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2012/04/21 07:06:28 (permalink)

New song demo - Me Again - advice greatly appreciated

Since originally posting this message, it has been pointed out that the recording is too quiet. I've put a louder version at
http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_12986158
Best wishes,
Malcolm
 
Here is a demo of my new song 'Me Again'. It was inspired by a comment by one of my Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome friends about the effects of chronic pain - 'I just want to wake up one day and be me again'. It's not finished yet - there's a bit in the middle without much happening which should have some flute in it, and some other bits and pieces need tidying. Any feedback/advice would be greatly appreciated. Best wishes, Malcolm
http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_12976723
[note - please listen to louder version at the top of the message instead]
post edited by itsadequate - 2012/04/22 04:11:18

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    Re:New song demo - Me Again - advice greatly appreciated 2012/04/21 11:27:13 (permalink) ☄ Helpful
    Hi Malcolm, this is a hard song to listen to, not because of anything wrong with the song, but because the volume is so low from the site that I had to crank up the volume to even barely hear the song.  What I could hear sounds terrific.  I'll try again later to make sure that it's not coming from my end.

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    Re:New song demo - Me Again - advice greatly appreciated 2012/04/21 17:26:36 (permalink) ☄ Helpful
    Yes, as the other poster mentioned, the level is too low. You could probably boost the master gain 10-15 dB.

    Sounds OK, but I like the "Wait For the Storm" tune on your site better.  Nice instruments and cool flute.
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    Re:New song demo - Me Again - advice greatly appreciated 2012/04/21 23:25:50 (permalink) ☄ Helpful
    Indeed, had to turn it up very far.

    Interesting tune. Has some cool moments.

    I imagine this is a bit of a challenge to mix due to the octaves being used by the guitar and piano. Because the electric is playing so low I think it and the bass are competing for space at times, and on occasion the piano and vocals also compete. Piano is also a bit dull. Needs some twinkle.

    If you will permit, I would also suggest that the lead sounds a little out of breath at times. He (you) are singing mostly on key, but its shaky. It is probably just a breath regulation issue that can easily be dealt with.

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    Re:New song demo - Me Again - advice greatly appreciated 2012/04/22 04:06:43 (permalink)
    Thanks very much for the feedback. I really hadn't noticed how quiet the recording was compared with other tracks I've done - but it is absolutely correct that it was far too quiet. I've adjusted this and put the louder version at
    http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_12986158

    We are planning on adding flute soon - once we arrange some babysitting for our two young boys while we record :-)
    BTW - the drums are using session drummer 3 - I thought that SD3 sounds pretty realistic.
    Thanks very much.

    post edited by itsadequate - 2012/04/22 04:09:33

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    Re:New song demo - Me Again - advice greatly appreciated 2012/04/22 06:38:43 (permalink) ☄ Helpful
    Hi Malcolm, this certainly has potential. Quite epic ; )

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    Re:New song demo - Me Again - advice greatly appreciated 2012/04/22 17:34:12 (permalink)
    Thanks very much for your kind comment Rik

    Best wishes,
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    Re:New song demo - Me Again - advice greatly appreciated 2012/04/22 23:43:57 (permalink) ☄ Helpful
    Has a live vibe, it's a little dark, but I understand why. We're all destined for the same place, it's just a question of when. And hopefully? It works out in the end, the way we believe it does.

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