Hurt

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2016/12/06 14:58:40 (permalink)

Hurt

Did a cover of the song Hurt by Trent Reznor from NiN..... (was inspired by a movie trailer [Logan] where Johnny Cash sings the tune.
 
Haven't posted here in a long while.  Always open for feed back.
 
The tune: https://soundcloud.com/dammit-eugene/hurt
 
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Jim

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    blueice
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    Re: Hurt 2016/12/06 18:24:29 (permalink)
    WOW !!!! Now this sounds great , nice job !!!  The vocals in this sound great , would like to know how you get your vocals to sound this good .
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    Re: Hurt 2016/12/07 08:48:49 (permalink)
    Nice cover! I think the low-mids on the piano might be a bit overpowering, but other than that, everything sounds really good.
     
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    Dan

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    Re: Hurt 2016/12/07 10:37:02 (permalink)
    @dcumpian - "low-mids on the piano might be a bit overpowering" - thanks for pointing that out.  One of those things (along with maybe a bit much reverb on the piano) that has sort of been annoying me, but I could not see the forest for the trees!  I'll do a look and fix.  :D

    @blueice - thank you.  Vocals....hmmmmm.  Never really been happy with my voice.  A little Melodyne up front (still, I can hear mistakes in there.  Ah well.)
    signal chain for vocals: Scarlet 2i2, MXL 990 mic (I think) -> wav-> iZotope Nectar -> iZotope DDlay -> 2cAether reverb -> prochannel (maybe only the console emulator thingy!)
    Am still searching for the right vocals treatment for my voice. Some folks say I sound like Bowie.  I dunno about that... but I am definitely an odd voice, I think.

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    Re: Hurt 2016/12/07 10:48:02 (permalink)
    I'm listening to it on one headphone at work, so i can't give any mix feedback.
     
    But this is a great version of a great song.  Sounds very "manchester."

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    Re: Hurt 2016/12/07 13:27:38 (permalink)
    Very nice cover. Excellent vocal performance.
    Maybe vocals a tad hot compared with the instruments?
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    Re: Hurt 2016/12/07 14:18:28 (permalink)
    daryl1968
    Very nice cover. Excellent vocal performance.
    Maybe vocals a tad hot compared with the instruments?



    Nope. No. Nein.
     
    I disagree, lol...

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    Re: Hurt 2016/12/07 14:23:12 (permalink)
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    daryl1968
    Very nice cover. Excellent vocal performance.
    Maybe vocals a tad hot compared with the instruments?



    Nope. No. Nein.
     
    I disagree, lol...


    Ok, Dan's right.

    I can't be doing with the drama....:)
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    Re: Hurt 2016/12/07 14:26:28 (permalink)
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    Very nice cover. Excellent vocal performance.
    Maybe vocals a tad hot compared with the instruments?



    Nope. No. Nein.
     
    I disagree, lol...


    Ok, Dan's right.

    I can't be doing with the drama....:)



    Lol...
     

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    Re: Hurt 2016/12/07 14:33:52 (permalink)
    The sparse arrangement is just right. Very effective.  Most millenials put too much stuff in the stew.
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    Re: Hurt 2016/12/07 18:21:53 (permalink)
    I've listened to the Johnny Cash version of this song so many times that I can't begin to tell you.  To be honest, I wasn't expecting much, but by the end of the song I was rooting for you!  Your voice is terrific, and the arrangement is very good.  Kudos!

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    Re: Hurt 2016/12/07 22:33:49 (permalink)
    Wow. Thank you. Beer's on me!

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    Re: Hurt 2016/12/07 22:55:05 (permalink)
    You sort of sound like Bowie! Cool
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    Re: Hurt 2016/12/07 22:57:15 (permalink)
    As well a s Iggy Pop
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    Re: Hurt 2016/12/10 13:45:41 (permalink)
    Sounds OK here though I agree about the piano sound, for me there is generally a little to much reverb but your mix your choice.  Thanks for sharing.

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    Re: Hurt 2016/12/11 05:56:22 (permalink)
    what started off a bit weak for me...ended up quite strong....very Bowie-ish (which is great for my POV)
     
    really really good ...... a nice surprise for sure!! 
     
    Good job!!
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    Re: Hurt 2016/12/11 09:23:39 (permalink)
    I've been avoiding this because Cash's version is SO good..but I have to say, you've done a fine job here. I agree with Daryl, the vocals seems a tad out front, especially at the start. Love the piano sound. Lovely spacious sound. Mix gets a bit 'hot' by about 2:50.

     
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    Re: Hurt 2016/12/12 13:58:06 (permalink)
    jamesg1213
    Mix gets a bit 'hot' by about 2:50.



    Ha. 
    Yes it does! :D :D :D
    I pulled in booming drums during the final chorus and a rhythm guitar (whole-note chords) at the very end.... and it got LOUD.  Drama!  
     
    Normally, I am very anti-cover.  But doing this tune was a huge blast.
     
    I may go back in the tweak the piano (less verb), and also make it a bit more viable and complex.....but that requires self disciple and stuff..... I tend to  be a bit short of that lately!  ha.
     
    Thanks for the feedback!

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    Re: Hurt 2016/12/13 21:13:15 (permalink)
    Very nice indeed!!  I agree with the comments above about the piano but you have done an excellent job on this number.
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