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[Track] "Again & Again" feat. Sara Champie (ambient)
Here is the result of my first collaboration with Sara Champie, another excellent singer/songwriter that I've been fortunate to start working with. It's a very chill/ambient piece. Comments, suggestions, etc. are welcome as always. The song is called "Again and Again" and it is the third track on my mp3 player (192kbps). http://www.myspace.com/cryophonikmusic Synths used: Rapture Omnisphere Massive Battery 3 Stylus RMX Vocals recorded: AKG C414 > JoeMeek OneQ > MOTU 828mkII (SPDIF) > Sonar 7PE
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RE: [Track] "Again & Again" feat. Sara Champie (ambient)
2008/10/03 06:19:26
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Another great tune, Dave. Loving your style and creativity with all your work. Great vocals too! My only thought is that the pad is a bit loud....... or it could just be the ringing in my ears  Great work. Bestest, Paul
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cryophonik
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RE: [Track] "Again & Again" feat. Sara Champie (ambient)
2008/10/04 02:14:09
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Thanks Paul! I agree about the pads, especially after hearing how they made the speakers in my car rumble! So, I thinned them out a bit and hi-pass filtered them, which also brought the level down and I re-posted the song. Hopefully, that did the trick!
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RE: [Track] "Again & Again" feat. Sara Champie (ambient)
2008/10/05 10:58:51
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Hi cryo,
I enjoyed the tune and your production.
The bass and drums were super punchy but not overdone.
I thought the vocalist had a kind of stevie nicks quality to her voice.
The instrument arrangement was nice. It’s spare enough that it leaves room for the vocalist to come through. But it also conveys a nice energy.
eric,
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RE: [Track] "Again & Again" feat. Sara Champie (ambient)
2008/10/05 12:50:17
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Yea, cryo,
nice arrangement. Sparce but still full. Drums really nice in this one. Love the down tempo - really leaves you space to put the vocals and your sounds.
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RE: [Track] "Again & Again" feat. Sara Champie (ambient)
2008/10/05 16:31:18
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I like her voice. nice laid back track. 
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RE: [Track] "Again & Again" feat. Sara Champie (ambient)
2008/10/05 18:51:01
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loved it , and the producer is genious what can I say. awsome ambient mood.
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RE: [Track] "Again & Again" feat. Sara Champie (ambient)
2008/10/06 10:36:20
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Cryophonik, this one I liked much better than "You'll fly away." And that refers both to the music and the performer. Very cool trancegated synth/pad there. And the lady has a clear and sweet voice. And the bass occuring on kick drum is top notch.
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cryophonik
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RE: [Track] "Again & Again" feat. Sara Champie (ambient)
2008/10/06 16:26:34
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Wow - thanks you guys! I'm really pleased to hear so many positive comments. Sara and I are just starting to work on another chillout track, so look for that one in the next few weeks!
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RE: [Track] "Again & Again" feat. Sara Champie (ambient)
2008/10/07 15:16:10
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Yeah I liked this one! Can't get more chilled. Liked the vocal, fits in well with the vibe but could it may be pushed a little further back/more quiet? I have never made a vocal track so take that with a pinch of salt. You have some very attractive friends 
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RE: [Track] "Again & Again" feat. Sara Champie (ambient)
2008/10/10 18:38:03
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I completely agree with cb8rwh about the vocals, they seem a little hot in the mix, especially for an ambient style track like this one. Also I noticed you don't have any instruments that attack the sub-bass, maybe look into that area as well....but with all that said, I have to say I really dug this track and have all ready listened to it a crapload since you released it. I love me some slow trip hop style drums, excellent work on those as well!
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