Tom Riggs
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Now with Funkier Bass for Bapu...Funky blvd....
I posted about this in the techniques forum because I used v-vocal to turn a copy of a tenor sax part into a barri sax part. I thought I would share it here as well. The mix is still very rough and when I listened to the soundclick link it sounds like something weird happened to it. It may just be my laptop. I still want to replace the trumpet and trombone with something else and add some organ etc but that will have to wait for another day. Anyway here you go ( Old Mix removed) Edit: I have updated the song and loaded a new mix in my main account on soundclick Funky Blvd new mix I left the old mix up for comparison. I purchased session horns and replaced the existing trumpets with it and they sound much better I think. The trombone is still the Dim Pro sample. Added a Piano and 2 organ parts. I started getting serious about the mix and have added a lot of automation to give it more punch as well as making changes to the FX overall. Any mix advise will be greatly appreaciated. I hope you enjoy! Edit: I Worked on some slap style bass. It took a few days and some blisters but here is the result. I also made a few adjustments tothe mix as well. Any Mix suggestions welcome. Funky Blvd new mix
post edited by Tom Riggs - 2013/01/21 09:04:18
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Re:Funky blvd.... in progress
2012/12/27 11:10:46
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I like this because in high school I was in a big horn band that did Motown and Stax music such as Wilson Pickett, Sam and Dave, Otis Redding, etc. This takes me back. The horns are funky and well arranged. This is an ode to an era, and I say nice job.
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Re:Funky blvd.... in progress
2012/12/27 12:01:32
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Good stuff Tom - brass sounds great
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Re:Funky blvd.... in progress
2012/12/27 17:13:06
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Yeah, indeed a great job on this. I look forward to the edits. It should be stellar when its done.
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Re:Funky blvd.... in progress
2012/12/27 17:22:46
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Classic funk, love it. Great job
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Re:Funky blvd.... in progress
2012/12/27 18:19:25
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This made me think of "Blood sweat and tears" in both the music and the vocas. Also got a slight Zappa vibe from it at times.
The mix sounds like it need mastering to give it some punch, but sounding good so far.
Nice and funky.
Nice one.
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Re:Funky blvd.... in progress
2012/12/28 09:05:47
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this is great stuff man...funky. Love your voice
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Tom Riggs
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Re:Funky blvd.... in progress
2012/12/28 09:45:14
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Wow Thanks all.
@Lynn I was in a blues/funk r&b band way back in 80's just 2 horns but we had a blast. Glad you liked it.
@Daryl1968 Thanks Man
@foxwolfin Thanks I hope I can get the new trumpets after new years and get this finished.
@ohgrant Thanks
@blipp Thats quite a compliment.
@warrenlee Thanks
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Re:Funky blvd.... Updated Tracks and mix
2013/01/13 09:39:05
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I have updated the song and loaded a new mix in my main account on soundclick Funky Blvd new mix I left the old mix up for comparison. I purchased session horns and replaced the existing trumpets with it and they sound much better I think. The trombone is still the Dim Pro sample. Added a Piano and 2 organ parts. I started getting serious about the mix and have added a lot of automation to give it more punch as well as making changes to the FX overall. Any mix advise will be greatly appreaciated. I hope you enjoy!
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Re:Funky blvd.... Updated Tracks and mix
2013/01/13 21:16:56
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Fonky... Luv it... Killer track Tom... I've used Melodyne in a simlar way for a barri sax sound.. but not by changing the pitch, as much as adjusting the formants... I love your horn arrangement... great vocal performance too... 
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Re:Funky blvd.... Updated Tracks and mix
2013/01/14 04:32:51
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Re:Funky blvd.... Updated Tracks and mix
2013/01/14 15:10:13
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This is great, I love the horns and that bit of organ in there fits nicely. Well done.
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Re:Funky blvd.... Updated Tracks and mix
2013/01/14 16:59:18
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I don't know what's rough about the mix.... the tune sounds pretty together to me. True there's a lot of moving parts, but it sounds like you've got them well in hand. Good vocal, and a terrific job on the horn section. Funk on, bro!
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Re:Funky blvd.... Updated Tracks and mix
2013/01/16 10:51:26
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Re:Funky blvd.... Updated Tracks and mix
2013/01/16 12:47:30
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Verrrry Funky.
Love it. I wish the bass was a bit funkier. Feels a bit too smooth in it's attack. It's not bad. Just not as funky as the rest of the tune IMHO. But call it a taste think.
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Tom Riggs
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Re:Funky blvd.... Updated Tracks and mix
2013/01/17 05:56:00
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Thanks Notnat, Jamesg, Dodsie and Philz.
Bapu I know what you mean. I played the bass early in the project and comped a track together to build on. I have though about trying to improve it but not sure how to get my Yamana MotionBass to give more punch.
What would you suggest as a starting point...keep in mind I am a challanged bassist LOL
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Re:Funky blvd.... Updated Tracks and mix
2013/01/17 11:47:22
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Tom,
Maybe look for some slap and pop vids on youtube?
Funk is not my forte (playing wise).
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Tom Riggs
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Re:Funky blvd.... Updated Tracks and mix
2013/01/21 09:07:11
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This one is for you Bapu. Well fro me too. I Worked on some slap style bass. It took a few days and some blisters but here is the result. I also made a few adjustments tothe mix as well. Any Mix suggestions welcome. Funky Blvd new mix
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Re:Funky blvd.... Updated Tracks and mix
2013/01/21 09:57:21
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Tom, Very Nice. That's the ticket. Excellent all around now.
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Tom Riggs
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Re:Funky blvd.... Updated Tracks and mix
2013/01/21 19:57:21
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Thanks for the push Bapu. I'm glad you made the suggestion. Is everything sitting ok in the mix?
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Re:Funky blvd.... Updated Tracks and mix
2013/01/21 20:51:46
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Tom Riggs
Thanks for the push Bapu. I'm glad you made the suggestion. Is everything sitting ok in the mix?
I have no crits now.
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