Factory Yoyo presents: Sunshine Silver Superstar

I was thinking the other day about that big hit "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster The People. It blows me away that this weird little alt-rock tune I heard back in April on some whacky college station is now in heavy rotation on pop radio with Rhianna and Lady Gaga. What is really interesting to me as a musician/producer is that the entire song is one progression, so you know that it sports a genius arrangement that gets huge mileage out of a simple riff. What is even more interesting is that my wife actually wanted it on her iPad.

That being said, last Friday I decided to try my hand at a similar song structure. Overall, a lot different sound and feel from my other stuff. I find it kinda hypnotic, but I will ask you to listen with an open mind, and perhaps take an additional listen or two to get in the mood. Or not!

Sunshine Silver Superstar

yep, that was different.... 

It sounded pretty good... no crits on it at this point... just listening.  So far everything in the production sounds pretty decent. 

I love this James. Way cool arrangement and production on the vocs . 
just an idea here, how about "superduperstar"? 

cool.

Not my fav Yoyo hit, it has a strong B52s vibe (which is not a bad thing) something about it just didn't blow my skirt up. But I'm listening to your art on laptop speakers :-( 

Hello James,
I had to listen several times to really appreciate this piece. Out of the box original and great production on the vocals. Love the change at 1:42 and the synth slide at 2:38.
My only nit pick are the way the drums are sitting. I don't know if they are sitting to forward or if they are too dry compared to the other effects used on this mix. Maybe it's just me!
GREAT piece of original music, KUDOS!


Kev

James,

Very pro sounding, and creative.  This is the type of song I usually envision  in a movie soundtrack at a point where some action or plan is being executed.   Like some of the music in Quentin Tarantino movies or even a pop action movie like Charlie's Angels.   I thought it was pretty good.   I think as a radio play pop tune the tempo would need to come up some... but well done.  The synth's are super cool and really like the vocals.   Mix is perfect.

I have to agree with Robby -- other than they dominant synth and change up, this does have a B-52's feel to it.  Except, this is more cool.  It all sounds good to me.
Nice one!
 
Freddy J

Nice one James, very creative as always. I like that trem guitar, very atmospheric. That key change was genius Good riff, got a little Gimme Shelter feel.

Interesting song.

I can see this at the meat markets as a something people would like. Probably with it's own moves.

Nice job!

Frank, Herb, Kev1, Robbie:

Thanks guys.

DSKev:

I hear you on the dry drums...I spent a lot of time making it fit, and the more verb on it, the more it slipped away from me. I was going for a really dry feel.

BIAB:

To be honest, I thought this was one of my best mixed tunes ever, so just goes to show ya...

Mark, Daryl, Freddie:

Good comments, thanks.

Bob O:

The vox are LPF about 4k and HPF around 700hz, so there is absolutely no sparkle. Was going for a different lo-fi sound.

Jamesg, Pima:

Thanks.

Tom me brudda:

You know how I like to write tunes: it was absolutely killing me to not do what you suggested...cuz that was exactly my thinking...however, I was trying to go for something a bit edgier and non-linear, so it was thrown out. Glad you loved it.

James
I dub you the Cakewalk Chameleon.
That was different. I really liked the sound of that tremelo guitar.

Mark, Bruce, John:

Appreciate the listens and the kind words.

Not my cuppa tea as far as song style/structure but I'll probably jum the riff for the next hour.

Nice job overall Mr. Factory.