That Love Is Alright

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2015/10/06 16:12:07 (permalink)

That Love Is Alright

A murky 80s-influenced midtempo tune with plenty of augmented and major 7th chords.

https://soundcloud.com/ma...m/that-love-is-alright
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    Beagle
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    Re: That Love Is Alright 2015/10/06 20:44:47 (permalink)
    interesting stuff
     
    the mix is very high end heavy, the vocals sound "tinny" because of it and the overall mix has a "harshness" to it.
     
    I can hear the bass, but there's no substance to it, same for the kick
     
    the vocals get overpowered during the chorus
     
    just my opinions!

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    Re: That Love Is Alright 2015/10/06 20:58:21 (permalink)
    80's doing a Beatles cover band!
    There is lots to like here. Your chords are as creative as the mix elements.
     
    After listening, I can't remember hardly any words. A little too cluttered with awesome ear candy, kind of smothers the vocal experience.
     
    I for one would leave the bass as is, and if you suck down some of the trebly bits, voila your bass will be there, waiting for you!
     
    cool song! 
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    Re: That Love Is Alright 2015/10/08 09:06:49 (permalink)
    Nice song Mark, but I have to agree with Beagle's and Tom's comments.
     
    Good performance though
     
    cheers
     
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    Re: That Love Is Alright 2015/10/12 14:51:18 (permalink)
    The mix could use some work - see the comments above.   But the song, arrangement and chord changes are really cool, I liked it. 
     

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    Re: That Love Is Alright 2015/10/13 13:05:43 (permalink)
    As noted above all that needs to be said has been said, will keep a furry ear out for the remix, thanks for sharing.

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    Re: That Love Is Alright 2015/10/13 15:39:27 (permalink)
    Wow! Beatles/ELO/Early Pink Floyd with something all your own all wrapped up in a single meal! Great tune! Really want to hear the vocals more, they sound really nice! I would buy this record.
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    Re: That Love Is Alright 2016/05/15 13:43:21 (permalink)
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    the mix is very high end heavy, the vocals sound "tinny" because of it and the overall mix has a "harshness" to it.
     
    I can hear the bass, but there's no substance to it, same for the kick
     
    the vocals get overpowered during the chorus
     



    I agree. I think I referenced a Howard Jones song or something like that. And that one may have been even thinner. The kick and bass I let be kind of 'pillow-y' because even though it was an 80s ripoff, I didn't want it TOO 80s. Yes, the vocals are overpowered.

    Thanks!
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    Re: That Love Is Alright 2016/05/15 13:45:36 (permalink)
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    After listening, I can't remember hardly any words. A little too cluttered with awesome ear candy, kind of smothers the vocal experience.
     


    Thanks Tom. You're right. It's a bit swirly in the lead vocal area. I'm self-conscious about singing and don't mind letting the vocal get smothered a bit ;)

    thanks again,
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    Re: That Love Is Alright 2016/05/15 13:46:32 (permalink)
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    Nice song Mark, but I have to agree with Beagle's and Tom's comments.
     
    Good performance though


    Thanks Andy. Glad you enjoyed it!

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    Re: That Love Is Alright 2016/05/15 13:52:47 (permalink)
    stevec
    The mix could use some work - see the comments above.   But the song, arrangement and chord changes are really cool, I liked it. 


    Thanks Steve. After stumbling upon some keyboard sound I'd made for doing "Bette Davis Eyes" in our cover band, the chords became the thing. Whether I ever I work on the mix or not...hmmm...
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    Re: That Love Is Alright 2016/05/15 13:54:27 (permalink)
    Wookiee
    will keep a furry ear out for the remix, thanks for sharing.


    Thanks Wookiee. So most posts seem to share the same thought that it needs a remix. Do most people go back to the raw tracks to remix? Or just try smooth out rough edges of the finished stereo track?

    Thanks for your opinion,
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    Re: That Love Is Alright 2016/05/15 14:00:59 (permalink)
    kevinwal
    Wow! Beatles/ELO/Early Pink Floyd with something all your own all wrapped up in a single meal! Great tune! Really want to hear the vocals more, they sound really nice! I would buy this record.



    Thanks Kevin. I'm glad you called it a 'record'! I'll change the settings on SoundCloud (if I find out how) so that the song can be downloaded.

    Maybe I ought to boost the vocals or lay off the stereo spread. Speaking of Pink Floyd, one of the 'tinniest' songs I've ever heard and also a favorite of mine is Syd's "Apples and Oranges."

    thanks again,
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    Re: That Love Is Alright 2016/05/16 05:36:33 (permalink)
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    will keep a furry ear out for the remix, thanks for sharing.


    Thanks Wookiee. So most posts seem to share the same thought that it needs a remix. Do most people go back to the raw tracks to remix? Or just try smooth out rough edges of the finished stereo track?

    Thanks for your opinion,
    Mark


    That is a tricky one to answer, your choice.  I would think that making changes to the stereo mix is probably not the way to go unless you have used some FX or mastering plugs on the final mix which you can identify as what may be prompting the comments here.


    If you have lots of automation I would attempt to tweak that guided by what has been commented here.

    If you do not then probably better for you to pull all faders down and start again bearing in mind what has been said here.

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    Re: That Love Is Alright 2016/05/16 07:53:11 (permalink)
    How great!  Loved it!  Voice is sweetly insouciant with that teenage mix of lust and yearning; with just enough interesting harmonies to make it less-than-simple.  80's is my favorite era.
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    Re: That Love Is Alright 2016/05/16 17:12:20 (permalink)
    Trippy man. 
    Definitely Tears for Fears-esque. 
    Having a second listen now as I know some of those chord changes will grow on me..................................................................
    Ok, now I'm hooked - cool stuff

      
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    Re: That Love Is Alright 2016/06/14 12:34:10 (permalink)
    Very creative arrangement & mix -- a welcome respite.  Your demo is fine and gets everything across in a musically pleasing way.  Bravo.
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    Re: That Love Is Alright 2016/06/14 21:39:01 (permalink)
    Nice vocals! they could come up a bit.
     
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