Sorry I'm late to the party Danny, but there's a reason for Slow Marching Band.. 

I have to be honest and say that this is some of the most fantastic guitar playing I've heard around these parts!! And, not just the playing, but how it 'fits' the song as well. You're on another level man with the music. What else do I say..it's kinda humbling after listening to this and you've honed all your skills!! Excellent!!

Larry: Hahaha thank God for Slow Marching Band to put us in a nice, peaceful place with just as much fantastic guitar playing and orchestration. :) Thanks a lot for the most kind words...put a smile on my face this morning. Really glad you enjoyed it...thanks again!

drma: thanks!

-Danny

Yeah, I commented on this when it was posted by the CHB. Good song.

This SH*T is FIRE brother Danny!!!!

I'm going to swim against the current here somewhat. Of course, this is a terrific production and world class performance.

 
Thanks, much appreciated. :)
 

You are at the top of the heap in the volume wars. Metallica, move over.

 
Ouch...that kinda hurt. Though some would actually receive that as a compliment, unfortunately I'm not one of them and would have to disagree whole-heartedly. I'd like to also offer proof to support my disagreement.
 
Metallica St. Anger Wave form:
 
 
Danny Countdown Waveform:
 
 
Metallica St.Anger RMS:
 
 
Danny Countdown RMS:
 
 
Yep, I'm loud but nothing close to where they need to "move over". The average rock record ends up at about -12 to -15 RMS....I'm a little loud in the high 11's. I'm htting -7 max, they hit -4. That's a huge difference. Look at their wave form and mine. I never totally "sqaure box" and there are plenty of dynamics left in mine. You have to understand...comparing someone to Metallica which in my opinion had one of the worst sounding, loudest albums of all time...is well, sort of degrading even though you gave me an A- which I do appreciate.
 

Yet, I'm glad you put the lyrics up because I would have had a difficult time understanding them otherwise. That's all I have to say, really. I guess I'm from the school that says if you value your lyrics, make them understood without jumping through hoops. You still get an A-.

 
I'm not sure why that is...I hear them quite well on this end and haven't had any of my collegues from other studio's make a mention of it either. We're really hard on each other when we share files and bash each others brains in. I'm all for critiques but man, you stab me within an inch of death in one part and then reach for the phone to call 911 in the next. LOL! Not quite sure how to take it quite honestly. I do value my vocals and honestly thought they were loud and clear enough on this end as well as all the systems I listened on. Sorry they weren't that way for you. Thanks for the listen and the comments.
 
-Danny

Danny, I have the utmost respect for your talent and skills.  Yes, your wave form isn't as flat as Metallica's, and that's good because many engineers regard that album as the most over compressed album of all times.  I should have used an emoticon ;) at that point because that wasn't criticism.  It takes skill to master that loud and still have some dynamic range left so the music can breathe.  Yet, my point about the lead vocal level in relation to everything else stands.  I'm sorry if you felt like I stabbed you within an inch of death, but I figure if you put your music up for review, you must have a thick enough skin for honest opinions. ;)  If your looking for universal praise, then hallelujah!

Danny Danzi

I'm going to swim against the current here somewhat. Of course, this is a terrific production and world class performance.

  
Thanks, much appreciated. :) 
  

You are at the top of the heap in the volume wars. Metallica, move over.

  
Ouch...that kinda hurt. Though some would actually receive that as a compliment, unfortunately I'm not one of them and would have to disagree whole-heartedly. I'd like to also offer proof to support my disagreement. 
  
Metallica St. Anger Wave form: 
  
  
Danny Countdown Waveform: 
  
  
Metallica St.Anger RMS:  
  
  
Danny Countdown RMS:  
  
  
Yep, I'm loud but nothing close to where they need to "move over". The average rock record ends up at about -12 to -15 RMS....I'm a little loud in the high 11's. I'm htting -7 max, they hit -4. That's a huge difference. Look at their wave form and mine. I never totally "sqaure box" and there are plenty of dynamics left in mine. You have to understand...comparing someone to Metallica which in my opinion had one of the worst sounding, loudest albums of all time...is well, sort of degrading even though you gave me an A- which I do appreciate. 
  

Yet, I'm glad you put the lyrics up because I would have had a difficult time understanding them otherwise. That's all I have to say, really. I guess I'm from the school that says if you value your lyrics, make them understood without jumping through hoops. You still get an A-.

  
I'm not sure why that is...I hear them quite well on this end and haven't had any of my collegues from other studio's make a mention of it either. We're really hard on each other when we share files and bash each others brains in. I'm all for critiques but man, you stab me within an inch of death in one part and then reach for the phone to call 911 in the next. LOL! Not quite sure how to take it quite honestly. I do value my vocals and honestly thought they were loud and clear enough on this end as well as all the systems I listened on. Sorry they weren't that way for you. Thanks for the listen and the comments. 
  
-Danny 

LynnDanny, I have the utmost respect for your talent and skills. Yes, your wave form isn't as flat as Metallica's, and that's good because many engineers regard that album as the most over compressed album of all times. I should have used an emoticon ;) at that point because that wasn't criticism. It takes skill to master that loud and still have some dynamic range left so the music can breathe. Yet, my point about the lead vocal level in relation to everything else stands. I'm sorry if you felt like I stabbed you within an inch of death, but I figure if you put your music up for review, you must have a thick enough skin for honest opinions. ;) If your looking for universal praise, then hallelujah!

 
That's understood and I appreciate the reply....you gotta remember, anything associated with Metallica and being loud is well...bad and sort of a stab which is what I meant by that. :) I didn't think I was THAT loud to where they had to move over. LOL!
 
I didn't dispute your comment on the vocal thing and both accept and appreciate the crit. I just wanted you to know that I DID run this by some pretty anal sources that gave me a thumbs up...so I had assumed I was decent shape. :)
 
I also wasn't looking for universal praise and I actually do have thick skin. I just try to understand how/why people hear/feel the things they crit about because it helps me. Again I thank you for the listen and the crit. I'll take an A- anyday. Heck I'll take a C- but I just had to at least try to state some proof about the Metallica thing. LOL!
 
-Danny

WOW!
 
The best sounding songs are notoriously those you have fun a blast writing and playing.
 
I think I detected just a hint of such like fervor in this instance. Pure creativity! 
 
(Pssst! Behind every great Sonar song is at least one of Panu's mods. Panu's mods inspire! No lie! They make all the diff in the world! This song's livin proof!)
 
So how does the "original" sound? Let's hear! Let's hear!
 
Steve 

Excellent work. Danny I have nothing but respect for you and your work. Thanks for sharing this.

Tom: thanks so much for the listen and the kind words...and you're welcome. Thanks to the CHB for allowing me to share it. :)

Frank: thanks brother...been enjoying your CD quite a bit. I listen in my car on my way to gigs...it pumps me up yet is quite spiritual and takes the edge off me because I'm always so stressed before a gig. :) It's also a great reality check for me....knowing I'll never be able to play like you while wishing I could. :)

-Danny