Danny Danzi


James this is really nice and atmospheric. Would love to hear a bit more space in the guitar and vocals, but you might lose that up close and personal vibe...so that's subjective...but this was a joy to listen to. Sounds like you have your partner in crime for life. Great voice that guy has. Really nice guitar tone too and good synth sound selections. Well done brother!

-Danny

Thanks Danny! That's really kind of you my friend.


Tim and I have been working on music together on and off since 1979, so I think we're stuck with each other now 

Scottytunes


Shazzzzaaaam! This is simply captivating!

Thanks Scotty! 

WOW!
Love. . . the flow/structure/arrangement of this piece.  Your synth pad choice really fills the low end warmth next to the sound of the acoustic (nice).  Love the cello only adds depth to the low end registration.  
Tim, whats not to like about that wonderful voice.  He has a great storytellers voice, if you know what I'm saying.  From the arrangement and the effects used on Tim's vocals, I'm getting a bit of a Peter Gabriel vibe.
If I had to nit about the mix it would have to be the fast/short delay used on Tim's vocal.  The rest of the arrangement has that long verb and IMO it would be nice to hear a slower/longer delay/verb, but still a bit faster then the rest of the arrangement.  WONDERFUL . . .  looking forward to hearing the finished piece.


Kev

Beautiful. It was captivating from the beginning. Most of the prior posters have already put into words my thoughts (i.e. movie scene a la Gladiator, Braveheart). I really like the ethereal synth with the dripping water (reminded me a bit of Xanadu by Rush), but Danny nailed it that the acoustic tone is great too.

Would you mind sharing your acoustic setup? Sounds great!

Thanks for sharing.

drumstixkev


WOW!
Love. . . the flow/structure/arrangement of this piece.  Your synth pad choice really fills the low end warmth next to the sound of the acoustic (nice).  Love the cello only adds depth to the low end registration.  
Tim, whats not to like about that wonderful voice.  He has a great storytellers voice, if you know what I'm saying.  From the arrangement and the effects used on Tim's vocals, I'm getting a bit of a Peter Gabriel vibe.
If I had to nit about the mix it would have to be the fast/short delay used on Tim's vocal.  The rest of the arrangement has that long verb and IMO it would be nice to hear a slower/longer delay/verb, but still a bit faster then the rest of the arrangement.  WONDERFUL . . . start looking forward to hearing the finished piece.


Kev

Kev, you're right - 'great storyteller's voice' - that's bang on. I get what you're saying on the delay, I'll try a longer one. Glad you liked the pad, took a while to find one that fitted the piece and complimented the acoustic. Thanks so much!

tfbattag


Beautiful. It was captivating from the beginning. Most of the prior posters have already put into words my thoughts (i.e. movie scene a la Gladiator, Braveheart). I really like the ethereal synth with the dripping water (reminded me a bit of Xanadu by Rush), but Danny nailed it that the acoustic tone is great too.

Would you mind sharing your acoustic setup? Sounds great!

Thanks for sharing.

Great compliments Thomas, thank you very much.


OK, the acoustic..Tim plays a beautiful 'Torridge' model by Brook, they're fine luthiers in Devon, England.


http://www.brookguitars.com/


I used 3 blended tracks for the solo acoustic;


1. Two small diaphram condensers pointed approx at the 12th fret and about 3'' back from the soundhole
2. A large diaphragm condenser behind Tim to get some room
3. A DI from the pickup


The guitar under the vocal was recorded with the voice, so I had no control over that.

Beagle


WAIT!!! NOOO!!! that can't be all of it?????


ARG!!!!

I wanted MOOOORE!!!!

that was incredible James & Tim!  fantastic! 

I think you should develop it more and the next "part" should be the start of the bloody battle with a heavy groove, faster tempo as the battle ensues with crescendo to the end!!!

more, please!

Hehe..sorry Reece, is it a short one..a bit of an 'interlude' between longer pieces. More coming, I promise! Glad you enjoyed it, thanks a lot. 

Starise


 A really nice song...almost feels as if you are the soldier. Are the lyrics figurative here?  

Thanks! It's based on a chapter from a book, there will be more pieces in the project.

I could hear another thought coming across at the same tempo but maybe slightly louder and maybe up a half interval. ...Just me...I hear some weird things sometimes lol.

Not sure what this means...

thalweg


Absolutely lovely mix....beautiful sounds...guitar and pads compliment each other completely! vocals are spot on...reminds me of Peter Gabriel. A truly moving fantastic piece!

Thanks Thal, always good to see you! 

Danny Danzi


James this is really nice and atmospheric. Would love to hear a bit more space in the guitar and vocals, but you might lose that up close and personal vibe...so that's subjective...
-Danny

It is indeed subjective, but that was exactly what I was thinking. You have a great minimalist feel for music that I only wish I could emulate.

jamesyoyo

Danny Danzi


James this is really nice and atmospheric. Would love to hear a bit more space in the guitar and vocals, but you might lose that up close and personal vibe...so that's subjective...
-Danny

It is indeed subjective, but that was exactly what I was thinking. You have a great minimalist feel for music that I only wish I could emulate.

That's very nice of you James, thanks so much. I do manage to hold back my prog tendencies sometimes..

beautiful, gorgeous, oh so good.

I really loved this song James. I could listen to this all night. Beautifully arranged and performed. I am anxious to here it when completed. Very nice work indeed.

CLEAN


beautiful, gorgeous, oh so good.

Well thank you Mark! 

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