2nd outting from project-shed

This ones only 70%....I need to redo alot....but all in time....lack of time spent shows...but still loved laying it all down....and once again glad to learn from you all!!

Peace-out


see "Suprise Surprise"

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=770919

I love the darkness in this. It has alot of potential of being a great song. hurry up and finnish
Cj

I read a post the other day and someone (sorry, forgot who) was giving advice on "soul" and they mentioned not rushing a song....this is a good example of why not to rush a song....too many loose ends...unfinished thoughts...too much sound and not enough space...in the end lacking soul or "A soul" is better verbage. The vocals are lacking to say the least here but this was pretty much a first take (an hour or so) and I'm still spending loads of time playing with buttons and effects and asking (and hopefully answering) questions. Still had a ball laying out the tracks and love feedback knowing it's lacking. I'm sure I'll tidy this up some down the road but alas it was a self-induced rush job and I just wanted to share it.

Mixing the vocals (as off as they were tone wise) was trying....At first I used the classic "telephone" effect on the mains but it became hard to understand, then I cloned the track and they came out front a bit...but I wanted to beef up the last line "and aimed ...with a grin" so I took the effect off the second lead...which made it more understandable but less spooky......the panning to the left was out of frustration....and not getting what I heard in me lil head lol

I will work with the mono setting after I redo some vocals. Still learning but enjoying the ride for sure, and one thing I did learn.....I need a good mike!!! Thanks again for the insight!!!

hey that sounds like me wife ;)

Tom, I too liked this tune very much. It's a promising contender to become a big hit! Stick to your feelings and your goals - you'll redeem yourself with a perfect song!
Heinz.

I've listened to all your songs (in fact I added you bitflipper) and it amazes me the different angles people use to express themselves...pop, jazz, rock....its all here! and I'm not at all blowing smoke here...but it only takes a lil while of FM radio surfing to see what's coming out for public consumption is weak at best. A few years ago I started buying used vinyl and it opened up a whole new world for me....so between dusting off some greats of the past...and being here on the cutting edge of creative minds.....I am humbled to hear the great work done here..and I am honored to be able to hang out here….of course I've been thrown out of everywhere else I've been, so this is a great starting point ;)

Thanks again guys and keep up the great work!

Matt- will do on the vocals....I knew they needed work for sure....silly question what is "pad synths"? I used loops for the kit and for the burping synth line and some effect-lines....the rest is guitars as I don't own any keys...did you mean go up on the "burping synth" line?

Thanks again!