No How
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Hi-Tech
My internet is down at home so I have to do everything cyber related in bulk.  ...it should be up in a few days. Here is a song i've been wrestling with the mix with for weeks. Lot's to rope in and tame. A friend of mine, Anton Tennance, wrote the lyric to the middle section. My wife is always saying how the pc and my time Cakewalking is like 'another woman' so here's a little spoof to go with it. It's called Hi-Tech. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=826274&songID=9447504 I know i have 3 songs up here....i'm a hog  . but i'll be on a crash diet soon. Thanks for any crits, comments or subliminal messages.
post edited by No How - 2010/07/26 15:47:07
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Tap
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Rick... This is really a fine piece of work. Reminds me a bit of something from Thomas Dolby.  Great playing and mix! That Guitar solo is killing me! (Hi-Tech??? )  Love the keys!
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evadianepug
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Gents rock! I was listening to my mp3 today and got two gents songs in a row. It was an omen. it's set on shuffle! So, I looked here and found this tune. What a unique piece, different even for you. Good different. I love this tune, gent. I couldn't think of a song like this if my life depended on it!!!!!
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Janet
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I agree with Warren---I couldn't think of a song like this if my life depended on it. lol Pretty cool song, as usual. Vox are a little hard to hear--listening on my laptop though. Anyway, cool tune and great playing. And tell your wife it could be worse. 
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CLEAN
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Rick, first of all - I just dig the **** out of your voice - knocks me out. This is so creative - entertaining.
Great tune my friend.
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Rick
At least your wife allows you to spend time with "the other woman".
Mine wouldn't let me even play guitar for 10 years.
Cool piece!
Ron
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Freddy J
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Absoflippinlutely outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think that this is one of your creative and performing best. Excellent arrangement, playing, outstanding vocals, and mix. To me this has the sound/feel of one of my favourite groups --- the early Gang of Four. The bass line and lead guitar work remind me of this in particular.
Excellent!!!
I hope that you keep on being a "hog" --- you're putting out terrific stuff.
Freddy J
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Scottytunes
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Freddy J
Absoflippinlutely outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think that this is one of your creative and performing best. Excellent arrangement, playing, outstanding vocals, and mix. To me this has the sound/feel of one of my favourite groups --- the early Gang of Four. The bass line and lead guitar work remind me of this in particular.
Excellent!!!
I hope that you keep on being a "hog" --- you're putting out terrific stuff.
Freddy J
I couldn't agree more!
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MannyNY
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As everyone has stated – tres cool. Quirky, jerky and humorous but with enough real drive and funk to be taken seriously as a rocker. The guitar solo is “out there” for sure and fits the mood perfectly. Vocals are spot on for this – plenty of character. The lyrics are witty and work really well with the track. Great job (as usual) and one of my favs from your gang..
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Very unique and Creative. I like the drums. The guitar solo is really cool (maybe a tad overpowering) The vocals and harmonies are fantastic! Great job!
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Wookiee
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Rick your vocal style always reminds me of early Peter Gabriel solo work which is positive in my book. This whole tune has overtones of his second solo album.
Nice stuff thanks for sharing.
PS never a hog when it comes to music.
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Philip
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1st listen:
The left? bass needs subduing in places as it conflicts with the warm lead vox.
I crave less vox warmth as the mix is plenty warm enough. If you're not wanting to HPF the sunk vox a bit then I'd recommend HPF the bass, guitars, etc. some more to:
1) Understand more lyrics
2) Decrease the low end competings
The Hook: "She's Hi-Tech" sticks ... but nothing else (on 1st listen).
Though not my greatest cup of tea, I think I like this a lot more than the last one:
This is perhaps radio/TV ready as the yuppy hook and song seems exceedingly excellent and the song may serve well as TV ambience/backround. I don't know.
OTOH, Another day I may think differently.
EDIT: Oh! The beats are cool!
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No How
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Hi Tap, I like Thmas Dolby although i've never thought of him as an influence. I'm going to have to tone down that guitar part Thanks for the hearty ears and comments! Warren, I can't tell you how honored I am to be on your player. no kidding. Makes me happy. Super glad you like this one too. Probably a very good and sane thing you can't think of a song like this Janet, Vox are never audible. If they were then you'd HEAR the lyric!!!  ....I'll tell mrs it could be worse although i'm grooming her for it already. Thank you. Hello Mark, Thank you for the listen and kind words! Ron, I see you've made up for lost time away from the guitar by employing a 30 piece orchestra to really rub it in. That'll teach her. Thank you for the listen! Freddy, I remember the Gang of four! Yeah...they were cool. I'm flattered by the comparison. Thank you for the listen and the big shot in the arm! Hey Scotty, Thank you most kindly for the exhuberant echo! Manny, It's great to hear from you. I'm thrilled you like. Thank you for popping in for a listen and comment. Guitartrek, Yes, i think you're right about the guitar...i'll bring it down a notch or three. THank you for the listen and notes! Wook, Yes, you've mentioned PG on another occasion. I will have to listen to one of the early recordings. i would be surprised to hear any simularity but pleased. Thank you very much. Philip, I'll look into the bass being too dominant and also i'll dump some of the low end on the vox...although i already have a very filtered vox on there. I'll work on making more memorable hooks as it's always a favorite game of mine. NOt sure how this would work as a background on TV, but since i haven't had one for 25 years, i'm no authority on the subject. thanks very much for the listen and notes.
s o n g s – Beauty lodged in a bad hotel has no value. Raymond Lull
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geeare1
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Hi Rick, Great song, vocals/harmonies/mix...etc. I don't know how you manage to be so prolific... I love that vocal 'a oh' on the right Love the guitar solo, too...totally cool, as always from you!
post edited by geeare1 - 2010/07/27 23:27:43
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notnat
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Cool groove Gent... I like this a lot... great Harmony too...
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No How
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Gary...............Thank you, sir, for the listen and uplifting comments!
Frank..............I'm glad you had a listen...and super glad you liked. Thank you!
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Rick your vocal style always reminds me of early Peter Gabriel solo work which is positive in my book. This whole tune has overtones of his second solo album.
+1 to that Wook, you're right. Definitely a PG/Robert Fripp feel. Rick this is excellent, really well put together and tons of creativity in the mix - love those guitar scrapes and synth details. James
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No How
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Hey James, so glad you got to hear it. I really love Mr.Fripp's vision and slant on music. It's a real compliment and i thank you.
BIABdude, t t t t thank you!!!!!!!!
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peggysuechan
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Wow! What a great song.
Intro just the right length.
Chorus and verses just the right length.
Words really really good.
Singing quality good.
Instrument solo included--and a good length, too, but it was such a nice guitar line that it could have gone a tad longer. As it is, though, it never gets boring.
Nothing blared at me, and I didn't have to strain to hear anything. Guess that means it sounded mixed well from my found-in-back-of-an-apartment-building-to-put-out-to-trash karaoke speakers.
I was expecting a fade out on these words: she's high tech with that tinkling that you end the song with in between repetitions of she's high tech.
You're as good as what I hear at the gymn over their P.A.
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