sja
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Acoustic track
Hi Folks, The guitarist in my acoustic trio came over to the studio with a new song and I recorded his first and only take. I am interested in any feedback on the (simple) production and the tune in general. I recorded it using X2 with a Rode NT1a on vocals and SE Electronics SE4 on the guitar. I added some BReverb on each track and used a little vocal strip. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=394696&songID=12063459 Thanks, sja
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Re:Acoustic track
2012/12/20 08:27:10
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I love the outcome you got out of the mikes.
Nice- Sounds clear, crisp and present to me.
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Re:Acoustic track
2012/12/20 12:57:19
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Warm and organic, sweet!!
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Re:Acoustic track
2012/12/21 01:56:51
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You know, that is a very well written tune. Not my usual style, but I like it. I am not sure I would have mixed it the same way, but this has a nice, sort of old school "folk" feel to it that works well.
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Re:Acoustic track
2012/12/21 05:13:03
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Nothing wrong with this at all. Sweet song, well played and recorded.
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Lynn
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Re:Acoustic track
2012/12/21 12:03:24
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The song is terrific, and the recording was so well done that you sounded like you were in the room with me. Songs like this never go out of style.
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daryl1968
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Re:Acoustic track
2012/12/21 12:10:20
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very nice sja - subtle and sweet
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Re:Acoustic track
2012/12/23 20:27:19
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Re:Acoustic track
2012/12/23 20:30:57
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you know what...this is my favorite track I've heard on this forum. It's a bit of a masterpiece in my opinion. Did you serve, or are you just able to write evocatively about this subject matter?
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sja
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Re:Acoustic track
2012/12/27 03:31:02
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Hi folks,
Digi2ns - Thanks for the feedback;
twisted6s - Appreciate the listen;
foxwolfen - I tried to mix it like it sounded in the room, but more than happy for other suggestions;
James1213 - Thanks for listening;
Lynn - Glad to have your thoughts;
daryl1968 - Thanks;
Warrenlee - I will pass this on to the artist. I just set up the mics and hit the REC button. The songwriter hasn't served, but I believe he used some experiences of a relative for inspiration. He will be pleased with your comments.
All the best,
sja
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The Band19 
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Re:Acoustic track
2012/12/27 21:55:31
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I liked it, it gave me a STRONG John Prine vibe.
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Re:Acoustic track
2012/12/27 22:08:14
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Well done. I didn't know Rode NT1 could sound so good on vocals. In my experience it sounds harsher but you captured a nice, warm vocal sound with it.
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Re:Acoustic track
2012/12/30 00:33:28
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It was not a criticism at all. I think your take on it worked very well. It was more of a comment on my own limitations. Sometimes it takes somebody doing something different to help oneself grow.
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Re:Acoustic track
2012/12/30 09:45:58
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Very nice.
This is a prime example of the perfect guitar/vocal take to show off the simplicity of a beautiful song.
It reminds me a lot of John Prine. I used to cover a bunch of JP's stuff back in the day.
Modern folk.... really enjoyed that.
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Re:Acoustic track
2012/12/30 12:53:51
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GREAT song/recording. The mix on my end has warmth and sounds like your sitting in my studio. The lyrics and chord progression is giving me a bit of Shawn Mullins vibe. KUDOS!
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Re:Acoustic track
2012/12/30 15:58:09
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Nice. Simple, honest and straight from the heart. I don't hear much of this music anymore - this is a reminder to me of how good it can be. Tell your guy he did real good.
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Re:Acoustic track
2012/12/30 18:51:42
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A really good song that sounds great. You really did your friends song justice.
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