whack
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Drop Dead Gorgeous feat. funky bass by Frank Tanton
Hi Folks. Had a little fun with this one, RnB/Pop with some funky tones and catchy melodies. Never really quite satisfied with it. Have a listen and give your honest opinions. EDITED - 06 MAY 2011 New version edited by Frank (notnat) which includes bass and some new guitar. Drop Dead Gorgeous (new bass added by Frank) Cian
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Janet
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/04/24 12:16:01
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Wow--another song about me? :)
Sorry...it won't load for me...I'll be back.
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/04/24 12:16:06
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song + + + 1
suggestions----- mix needs more mids and low end---to brite
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whack
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/04/25 06:46:56
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Yes Janet, could your write me a song too please!
Thanks BIABDude, Mix may have a bit too high end sparkle, I might try fiddle with it just to balance it out a little better.
Anyone else find the same?
Cian
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/04/25 10:16:30
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Yeah, I can see why you had fun with this. It's great. :) It maybe a little bright, but I imagine I wouldn't have thought of it if it hadn't been brought up. I can imagine this being on the radio. Great job!
I'd better go work on that song now. :)
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whack
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/04/25 17:55:48
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/04/25 18:36:26
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I like it. Catchy song, good beat, good mix, good vocals. I like you attention to details on the panning. Not my personal cup of tea (not a dance fan) but nonetheless, very good. My daughter (21) is going to add this song to her exercise regiment songlist. 
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/04/25 18:43:32
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Pretty cool production there Cain :-) I may try to EQ the whistle a little, on my phones it was a little harsh, but toward the end of the song, it was less noticeable for me. Other than that the mix sounds really tight!
I wrote one for Janet called Raving Beauty? And people who know her said I was half right? She's Raving! LOL!
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/04/25 18:57:25
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/04/25 20:13:56
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Love it! Awesome job on everything.
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/04/25 20:52:41
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Good job. Has a unique vibe to it. especially the whistle.
I think the drop dead gorgeous line should be on the 1/4 note beat.
nice pop. good hook.
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/04/25 22:09:21
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Hey Cian, this is pretty cool. I'd bump up the lows and mid lows on this some, tho, it's a little "bright heavy"
cool vox, cool groove. good stuff!
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/04/26 06:27:19
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Wow! Pop, R&B and rap all in one song. I like it!!!
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whack
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/04/26 14:46:38
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mark: thanks, everylittle helps,motivational song to look like the pic I used,claudia lynx,mmmmm! robby: cool, what frequency is that whistle sound usually at can you recall? round the 1-3k region is it? ha, that was funny. Janet: Dont mind him, we've all come to know robbies dark humour!! ohgrant:  timidi : Are you referring to pushing the first "Drop" back a 1/4, I see what your getting at although that prob wouldnt work with the drum "bang" I have between "Drop" and "Dead" then. Beagle:Thank you, I will look at that, although Im unsure is it better to solve this during the mix, or compress/boost gain the lows and mids on the master or reduce the highs/sparkle on the master?!?!?! oh beginners. Scotty: Thanks for you words also. When I write songs they never really seem to sit in one genre, I cant actually do it for some reason! Cian
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/04/26 19:59:00
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Cian - general rule of thumb is to never try to fix something in the mastering stage that can be fixed in the mix! always try to fix it in the mix if it's possible!
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whack
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/04/27 16:08:05
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I've heard of that rule of thumb beagle,although I noticed that I choose an ozone preset that purposefully pushed up the higher frequencieson THE eq master which may be all thats needed. Anyway, thanks all.
Cian
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/04/27 16:14:00
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As usual, a great pop tune.
The vocals were terrific.
Bass is bumping a bit.
Who is the chick?
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whack
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/04/27 16:30:13
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Cheers James.
Could do with a bit more multiband?
Thats my girl........ahhh you got me,your right its not, claudia lynx, dunno, just felt like using her lovely persian head for the song portrait!
Cian
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/04/27 16:46:59
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Cian- This song is as hot as the chick in the picture! ..although I admit if I had to choose between your song or her for a dinner date....you understand of course
I really dug the tune and the mix. I don't know if you have fixed it and uploaded a new version since the previous comments because I did not think it was too high endy. Fantastic job!
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/04/27 17:13:28
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Very solid song with great melody lines and chorus. Very nice and catchy lyrics. The production and arrangement does not stay second either. Where did you get that kiss?
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whack
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/04/27 17:27:40
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Thanks Mike,traitor! no I havnt fixed it yet, I find it so hard to go back to songs when I finally think I have finished them. What were you listening off?
Vechung,delighted with your comment. This is embarrasing, it is me doin that kiss sound, just sounds a little better cos theres some chorus and delay on it!!
Cian
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/04/27 20:02:05
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I listened to it on my 5.1 surround system. I did not think it was high endy but if I had to nit pick with anything..I might suggest the whistle at the start was a tiny bit loud. Thats nit picking though, again I think it was an awesome production and song.
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/04/28 08:53:54
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Hi Cian,
Love it. It gets groovier as it goes.
That whistle is a sweet hook. Great harmonies. Maybe boost the drums/bass a bit, not sure, i'm on office speakers.
s o n g s – Beauty lodged in a bad hotel has no value. Raymond Lull
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whack
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/04/28 15:21:12
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already mentioned by robby mike so I will pull that whistle back a little.
Thanks for listen No How ill try rebalance it again when I get chance.
Cian
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/04/30 22:05:58
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A great catchy number that sticks in your head. Nice harmonies and great performance.
Freddy J
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/05/01 11:46:43
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Very, very cool... if this had a monster Mark King style bass track, it could be a "Level 42" hit... if you'd like, I'll give it a shot...
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/05/01 12:21:13
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Hey Cian. Excellent job all the way around on this. Nice strong hook, and those high harmonies sort of sound like what the BeeGee's might have sounded like if they were cool   . I do hear some breath noise on the initial whistle right at the start. And I agree with Frank that a monster bass track would definitely take the tune to a new level... and he's making an offer that I'd suggest taking him up on. Other than that... Bravo!
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/05/01 12:47:16
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Nice song.
Minor crits:
Bass is a bit muddy.
Whistles are a bit too loud.
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/05/01 13:16:43
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I was sure I commented on this the other day. Guess not. Here's what I have to say. Great song, great production!!
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whack
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Re:RnB/Pop Track - Drop Dead Gorgeous
2011/05/01 13:39:55
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Thanks Freddy J.
Don't really know what you mean by mark king style bass frank, but Ive PM'd you none the less!
Hey Phil, the bee gees are cool still man!
bapu and warren thanks for taking the time to comment, Im chuffed that I got as much feedback as I have here.
Cian
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