darylcrowley
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Blindsided - My latest original
Like a lot of tunes, this one sort of languished for several months without direction. Upon revisiting this tune it fell together quickly. I like this tune a bunch, but then I've heard it a bunch and I'm probably a lot relieved that I finally salvaged the work I had into it. It doesn't include my newest guitar, but the harmony guitar lines I did with my other "new" guitar, a Telecaster Thinline. The rest is with my usual and favorite old stand-by guitar. At at rate, here it is... Blindsided http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=582907&songID=11068819 Daryl Blindsided Blindsided – Caught in a storm Blindsided – Weathered and worn Undecided – Which way to go Unrequited – Questions I pose Chorus: No way did I see that comin’ No way out but I keep on runnin’ away Blindsided – Bolt from the Blue Blindsided – Missing a clue Shortsighted – Intuition proved Misguided – I should have moved Chorus: Bridge: Blindsided caught unaware It snuck up beside me and poof it was there I was Blindsided again Blindsided – Deer in the lights Blindsided – A shot in the night Lighted, ignited, stumblin’ blind United, collided, excited my mind Chorus (repeat)
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Scottytunes
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/09/21 20:01:15
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I just love new guitars! Very nice work, Daryl!
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/09/21 20:05:23
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Coming in it almost was a bit Talking Heads. Actually, now that I've heard more of it, it still has a little Talking Heads vibe in a way. Nice off the beaten path vocal part combination, and good job on the harmony vocals as well as they fade out after the choruses.
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/09/21 20:24:50
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Sounded mostly fine and like what? - smooth rock, well that is something different.
However, I thought the voices were a bit loud in some places or perhaps the entire song.
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/09/21 20:28:13
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/09/21 22:41:11
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spacealf
Sounded mostly fine and like what? - smooth rock, well that is something different.
However, I thought the voices were a bit loud in some places or perhaps the entire song.
Not to side track this thread, but that reminded me of this funny series that a friend recently pointed me to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMTI8vg7A5U
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/09/21 23:22:45
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Hey there Daryl, I listened. It's classic "you" :-)
And that's a good think IMO? I love the organ as do you. It seems many of your songs have this touch.
Also, another thing that I do, that you do as well? Is they way you do harmonies, and "counter point?" I think the reason I enjoy your music so much is that we are cast from the same die...
Good job w/blindsided, I really enjoyed it. It gave me a CSN vibe... Shadow captain? Of a charcoal ship... Trying to give the light a slip?
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/09/22 09:39:28
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Love the song! Great job!
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/09/22 10:08:18
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Cool tune... I heard a number of influences in it.
nice groove to the song.
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/09/22 11:38:09
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Hi Daryl, this one grooves along very nicely, good job.
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/09/22 22:35:24
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This is quite nice, Daryl. Cool harmonies and really well put together.
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/09/23 07:24:05
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love the lyrics on this one, the spikyness of those contrasts the music. I see the Talking Heads reference, also a bit of Dire Straits, if these bands were filtered through a USA blues-rock upbringing. Not just great guitaring, but the organ is really top-notch, you have played it as a keyboardist would, not just pads but rhythmically etc...great tune.
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/09/23 20:00:45
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Definitely loud enough. Sweetly recorded and played. You might want to look into the modern day usage of the word 'poof'
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/09/23 20:31:09
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Totally unique lush vibe and song ... utterly splendid mix with sweet vocal charisma.
The lead vox, while perfect as is, I might have pondered to 'tunnel centrally' a bit more in areas ... as it fills up the stereo field with bigness. But that is merely my-fad of late as I've discovered other singers toying with the idea of centralized vocs.
The hook "blindsided" sticks wonderfully.
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/09/23 20:54:12
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Very groovin' tune. Nice performances. This song is well put together. Lyrics are excellent. Awesome, Daryl!
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darylcrowley
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/09/23 22:22:16
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Montauma - I looked it up, seems to be a British thing started by Monty Python. Hey it adds to the mystery :)
Luke, thanks so much.
Phillip - I hear you. I generally just turn on the mic and go with it, tyring to use as little reverb as I can stand and just a tiny smidge of compression.
Mark - Thanks, I've always wanted to be a keyboard player but never got the chance. I know chords because they are a passion of mine, but I keep it simple and I do a lot of takes :)
Janet - Thank you for listening to what would be considered a heavy tune for either of us :)
Vicente, Rik, Herb, Band, Dean, Mark - Thanks so much, glad you liked it.
Spacecalf - Wow, I've been searching for what genre I play and now I know: SMOOTH ROCK.
LOL - I love it! I finally know the answer I've been seeking. Very cool!!
Daryl
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/09/24 01:42:33
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I agree that the vocals were a little too forward. But then after a few listens if felt right. Good tune!
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/09/24 06:12:56
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yup.nice groove.the vocal effect with the natural adlibbing vox in the back works nicely. Nice little guitar break too.good work.
Cian
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/09/24 14:01:29
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 Good to have you back making cool tunes.
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darylcrowley
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/09/26 08:12:21
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Thanks all. After the comments I agree the vocals may need to come down just a tweak. But I strive hard to make sure people can understand my words because I hate when I can't understand the words to a song.... unless it's scat, then it's fine because I'm not trying to understand the words :)
Daryl
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/09/26 08:17:52
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Do an eq cut on the vocals at 700hz with a nice fat Q and the vocals will sit much better.
Always look forward to your tasty licks, D.
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/09/26 08:22:45
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Daryl your music seems to have a live, performed on stage, vibe that I really enjoy.
I really liked the tone of the intro guitar... it seemed very original.
All your guitar tones seem to be on the edge of familiar yet have a unique personal touch. That's real nice.
The song as a strong groove.
Thanks for sharing.
best regards,
mike
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/09/30 15:48:30
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What a terrific tune, Daryl. I always like your guitar playing, but the backing vocals really stood out, a nice counter to the lead vocal. And the bass line was really good too. As usual, an excellent mix too. Great job once again.
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/09/30 20:21:33
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Wow, nice one Daryl. This has a nice pop, jazz feel to it. I really love the interplay of vocals and BGV's. The guitar work really fit the song and was performed well. The mix sounded great to me -- everything was separated and clear.
Nice Job!!!
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/09/30 22:27:47
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So many talented people in here! I like everything about this song. I am a guitar player and I really enjoyed your guitar tone and style. I also really like the singing/lyrics.
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/10/01 01:59:31
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The mix and recording is so good. Everything up in the mix, very clean. I love the way you recorded the instruments and mixed them.
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darylcrowley
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/10/03 19:25:25
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James, thanks. I just did that on another tune and it worked well there too.
Mike - I don't really ever try to copy anyone's style or tone. What I end up with is just a result of all my experience (good or bad). As a result, my music never sounds like anyone else, and it usually never fits squarely in any genre.
Freddy, Thanks, sometimes they turn out OK.
Maximumpower, you sound like me... there are no guitar players I don't like. Thanks.
Karalie - Sometimes I almost get it right and I think I'm getting the hang of it, like this one, then I slip, but overall it's definately been getting better. Too bad I'm too old to live long enough to finally get it right all the time.
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/10/12 22:24:00
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That's awesome Daryl. I like everything about this song. The composition reminds me of old "Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks".
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/10/15 11:20:36
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That's very nice indeed Daryl. What a well executed song and mix, excellent stuff.
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Re:Blindsided - My latest original
2011/10/16 04:08:59
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Hey, Daryl,
This is really a great song with excellent playing and dynamite vocals and harmonies!
I really love the layered overlapping harmony vocals, and the double lead solo was very tasty both playing and tone-wise, and sounded perfect in the mix. It sort of reminds me of a fusion of George Benson, The Atlanta Rhythm Section and Boz Scaggs, which all add up to a great song.
I do agree with the comments about possibly dropping the vocals a little bit. I'm usually in the same boat with my vocal levels, and I have to consciously force myself to drop them before exporting them, and usually end up lowering them again before they fit "into" the mix instead of riding "on top" of the mix.
Anyway, excellent job, Daryl!
Bob
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