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Tell Me What You Want To Hear
Please have a listen to my new tune. I'm wondering if I'm done tweaking it. As always your input is helpful and appreciated. I found some cool sounding Guitar Rig 5 presets for this one. "Look Ma, no keyboards!" Thanks. https://soundcloud.com/jm...-what-you-want-to-hear SoundCloud continues to crush our work.
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Re: Tell Me What You Want To Hear
2017/09/16 03:25:00
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It's a compelling effort, and mostly successful. I couldn't make out the narrative very well but that might just be my bozo ears. What's the song about?
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Re: Tell Me What You Want To Hear
2017/09/16 05:30:30
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very nice feel and groove, good playing and singing ...
drums 'might be' slightly too large compared to the rest of the elements in the song
I can't say for sure ... it's just a first impression
"support your fears" ?
"back all your fears" ?
Yea ... me too ... the story line is a bit controversial to me.
I personally am not attracted to the story line.
I do understand your telling a story and that you not actually the character in the story,
but this is the type of person I usually smell from a distance and don't associate with.
I'd not want anyone to do anything about "my fears" other than to help me discover that they're an illusion in most instances, and that is not 'supporting' them or 'backing' them.
And "tell me what you want to hear" ... well ... once again not the type of person I'd be hanging with.
So ... maybe you did a really god job with the story.
It might inspire change in people that need to get away from relationships that aren't good for their growth.
So yea ... good work but not my personal cup of tea. :-)
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jmasno5
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Re: Tell Me What You Want To Hear
2017/09/16 20:39:45
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David and Steve,
Thanks for listening.
I had a concept for "Tell me what you want to hear," for awhile. Once I started writing it the lyrics got darker and darker. I identify more with receiving end. The main character is down right despicable.
Yes, 'fear,' is an often used device. I wanted to address it in the song.
Anyway, the song was flawed from the start. No one would ask, "Tell me what you want to hear (so I can trick you)."
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Re: Tell Me What You Want To Hear
2017/09/16 20:51:14
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Well, dark subject matter set to an uplifting tune always works for me, and like The Police's 'Wrapped Around Your Finger', this reminds me of Steerpike from Mervyn Peake's Gormenghast novels. Good song writing, well executed.
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Re: Tell Me What You Want To Hear
2017/09/18 03:59:28
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jamesg1213
Well, dark subject matter set to an uplifting tune always works for me, and like The Police's 'Wrapped Around Your Finger', this reminds me of Steerpike from Mervyn Peake's Gormenghast novels. Good song writing, well executed.
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Re: Tell Me What You Want To Hear
2017/09/18 13:01:53
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John,
This tune has some characteristics that are like what made songs from America and The Eagles really good. The drums sound great, but the kick might be a bit too loud in spots. It's a tough call though.
Guitars are perfect, along with the vocals. I enjoyed the whole thing...
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Re: Tell Me What You Want To Hear
2017/09/18 15:42:25
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Thanks Dan!
I actually tweaked the mix, including drums, this morning.
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Re: Tell Me What You Want To Hear
2017/09/28 21:08:21
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Sounds pretty good here, John. Nice wide mix, and all of the parts just sound great together. I didn't mind the subject matter, and like James I like how you intertwined it with an otherwise pleasant melody and structure. Also loved those background vocals - subtle yet effective.
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Re: Tell Me What You Want To Hear
2017/09/29 00:33:57
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If Donald Fagan sang an Eagles tune, only kind of better.
The subject matter wasn't too dark for me, and let's face it we are all gonna have personal preferences. I liked trying to figure it out and I kind of got it.
I was going to say, vocals just a hair louder? I'd hate to turn those cool drums down to achieve a little more vocal clarity. What did you use for drums btw?
I listened three times. I kept enjoying the guitars with their panning shimmer, and especially the bass playing which is so very tasteful.
cheers,
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Re: Tell Me What You Want To Hear
2017/09/29 14:38:55
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No crits here. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Tell Me What You Want To Hear
2017/09/30 17:09:41
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Mix comes across well here and I enjoyed the playing.
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Re: Tell Me What You Want To Hear
2017/10/02 00:36:12
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emeraldsoul
If Donald Fagan sang an Eagles tune, only kind of better.
What did you use for drums btw?
Thanks Tom! It is funny you mention Fagan and the Eagles. I watched the Eagles doc on NetFlex. Steely Dan and the Eagles had some sort of thing going. I know Fry liked them but they put in a dig on "Hotel California." "They stab it with their Steely knives but they just can't kill the beast." The drums are my favorite Toontrack EZX - Indie Folk. I've used them on three songs now and they always sound great. https://soundcloud.com/jmasno5/hold-down-the-melodyhttps://soundcloud.com/jmasno5/stay-by-my-side Cheers!
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Re: Tell Me What You Want To Hear
2017/10/02 00:43:24
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stevec
I didn't mind the subject matter, and like James I like how you intertwined it with an otherwise pleasant melody and structure.
Thanks Steve. I had the idea of, "Tell me what you want to hear," for a few months. "I'll sell you down the river," was a line that came out of nowhere. I knew a needed a pre-chorus. I just started singing it. One of those weird moments when writing. Then I used a couple of presets on Guitar Rig and they worked perfectly. Very lucky.
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Re: Tell Me What You Want To Hear
2017/10/02 00:47:36
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Wookie and Ed,
Thank you for listening!
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Re: Tell Me What You Want To Hear
2017/10/03 11:49:12
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It sounds so pro! Drums are great, perfectly balanced with bass. The Eagles references are perhaps due to choirs and it really sounds like not far from Fagen. Mixingwise flawless.
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Re: Tell Me What You Want To Hear
2017/10/03 13:22:23
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Man that was awesome,. I really mean it, I wasn’t even been able to listen to it as a mix, but as a song.
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Re: Tell Me What You Want To Hear
2017/10/04 10:25:26
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great stuff John - understated, subtle mix and nice song.
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Re: Tell Me What You Want To Hear
2017/10/05 18:47:08
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This is super! I enjoy hearing your writing process and knowing that you use the same tools as me. I'll be listening to this several more times. You're on a roll!
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Re: Tell Me What You Want To Hear
2017/10/06 14:53:37
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Pawel, Katsune, Daryl and Lynn,
Thank you for listening and your comments.
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Re: Tell Me What You Want To Hear
2017/10/09 02:52:40
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Nothing to complain about here. Good stuff!
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Re: Tell Me What You Want To Hear
2017/10/14 05:55:25
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This is a really good song and excellent production! You could sink the drums back into the mix a little, but it would still be cool if you kept 'em where they are. And why all this talk of the song being "too dark" when that English band had a hit singing "I laid many a man's soul to waste"?
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Re: Tell Me What You Want To Hear
2017/10/14 22:22:44
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Nunayu and Larry,
Thank you for listening. I guess it is dark for me because it has a negative vibe lyrically. Although the song is positive from the main character's perspective. I never thought it that way...
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