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2013/09/20 15:28:33 (permalink)

odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song

dear all,
 
any opions and mixing tipps are greatly welcome as always!
 
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    Re: odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song 2013/09/20 15:38:13 (permalink)
    Sounds alright to me. Dldn't understand a word, but then that is nothing new. Mix sounds alright, depending on what you're looking for, but everything can be heard and sound separated well enough.
     
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    Re: odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song 2013/09/20 15:44:54 (permalink)
    Very nice!  I like the spacy euro rock feel.  The guitar reminds me a little of Urge Overkill.

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    Re: odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song 2013/09/20 23:43:03 (permalink)
    Sounds good here! Nice job on the mix.

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    Re: odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song 2013/09/22 06:31:48 (permalink)
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    Sounds alright to me. Dldn't understand a word, but then that is nothing new. Mix sounds alright, depending on what you're looking for, but everything can be heard and sound separated well enough.
     
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    Dear John, thanks for listening and your comments! Yeah, it's German again, sometimes you need to sing in the language you know best...

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    Re: odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song 2013/09/22 06:32:57 (permalink)
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    Very nice!  I like the spacy euro rock feel.  The guitar reminds me a little of Urge Overkill.


    Thanks Walt! "Spacy euro rock" - I like that. Thanks! And Urge Overkill is a pretty cool band, so thanks again!

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    Re: odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song 2013/09/22 06:37:30 (permalink)
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    Sounds good here! Nice job on the mix.


    Dear Clint, thanks for listening and your comment! Glad you like the mix - due to a computer crash, I only had the drums as a single wav file, I could not eq/compress/mix the snare/kick etc seperately. But sometimes limitation can be liberating!

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    Re: odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song 2013/09/22 11:43:29 (permalink)
    Sound Cloud won't play for me this morning...
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    Re: odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song 2013/09/22 13:10:14 (permalink)
    Wow, I enjoyed this. I love the limping rhythm that the 6/4 gives it. Can't comment on the mix as I was on laptop speakers but everything sounded clear enough to me.

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    Re: odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song 2013/09/25 09:54:53 (permalink)
     
    Nice modern rock! Like it! Pretty cool lyrics! 
    The mix sounds transparent, but I think there's more in it. The vocals get a little buried at some places (I like the delay... keep it) and I think the snare could be a little darker,  maybe...
    But overall it has a great atmosphere, well done!
     
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    Re: odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song 2013/09/25 10:20:21 (permalink)
    well glory be... SoundCloud worked for me this morning, and I was able to listen to your heavy rock tune... I like the 6/8 feel, cool arrangement and performances... well done Tom... 
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    Re: odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song 2013/09/25 13:35:35 (permalink)
    The time signature gave this song a bounce that I don't often associate with this style of music.  It's very clever and creative and well produced.  Good job!

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    Re: odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song 2013/09/29 14:39:08 (permalink)
    Dear all,
     
    first off, sorry for the last answers, but I found a new toy: Jamstix! What a great plug-in - how come you guys never recommended it to me?
     
    Dear Purple,
     
    thanks for listening and your comment. The 6/4 tme signature is a pretty big step for me out of my comfort zone, for I usually write fast (punk) rock songs. AND it's half-time. AND a shuffle! Boy, I feel like Columbus!
     
    Dear Daniel aka Noisy Neighbour,
     
    cool dass du den Text verstehst! I agree that the words get buried sometimes, but not that much, so I guess I leave it as it is. With the snare, it is a different thing:
    Due to a computer crash, I had this drum track only with one single wav-file, no chance to eq the snare seperately...After the crash, I had two choices: recreate the freaking beat bar by bar with the midi files - or just work with what I got. I chosed the latter...
     
    Dear Tanton,
     
    thanks for giving it a second try, even after soundcloud did not let you with the first try! I can see that you are saying that the beat is a 6/8 time signature - I guess you are right, I always sucked at these things. So 6/8 it is!
     
    Dear Lynn,
     
    thanks a lot! That you call my stuff "creative" and "clever" makes me proud! This will inspire me to try out things out of my box. Greetings from one Wilson to another!
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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    Re: odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song 2013/09/29 18:43:55 (permalink)
    Hello, Thomas,
     
    Fantastic job on this very cool modern alternative rocker!
     
    I love the well textured, thick wall of deep sounding guitars, the vocals are excellent (although I don't speak German), and the bass and drums sound outstanding.
     
    I'm on my third listen, great songwriting, playing and singing, and the mix sounds clear, full and very professional.
     
    Dynamite song, Thomas, great work, my friend!
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    Re: odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song 2013/09/29 20:54:49 (permalink)
    Very cool, I like this.

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    Re: odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song 2013/09/30 08:46:48 (permalink)
    Wow, what a cool listen!  Really odd in a bad ass way :)
     
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    Re: odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song 2013/09/30 09:45:29 (permalink)
     
    I listened again, and it was actually only the word "langsam..." in the chorus I didn't get the first time.
    Otherwise the mix sounds great! Don't worry about the snare (sorry to hear about the crash, though...) I guess it's just a matter of taste.
    I sure like your style! If I should get to the city of applewoi, I'd definitely try to check out one of your gigs.  
     
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    Re: odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song 2013/09/30 14:08:59 (permalink)
    Nice solid mix and vibe to the whole song the mix translates well here.
     
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    Re: odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song 2013/09/30 14:24:15 (permalink)
    It so reminds me of something and I can't.....WAIT David Bowie.  That's a compliment!  Very well recorded by my ears.  I was trying to count with the time signature and I didn't get it till after the little break.  Well done!

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    Re: odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song 2013/10/02 16:51:15 (permalink)
    Dear Bob,
     
    thanks a lot! It is very flattering to hear this from PA's finest! Cool to know that you have open ears for new stuff, although you are rooted in classic rock. I guess we have this in common!
     
    Dear Clean,
     
    thanks for your comment! I take pride in the fact that a Pugtone listens to my stuff!
    Dear Lee,
     
    I really appreciate your comment. As you may be aware, I am really always looking forward to your stuff, so when you post something new, I make sure to check this out asap! And I take the "bad ass way" as a compliment!
     
    Dear Daniel,
     
    the crash was tough, all was gone...but at least I have not progressed too much at that point, so not that much time was wasted. In a certain way it was liberating, for I had not to worry about any fine eqing etc about the drums. I just had to work with what I got. If you hit Frankfurt, make sure to tell me, we can jam at our rehearsal room!
     
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    I am glad it pleased your furry ears!
     
    Dear Evadianepug aka Warren,
     
    you must be out of your mind - David Bowie? I'M NOT WORTHY! Man, to even be associated with David Bowie - THE MAN - is beyond description! But thanks, thanks man, I am very proud to get this nice comment from you!
     
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    Re: odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song 2013/10/02 18:29:52 (permalink)
    I listened again to see and definitely Bowiesque. The vocalist and the vocal treatment.  I liked it better the second time.  

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    Re: odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song 2013/10/03 10:18:44 (permalink)
     I agree with that Bowie statement although I don't think he looks like him  Great rocker!

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    Re: odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song 2013/10/05 13:28:49 (permalink)
    dear evadianepug,
     
    I won't complain if you can hear Bowieisms here! Just the opposite: I am greatly flattered! but I am still not worthy...
     
    dear starise:
     
    thanks man! It is true: I do not look like Bowie. Both of my eyes have the same color. But I mean: to sound AND look like Bowie, this would be too good to be true...
     
     
     
     

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    Re: odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song 2013/10/12 10:42:10 (permalink)
    Speedtom, I enjoyed hearing this, I too didn't understand a word but like I read where you said sometime you have to sing in a language you are comfortable singing in. I'm no singer that's for sure in any language, but I thought you done an excellent job on everything. 
     
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    Re: odd time signature 6/4 alternative rocks song 2013/10/12 11:01:38 (permalink)
    First time I've heard this. Excellent work! I think the mix sounds great...
     
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