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Re: Happy Pills - Brutal honest feedback required
2015/08/04 14:53:18
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I only listened to the last version, but it sounds pretty good here. It's got a certain style to it that works nicely and well, a happy groove. Love the vocal layering towards the end... very cool.
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Re: Happy Pills - Brutal honest feedback required
2015/08/09 17:27:56
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Re: Happy Pills - Brutal honest feedback required
2015/08/09 18:20:29
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Another great song Cian! Bouncy, happy, (but with the under tones of darker subject matter) catchy as can be. I hope they talked you into keeping it.
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Re: Happy Pills - Brutal honest feedback required
2015/08/10 21:16:08
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Cian,
I haven't read the other posts but this is a finished product to my ears and I really don't hear anything that is missing or needed. The vocal delivery is unique and cool. The mix sounds great on my system and the performances all sound fine to me. Great job!
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Re: Happy Pills - Brutal honest feedback required
2015/08/13 14:02:19
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this one's the best version indeed I thought, great stuff....more brutal commentzzzzzah -> Especially I thought the slow vocal parts improved, nice easy, care-free talking and whispering now, the loud singing parts ofcourse are fantastic again. you've got what it takes to become a great singer, I'm tellin ya' listen'up, then girls/women will be hunting ye slante
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Re: Happy Pills - Brutal honest feedback required
2015/08/14 13:07:19
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Thanks guys. Clint, I like this song because of that, although a happy feeling, my message is serious and dark. Tony, Cheers. Wouter, your a humerous man! I do get female attention, unfortunuetly us wannabe superstars spend so much time in a room hunche over a laptop we have also lost our social skills! I removed "brutal honest feedback required" since its not necessary and the "old" version. Its perfect for the time being. https://soundcloud.com/cian-mcgovern/happy-pills-3/s-AtD6E Cian
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Re: Happy Pills - Brutal honest feedback required
2015/08/14 13:25:51
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Everything you do is magic. Initially I was put off a bit by the lyrics, but I think your more recent versions are better. Production is perfect, and your singing is superb.
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Re: Happy Pills - Brutal honest feedback required
2015/08/19 16:53:58
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Thanks walt & everybody for helping this along to where it is now
Cian
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Re: Happy Pills - Brutal honest feedback required
2015/08/20 00:13:47
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Catchy. I think my favorite part of the mix is the organ keys. Good change up at the bridge. Dynamically engaging and overall good song.
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Bob Oister
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Re: Happy Pills - Brutal honest feedback required
2015/08/20 03:59:29
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Hi, Cian, I'm late to the party on this one, but it sure sounds great to me! You've got a cool, fun, pop song with a catchy hook and excellent vocals as always, with a well played and arranged instrumental/rhythm track and a nice, clean, modern sounding pop mix! Great stuff, my friend!  Bob
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Re: Happy Pills - Brutal honest feedback required
2015/08/25 07:14:56
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Venus & Mr.Oister, thank you for your time
Cian
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Re: Happy Pills - Brutal honest feedback required
2015/08/26 08:10:16
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Hi Cian, I did hear the first version but didn't get around to leaving a comment. I do think the changes you've made have helped create a better version. The song has a great feel and the lyrics and vocal delivery really suits. My only comment would be to take some of the instrumentation, or even the drums, a little further back so the vocals stand out more. But then I always say that.
My better half was listening too and we both were bopping along, that's a great sign. Well done.
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Re: Happy Pills - Brutal honest feedback required
2015/08/31 07:25:40
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Rebel,
Bopping along is a term I love to hera, that usually mean the groove really clicks which is so important. I will definitely look into that cos I need the vocal to be heard at all times
Thanks
Cian
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Re: Happy Pills - Brutal honest feedback required
2015/08/31 20:26:05
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Cian - fantastic - you have a great talent.
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Re: Happy Pills - Brutal honest feedback required
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