michaelhanson
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Hanging By a Thread
Here is a new Christian Acoustic Rock song that I have been working on. I was tracking a couple of faster paced songs and got stuck on some of the lyrics, when this one just kind of fell into place. I had the basic chord pattern around for a while and things finally just seemed to come together. Let me know if everything sounds mixed correctly. I am toying with the idea of adding a few more layers to this song, but I am not sure if it really needs it. I've been in a minimalist phase lately. Anyway, I hope you like it. Hanging By a Thread: http://www.reverbnation.com/michaeljhanson/songs Sound Cloud for those that prefer: Hanging By a Thread- Sound Cloud
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Lynn
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Re:Hanging By a Thread
2013/02/06 18:35:54
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Mike, thanks for the PM. This song is really solid and shows a lot of growth despite it's simplicity. Your acoustic and vocal sounded very present and rounded. That makes for a good use of dynamics. You voice has more ethos than ever before. BTW, I listened to the second song and enjoyed it, too. It's good to see that you've been busy; I'm kind of at a winter's lull at the moment. Keep up the good work.
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michaelhanson
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Re:Hanging By a Thread
2013/02/07 15:20:27
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Yep, the winter lull....been there.
Thanks for the listen, Lynn. If I passed your pitch sensative ears, then I must be on the right track. Did you listen to the Cloud site? I have just been getting that site started and I have been loading some songs that I have previously, but recently done.
I have n't figured out a way to reorganize the order of the songs. Because of that, I have ended up with some of my newer material on the bottom of the page.
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jamesyoyo
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Re:Hanging By a Thread
2013/02/07 18:00:47
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The mix is kinda cool and retro, but man that ride cymbal is overpowering.
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michaelhanson
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Re:Hanging By a Thread
2013/02/07 19:40:27
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You don't like my ride cymbal! I noticed that it was a little loud as well. Then it started to grow on me. I probably need to pull the fader down some though.
Hope that snow clears up in the next couple of weeks. I'm headed down to Javits for a couple days.
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notnat
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Re:Hanging By a Thread
2013/02/07 20:29:33
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to me the ride's volume is ok... I do think some gain randomazation would help... so would some vocal pitch correction...
I like the song arrangement and lyrics... good work...
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evadianepug
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Re:Hanging By a Thread
2013/02/07 22:57:41
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Easy to listen to. I am not sure about the ride, it doesn't bother me on the headphones. That's usually where cymbals attack me. Pretty song. We all need a bit o' brand new!
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michaelhanson
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Re:Hanging By a Thread
2013/02/08 15:26:51
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Notnat,
Thank for listening. I tried doing a little randomization on the ride cymbals on the version you listened too. It was the first time that I have ever gone in an manually adjusted velocity hits on each note, so I am not very experienced with it yet. I could play with velocities a little more in future versions.
Pitch correction, I Melodynned a few spots on the original version as well. The only place that I am still hearing it, maybe, a little off is in the opening verses. It is going to have to be one of those manual ear adjustments though, cause everything lines up perfectly on note/ blob right now.
Evadianepug,
Thanks for the kind words. On phones is the only place it seemed a little loud to me. On the monitors, car and stereo sources, the level seemed fine.
I did a little stereo spread work on the song last night, at the suggestion of Danny and I think it is actually sounding a little better. I have posted a new version.
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notnat
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Re:Hanging By a Thread
2013/02/08 15:37:25
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yeah, I have to correct manually with Melodyne... that's really the only way I'm ever satisfied with the correction...  it's labor intensive, but effective...
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Guitarpima
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Re:Hanging By a Thread
2013/02/08 16:08:12
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I like the song. The ride seems out of place or needs to be fit in it's proper place better. Great vocals and the acoustic sounds awesome!
Excellent!
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CLEAN
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Re:Hanging By a Thread
2013/02/08 21:14:30
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Michael - this is simply gorgeous - very nice.
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michaelhanson
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Re:Hanging By a Thread
2013/02/09 09:24:10
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Guitarpima,
Thanks for listening bro. I can revisit the rides at some point. A little different eq'ing or reverb might make them tuck in a little nicer. Glad you liked the tune.
Clean,
That comment really means a lot to me man. Though somewhat a simple tune, I really worked hard on this one, especially the lyrics. It's been tossing around for quite a while. I just did n't want to settle for something less. I kept highlighting the weakest line and replacing it until I liked every verse.
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