Tim Flannagin
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Elegant Universe
I wrote this song in 2008, and recorded it with the equipment I had at the time, using Cakewalk Home Studio. I always wanted to re-record it when my situation improved, and this is that recording. Give it a listen and let me know what you think. https://soundcloud.com/user-660553900/elegant-universe-revisited
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Re: Elegant Universe
2016/08/27 13:14:04
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☄ Helpfulby Tim Flannagin 2016/08/28 10:18:01
Pleasant enough track, mix sounds pretty solid here and balanced. Thanks for sharing.
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Tim Flannagin
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Re: Elegant Universe
2016/08/27 19:52:04
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Thanks for giving me a listen Wookiee.
post edited by Tim Flannagin - 2016/08/27 20:16:49
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Re: Elegant Universe
2016/08/28 10:45:54
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I like this Tim. The guitars remind me of The Cure or Psychedelic Furs (which is great stuff in my book). Mixwise, I would like to hear less of the snare and drop the vocals a tiny bit but that's all personal taste.
Good stuff.
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Tim Flannagin
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Re: Elegant Universe
2016/08/28 18:50:18
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Thanks for listening Daryl. I'll give your suggestions a try and see what it sounds like.
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Re: Elegant Universe
2016/08/29 09:41:49
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Really nice song here Tim! I think Daryl is right that the snare is too big, especially relative to the other instruments. I would also suggest getting some of that snare tail out as it takes up a lot of space in the mix. I'd like the guitars up more as well. Reminds me of something that The Fixx might have done back in the day.
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Tim Flannagin
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Re: Elegant Universe
2016/08/29 09:58:02
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Thanks for giving it a listen Dan, and I'm glad you liked it. The critique is much appreciated as well. It's exactly what I was looking for in trying to improve this particular song. Edit: Also, I still listen to the Fixx occasionally... it must've had more of an effect than I realized.
post edited by Tim Flannagin - 2016/08/29 10:19:57
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Re: Elegant Universe
2016/11/16 22:39:13
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Very nice vibe on this Tim. I love the sound! Thanks for the post! More songs please
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Re: Elegant Universe
2016/11/17 00:28:12
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Did you post this a while back? Or am I deja vuuing? Cool tune . . . Rush-like, roll the bones territory . . . good stuff! I think I'd drop the snare a little as well.
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Re: Elegant Universe
2016/11/17 11:34:58
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Thanks Bill! Also, which part of the Bayou are you from?
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Re: Elegant Universe
2016/11/17 12:06:08
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I posted this song back in August. I appreciate the feedback. I've actually toned the snare down a bit as you guys suggested. I'll post a link later.
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Re: Elegant Universe
2016/11/17 14:29:59
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Sounds pretty good to me. Like Neil Young meets The Police. Everything sounds pretty balanced to me. Nice hook and the verses are interesting enough to keep you listening. Super job.
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Re: Elegant Universe
2016/11/18 02:25:45
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Mannynyagain
Sounds pretty good to me. Like Neil Young meets The Police. Everything sounds pretty balanced to me. Nice hook and the verses are interesting enough to keep you listening. Super job.
Thanks Manny! I get a lot of Neil Young comparisons. Funny, I never thought about it until I started getting feedback on some of my songs.
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Re: Elegant Universe
2016/11/18 23:37:33
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Tim Flannagin
Thanks Bill! Also, which part of the Bayou are you from?
I'm over in Hammond. I got to go the LSU Bama game! My first one!
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Re: Elegant Universe
2016/11/19 10:29:14
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Pleasant rock music with nice groove.
Good mix and sounds
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Re: Elegant Universe
2016/11/19 22:49:39
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Tim Flannagin
Thanks Bill! Also, which part of the Bayou are you from?
I'm over in Hammond. I got to go the LSU Bama game! My first one!
I'm in Gonzales. Also as a native Muscle Shoals, Alabama boy, Roll Tide!
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Re: Elegant Universe
2016/11/19 22:50:24
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Makke
Pleasant rock music with nice groove.
Good mix and sounds
Thanks! I appreciate your feedback.
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