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2014/06/15 13:43:18 (permalink)

Pet Shop Boys Cover

I did a different take on PSB's "Violence".  Made it sort of a dark rock joint.  Had some fun with it.  Some mixing issues still, but nearly happy with it.  Opinions welcome.
 
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    Re: Pet Shop Boys Cover 2014/06/20 13:44:33 (permalink)
    Do not know the Song so it is hard for me to make any real value judgement to its difference.
     
    For me the mix felt a little lifeless what is it that your not happy with?

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    Re: Pet Shop Boys Cover 2014/06/22 08:40:51 (permalink)
    I like what you are trying to do. Might I suggest doing the song in a higher key so you don't have to sing so low? Your approach has a very Concrete Blonde/Gary Numan feel to it, which is fine, but your vocal needs more energy, IMO.
     
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    Re: Pet Shop Boys Cover 2014/06/24 15:03:45 (permalink)
    I don't know the song either, but I think the overall mix itself sounded pretty good.   I agree with the above though that the vocals could use a little more conviction coming across.   And perhaps a bit more variation in the drums?

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