Lynn
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Re:Keep The Motor Running - redux
2012/07/11 12:15:57
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Tim, thanks so much for taking the time and answering my question about the harmony. Best wishes.
Bob, it's always a pleasure to hear from you. Thank you for your kind words. I'm looking forward to your next video.
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Re:Keep The Motor Running - redux
2012/07/11 20:29:10
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It works for me. If I haven't said it before, you've got a great voice. :)
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Lynn
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Re:Keep The Motor Running - redux
2012/07/11 22:24:03
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Thanks Janet, it's always good to hear that. I appreciate you taking to time to listen, as always.
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Re:Keep The Motor Running - redux
2012/07/11 23:35:06
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I like this tune. I think it sounds really good.
Another trick for the accoustic would be to clone the track twice. You can leave it where it is in the pan. I don't know where it is but let's say it's a 60%Left. put one of the cloned tracks at 65%L and the other at 55%L. You can eq the furthest left to be more bassy, the middle one more mid rangy and the one at 55%, trebly. Then mix them till they sound full. You may have to seperate them more or tighten them. Just go by ear till it sounds right to you.
Nice one!
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Re:Keep The Motor Running - redux
2012/07/12 18:37:06
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Hi Lynn- Listening thru my pc speakers, the tune was sounding really good to me. I particularly liked the vocal harmonies.
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Lynn
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Re:Keep The Motor Running - redux
2012/07/12 18:51:34
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Thank you Phil. If it sounds good through PC speakers then I feel that I'm going in the right direction.
Guitarpima, your suggestion is a good one. I've used this technique on other tunes in the past. In this case, I was going for the less is more route. I haven't posted it yet, but I added a small touch of tube distortion from ProChannel to add body to the acoustic and boosted the volume a tad. That and other suggestions from fellow forumites have improved the mix. I'm going to wait a few days before I post the remix in order to see if there is anything else I can do. Thanks for the help.
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Re:Keep The Motor Running - redux
2012/07/12 21:36:45
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Song sounds good. What did you use to get the "motor" sound at the beginning? It sounds like a washing machine.
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Re:Keep The Motor Running - redux
2012/07/12 22:21:40
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Lynn
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Re:Keep The Motor Running - redux
2012/07/12 22:29:40
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Hey, my washing machine has a V8 engine. Actually, it's a stock general MIDI sound effect from my Korg Triton. Regardless, I always arrive at my destination CLEAN. That way I don't have to launder my money. pistolpete
Song sounds good. What did you use to get the "motor" sound at the beginning? It sounds like a washing machine.
timidi
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Re:Keep The Motor Running - redux
2012/07/13 09:31:35
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post edited by Wookiee - 2012/07/14 15:50:47
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Re:Keep The Motor Running - redux
2012/07/13 19:33:03
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I think that I might remember this one. Whatever changes you made has made this an excellent song. I love the story that the lyrics tell. Very appropriate for the state of affairs that many find themselves in. Good luck with the cd!!
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Re:Keep The Motor Running - redux
2012/07/13 19:45:27
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I guess Lynn drives a Maytag.....
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Lynn
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Re:Keep The Motor Running - redux
2012/07/13 20:13:48
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You must be a mechanic to have such good ears because you're close...it's an Amana with four on the floor. pistolpete
I guess Lynn drives a Maytag.....
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Lynn
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Re:Keep The Motor Running - redux
2012/07/13 20:21:21
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Freddy, thanks so much for taking the time to listen again. Your comments are always appreciated.
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Re:Keep The Motor Running - redux
2012/07/14 13:41:12
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the more i listen to this...the more i love it!
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Lynn
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Re:Keep The Motor Running - redux
2012/07/14 13:56:32
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Thank you, Daren. I've become a fan of your music, as well, and look forward to hearing whatever you put out. This put me in a good mood to start the weekend.
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Re:Keep The Motor Running - redux
2012/07/16 17:26:11
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Don't recall hearing this before. It's not my absolute favourite of yours, but I think that's just because it's a little more of a straightforward tune for you, whereas you usually have something a bit more unusual / creative going on. Mix is good - maybe snare could be a little brighter. Vox sound great as always. Not sure about the actual motor sound - sounds a little bit cheesy to me, but I guess that's just me being picky.
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Lynn
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Re:Keep The Motor Running - redux
2012/07/16 17:35:50
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Thanks, Paulo. It's straightforward because it actually happened to me, and I just wanted to chronicle that period of my life. As Pistol Pete pointed out, the motor sounds like a washing machine, but that's not really important to the song. I can take it or leave it. Thanks for taking the time to listen and respond.
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Re:Keep The Motor Running - redux
2012/07/16 17:48:57
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Lynn
Thanks, Paulo. It's straightforward because it actually happened to me, and I just wanted to chronicle that period of my life. As Pistol Pete pointed out, the motor sounds like a washing machine, but that's not really important to the song. I can take it or leave it. Thanks for taking the time to listen and respond.
Lynn, I meant musically/stylistically rather than lyrically. There's nothing particularly wrong with that, I guess it's just that I've gotten used to your music having an element or two that is a little unusual and because of that I'm always looking forward to that when I listen to your stuff.
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