!
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Re: 1st upload to songs forum
2014/03/25 23:32:50
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Nice song, nice playing, and wow, what a voice your sister has - she certainly does have a Karen Carpenter vibe. I definitely agree with Wookie and some of the others regarding the stereo phaser and panning on the guitar - it's too much and really detracts from the guitar and vocal performances. Regardless, still a very nice track....going back for another listen!
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Re: 1st upload to songs forum
2014/03/26 15:12:58
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+1 to everything above - simply done, to the point, and the vocals feel "right". But yeah... The auto-panning on the guitar is what I really found most distracting. I don't think a little chorus would be bad, but with the guitar at relatively static positions L+R and the vocal towards the center. It's a fairly traditional layout but the song is straightforward, so why not? 
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Re: 1st upload to songs forum
2014/03/28 12:47:18
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Hey Gus. Thanks for listening and taking the time to post! Glad you enjoyed it!
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Re: 1st upload to songs forum
2014/03/28 12:52:40
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Hey jude77. Thanks for your time and the good words. You're sure right about the "helpful and supportive"!
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jamesday
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Re: 1st upload to songs forum
2014/03/28 13:01:35
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Hey cryophonic. Thanks for giving it a listen! I realize everyone's sure right about the guitar fx. But, since I've been so encouraged regarding the song itself, I think I'm just gonna try a re-do of it all. Again, Thanks! Jim
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jamesday
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Re: 1st upload to songs forum
2014/03/28 13:10:21
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Hey stevec. Thanks for listening. Why not indeed! The point is the song and the voice singing it. I understand what you're saying. We'll keep that in mind in the re-do. Thanks Steve! Jim
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Re: 1st upload to songs forum
2014/03/28 16:13:35
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The panning effect on the guitar is a bit challenging but still a sweet song.
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