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theresnoway
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2005/09/24 01:20:47 (permalink)

Need some advice (pros or amateurs)


We've been recording a couple dozen songs,
they can be found at www.soundclick.com/basicaustin

I'd like to know what people think of them as far
as composition, arrangement, mixing, etc...
and which ones are better than others.

I want to know how to promote this stuff.
Which avenues would be more receptive?

If nobody on cakewalk forums has even listened,
how can I expect normal people to get into it?

Please give me some tips!

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    Paul Russell
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    RE: Need some advice (pros or amateurs) 2005/09/24 03:14:46 (permalink)
    I listened to Tyco, and some Favourite Movie. Good riffage there.
    It sounds a bit weedy, with the drums emasculated and the bass removed all punch. It reminds me of how bad some of the early punk productions were in the early days when it was just cheap studios and largely unprofessional musicians.

    Are you mic'ing up real drums, bass and guitars? If you want I could set you up an ftp, send me a cwb and I'll remix one track for you to show how it should sound.


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    RE: Need some advice (pros or amateurs) 2005/09/24 11:05:48 (permalink)
    send me a cwb and I'll remix one track for you to show how it should sound

    Learning experience ahead!

    Take advantage of Paul's offer, theresnoway! You'll definitely get a fresh perspective. Ask for the bundle back when he's done. You'll learn all kinds of stuff from seeing how someone else does things.

    My .02. I just happened to see the Paul had responded to your post!

    http://www.noiseinthebasement.com/
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    theresnoway
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    RE: Need some advice (pros or amateurs) 2005/09/25 19:25:40 (permalink)
    Thanks. I'll heed your counsel.
    post edited by theresnoway - 2005/09/25 19:37:15
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    theresnoway
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    RE: Need some advice (pros or amateurs) 2005/09/25 19:26:55 (permalink)
    You're correct.
    Tyco doesn't sound tough enough.

    The bass and guitars were recorded by
    mic'ing the amps, then an ART Preamps
    into Sonar.

    The kick and snare are samples of our drums
    on a Midi track w/ DR-008...
    but the cymbals are actually played by a human.

    My buddy and I tend to get stuck in a certain
    way of mixing and lose perspective,
    so I would be really love to hear what you can do
    with it.

    I can FTP you the .cwb if you tell me the info.

    Thanks!
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    Paul Russell
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    RE: Need some advice (pros or amateurs) 2005/09/25 21:06:39 (permalink)
    you'll need to email me privately through my website (click the banner) cos I can't put the ftp details up on this page.

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    Paul Russell
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    RE: Need some advice (pros or amateurs) 2005/10/01 04:16:53 (permalink)
    Hi

    I got your TYCO.cwb and I'll have a look at it over the weekend.
    Is it a SONAR 5 file cos I can't open it.
    Hopefully my upgrade will arrive this week.
    post edited by Paul Russell - 2005/10/01 05:21:23

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    RE: Need some advice (pros or amateurs) 2005/10/05 11:34:49 (permalink)
    theresnoway,

    I'm more of a amateur, but I love listening to all types of muzik. From a listener perspective, I really like your band's sound-very catchy and accessible!! I'm also no genie, but I can see a loyal following for you guys.

    that's just my lil' 'ol opinion...

    VO
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