daryl1968
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/09/24 12:56:10
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emeraldsoul
I just love your songwriting style, especially the vocals. I can hear a little high-up octave harmony with maybe a melodyne treatment to it? Mixed in really softly? pretty cool stuff! what are you doing up there? Is that Mrs Daryl?
I'd agree with the pizzicato strings coming down just a hair.
cheers, and write more songs please.
-Tom
Thanks a lot Tom - I really appreciate it. The high harmony is me but the current Mrs Daryl1968 was helping me get to the high notes by using a pair of pliers on my private parts - I find it helps.
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/09/24 13:26:05
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☄ Helpfulby Mesh 2015/09/24 13:39:12
daryl1968
...The high harmony is me but the current Mrs Daryl1968 was helping me get to the high notes by using a pair of pliers on my private parts - I find it helps.
Good technique, thanks for sharing. 
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daryl1968
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/09/25 05:59:58
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ohgrant
Awesome tune. Pro sounding production. I really enjoyed the mix of Hi and lo fi sounds.
Thanks Grant - very kind of you.
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/09/25 12:01:30
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Very cool stuff Daryl. One of your best I reckon, top notch mate.
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/09/26 09:14:25
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bapu
markno999
Also, the Pizzi strings in the intro are a bit loud.
^^ this ^^
^^bollocks^^ :)
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/09/26 11:20:52
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☼ Best Answerby daryl1968 2015/09/26 17:34:29
Great tune and an interesting topic. Made me wonder if you were referring to fluoride and
mind control. Or perhaps someone really did slip you a micky.
The production was very good and cheerful. I think Acid Polka is just the right style.
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/09/28 02:16:23
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☄ Helpfulby daryl1968 2015/09/28 11:37:24
I like your song and the production is slick. There are plenty of suggestions here for tweaking the mix, but you've done a fine job with it already. Tweaking might make it "better," or worse. Who knows? I'd mark it finished.
If your Soundcloud tags give a clue to the meaning of this song, you might not know that water fluoridation was a big hoo ha in this country in the 1950s and 60s. Many right wingers thought it was a communist conspiracy and fought mightily in the press and water district board meetings throughout the land to stop it. I think it is a nearly universal practice now, which may be why there's a segment of our society which seems to be crazy.
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/09/28 03:14:48
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Hi, Daryl, Very catchy and cool modern pop song with great songwriting, clever lyrics, well played instrumentation and excellent vocals! You've also got a fresh sounding, radio-ready mix that sounds fantastic. Dynamite production, Daryl, great work!  Best Wishes, Bob
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/09/28 10:29:44
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Mesh
As always, very good stuff Daryl. Very catchy song and production is top notch. As others have said, the hi-hat's the only thing that needs a little lowering......other than that, Bravo!!
Thanks mate - really appreciate it bro from a different mo. Yes, going to look at the mix when I get time.
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/09/28 11:18:23
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See what happens when you get a good reputation of doing great work........even us amateurs will start looking for problems (that may or may not be even there).....take it with a pinch of salt. 
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/09/28 11:24:06
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☄ Helpfulby Mesh 2015/09/28 11:38:04
Mesh
See what happens when you get a good reputation of doing great work........even us amateurs will start looking for problems (that may or may not be even there).....take it with a pinch of salt.
ha - no, you're right mate. I heard it myself when I listened the morning after I posted it. No ego here me old mucker - tell me like it is - I'll just cry myself to sleep again (just like most nights)
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/09/29 12:02:58
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bapu
BTW, me likey the song ALOT!
thanks Apeman - love you too
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/09/30 07:24:53
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Wookiee
The thing I enjoy about your tunes is you have a very distinct sound, lyrics that are usually funny or have a twist.
Productions point have already been raised so thanks for sharing good stuff.
Cheers Wookiee. Appreciate it
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/10/01 13:11:58
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Rimshot
Lovely lovely! Really enjoyed it. Nice creativity Daryl!
Thanks Jimmy. Very kind of you
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/10/03 12:58:13
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stevec
Great lyrics... loved it! Production-wise it's exactly what I'd expect from you so need to comment.
I also have to agree with Lynn - "You have a knack for writing good, melodic tunes that fit your voice like a glove". Everything you do always sounds like it's perfectly suited for your vocal range and style.
Wow. Thanks a lot Steve ☺
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/10/03 15:54:28
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Very cool tune, and very very catchy. I really enjoy your work!
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/10/04 01:52:01
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Luv it all I can say is Luv it !!!!!!!!!!!
Whoa.... to you ...oh...earth and sea...
for the devil sends the beast with wrath.....
because he knows the time is short.....
let him who hath understanding.....
reckon the number of the beast.....
for it is a human number...
it`s number is.....
666 So if JESUS rose from the DEAD Does that mean he`s the ORIGINAL ZOMBIE?
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/10/04 11:30:17
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Sounds pretty good to me, nice mix. I agree the hats/shaker sound could be curbed a little with a Lowpass or drop in volume to leave a little more room for the vocal. my only other Crti. is in the verses I found the synth pad that is shadowing the vocal melody a little distracting. Sounded like an odd vocal effect at 1st, then I realized it was a synth. Take it or leave it. That's my 2 cents! Nice work though!
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/10/06 11:04:42
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Guitarhacker
That's what I like about you. One never knows what kind of sonic treat one is in for when they click on your tunes.
very nice. I like the groove.
Thanks Herb. Really appreciate it.
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/10/06 11:05:52
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jamesg1213
Very cool stuff Daryl. One of your best I reckon, top notch mate.
Cheers James me old mucker Arse
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/10/06 11:07:08
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Tom Riggs
Great tune and an interesting topic. Made me wonder if you were referring to fluoride and
mind control. Or perhaps someone really did slip you a micky.
The production was very good and cheerful. I think Acid Polka is just the right style.
Yes Tom. Fluoride is the topic at hand. Thanks for your kind words.
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/10/06 11:10:18
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Larry Jones
I like your song and the production is slick. There are plenty of suggestions here for tweaking the mix, but you've done a fine job with it already. Tweaking might make it "better," or worse. Who knows? I'd mark it finished.
If your Soundcloud tags give a clue to the meaning of this song, you might not know that water fluoridation was a big hoo ha in this country in the 1950s and 60s. Many right wingers thought it was a communist conspiracy and fought mightily in the press and water district board meetings throughout the land to stop it. I think it is a nearly universal practice now, which may be why there's a segment of our society which seems to be crazy.
Thanks Larry. Water fluoridation is still a major issue. I buy bottled spring water which I hate as all that plastic doesn't help the planet. (I do recycle it though)
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/10/06 11:11:18
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Bob Oister
Hi, Daryl,
Very catchy and cool modern pop song with great songwriting, clever lyrics, well played instrumentation and excellent vocals!
You've also got a fresh sounding, radio-ready mix that sounds fantastic.
Dynamite production, Daryl, great work!
Best Wishes,
Bob
Wow. Thanks a lot Bob. You're the man.
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/10/06 11:14:16
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kevinwal
Very cool tune, and very very catchy. I really enjoy your work!
Wow. Thanks Kevin. I appreciate it.
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daryl1968
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/10/06 11:15:14
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alkie
Luv it all I can say is Luv it !!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks so much Alkie. Very kind of you
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Re: Something in My Drink - new original song
2015/10/06 11:17:05
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ChuckC
Sounds pretty good to me, nice mix. I agree the hats/shaker sound could be curbed a little with a Lowpass or drop in volume to leave a little more room for the vocal. my only other Crti. is in the verses I found the synth pad that is shadowing the vocal melody a little distracting. Sounded like an odd vocal effect at 1st, then I realized it was a synth. Take it or leave it. That's my 2 cents! Nice work though!
Thanks for the words of advice Chuck. I appreciate it
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