Mr. Invisible

I recorded this one yesterday.  All constructive criticism welcome.  I did notice some timing issues with the acoustic during the chorus.  I plan on recording that over.  Maybe too much 'verb on the vox as well?  Song is called "Mr. Invisible".

 http://www.soundclick.com...664&songID=9523382

Disclaimer:  May be offensive to Christians.  My goal isn't to bash religion or to take shots at anyone's beliefs.  I use my music to express my personal feelings.  I've heard some very excellent Christan music on this forum (Beagle comes to mind).  While I may have a different opinion, it doesn't mean I can't enjoy their music as well.  Please refrain from listening if you feel you may be offended.

You scared me with your disclaimer. 

Really, really, really great voice. It starts with quiet strength and builds to solid strength. 

It was unusual the way the drum intro-ed us into the song.


You did no harm. You named no names, started no flame wars.  I just don't know who Mr. Invisible is yet.  God? A phony preacher? You're saying the real man is hidden behind some persona? Well, I tried. 

But this is an exceptional singing voice here.

At 1:18, are you saying My God? 

At both 1:36 - 1:45 and  3:16 - 3:25,  the words are unclear. If I could just understand them, maybe I'd know better what you're singing about.

Now why would it offend people to write a song about me?

Or maybe you mean God?

But in reality, I am the true Mr Invisible. Mostly by choice but it usually just happens that way. Or maybe I am just invisible to beautiful women. At least for the last 10 years or so.

Love the guitar work

Nicely done

Ron

Ron - Thanks for the compliment.  I too have been "Mr. Invisible" to the all the ladies except one!  Ami and I are coming up on our 10 year anniversary!  Now if I can only talk her into one of her friends for an anniversary present! :D  Just kidding!

Bob - I'm so happy that my music struck a chord with you!  I usually only get comments like that from family and friends and while that's nice, it's much more satisfying when it comes from someone that doesn't have perception bias.  I sometimes feel like I'm "marching to my own drummer".  It makes it all worth it when someone else "gets it". 
I've had issues with sibilance (on my own voice, not Ami's) since I started recording.  I tried to blame it on my cheap vocal mic, but I know it has everything to do with my singing/mic technique.  I don't have the technical knowledge to fix it.  I've tried with other songs by automating the volume during the sss sounds.  That wasn't very effective.  I've also tried using de-essers but could never get it to sound correct.  I think the only way to get rid of it is to re-record the vocals and be super vigilant of my esses while singing. 
BTW- Your song "Fishing Buchanan Creek" has been on my mp3 player in my playlist for quite some time!  I've always loved that song.  I didn't realize that was you until I clicked on your Soundclick.

+1  on the Nice.  Very listen-able tune well captured, played and sung.

Only one very minor point I found it a little to wet on the verb however Rob said he found it fine, must be the fur balls.

Thanks for sharing.

Paulo - Thanks for the kind words and downloading my song!  You're right about the floor tom.  I turned it up a little too much when I was doing the drums.  You're also probably right about the disclaimer.  I just wanted to err on the side of caution because sometimes it can get a bit touchy.  The last thing I wanted to do was anger fellow musicians here on the forum.

Wookie - Thank you as well for the positive comments.  I'm still on the fence with the 'verb.  I think I may experiment and try and dial it back slightly on the chorus harmony parts.

Biabdude- Thanks man.  I'm happy you enjoyed it as well.

Hi Rick,
just found this one.  I'm at work so I can't really listen critically - listening on a soundmax with cheap headphones.

first of all, I'm not offended by your song or your beliefs and I'm not going to get into a religious discussion here on the forum because it's against the TOS.  but we can disagree about religious points and still respect each other as musicians!  no need for a disclaimer in my opinion, especially since you have the lyrics posted on the soundclick site. 

that aside...

WOW!  I'm really impressed with this!  very nice clean recording and mixing, nice acoustic, love the electric solo.  vox are really, really good.  nicely done, Rick!  bravo!