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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/11/08 11:15:37
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I like it's not just a bunch of riffs but has fresh melodic invention. very nice
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/11/08 13:24:02
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Well done guys. It has a nice groove and good tones.
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/11/08 14:08:23
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☄ Helpfulby ohgrant 2015/12/04 13:54:29
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/11/08 15:08:12
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Love it! It has lot's of energy and the guitar and bass lines are great!
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/11/11 05:30:17
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Still love it chaps.
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/11/12 12:26:13
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Top Shelf in every aspect!
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/11/12 13:48:51
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Schweet!!! That sounds awesome.
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/11/12 15:39:47
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Hello Sirs,
Yes, I have to agree. It is a very good effort.
There is quite a bit going on there. I think I hear a mandolin in there, or a banjo, or something that sounds like that. Or is that some kind of lap steel?
So, if I were your producer I would make a few recommendations. Work on the mix dynamics. I think I would give every instrument a chance to come through in different places. The lead guitar parts are well played, but the song is dominated by that instrument.
If I had a bundle file I would do a little more automation so that there was a bit more ebb and flow. I would also suggest allowing the bass to shine a bit more. I think even mixing in another bass “sound” to maybe mimic some of the guitar parts, maybe something with a little more slap and rattle. That dobro, or banjo, or whatever it is could certainly be used to introduce another part of the song too instead of just at the beginning.
The drums are nice, but I might have the drummer back off on the power in a few places. It happens at 1:50 or so, but it could be done in a few different places
Then I would get someone to write up some lyrics and drop some vocals in there.
I like the playing and the sound, but I also like to pretend I own a record label.
I can tell by how many comments you get that you are popular around here so I hope my comment is not taken as effrontery.
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/11/13 03:33:54
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Then I would get someone to write up some lyrics and drop some vocals in there.
Here's the strange thing with 'instrumentals'...they don't generally have vocals... 
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/11/13 12:56:17
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Jesse Screed
Then I would get someone to write up some lyrics and drop some vocals in there.
Here's the strange thing with 'instrumentals'...they don't generally have vocals...
Wait a minute. Hold the phones. Cancel all my appointments. This is an instrumental? Whodathunk?
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/11/13 12:58:05
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Jesse Screed
I can tell by how many comments you get that you are popular around here...
You obviously do not see the pitchforks that the crowd is holding. 
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/11/13 17:29:33
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Hey, what do you mean?
Don't tell that to my friends from India or Tibet; or my vocal music friends either.
I was always taught that the voice is an instrument. In fact for many years, going way back, it was the only instrument.
It can change pitch, it can express emotion, it has a range.
But, I know you guys are just playing with me, and don't forget that I said "if I were your producer."
I don't see any pitchforks.
Jesse
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/11/14 19:35:34
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Great bass sounds Ed. Excellent guitar playing as well...nice mix on those drums. Nice solid performance.Has a lot of life in it.
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/11/19 15:12:31
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Great stuff. Virtuosos all of you.
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/11/20 16:55:30
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Classy playing! Real good composition!
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/11/25 14:12:24
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Really nice effort. I particularly liked the held note at around 1:50 leading into the next section. So two thumbs up - one for each of you.
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/12/04 12:46:32
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☄ Helpfulby jamesg1213 2015/12/09 11:25:56
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Really nice playing and production. Mix sounds perfect. Love the leads.
Thanks Jimmy. Jaymes did a great job IMO.
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/12/09 10:53:08
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Oooh... I like that. Nice groove anchored by a great bass line and the guitar melodies/harmonies are very cool and well executed. Everything just sounds as it should. Oh, and the keyboard parts happening in the background really fill out space nicely.
Thanks Steve.
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/12/09 13:05:06
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Great playing both of you! Loved the sound, perfectly balanced and acousticated.
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/12/09 15:54:08
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Killer track. Love the guitar, and a really tight groove underneath.
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/12/09 16:04:26
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/12/09 16:18:45
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I can only chime in with more of the same, regarding the playing and writing. Though my favorite aspect is the dramatic size of the mix; big and powerful. Nice job on all counts! Really nice. I am curious as to the drums. What did you use? DI'd guitar and Bass? or ? Through what? and the "hammered dulcimer?" off to the right side? What is that? What's the lowdown bird's eye on this caper? Michael
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/12/09 16:23:40
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☄ Helpfulby pentimentosound 2015/12/09 17:37:35
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1) I am curious as to the drums. What did you use?
2) DI'd guitar
3) Bass
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/12/09 17:06:46
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☄ Helpfulby pentimentosound 2015/12/09 17:37:40
Guitar is 1979 Les Paul Standard through Boss a BR-8 using a custom patch into (at that time) M-Audio 24/96 soundcard, into (at that time) Sonar 8. I used an EBow Plus on the middle section.
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/12/09 17:29:34
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Thanks, both of you, for filling in the details. I'm even more impressed now! LOL What kind of bass do you play, Ed? Michael PS I just read through your studio list of stuff! I'm glad I had a snack first! LOL Wow!
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/12/09 17:32:49
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Thanks, both of you, for filling in the details. I'm even more impressed now! LOL
What kind of bass do you play, Ed?
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
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Re: Desert Dust - Instrumental by Jamesg1213 & bapu
2015/12/10 09:54:14
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I'm wanting to get another P, but am quite happy with this Blacktop Jazz which has 2 P pups in it. I haven't tried a Quarter Pounder yet, and a buddy keeps harping on me to try a Area P, so I'm wishing I could try one somewhere.
I loved your tone on the track and it made me miss my '80 G&L L1000, which always sounded great once I started Auto-Tuning it. It had a soft neck and intonated poorly. After spending almost $500 on various "cures"(over 20 years), I sold it to a guy, my age (66) who "liked"(?!?!) high action and thought it was killer.
The Blacktop was a blowout deal, and will keep me till I find the perfect P.
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