jbraner
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NEW SONG: Waverley
Hi, I've got a new song made with SONAR X3e http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=13017022It's got all the usual suspects: SONAR X3 Superior Drums (but this time with a "Metal Machinery" kit - even though this has nothing to do with Metal) Trilian Bass VB3 Hammond some Kontakt stuff and a real "analog" Stratocaster guitar (and a little bit of my new Telecaster) If you have a few minutes, Please let me know what you think... Thanks
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Re: NEW SONG: Waverley
2015/01/07 16:23:11
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Very nice song. I do not listen to jazz but this was well done.
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Re: NEW SONG: Waverley
2015/01/08 00:33:04
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I think I had a slow internet connection, sounded a little phasey in the upper range. Of what quality was the mp3 you uploaded? It might have been my internet.
I am a big Joe Walsh fan, how about you? Your writing style seems to have a similar vibe, which I think is a total compliment. I liked the song, it had a fearless type of arrangement, I liked the second half even more than the first, but this is waaaay more rock than jazz in my opinion.
Keep up the cool vibe!
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jbraner
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Re: NEW SONG: Waverley
2015/01/08 08:13:08
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Thanks a lot for listening - kakku and emeraldsoul.
I never know what "category" to put these things in. I was going to call it "rock" or "pop rock" - but nowadays "jazz" and "jazz fusion" has a lot of sounds like this - as opposed to what I would call "jazz" ;-)
I wish we didn't have to pick any category at all.... ;-)
I like Joe Walsh. I'm old enough to remember having a "James Gang" album ;-) I can't say I consciously tried to write or sound like him - but all these things are stored somewhere in the back of your brain and they resurface when they feel like it.
The MP3 should be fine - I had a lot of hits yesterday, and nobody has mentioned anything about the quality. Also, I checked it when I created it - and when I uploaded.
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clintmartin
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Re: NEW SONG: Waverley
2015/01/08 09:18:03
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I wouldn't call this jazz, but I would call it well performed and produced. I like the change that starts around the 1:31 mark...some interesting stuff going on there...then it gets all Jeff Beck sounding! Awesome job.
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jbraner
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Re: NEW SONG: Waverley
2015/01/08 09:45:11
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Thanks a lot for the listen, and for the comments Clint!
Somebody else mentioned Jeff Beck - that wasn't conscious, I just started going overboard with the whammy bar ;-)
I just didn't want to sound too "normal" ;-)
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Re: NEW SONG: Waverley
2015/01/08 12:08:20
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It sounds quite well here, nice solid sounding mix, I would be tempted to bring some of the ear candy bits up a tad in the middle 8 section, but that is just my furry opinion.
Thanks for sharing.
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jbraner
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Re: NEW SONG: Waverley
2015/01/08 14:12:00
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Hey, thanks for listening - and for your furry advice Wookiee!
Well, the ear candy levels are always subjective anyway ;-)
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Re: NEW SONG: Waverley
2015/01/09 02:55:05
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Love the tones in this tune....really caught my attention from the start....I enjoyed all the different textures you use. I could see me playing this in my regular iPod rotation when I ride my bike.
I think this is one of the better tunes I've hear of late....weird enough to keep my intrested all the way through but has a great groove which glued it all together...
A++ from my bro...
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jbraner
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Re: NEW SONG: Waverley
2015/01/09 04:46:07
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Thank you very much for that thepogue.
If you pop me an email (can you do that by clicking on my avatar?) or a PM, I'll be happy to send you a mp3 for your ipod ;-)
(I disabled the downloads on soundclick so I can try to flog CDs when I'm ready for the next CD. Of course I never actually "sell" CDs) ;-)
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Re: NEW SONG: Waverley
2015/01/09 11:04:33
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John,
Really well done and a very enjoyable listen. I like all the different themes and effects throughout and the mix is really solid.
Just a personal preference, I might add a little delay to the lead guitar that comes in at :23 and goes through around 1:33. It is fine as is but it would some more majesty and depth to that opening bit.
Regards
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jbraner
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Re: NEW SONG: Waverley
2015/01/09 11:36:10
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Thanks a lot for listening Mark! And for the suggestion.
I'll admit, I never considered putting a delay on that part - I'm thinking I'd have to be really careful with the tremolo going on too...
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Re: NEW SONG: Waverley
2015/01/12 15:24:58
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That was really nice, John. Great laid back feel, nice arrangement and tones throughout. Mix is clear and punchy. I like the cool FX you've added to "breakdown" section, and solo part coming out of it has some great changes.
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jbraner
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Re: NEW SONG: Waverley
2015/01/12 16:49:39
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Thanks a lot for listening Steve!
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Re: NEW SONG: Waverley
2015/01/12 17:36:46
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interesting and enjoyable.
listening at work.
I'm a sucker for breaking up a standard band with some electronic sound effects!
Cian
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Re: NEW SONG: Waverley
2015/01/12 22:06:30
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jbraner
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Re: NEW SONG: Waverley
2015/01/13 04:39:14
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Thanks a lot for listening guys!
Cian - you're my kind of target audience ;-)
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