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The Voyage - Christy Moore (cover)
My grandma was always annoying me to cover this song...and since she is my number one music fan I went and done it!! It is a ballad made famous by Irish folk singer Christy Moore. Let me know what you think,especially on the mix end. http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=10258310 Cian
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Re:The Voyage - Christy Moore (cover)
2011/02/09 14:12:21
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A tad bit bit too much reverb on the lead vocals for me...Just my opinion tho. Some people like the extra verb. My personal opinion is this: You have a great voice don't cover it up with verb! Some sibilance near the end of the song that is a little bothersome, but other than that nice!
What vocal mike are you using? It really likes your voice!
Nice harmonies in this one.
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Re:The Voyage - Christy Moore (cover)
2011/02/09 17:46:46
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Thanks for feedback patm300e, its not the first time that Ive been told that too much reverb has been used on the lead vocal, I am conscious of this, although I thought this type of song would sound better with a good serving of it! I might drop it back a little and just manually take back a few "s" sounds at the end.
AT 2020, budget condensor really, and it has taken a considerably battering too!
Cian
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Re:The Voyage - Christy Moore (cover)
2011/02/10 19:04:59
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Mate! This is one of my favorite tracks from when i was a lad!
The original has alot of verb on the lead vocal - so it doesn't sound out of place in your version to me.
Great great version - i've heard some of ur other stuff - i think you're one of the biggest talents on here. I really love your voice and playing.
The harmony in the chorus is slightly too loud i think. Your voice is interesting enough to survive with harmonies lower in the mix.
Great stuff! Made my night listening to this. Reminds me of holidays in Wales with my mum n dad.
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Re:The Voyage - Christy Moore (cover)
2011/02/11 08:15:36
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I think it sounds fantastic and wouldn't change a thing. Great vocals and production.
I really enjoyed it.
Thanks for sharing,
Tom
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Re:The Voyage - Christy Moore (cover)
2011/02/11 17:31:52
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Daylaa buddy, Im so glad someone recognised the song considering this forum contaims more of the western population side. Ha, this song is a hit in the pubs round here,when I release it tomorrow to my friends I know I will gain a bit of interest. Thanks for taking the time out to listen to my other stuff and the kind words. Although I havnt heard that other song, I will take a listen and see how it fits.
*Lovin the "High up in places track with the vid, Cool dude.
tyacko, happy to see you like the production anyway,i struggle with that the most.
Cian
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Re:The Voyage - Christy Moore (cover)
2011/02/11 20:17:45
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I'm not familiar with it, but it's pretty. I would back your vox off a bit.
Nice job singing and the mix sounds great :-)
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Re:The Voyage - Christy Moore (cover)
2011/02/11 22:55:45
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Oh my! That was the weirdest thing!!! No, not your song. It was taking forever to load, so I just left it on and went to read other things. I left the headphones on and all of a sudden I heard wind or rain or something and it almost scared me.... I had to take the phones off to see what was going on. I finally realized it was your song. LOL!
OK, listening now...yeah, this is a great song. Great intro, and I'll listen again so I know what I'm listening to. :-) Anyway, I'm no expert, but the mix sounds good to me. Your voice is good and it's easy to hear. Everything sounds so well played and arranged. That horn near the end sounds so good. Guitars, piano, drums...all good. Yeah, and there's the thunder (or waves?). Great effect!!
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Re:The Voyage - Christy Moore (cover)
2011/02/14 13:42:53
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Thank you rockinrobby and Janet.
(Ha that made me laugh Janet, didnt think such a slow song could cause so much shock!)
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Re:The Voyage - Christy Moore (cover)
2011/02/14 16:44:28
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Beautiful! I have an AT 2020 too. I like it for stereo mic'ing with the Rode NT-1000. It is also a very good main vocal mic, as you have proven here. I love this song and your performances are top notch!
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Re:The Voyage - Christy Moore (cover)
2011/02/14 17:25:56
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thanks you scottyman. Yes, it has served me well both musically and physically (has taken serious slaps!).Im in the process of upgrading,you recommend the rode brand?
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Re:The Voyage - Christy Moore (cover)
2011/02/14 21:12:18
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This is a beautiful version of this song, Cian!
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Re:The Voyage - Christy Moore (cover)
2011/02/14 22:03:35
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I didnt know the song before this but yea, beautifull!! Excellent job in both performance and production.
Reminded me of my time in Portumna, Co Galway, where in nearly every pub we entered there was groups of musicans performing traditional songs.... superb.
Maybe I did this the wrong way round but I started reading the comments before I got to listen and so I was instantly listening out for the reverb. However i only found it mildly too much at the points of siblence and I dont think it drives the vocal down into the mix at all.
The sustained note of the oboe (I think) at around 2.30 popped out a little too much to my ears. That bit sounded quite harsh on my monitors.
Lovely job and I can only aspire to your skills
Cheers
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Scottytunes
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Re:The Voyage - Christy Moore (cover)
2011/02/14 22:17:42
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whack
Im in the process of upgrading, you recommend the rode brand?
Aye! 
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Re:The Voyage - Christy Moore (cover)
2011/02/15 09:25:31
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Very nice version indeed Cian, beautifully arranged. I like Christy Moore very much, cool to hear someone covering him on the forum.
James
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Re:The Voyage - Christy Moore (cover)
2011/02/15 13:28:13
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Thanks thornbird, welcome to the forums.
Monkfish01, I touched back on the main reverb a tad just so that it would take the washiness out of those "s"es. clarinet...close...It didnt stick out to me, I will relisten at a higher volume. Galway, beautiful spot, even If I am on the opposite end of the Island!
Thank you James, Christy would be relatively well known over in the scottish Isles,especially in the pub scene!
Cian
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