chuckebaby
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Jack it up-
there is so much more mixing work to be done on this but you know what,im pretty happy with this as a fairly rough mix. be prepared,its a burner..."its hard rock" with many sexual references. Lyrics are on the soundcloud page for those interested. also laid in some nice slide guitar parts in there if your into that jimmy page style. http://soundcloud.com/charlie-roy/jack-it-up
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/18 11:05:36
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/18 11:18:32
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That sounds great... Love the slide guitar... the lyrics remind me of something by Spinel Tap...
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/18 11:42:52
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Great production. The riffs remind me of true old school metal ala Priest. Cheers.
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/18 13:04:00
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I like mixes that are raw and full of energy like this one. The drums are really cookin' and drive this song. This shows off your mixing and playing very well. Bravo!
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/18 16:01:41
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thank you so much,i am humbled,with this comming from you guys,you're some of the best songwriters on this forum.
post edited by chuckebaby - 2013/02/18 16:02:43
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/18 16:40:51
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Good energy, performance (the vocals really sell it), and the mix sound good to me. It does have a retro-metal touch to it.
Nice stuff Chucke.
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/18 22:24:39
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Vocals Kool it sounds good. even i am not into that kind of music i am still curious so i'll be watin for the final Peace!!!
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/19 06:55:27
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That is really Priest-sounding. Really liked it.
The only thing I might think about doing is adding something else to the pre-chorus to distinguish it from the verses....maybe going up an octave on the bass or adding a discreet synth underneath.
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chuckebaby
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/19 07:11:44
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jamesyoyo
That is really Priest-sounding. Really liked it.
The only thing I might think about doing is adding something else to the pre-chorus to distinguish it from the verses....maybe going up an octave on the bass or adding a discreet synth underneath.
Thats a great idea james and i couldnt agree with you more. Freddy J
Good energy, performance (the vocals really sell it), and the mix sound good to me. It does have a retro-metal touch to it.
Nice stuff Chucke.
Thank you freddy Boomin36Beatz
Vocals Kool it sounds good. even i am not into that kind of music i am still curious so i'll be watin for the final Peace!!!
Thank you very much,that means a lot to me.
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/19 07:41:04
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Loving it.
The guitars sound like you really enjoy playing them.
The lyrics kept me listening through the end.
Well done... all around.
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/19 07:44:56
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Wow, excellent work there sir!
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/19 18:27:10
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Awesome job! Mix is crystal clear, and every word is audible. Your vocals are great, though at first I thought they might be too far back. However, by halfway through the tune I thought they were just fine. Guitar tone is really great! I'd suggest bringing up the BGV just a tad, and I like the synth suggestion.
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2013/02/19 18:36:13
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Good solid rocker there. Nice clean mix... not so rough... just lotsa' energy and that's good. Well done.
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/19 22:53:02
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Sounds pretty damn good to me! Mix wise it kind of reminds me of the band The Sword and their album Warp Riders, and that old-school metal guitar sound which you rarely hear these days. Good stuff.
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/20 00:35:46
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Well, I am not going to say I like it. I do not like this style of music, it was always "rock lite" to me, even back in the 70's and 80's, IMO (I prefer Steppenwolf, Motorhead, Tool and Metallica). However you have this really interesting Ted Nugent guitar thing going on, with Alice Cooper styling and Wall of Voodoo vocals. A blend I would not have thought possible. However, I do gotta say, all you guys living in the past.. time to move forward. It is 2013, not 1979.
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/20 04:51:56
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Hey, Charlie,
Killer job on this dynamite sounding rocker! Nice thick wall of guitars, great vocals and a clear, punchy, high energy rock mix.
Nice guitar tone and a tasty solo to boot, excellent job on this. Great stuff, Charlie, have a good one! :)
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/20 12:13:52
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However, I do gotta say, all you guys living in the past.. time to move forward. It is 2013, not 1979. There has been a huge resurgence in the popularity of old school hard rock/metal in the past decade. That's why all those old bands have been getting together for reunion tours as well as lots of new bands emulating that sound and improving on it. Besides... not all of us want to be the next Bieber.
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2013/02/20 12:17:38
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/20 17:20:57
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Great mix and wonderful guitars. It's nowtro.
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/25 22:31:56
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Love everything about this! Production sounds top notch here.
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2013/02/25 22:59:56
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Love the guitar work Charlie!
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/26 09:48:32
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Chuckie. This is the first one of your I have heard I think. A real nice rocker man! The vocals sit well in this mix.
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/26 13:57:46
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Excellent track Chuck, had me head-bobbing from the start. Good music is timeless.
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/26 15:30:08
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let me just say the last 10 or so to respond,i am so honered you would like this as your people i have listened to your songs and admire very much. im having a lot of fun in the song forum the last few weeks,this is where its at. Though im also hoping pistol takes a listen,id like to see what he has to say.Seriously too. Thank you
post edited by chuckebaby - 2013/02/26 15:31:13
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/26 16:52:34
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/26 19:41:22
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Ha, you're a hard/metal rocker! Not what I expected. I must say this is very well done on all levels. Great tone and performances. One thing I did notice was that I would have expected more of a screaming vocal with this style of music? Not that the vocals weren't excellent? Just again, not what I expected.
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/26 20:29:46
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You have a nice song here Chuck. The guitars sound Grrrrrrreat!
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/26 20:42:36
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Charlie - this is just too hot - man you are great.
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Re:Jack it up-
2013/02/27 05:20:53
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Tried this yesterday, but soundcloud was playing up.
Not something I would normally listen to, but you have produced a superb piece here. Mix was fantastic also.
Mark.
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