Larry Jones
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Johnny and Mary
This is my cover of the Robert Palmer song released in 1980. I've always liked Robert's stuff but I hadn't heard this one until about a month ago, and it spoke to me so strongly I thought I'd give it a try myself. Appreciate any comments, pos or neg.
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Re: Johnny and Mary
2017/02/22 17:52:35
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The backing track is great. Did you do all that?
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Re: Johnny and Mary
2017/02/22 19:21:23
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Great job. Did you do all that? I would try bring in some harmonies if you can. I liked it.
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Larry Jones
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Re: Johnny and Mary
2017/02/22 19:33:37
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eph221
The backing track is great. Did you do all that?
Schafe
Great job. Did you do all that? I would try bring in some harmonies if you can. I liked it.
Yes, I did it all. Addictive Drums, Dimension Pro, Rapture. Just the stuff that comes with SONAR. I'm usually big on background vocals, but this time I didn't see a place for them. Thanks, guys!
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Re: Johnny and Mary
2017/02/23 09:02:46
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Great job on this Larry! I vaguely remember the original, but in any case, I like what you did with this. Mix is pretty good as well and has an authentic retro sound.
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Re: Johnny and Mary
2017/02/23 09:06:15
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Nice cover Larry! Your vocal style really suits this piece  cheers andy
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Lynn
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Re: Johnny and Mary
2017/02/23 12:29:19
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I love this, Larry. If you don't mind me saying so, your voice reminds me of Bowie. I can't wait to hear it again.
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Re: Johnny and Mary
2017/02/23 14:08:25
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Always loved this song, nice to hear someone covering it. Lead vocal is a little out front for me, and seems to need some backing vocals to support it.
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Re: Johnny and Mary
2017/02/23 14:25:27
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another fan of the original here - good job Larry
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Larry Jones
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Re: Johnny and Mary
2017/02/23 16:09:23
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Dan - Thanks! Retro is my middle name. Andy - Glad you spotted a "vocal style," although I don't know what it is. Lynn - I have always been the go-to singer in cover bands when we did Bowie songs. I guess I see why now. Glad you like the recording. James - I get it about the vocal being out front. I struggled with it when mixing, especially at the beginning of the song. Maybe I'll remix and pull it back. But I'm curious where you (and others) think background vocals would fit in here. Or is that just everyone's way of saying the lead vocal needs help? Daryl - Thank you. Have you heard this version? It's haunting.
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Re: Johnny and Mary
2017/02/23 19:02:52
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Larry, I think this is the first one of yours I've heard - you are one talented guy - this is really nice - love the vocals. Well-done my friend.
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synkrotron
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Re: Johnny and Mary
2017/02/24 09:01:13
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Larry Jones
Andy - Glad you spotted a "vocal style," although I don't know what it is.
Hi Larry, Well, I like it anyway, so easy to listen to... Not strained and sounds like you are happy with what you do
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Re: Johnny and Mary
2017/02/27 14:57:36
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I don't think I've ever heard the song before, but it has a great early 80's vibe! From the synths to the clean/compressed guitar and the overall reverb. Loved the vocals - a bit of that Bowie vibe and a lot of clarity in the lower range.
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Larry Jones
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Re: Johnny and Mary
2017/03/07 19:23:17
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Mark - Glad you liked it. Thanks! (I'm not prolific, but I'll be back, looking for more help from the community.) Andy - Happy with what I do... still trying for that.  SteveC - Haven't been back in a while - missed your comment, but thank you so much for your insight. Because it's "only" a cover, technical comments are meaningful to me.
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Re: Johnny and Mary
2017/03/07 20:03:02
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Only listening on my lappy speakers so.........
FWIW on here it all sounds pretty well balanced other than the vox could maybe sit back in the mix a little more.
I think I actually preferred Bryan Ferry's version over the original, this seems to have a bit of both about it, with a smidge of Bowie too ....... some very cool company you're keeping there!
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Re: Johnny and Mary
2017/03/07 20:06:34
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Nice cover of a great song. I like it. The drums are a bit wet for my taste, but that's just me.
Anyone ever notice the hum on the original ? I always wondered if that was intentional.
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