Noisy Neighbour
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Break The Silence
sometimes I wonder how long a conversation would last if people would always say exactly what they think to each other... Break The Silence ...what do you think ? Regards, Daniel
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Re: Break The Silence
2016/11/21 11:20:41
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I like to think of conversations as a strip-teez. Layers and layers coming off. Then finally all there is, is love (or hate). If you're not feeling something, then you're not alive. :D:D
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Re: Break The Silence
2016/11/21 13:12:30
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Nicely constructed song, mix comes across well here plenty of space for the instruments and the vocal. Nice job thanks for sharing.
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Re: Break The Silence
2016/11/21 13:23:59
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Daniel, this is a fantastic song. From the opening sequence to the end, I was hooked. This has a great lyric and vocal performance. Everything was in its place and easily heard. That being said, this is only my 2 cents, but I would like to hear the bass guitar a bit louder to stand up to the bass drum. However, this song works as is, and it showcases your talent well. Good job!
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Re: Break The Silence
2016/11/21 13:48:14
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Excellent song, beautifully recorded. Love the choice of synth sounds, perfect. Really like that delayed guitar in the right channel too, and the little passage at 2:14, right up my street that is. Chorus really takes off, good stuff. This is high quality work Daniel.
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Re: Break The Silence
2016/11/21 15:55:27
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Very nice mix. Vocals were clear. Synth was well placed. Clean guitars were pleasant. Distorted guitars were maybe just a tad too loud (or maybe on a personal taste, just a little to brittle). I liked this song. Overall a great job.
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Re: Break The Silence
2016/11/22 16:10:55
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That was pretty cool, I liked it. I hear an influence in there, though I can't quite put my finger on it... Everything sounds pretty good, though I think the vocals on the chorus could ride just a touch more above the music. Good balance overall though.
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Noisy Neighbour
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Re: Break The Silence
2016/11/22 16:51:47
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eph221, : ) that is definitely one interesting angle to look at it Wookiee, Thanks a lot! I'm glad to hear the mix translates well. Lynn, Thank you so much! Especially commenting on the lyrics. Yea... the bass...I still find it the hardest part to mix. Jamesg1213, Thank you! I really feel honored by your comments! : ) ...just listened to "Willowman" again. Babu, Thanks for your positive feedback! I meant to break the silence with the distorted guitars for the Chorus ...maybe slightly overdone? Thanks again for listening and commenting, gentlemen! It is highly appreciated : ) Cheers, Daniel
post edited by Noisy Neighbour - 2016/11/22 17:18:00
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Noisy Neighbour
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Re: Break The Silence
2016/11/22 17:05:06
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stevec That was pretty cool, I liked it. I hear an influence in there, though I can't quite put my finger on it... Everything sounds pretty good, though I think the vocals on the chorus could ride just a touch more above the music. Good balance overall though.
Thanks for listening! What you say concerning the vocals in the chorus kind of matches bapu's comment about the distorted guitars. I might have to get them out of the way of the vox just a little more. (eq,or/and vol.) Man, that's what I call helpful and constructive critics! : )
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Re: Break The Silence
2016/11/23 13:52:01
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This is really nice Daniel. Mixed and produced very well.
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Re: Break The Silence
2016/11/23 18:14:53
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What everybody else said! Plus, I'd highlight your drums, very cool fills in the programming. Assuming its programming? They sound great here. Your tune has several dynamic layers - lots of different changes in energy - really cool. I dunno, I think I really like about 80% of your panning choices - fairly hard panned in spots, and I can see how it makes a dense mix easier. But for example, you've got a little lead guitar noodle coming in around 3:00, panned hard right? It's there for maybe seven seconds, then it disappears. My ear asks: why did I get drug over to the right, just for seven seconds? What did I miss that was going on elsewhere? :) It's a tiny bit disconcerting - but my guess is 99% of your listeners won't care at all. And they are in the right of it. cool tune, as you can see I had to stretch to find anything like constructive criticism for you! -Tom
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Re: Break The Silence
2016/11/23 20:39:29
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Ditto's to the comments above. This is a well constructed, performed, and produced song. I particularly like the guitar track panned to the right --- brilliant sound. Excellent stuff!!!
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Noisy Neighbour
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Re: Break The Silence
2016/11/25 12:39:11
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Tom, Thanks for your compliments on the tune! yea, the drums are a mix of loops, editing and programming with the full song structure already mapped out and than tracking the rest of the instruments dictated by the groove of the "drummer" as tight as I was able to. That guitar bits on the right coming in around 3:00 where actually meant to wake up the heavier cords coming in for the out-chorus. Man, you really gave this tune a close listen :) Thanks for that! Freddy, Thank's a lot! Glad you liked it ...are you talking about the same guitar part panned hard left as Tom does ? ; ) Thanks again for listening and commenting, gentlemen! It is highly appreciated, I can't mention that enough : ) Best regards, Daniel
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Re: Break The Silence
2016/11/26 08:53:09
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Very pro sounding track, and I really like the song! This mix is very good with lots of things included to keep the listener interested. You've also got a great voice, which really makes the song as well. Loved it! Regards, Dan
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Noisy Neighbour
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Re: Break The Silence
2016/11/27 12:33:49
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dcumpian Very pro sounding track, and I really like the song! This mix is very good with lots of things included to keep the listener interested. You've also got a great voice, which really makes the song as well. Loved it! Regards, Dan
Thanks for your kind compliment, Dan! I'm glad you liked it : ) Best regards, Daniel
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