The Rebel
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Acoustic Instrumental - Blue Ridge Morning
Haven't posted any new music in a while. I just finished my first new tune in months.Tried using some traditional bluegrass instruments (banjo and mandolin).Since I can't really play either one I kept it simple. Hope you like it. Comments welcome. Thanks! Blue Ridge Morning
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Re:Acoustic Instrumental - Blue Ridge Morning
2011/05/22 13:58:26
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Hi Dan, keeping it simple works, nice work. Love the sound of that banjo combined with the mandolin. Greetings, Rik edit: listened again, after Wookie's comment, on headphones and there is an annoying buzz on this. If I remember correctly, that acoustic blues you posted a while ago also had a buzz on it, maybe a hardware problem ?
post edited by morenoise - 2011/05/23 11:18:10
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Re:Acoustic Instrumental - Blue Ridge Morning
2011/05/22 14:43:46
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This is very pleasant and I did enjoy, if I may observe there seems to be quite a bit of noise and a buzz which is distracting. This could just be me, what was you recording chain?
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Re:Acoustic Instrumental - Blue Ridge Morning
2011/05/22 15:08:40
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That sounds nice - good balance on the mix. The banjo is an interesting instrument to use for the lead melody in a slower song. It has such a fast and short decay. Nice blending of those acoustic instruments.
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Re:Acoustic Instrumental - Blue Ridge Morning
2011/05/22 17:37:01
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Nice, atmospheric , and somber. Yes, sometimes less is more. A little eq to call out the character of each instrument would add color. Took me out into the woods...cool.......Ron
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The Rebel
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Re:Acoustic Instrumental - Blue Ridge Morning
2011/05/24 05:35:30
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Hi Rik,
Thanks for giving a listen. The buzz everyone is hearing is probably the bad electrical wiring in my home. It's over 100 years old and no matter what I've tried I still get 60 cycle noise. Std single coil pickups and a high gain amp are out of the question. This was one of the most difficult recordings I've made in a while. The original had too many errors to use so I had to start over again. I am happy with the end result although it's not as clean as I would like. It has the feeling I was going for.
You are correct-I did have the same problem with the previous blues song.
John-Thanks for listening. My recording chain varied with the instrument.
I use the V-Studio 20 into an Alesis mixer in to the computer. The 6 string acoustic and bass were direct. The 12 string, banjo and mandolin were miked with an SM57.
Geno-Thanks for checking it out. I tried to use the banjo in a non-traditional way. Picking a simple melody and using the character of the instrument for the tone. I can't finger-pick a banjo.
Ron- Thanks for listening and your kind words. Everything you mention is what I was working for.
Dan
post edited by The Rebel - 2011/05/24 05:41:49
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Re:Acoustic Instrumental - Blue Ridge Morning
2011/05/25 13:38:27
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No Blue Ridge mountains where I am, but this gave me that kind of feeling. Nicely done.
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Re:Acoustic Instrumental - Blue Ridge Morning
2011/05/25 15:20:56
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Nicely done Dan. You've set a nice mood with this one. I like that understated bass line as well. Hum or no hum, this is well played and simplistic is always a good thing IMO!  More please!!!! Larry
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Re:Acoustic Instrumental - Blue Ridge Morning
2011/05/26 22:02:34
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Smooth playing , enjoyed that Dan , relaxing
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Re:Acoustic Instrumental - Blue Ridge Morning
2011/05/27 14:19:00
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Yes, the banjo is simple, but I really like it. Love the tune. Nice job! :)
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Re:Acoustic Instrumental - Blue Ridge Morning
2011/05/27 15:51:40
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This is lovely (even with the buzz)
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Re:Acoustic Instrumental - Blue Ridge Morning
2011/05/27 17:01:37
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Hi Dan,
Beautiful tune and very nice atmospheric mix. I'm not hearing the buzz which is kinda worrisome for me.
Nicely done.
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Re:Acoustic Instrumental - Blue Ridge Morning
2011/05/27 17:21:17
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Good stuff. Would make a nice backdrop for a film sequence. Simple melody floating over some unexpected chording. Moody, melodic and interesting. Like I said, good stuff.
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The Rebel
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Re:Acoustic Instrumental - Blue Ridge Morning
2011/05/28 18:32:28
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Thank-you everyone for listening.I really appreciate that you have taken the time to listen and leave some nice comments.This site has been a great inspiration to me.There are so many good musicians here that play,record and master their own music.It really motivates me to work harder to improve the songs.Now if I can just find that darn buzz everyone is talking about. I'm like Gary- I can't really hear the buzz either and it worries me. I do have tinitus so maybe that's why.
Thanks Again
Dan
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Re:Acoustic Instrumental - Blue Ridge Morning
2011/05/28 18:55:02
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Absolutely beautiful!!! I had to close my eyes and play it again.. I recorded a bebop tune at moderate tempo and got some flack about the speed of it. Thanks for posting this song.
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Re:Acoustic Instrumental - Blue Ridge Morning
2011/05/28 22:16:25
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You paint a nice melancholy mood. I love melancholy music! Well done.
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