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I Woke Up Tomorrow: a more drastic remix
Hello Folks, notes from June 17:
Song is for my teenage kids home video production of a James Bond spoof where Bond (my 14 yr old son) wakes up much older than the previous scenes (because they stopped half way 4 years ago) now he's older and doesn't know what to make of it all. Thanks for you ears and suggestions to help me tweak and prune. I did another drastic remix this time fattening up the lower mids a bit and calming down the bright end while slightly boosting L.vocals and guitar solo. Thank you all for your help! the management the song is called " I Woke Up Tomorrow" http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=826274&songID=10680428 Thank you!!!
post edited by No How - 2011/06/17 20:05:52
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Re:i WoKe Up ToMoRrOw
2011/05/25 13:30:41
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Yeah, Rick, I'm with my friend Tony here. Does sound Bond-ish and Gents-ish at the same time. Cool stuff. One thing I noticed that you might want to listen to- just the very few first lines of lyrics (where you're singing softly) sound like maybe you were too close on the mic, and they didn't sound as clear as once you got out of that soft part. Just an observation off my first listen.
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Re:i WoKe Up ToMoRrOw
2011/05/25 20:32:47
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:00 - I was intrigued
:33 - I was smiling
1:19 - diggin' the guitar solo (diggin' the piano earlier too)
2:06 - cool keys! :)
This should be perfect for their film. So cool to have the family involved. :) Great job again, Rick!
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Re:i WoKe Up ToMoRrOw
2011/05/25 20:45:53
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unmistakeably your, Rick! Cool guitar lead .... Great vocals, love the drums and the bass is ominous.  Very Cool! I was Shaken and Stirred!!!
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Re:i WoKe Up ToMoRrOw
2011/05/25 20:47:49
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Classic Rick! Great vibe and flow. KUDOS!
Kev
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Re:i WoKe Up ToMoRrOw
2011/05/25 21:03:34
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Really cool tune Rick, really enjoyed
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Re:i WoKe Up ToMoRrOw
2011/05/25 21:09:17
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Your pizzicato splitsicato the goal post. I enjoyed the harmonease and the guitar trax. The song in general has your inimitable wreckless stile, which I find delitetful.
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Re:i WoKe Up ToMoRrOw
2011/05/25 22:06:58
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Awesome – there is a Burt Bacharach / After The Fox element in here (google this and you will see what I mean.). Once again, without really knowing those that you claim have influenced you, I am not sure what to make of this other than I feel it is brain food. Wonderful on the ears and a treat for the musical side of me that craves something “different and captivating”. Another very impressive piece of work. One of a kind talent here.
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Re:i WoKe Up ToMoRrOw
2011/05/25 22:18:12
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Hey, Rick! this is very heavy on the left channel in the beginning. did you intend to leave the "pop" at the beginning? sounded like a synth tail from stopping early and then mixing down without letting the synth finish the tail (I've done this many times!)
this is definitely "Reckless Gents" sounding!!! very good stuff!
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2011/05/26 09:05:23
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always very inventive, harmonically clever and well mixed - nothing new here then! love your stuff, this is up to your normal high standards. quite a bit of sibilance on the vocals at times, otherwise the mix is pretty good!
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Re:i WoKe Up ToMoRrOw
2011/05/26 13:40:27
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This has that James Bond feel, but scratched off-pitch lead vox might be a top priority to polish up (for this genre) ... currently it sounds like a hybrid of vintage plus indie (aka 'new'). Should you keep it like this, once I'm used to it, I may love it (as your mixes oft do me that way).
OTOH, not to be arguementative, but to my ears, 98% of your Guitars sound TOTALLY AWESOME and fresh for that vintage vibe!
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Re:i WoKe Up ToMoRrOw
2011/05/26 13:47:18
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I love this and all your music... this has a great hook line... love the ending too... very cool Rick...
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Re:i WoKe Up ToMoRrOw
2011/05/26 17:30:57
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It has been a long while since I have been on this site listening to music. Most of us write typical sounding, cookie-cutter, music. This is not one of those.
It was much fun to hear this break from the norm and I do believe you have found the 'bond-theme' feel.
Best of luck,
Lance
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2011/05/30 13:51:08
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A Big thanks to all who gave a listen...i have been away from my pc for the last 5 days on family business. " Ominous and vintage, I'm diggin' it " Tony, thanks a bunch for stopping in to have a listen. I'm super glad you're diggin' it. " Yeah, Rick, I'm with my friend Tony here. Does sound Bond-ish and Gents-ish at the same time. Cool stuff. One thing I noticed that you might want to listen to- just the very few first lines of lyrics (where you're singing softly) sound like maybe you were too close on the mic, and they didn't sound as clear as once you got out of that soft part. Just an observation off my first listen. " Hey Phil, Thanks for the notes on the vocals. I did lower the opening vocals and hopefully fixed it. Thank you!!! ":00 - I was intrigued
:33 - I was smiling
1:19 - diggin' the guitar solo (diggin' the piano earlier too)
2:06 - cool keys! :)
This should be perfect for their film. So cool to have the family involved. :) Great job again, Rick!"
Janet, Pleased as punch you enjoyed another chapter of my midlife crisis. Always a big boost to hear you like my piano banging. " unmistakeably your, Rick! Cool guitar lead .... Great vocals, love the drums and the bass is ominous. Very Cool! I was Shaken and Stirred!!!" James (TAP), So glad you liked that bass....totally inspired by Phil (Philz) playing. I'm honored to have shaken and stirred your jazzy music soul. " Classic Rick! Great vibe and flow. KUDOS!
Kev "
Hi Kev, Thanks for popping in and listening. I'm really glad you liked it " Really cool tune Rick, really enjoyed " Hello Grant, Very nice of you to have a listen and comment on this busy forum. Thank you! " Your pizzicato splitsicato the goal post. I enjoyed the harmonease and the guitar trax. The song in general has your inimitable wreckless stile, which I find delitetful." Hey Roberto, Glad to have scored!...you know how hard that can be at our age!!! :) It was a song that started out as a kind of acapella chant and ended up a pop tune. funny how much you can bend these things to fit. Thank you for the listen and comments!
post edited by No How - 2011/05/30 19:41:55
s o n g s – Beauty lodged in a bad hotel has no value. Raymond Lull
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Re:i WoKe Up ToMoRrOw
2011/05/30 16:08:20
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Well, RickNoHow, you've done it again. I could tell your tunes if they were mixed in with a hundred others and had no identification. You have the most unique sound and every time I say that I try to figure out what it is I and I can't put words to it. How great is that? Working with your kids is a gas. My son and I are going to do a video as soon as I figure out which song to do or write. This was wonderful, Rick.
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2011/05/30 17:03:01
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I can identify with the lyrics. Time seem to go so fast. My kids are in college now. This is incredible. Nice track!
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Re:i WoKe Up ToMoRrOw
2011/05/30 17:24:54
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A great production as you usually do. The vocals are so unique and excellent. This piece really could be in a Bond film. That guitar solo has that Bond vibe going on. The tempo seemed to really pick up after the intro, which I wasn't sure about at first. But you always make the production work.
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2011/05/30 19:54:57
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"Awesome – there is a Burt Bacharach / After The Fox element in here (google this and you will see what I mean.). Once again, without really knowing those that you claim have influenced you, I am not sure what to make of this other than I feel it is brain food. Wonderful on the ears and a treat for the musical side of me that craves something “different and captivating”. Another very impressive piece of work. One of a kind talent here. "
Hi Manny!, By all means Mr.Bacharach is a HUGE influence in my life. I'm glad you noticed. If i had to say who were some of the most fundamental influences for me he would be in the top 3. Thank you for the keen ears and warm comments!
"Hey, Rick! this is very heavy on the left channel in the beginning. did you intend to leave the "pop" at the beginning? sounded like a synth tail from stopping early and then mixing down without letting the synth finish the tail (I've done this many times!)
this is definitely "Reckless Gents" sounding!!! very good stuff!"
Hello Reece, No, i didn't intend on leaving that pop. thank you for bringing it to my lack of attention. I did a little remix...hopefully i clipped it off. Thank you, kindly, for coming by to listen!
"always very inventive, harmonically clever and well mixed - nothing new here then! love your stuff, this is up to your normal high standards. quite a bit of sibilance on the vocals at times, otherwise the mix is pretty good!"
Hey Mark, i tried to bring a bit of the eq down in the vocal area and minimize the ssssssibs. I am very happy you made it by for a listen....your ears are highly valued. Thank you!
"This has that James Bond feel, but scratched off-pitch lead vox might be a top priority to polish up (for this genre) ... currently it sounds like a hybrid of vintage plus indie (aka 'new'). Should you keep it like this, once I'm used to it, I may love it (as your mixes oft do me that way).
OTOH, not to be arguementative, but to my ears, 98% of your Guitars sound TOTALLY AWESOME and fresh for that vintage vibe!"
Hello Philip, I made a few passes on the lead vocal (about 9) and kept the best pitched one. I think the problem is your hearing is too darn good!!! :) I'm comfortably deaf after nine takes. LOL. All i can hope for is that it WILL grow on you...even if like fungi, since i am a fungi, i hope it grows on you.
Thank you for your impeccably merciless and accurate ears and kind words!
s o n g s – Beauty lodged in a bad hotel has no value. Raymond Lull
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Re:i WoKe Up ToMoRrOw
2011/05/30 21:08:50
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I want to see the movie!!!
Rick - you just seem to always put out some of the most creative music - this no exception. And as always - your voice just knocks me out - so much character in your voice.
I love this.
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Re:i WoKe Up ToMoRrOw
2011/05/31 16:56:52
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Impressive song - I like the hook/song title - perhaps back off a bit on the drums? Overall, I liked the mix.
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Re:i WoKe Up ToMoRrOw
2011/05/31 19:04:09
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"I love this and all your music... this has a great hook line... love the ending too... very cool Rick... "
Hey Frank, thank you for the huge push forward. I'm really glad you enjoyed it!
"It has been a long while since I have been on this site listening to music. Most of us write typical sounding, cookie-cutter, music. This is not one of those.
It was much fun to hear this break from the norm and I do believe you have found the 'bond-theme' feel.
Best of luck,
Lance "
Hello Lance, Thank you for stopping in to have an ear and leave the kind comments. Much appreciated!
"Well, RickNoHow, you've done it again. I could tell your tunes if they were mixed in with a hundred others and had no identification. You have the most unique sound and every time I say that I try to figure out what it is I and I can't put words to it. How great is that? Working with your kids is a gas. My son and I are going to do a video as soon as I figure out which song to do or write. This was wonderful, Rick. "
Hi Warren, I love that you dig these songs. It makes my day. In fact I will now make another and every one i tell my wife...'it's the last..." all i need is an excuse to do the next and you're my favorite excuse. :)
Let me know what song you do with your son...i will want to get notes from you on making the vid in the right format for youtube.
Thank you!
"I can identify with the lyrics. Time seem to go so fast. My kids are in college now. This is incredible. Nice track! "
Vicente, I know...time is like a reverse adjustment process...i have less and less time to learn and do more and more....till there's no time left to do EVERYTHING. i'm dizzy.
Thank you for the listen!
"A great production as you usually do. The vocals are so unique and excellent. This piece really could be in a Bond film. That guitar solo has that Bond vibe going on. The tempo seemed to really pick up after the intro, which I wasn't sure about at first. But you always make the production work. "
Hello Geno, I am really happy you liked. I had the whole song at the same tempo then as i listened the intro sounded very rushed and i wanted it to be like a kind of smooth sounding Bond film song with a long notes and theatrical so i slowed the beginning down from 135 to 121 bps. It was a little tricky getting them together but i learned some things.
Thank you for the ears and comments!
s o n g s – Beauty lodged in a bad hotel has no value. Raymond Lull
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Re:i WoKe Up ToMoRrOw
2011/06/01 11:36:40
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There is HONESTLY no one who can do what you do!!!! Loved this it`s very weird, very cool, very bond, very YOU!!!!!!!!
Whoa.... to you ...oh...earth and sea...
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reckon the number of the beast.....
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666 So if JESUS rose from the DEAD Does that mean he`s the ORIGINAL ZOMBIE?
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Re:i WoKe Up ToMoRrOw
2011/06/03 10:57:35
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Hello Mark, Doug and Alan. Thank you all for the listen and comments.
I've got a lot of work to do on this as it's full of messy spots and 'not quites'. I hope to put a better version up.
Tim, Thank you for your time and your constructive notes. I've got them ready for scrutiny and application.
s o n g s – Beauty lodged in a bad hotel has no value. Raymond Lull
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Re:i WoKe Up ToMoRrOw
2011/06/05 11:11:35
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I did a re-work with the help of lots of pointed insight by Tim and all your notes and comments. See initial post for details if interested.
Thank you for the listen!!!
s o n g s – Beauty lodged in a bad hotel has no value. Raymond Lull
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2011/06/05 11:40:22
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Undoubtably you, yet you did capture the bond thing in the background too. Your songs always sound to me like you just did the one take and left it that way. They just sound kind of spontaineous and not at all contrived as if you've so many ideas going on that there's no time to worry about the last take, just get on with the next track .........
Hope that makes sense.......but just in case, yes it is meant as a compliment. :)
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Re:i WoKe Up ToMoRrOw
2011/06/07 10:40:24
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The first thing I thought of was, "That's a nice, deep bass going on here". I like how it's played. A very exciting and action-packed tune (now I understand the Bond comments) Always a very unique style with your music that's instantly identifiable. I liked how the energy/passion was picking up and it showed with you hitting those keys hard and a bit of growl in your voice! Nice Rick!!
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2011/06/09 11:10:14
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"Undoubtably you, yet you did capture the bond thing in the background too. Your songs always sound to me like you just did the one take and left it that way. They just sound kind of spontaineous and not at all contrived as if you've so many ideas going on that there's no time to worry about the last take, just get on with the next track .........
Hope that makes sense.......but just in case, yes it is meant as a compliment. :)" Paulo, It's scary how accurate your impressions are. I feel so naked!   ...it is more than one take but still you've got the gist of my life tempo down pat. Thank you for the hearty ears and compliment! "The first thing I thought of was, "That's a nice, deep bass going on here". I like how it's played. A very exciting and action-packed tune (now I understand the Bond comments) Always a very unique style with your music that's instantly identifiable. I liked how the energy/passion was picking up and it showed with you hitting those keys hard and a bit of growl in your voice! Nice Rick!! " Hi Larry, Glad you liked the bass. It might be too loud but i'll live with it for a few days. I wrote this little piece for my kids doing a teenage James Bond spoof. They'll probably never finish it as their hormones are now in full gear and i'm old news . Thank you for coming by to have a listen.
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Re:i WoKe Up ToMoRrOw
2011/06/11 22:36:17
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Hi Rick, This is just great! I have no concept of how you do this stuff but you're so consistently creative it's amazing. Love the song and the production/mix. Great vocal, too On my second listen...catch ya' later.
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