Bob Oister
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"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock) Mix 2 (Final?) 3-26-12
"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock) EDIT: 3-26-12 - Mix 2 (Final?) Please See Note Below.
Hi, Guys,
Here's another new one that I slapped together over the past couple of nights. If you can spare three and a half minutes, please give it a listen and let me know what you think. As always, any and all helpful comments, suggestions, constructive criticism, input and ideas are welcome, and also greatly appreciated! You guys are the best!
Crank It Up Loud!!! 
"Concrete Sky"
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EDIT: Mix 2 (Final?)
Hey guys, I just uploaded Mix #2 after everybody's input, observations and suggestions. I tightened up a few of the drum fills and did a few minor tweaks to EQ, compression and automation. I also added the lyrics below, as per Daryl's request.
Many thanks to everybody who listened and commented, you guys are truly AWESOME!
Best wishes!
Bob
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Concrete Sky
©2012 Words and Music All Rights Reserved by Bob Oister
Verse #1:
The sun peeks over the horizon like an eye
Daylight breaks with people rising with a sigh
I never dreamed of fighting monsters for a lie
I wasn't born to die beneath a concrete sky
Chorus #1:
Don't want to live a lie
I'm not afraid to die
I'm gonna face the fire
Beneath the concrete sky
Verse #2:
Living like a soldier in a city gone awry
Wanting to grow older just trying to survive
I never dreamed of fighting here just to stay alive
I wasn't born to live and breathe beneath a concrete sky
Chorus #2:
Don't want to live a lie
I'm not afraid to die
I'm gonna face the fire
Beneath the concrete sky
Guitar Solo
Chorus #3:
Don't want to live a lie
I'm not afraid to die
I'm gonna face the fire
Beneath the concrete sky
post edited by Bob Oister - 2012/03/27 03:17:44
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bandontherun19
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/01 22:18:46
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This is classic Oister... One of my favorites of yours. The mix is powerful, the drums and bass are beating me like a redneck wife in a trailer park... Awesome tone on the lead guitar. And wow :-) an acoustic guitar? LOL! I didn't expect that! It didn't feel like 3:29? It felt like 2 mins? So I think you have a hit here.
post edited by bandontherun19 - 2012/03/01 22:24:12
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/01 22:37:58
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Nice one Bob......... man does that ever sound HEAVY!!!!!!!!
Whoa.... to you ...oh...earth and sea...
for the devil sends the beast with wrath.....
because he knows the time is short.....
let him who hath understanding.....
reckon the number of the beast.....
for it is a human number...
it`s number is.....
666 So if JESUS rose from the DEAD Does that mean he`s the ORIGINAL ZOMBIE?
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/01 23:06:39
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Hey Bob!
Sounds great, buddy! Keep 'em coming!
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/01 23:23:18
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Hey Bob man you sure know how to play that guitar ! Everytime I listen to one of your new tunes I'm totally blown away with your guitar playing . Nice song lots of interesting little changes that really grap your ears and sends you straight into a wall of sound , keep on rockin my friend you sound GREAT !!! Radio
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/02 07:20:56
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Not really my thing genre wise, but you're always worthy of a listen from a production point of view regardless. I like the vocal fx and the chorus/ending is really strong - liked that a lot.
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/02 10:05:01
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Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.
Karma has a way of finding its own way home.
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/02 10:43:47
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I played this one loud and was rewarded. Very nice production and performance. The bottom end was rock solid, and the vocals were in your face. The guitar tone was just right for the song, and the lyrics were good. Very well done.
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/02 18:04:09
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woah dude this one must be your heaviest? kinda like Bruce Dickinson solo or Nevermore slowed down. the drums sound better on this one. not sure on the segue at the end of the chorus into the little interlude, sounds a little rushed. but otherwise, this is your best 'first-time' mix, everything is at a good level. needs to be longer though, c'mon!
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/02 18:19:41
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Hey Bob, Here's another new one that I slapped together over the past couple of nights. Just slapped this together, did you? haha This is one of your best, man. Love how the verse riff contrasts with the melodic chorus...really nice. The mix sounds massive on my cheap speakers and "Concrete Sky" is a cool title/hook IMO. The guitar and vocal are, of course, outstanding.
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/03 07:34:41
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Bob-tastic.
Loved the Mick Mars type lead @1:26.
Super heavy.
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/03 10:33:35
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Nice job Bob! Really like your guitar work. Sometimes some parts seem like they are pushing the drums a bit. For your vocals, the lead is in a very comfortable pitch for you. Did you try raising the key up to see how you would sound "reaching" for it a bit to add some edge? Just a thought. The background vocs are killer. Nice job all around.
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/03 11:44:06
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Hey Bob WOW great tune. Some heavier GOTH tones in this piece but you nailed it. Love the ending break at 3:03. Nice work on the drum rolls and double kick. Man, do you have the vox for rock. Those harmonies are killer. KUDOS! Kev
post edited by drumstixkev - 2012/03/03 11:45:31
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/03 14:20:00
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Superman, you're rockin. You've got that metal vibe down to a science. Nice arrangement and orchestration. Post the lyrics!
Cool.
Daryl
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/04 04:14:02
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bandontherun19:
Hey, Robby,
How's it going, brother? I hope you're having a great weekend!
Thanks, man, I really do appreciate you checking it out, and also your very encouraging comments! You've always taken the time to give my stuff a listen, and let me know what you think, since way back when I first joined the forum, and that really means a lot to me.
It also helps that all of your stuff is always so well done, and your new smooth jazz original is definitely proof of your outstanding musicianship and ability to be very versatile in your musical endeavors.
Thanks again, Robby, for all your input and support over the past couple of years, I'm very grateful, buddy. Have a rockin' Sunday!
Bob
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alkie:
Hey, Alan,
How are you, buddy? It's really great to see you back on the forum!
Thanks so much for giving this a listen, and for your very kind words, I really appreciate your input and comments! I'm really happy that you liked the song.
Have a great weekend, my friend!
Bob
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/04 17:06:06
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hi bob well done pro sound everything there is all lot of great talent on this forum thanks for sharing eric
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/04 17:31:44
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Great stuff Bob. Your mixes always are very clean and diction very clear and precise.
Is metal supposed to be clean?
I really haven't a clue.
But, I would think metal is more smashed and wet and maybe a little sloppy, no?
I noticed when your solo came in quite loud how it squashed the drums in the mix. I guess your buss compressor kicked in. Anyway, I thought the sound of the drums (not the volume) at that point was more better. Great stuff though.
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/04 22:59:35
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My, my ---- I sure wish that I could slap together songs like this. Your playing is outstanding and your vocals (and bgv's) are excellent on this. Oh ya, and that massive wall of metallic bottom --- wow!
Great stuff buddy!
Freddy J
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/05 00:13:33
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I have no frame of referance , but I like what i'm hearing here... your productions are consistantly high Q... this is no exception... you are a great player, singer, producer and apparently (from your comments) a really nice guy...
very cool..
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/05 08:23:10
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Another pearl from the Oister  Absolutely the heaviest I've heard from you yet Bob, tremendous stuff. You always have a melodic edge to your songs that lift them right up for me, the chorus here is just fantastic, it really soars. Great solo too, nicely put together and resolved. That acoustic breakdown was a total surprise!
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/05 09:27:57
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Bloody awesome. Always got a take a listen at your stuff because you never have to concentrate on the mix,just enjoy the song. I really enjoyed this cos you pushed the boat out another bit by making it super heavy and what iced it for me was the chorus "aahhhs" and the acoustic rendition at the end. A1 Bob.
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/05 11:11:58
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Bob, That's some dark guitar work there boy. I love it. Great vocals (as usual). Drums got a little lost in the full on Choruses, IMO. Can The CHB be your opening act on your next tour?
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/06 10:55:15
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Great song! You got this one right on Bob.
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/07 04:53:10
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Scottytunes: Hey, Scott, Thanks, buddy, I really appreciate you giving it a listen, and also your kind words! Have a good one! Bob -------------------------------------------------------------------- radio:
Hey, James, How are you, my friend? Doing great, I hope! Thanks for checking this one out for me, and for your very encouraging comments, I really appreciate it, James. Have a great day! Bob --------------------------------------------------------------------- paulo:
Hi, Paul, Thank you, kind sir! To me, that's one of the best compliments I can receive, when someone who doesn't normally listen to this genre still checks it out for production value. I also do the same thing, and doing that on this forum has taught me quite a bit. I always try to learn something production-wise, from many of the song posts in other genres here. The fine folks here on the forum do some fantastic work in many different styles, and I think it's what really makes this place such a cool community. Thanks, again, Paul, I really appreciate you taking time to listen and value your comments highly. Have a great day! Bob -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/07 19:41:15
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Wookie:
Hi, John,
Thanks for checking this out and for the coveted "Wookie Smiley Award"!
Seriously, John, I greatly appreciate you taking time to listen, it means a lot to me. Thanks again, my friend.
Best wishes, Bob ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lynn:
Hi, Lynn,
Thanks for checking in on this one for me, and for your very encouraging comments! I really appreciate your input, and value your opinion highly,
Have a great night, buddy! Bob ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
mgh:
Hey, Mark,
How's my buddy from across the pond doing? Hope all is going well!
Many thanks for giving this one a listen, and also for your very kind words! I've been doing a little cleanup on the drum fills and some EQ and Compressor tweaking, and should have Mix #2 up soon.
Thanks again for all your good input and observations, I consider you a true Metal Master, your stuff is always top notch!
Have a good one, Mark! Bob --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/08 15:44:55
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Love the guitar tone from the first notes on. Drums sounded great, sounded like the fills got a little rushed in a spot or 2. Really digg'in it, rock on!! PG
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/08 16:29:45
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HEY BOB, GREAT TUNE!
great performances...
mix-wise, i dig all the guitar tones, reminds me of some of the best of megadeath....
personally, i don't care for the attack-y kick drum, i think it's distracting from the groove....
i like the treble bit on the snare and toms, but not on the kick. the kick time is too dead-on, and the guitars and vox kind of push and pull the time, so smoothing off the kick tone, would relax the overall timing a bit.
and the vox are mixed too hot, i think blending them down into the bed of the soundtrack would make them more spooky, and more 'band' sounding....
but these are subjective critiques, you did a great job on this one.
i like the break down part at the end....
and really dig the solo, perfect.
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/08 22:00:09
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luuuuuv this song.....material, performance, mix, all of it....
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/09 09:45:24
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Take that chorus up an octave! Really cool man!
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Re:"Concrete Sky" (Modern Rock)
2012/03/09 19:13:08
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Super job as usual, Bob! Mix is so clear and playing is fantastic.
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