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My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
Well hey there cakefolks....been a while since i`ve been able to do anything music wise since i got back to work. anyway here`s my latest cover http://soundclick.com/share?songid=9414577 Alan
Whoa.... to you ...oh...earth and sea...
for the devil sends the beast with wrath.....
because he knows the time is short.....
let him who hath understanding.....
reckon the number of the beast.....
for it is a human number...
it`s number is.....
666 So if JESUS rose from the DEAD Does that mean he`s the ORIGINAL ZOMBIE?
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/18 20:24:42
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I was just wondering about you the other day. So, you're back at work, eh? Great! Kinda tough on music production, though, isn't it? :-(
Anyway, I really really like this and you've done a great job with it, IMO. Looks like being away didn't diminish your skills at all. The piano sounds real good too. :-)
And welcome back!
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/19 13:25:24
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On my studio cans ... Oops, I shouldn't comment on this as this is a 'cover' song ... an extremely sensitive issue for me these days: ( http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?m=2047165) (Alkie, I've concluded you/I really must publicly perform "covers" for God and copyright lawyers. I just did a 'non-licensed cover' and currently will not post it for legal and conscious sake. I strongly suggest you and I avoid doing public 'covers' in the future. Of course most artists will disagree. I've hypothesize numerous ways to get around 'cover' issues: http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?m=2047165) But I listened anyway.
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/19 18:28:44
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I actually prefer your voice to the original to be honest as I always felt he sounded a bit whiney and pathetic on this track, which has always spoiled it for me. (I usually shout bad words at the radio when he sings the "nobody said it was easy ..." section !) Not overly convinced by the mix on this one though. The reverb on the vox and drums seems overly heavy and the mix in general a bit thin and needs more bottom end, separation and warmth for me. Just reading this back it sounds a bit negative - not my intention - it's a good version, but would benefit from a few tweaks IMO. As ever just my opinon as a listener, don't claim to be any kind of expert.
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/20 00:11:30
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Janet
I was just wondering about you the other day. So, you're back at work, eh? Great! Kinda tough on music production, though, isn't it? :-(
Anyway, I really really like this and you've done a great job with it, IMO. Looks like being away didn't diminish your skills at all. The piano sounds real good too. :-)
And welcome back!
Thanks Janet, yup back to work and with the same company that had payed me out, just at a different location but the same boss.
Whoa.... to you ...oh...earth and sea...
for the devil sends the beast with wrath.....
because he knows the time is short.....
let him who hath understanding.....
reckon the number of the beast.....
for it is a human number...
it`s number is.....
666 So if JESUS rose from the DEAD Does that mean he`s the ORIGINAL ZOMBIE?
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/20 00:19:52
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Philip
On my studio cans ...
Oops, I shouldn't comment on this as this is a 'cover' song ... an extremely sensitive issue for me these days: (http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?m=2047165)
(Alkie, I've concluded you/I really must publicly perform "covers" for God and copyright lawyers. I just did a 'non-licensed cover' and currently will not post it for legal and conscious sake. I strongly suggest you and I avoid doing public 'covers' in the future. Of course most artists will disagree. I've hypothesize numerous ways to get around 'cover' issues: http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?m=2047165)
But I listened anyway.
Thanks for listening anyway Philip. Well if i stopped doing covers i`d be doing nothing, i don`t bother with copyrights and horsepucky like that..I`m not trying to sell these tunes just post them...heck there are thousands of covers on SC and millions of bands playing live doing covers and they get paid but i don`t think they send anything to the bands they cover.
Whoa.... to you ...oh...earth and sea...
for the devil sends the beast with wrath.....
because he knows the time is short.....
let him who hath understanding.....
reckon the number of the beast.....
for it is a human number...
it`s number is.....
666 So if JESUS rose from the DEAD Does that mean he`s the ORIGINAL ZOMBIE?
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/20 00:24:30
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paulo
I actually prefer your voice to the original to be honest as I always felt he sounded a bit whiney and pathetic on this track, which has always spoiled it for me. (I usually shout bad words at the radio when he sings the "nobody said it was easy ..." section !) Not overly convinced by the mix on this one though. The reverb on the vox and drums seems overly heavy and the mix in general a bit thin and needs more bottom end, separation and warmth for me. Just reading this back it sounds a bit negative - not my intention - it's a good version, but would benefit from a few tweaks IMO. As ever just my opinon as a listener, don't claim to be any kind of expert.
Thanks Paulo, no worries i take everything as constructive not negative, confused by the more bottom end though...on my three systems there`s tons and in the car with the sub it`s a boomin. I guess it just translates differently everywhere though.
Whoa.... to you ...oh...earth and sea...
for the devil sends the beast with wrath.....
because he knows the time is short.....
let him who hath understanding.....
reckon the number of the beast.....
for it is a human number...
it`s number is.....
666 So if JESUS rose from the DEAD Does that mean he`s the ORIGINAL ZOMBIE?
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/20 07:12:14
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I think you did a great cover
Ron
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/20 19:13:43
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rolifer@verizon.net
I think you did a great cover
Ron
Thanks very much Ron.
Whoa.... to you ...oh...earth and sea...
for the devil sends the beast with wrath.....
because he knows the time is short.....
let him who hath understanding.....
reckon the number of the beast.....
for it is a human number...
it`s number is.....
666 So if JESUS rose from the DEAD Does that mean he`s the ORIGINAL ZOMBIE?
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/20 19:55:36
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Hi Alan, I'm not familiar with the original (I never am  ) but you sound great... Always a pleasure to hear you... Congrats on the job
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/21 20:33:31
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geeare1
Hi Alan,
I'm not familiar with the original (I never am ) but you sound great...
Always a pleasure to hear you...
Congrats on the job
Thanks very much Gary.
Whoa.... to you ...oh...earth and sea...
for the devil sends the beast with wrath.....
because he knows the time is short.....
let him who hath understanding.....
reckon the number of the beast.....
for it is a human number...
it`s number is.....
666 So if JESUS rose from the DEAD Does that mean he`s the ORIGINAL ZOMBIE?
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/21 22:47:30
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Blipp! I mean Alkie!  This is superb from the piano to the vox to the orchestration. Thank you for sharing this touching journey.
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/22 00:57:29
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Nice job. Heartfelt vocal performance. I like the strings. Nice arrangement - it really draws you in. The drums are very interesting - unique sounding snare.
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/22 02:55:12
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Hey, Alan, how are you buddy? Doing well, I hope!
Very nice job on this cover, really emotive vocals. Great work, my friend, have a good one!
Bob
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/24 09:52:54
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Scottytunes
Blipp! I mean Alkie!
This is superb from the piano to the vox to the orchestration. Thank you for sharing this touching journey.
Thanks Scotty!!!!!!!
Whoa.... to you ...oh...earth and sea...
for the devil sends the beast with wrath.....
because he knows the time is short.....
let him who hath understanding.....
reckon the number of the beast.....
for it is a human number...
it`s number is.....
666 So if JESUS rose from the DEAD Does that mean he`s the ORIGINAL ZOMBIE?
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/24 09:59:35
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guitartrek
Nice job. Heartfelt vocal performance. I like the strings. Nice arrangement - it really draws you in. The drums are very interesting - unique sounding snare.
Thanks very much Gino, the strings were done with the Miroslav Philharmonic C.E. it was the Ethereal Orchestra. Drums are Addictive Drums Pearl Thick....i used some flange modulation on the snare and about 10 different reverbs till i liked it.
Whoa.... to you ...oh...earth and sea...
for the devil sends the beast with wrath.....
because he knows the time is short.....
let him who hath understanding.....
reckon the number of the beast.....
for it is a human number...
it`s number is.....
666 So if JESUS rose from the DEAD Does that mean he`s the ORIGINAL ZOMBIE?
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/24 17:32:33
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I'm not familiar with this song but I think that you did a terrific job on it. The instrumentation and mix was excellent and your vocals were very convincing.
Very nice indeed!!
Freddy J
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/25 22:18:59
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Bob Oister
Hey, Alan, how are you buddy? Doing well, I hope!
Very nice job on this cover, really emotive vocals. Great work, my friend, have a good one!
Bob
Thanks Bob , things are good with me, livin the dream...you know the workin 9 to 5 one LOL!!!!!!!
Whoa.... to you ...oh...earth and sea...
for the devil sends the beast with wrath.....
because he knows the time is short.....
let him who hath understanding.....
reckon the number of the beast.....
for it is a human number...
it`s number is.....
666 So if JESUS rose from the DEAD Does that mean he`s the ORIGINAL ZOMBIE?
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/25 23:08:53
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Hey Alkie, Nice to have you back.  Well, for starters, you got my wife's attention as she was passing by my listening room. She's a big Coldplay fan and knows this piece inside out. She's impressed and so am I. You did a great job with the production overall, mix sounds great through the speakers. I only have one very minor nit. The vocals are very wet, and a tad more dryness around the ears might be in order, as always IMHO. Bravo Alkie, your return to work has certainly not diminish your great potential. And congratulations on living the dream.  Regards, jc
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/26 19:46:08
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Alan, sounds like you've been away too. I've been up once or twice a week . That's because it's busy here too. I haven't heard this either. Your vocals are great as usual. Your midi is up to it's normal standard. NICE! Oh, as I always say to you----- More Vocal Volume. LOL!
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/26 19:52:59
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Hey Alan, Can't say I know the original, but if your other covers are any indication, I'd bet this was dead-on.
Nice work.
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/26 20:14:57
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Original for a cover + + + 1
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/26 20:22:14
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Alan, you always blow me away - this is a well done cover tune - you've got a great sound - very nice vocals.
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/27 14:11:45
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Freddy J
I'm not familiar with this song but I think that you did a terrific job on it. The instrumentation and mix was excellent and your vocals were very convincing.
Very nice indeed!!
Freddy J
Thanks very much Freddy
Whoa.... to you ...oh...earth and sea...
for the devil sends the beast with wrath.....
because he knows the time is short.....
let him who hath understanding.....
reckon the number of the beast.....
for it is a human number...
it`s number is.....
666 So if JESUS rose from the DEAD Does that mean he`s the ORIGINAL ZOMBIE?
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/27 14:20:42
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Alegria
Hey Alkie,
Nice to have you back.
Well, for starters, you got my wife's attention as she was passing by my listening room. She's a big Coldplay fan and knows this piece inside out. She's impressed and so am I. You did a great job with the production overall, mix sounds great through the speakers. I only have one very minor nit. The vocals are very wet, and a tad more dryness around the ears might be in order, as always IMHO.
Bravo Alkie, your return to work has certainly not diminish your great potential. And congratulations on living the dream.
Regards,
jc
Cheers Alegria and tell your wife thanks too.....me and the wet verb hard to get away from the 80`s i guess LOL
Whoa.... to you ...oh...earth and sea...
for the devil sends the beast with wrath.....
because he knows the time is short.....
let him who hath understanding.....
reckon the number of the beast.....
for it is a human number...
it`s number is.....
666 So if JESUS rose from the DEAD Does that mean he`s the ORIGINAL ZOMBIE?
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/28 07:02:46
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evadianepug
Alan, sounds like you've been away too. I've been up once or twice a week . That's because it's busy here too. I haven't heard this either. Your vocals are great as usual. Your midi is up to it's normal standard. NICE! Oh, as I always say to you----- More Vocal Volume. LOL!
Thanks Warren, yeah haven`t had alot of time since i got back to work but still hit the Producer forum when i could for some good learning.
Whoa.... to you ...oh...earth and sea...
for the devil sends the beast with wrath.....
because he knows the time is short.....
let him who hath understanding.....
reckon the number of the beast.....
for it is a human number...
it`s number is.....
666 So if JESUS rose from the DEAD Does that mean he`s the ORIGINAL ZOMBIE?
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/28 07:04:08
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marcos69
Hey Alan, Can't say I know the original, but if your other covers are any indication, I'd bet this was dead-on.
Nice work.
Thanks Mark
Whoa.... to you ...oh...earth and sea...
for the devil sends the beast with wrath.....
because he knows the time is short.....
let him who hath understanding.....
reckon the number of the beast.....
for it is a human number...
it`s number is.....
666 So if JESUS rose from the DEAD Does that mean he`s the ORIGINAL ZOMBIE?
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/07/29 19:22:47
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BIABDude
Original for a cover + + + 1
Cheers BIABDude !!!!!!!!!
Whoa.... to you ...oh...earth and sea...
for the devil sends the beast with wrath.....
because he knows the time is short.....
let him who hath understanding.....
reckon the number of the beast.....
for it is a human number...
it`s number is.....
666 So if JESUS rose from the DEAD Does that mean he`s the ORIGINAL ZOMBIE?
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/08/02 06:30:43
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great job Al. this song always reminds me of Robbie Williams at the start. your singing is great, a bit too much ssssssssssssssibilance though, dunno if you have a deesser on this. arrangement is cool too. too much bass on the kick drums though!
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Re:My cover of Coldplay`s The Scientist
2010/08/02 10:01:20
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mgh
great job Al. this song always reminds me of Robbie Williams at the start. your singing is great, a bit too much ssssssssssssssibilance though, dunno if you have a deesser on this. arrangement is cool too. too much bass on the kick drums though!
Thanks mark...Well i used a deesser but i think since i went for a really wet vocal with over 10 different reverbs on them that getting rid of the sibilance was almost impossible. As for the Kick i put heavy low end and Maxx Bass on it for my car since i have a SUB in my car and it sounds fargin amazing in there. I wish we could just make one mix and it would translate the same on all stereo`s but that`s just not the case. Thanks again for your input.
Whoa.... to you ...oh...earth and sea...
for the devil sends the beast with wrath.....
because he knows the time is short.....
let him who hath understanding.....
reckon the number of the beast.....
for it is a human number...
it`s number is.....
666 So if JESUS rose from the DEAD Does that mean he`s the ORIGINAL ZOMBIE?
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