New Dragons tune Remix4 8-17-14

**8-15, my colab partner Mark commented privately that the mando could be a bit wider and moister, so I tweaked it and uploaded remix1. **Also, per Robert's recommendation, I went back and eq'ed the LV some and put an exciter on them, and a transient shaper. 
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**8/16 after an emergency maintenance call that went till 5:00 this AM, I slept in and since I've been tweaking the vocals pretty much all day. I think they sound better.
 
I think they're dialed in, but I rely on people who say "good start?" And others who give "even more input!" Thank you all ;-) 
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**8-17, dialed back the vox a bit... Some other changes, but it sounds pretty good to me? But hey! I give thanks to all who listen and comment :-) In the end? I'm working to impress the boy? If some of you like it as well? It makes me smile that much more :-)
 
**8-17, remix 4, pulled the room back a little per advice from Gus (thanks!)
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The boy will sing this ultimately? I've been working on it for a few weeks, tonight I took a quick stab at the LV? It's not edited, and may have a slightly raw quality? I'm hoping it's not like raw meat, that has sat out for too long...
 
I'm interested in comments on the mix. I'm trying to get mow betta at it...
 
https://soundcloud.com/rockinrobby/its-time-dragons-cover
 
I'll get the boy next week, and he's going to sing it? So this is a "pre-post..." There's a lot going on here? The percussion... There's like heal clicks, box hits, block hits, claps, lots going on... And a lot going on with the drums, and synths. I'm playing with an ebow there at the end :-) A mandolin, lots going on throughout. The bottom is "huge..." Which is how I like um? The vocal performance was "ad-hoc." But I'm doing all of the instruments, it was non-trivial... Again, there's a lot going on here. I'll post the boy doing it in another week or so. 
 
Oh, and I'm playin the fretless :-) I love that bass man... It's like butter.

I realize I'm no BAPU... But I try.
 
I do enjoy a big bottom, did I mention this? :-)
 
The bigger the better... And the dragons always spank, "appreciate" the bottom? So I try to emulate the spankage...

The boy is going to sing this one :-) He did such a good job on the last one...

Janet
Had a heck of a time logging in and posting.  Fun fun fun.
 
Anyway, this is cool.  Garrett will love singing it, I'm sure. :)

Thanks Janet, yeah it's that new logon dealy, had me fluxoxed too. The boy is stoked to take a crack at it, maybe next weekend.

When doing a cover song it's important to choose the right song to fit one's voice and style.  You hit a homerun with this song.  I wasn't familiar with this, so I looked it up on YouTube.  What a gem!  I, then, went back to your version with greater understanding.  This song was made for you, and it will be interesting to hear how you produce your son singing this.  I'm sure it will be a success.  Thank you for introducing me to a band that I will enjoy, and for your hard work.

I think it'd dialed in pretty good now :-) Many tweaks? Cranked the vox down... As the singer? One must be careful not to let the vox overwhelm... Everyone will be thanked in line. Also? Please do not forget? This is the pre-quil? The boy will own this better than did I, "if that is possible?" And I believe it is :-) 
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I think it's as good as I can make it :-) 
 
I stand on the shoulders of those who have come before me...

I'm never changing who I am...
 
No, I might have changed who I am? (it could happen?) No... Probably not....

I'm never changing who I am...

Distant and small? :-( I guess I need to have the surgery :-(
 
I really thought it was close and in your face? Maybe I need to push the limiter?

no no no, I appreciate your input! I'll revisit the mix today after some rest :-) Thank you, and please never hesitate to provide honest feedback.

Ok, I learned a long time ago not to try to fight city hall... I pulled the room back a bit (thanks Gus!)

dude this is totally ace! LOVE IDs - hey no download off SC page? if you change that let me know I'd totally listen to this in my iPod - 
 
- DTT :) 

Robby --- I'm not familiar with the Imagine Dragons.  I think that they are too current for an old cat like me?!??!  I have to admit that I do like what you have done here.  I echo Kenny in that I always appreciate the emotion that you put into your vocals and harmonies.  You really excel in this area. 
I look forward to the little Robby participating in this number (he did a great job on the last number).  It sounds that you really enjoy the time that you get to spend with your son.  That's great.  Even though my boy has grown up, I always treasure the time that I get to spend with him.

That and what my dad told me when I was just a little kid, "hit um in the nose and make the blood and the snot fly!" That plays in to the attitude as well? You hit someone hard in the nose, and it tends to take most of the fight out of them. It helps to have that in the back of your mind when singing.