LpMike75
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High Life
Hey guys, been AFK from the forums for a bit and hope to catch up on some of my favorite songwriters happenings and music! This one is written and recorded over a year ago, I finally did this mix today, although I think the low end could be tighter. I'm always open for the opinions of fresh ears. This is a short intro song I wrote for a project. High Life https://soundcloud.com/michael-lizotte/high-life
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theguitarplayer
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Re: High Life
2014/03/22 00:24:48
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Sounds interesting and moves along just fine. Almost kind of a ragtime thing. Everything seemed to be right in place to my ears and sounds like an interesting project your working on. Enjoyed.
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Re: High Life
2014/03/22 20:24:58
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Now that song is pretty crazy in a good way . I liked it a lot actually for a lot of reasons ... the music sounded good and the song captured the mood and intended message of the song . it sounded like fun and it was very theatrical ... I haven't had a drink in 30 years and after hearing the song I felt like I had a few in me and my balls were swinging in the breeze with out a care in the world  …I think I might need to hit a meeting  that was great  I like the fact that you went for it Kenny
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noynekker
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Re: High Life
2014/03/22 23:06:34
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Mike . . . for 1 minute and 32 seconds I was transported into a fun bit of theatre, why so short ?
Leaves me wanting to hear more, which is a good place for a song to be.
So this is a "short intro song for a project", hopefully you'll post some more of this, so I can enjoy it longer.
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Scottytunes
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Re: High Life
2014/03/23 12:35:49
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What can I say? This is very creative and sounds awesome! Love it!!!!!!!
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LpMike75
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Re: High Life
2014/03/23 14:45:53
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TheGuitarPlayer (John) - Thank you for the listen and feedback
Kenny - lol, thanks brotha. I have to live vicariously through my songs, I have no time to actually party myself :)
Noynekker - Thanks for the listen, I'm happy it went over well! This was written for the intro song to a documentary. I had to end it within the allotted time.
Scotty - Thanks for the listen and I'm glad you enjoyed it! I hope all is well with you!
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spacealf
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Re: High Life
2014/03/23 15:15:49
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Well, that was different and I understand. I just thought the lead vocal went into the background a little too much when the other singers started singing. But perhaps your speakers or system is different than mine.
Interesting piece of music. I thought perhaps it could be just a little more live sounding (not a lot of reverb but a little more perhaps). But again could be a difference in speaker system or steaming over the Internet.
Fine !
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LpMike75
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Re: High Life
2014/03/26 01:52:47
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Spacealf - Thanks for the listen and Feedback. Learning guitar in the 80's, I was never accused of NOT using enough reverb before! interesting lol
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Ian Ferrin
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Re: High Life
2014/03/26 08:49:37
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I just love this little tune. Great vocals and energy. Is your documentary avail anywhere? No nits. Loved it.
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LpMike75
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Re: High Life
2014/03/26 11:04:46
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Hey Ian -
Thanks for the listen and feedback. It would appear the production of the film has stalled. Not sure when it's going to be finished.
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shawn@trustmedia.tv
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Re: High Life
2014/03/26 17:27:36
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Re: High Life
2014/03/28 14:36:45
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That was fun! It's got a little of that slightly demented circus-y vaudeville vibe going on, and I like it.
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Re: High Life
2014/03/28 16:02:48
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I like it, i'd like to here the kick cut through a bit more, but still sweet!
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LpMike75
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Re: High Life
2014/03/28 23:26:03
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SteveC - Thank you for the listen and feedback. The demented circus-y feel is exactly what I was going for!
Twisted6s - Thanks for the listen and feedback. You are right about the kick! I will have to do something about that.
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Rikkie
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Re: High Life
2014/03/29 08:09:59
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Hi Mike, excellent production, quircky tune , in a good way. Was expecting another Hans Zimmer extravaganza at the beginning, nice twist.
Rik
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Re: High Life
2014/03/29 12:21:41
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I'm not sure how you did this? This was good, a fun tune, but so much like all of the other Rock Show tunes posted here?
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LpMike75
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Re: High Life
2014/03/29 12:43:04
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Rik - Thanks for the listen and feedback. Hanz Zimmer is so 2000's. I wanted to do something original, like use the same chord progression for 1.35 minutes! :) Robby - "I'm not sure how you did this? This was good, a fun tune, but so much like all of the other Rock Show tunes posted here? " Thanks for the listen and feedback brotha. I didn't want to share the songwriting secret, but since you inquired: - Load up " Rock Show Tune" preset in X3. (You will have to scroll down the list because the first 3 presets are Meatloaf covers) - Melodyne everything to taste - Load " Mix Bus" Preset on Pro Channel
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