Old song with a new life .....

Hello everyone,
This is a tune I wrote/posted back in 2010.  I was hammered on my vocals not having any grit/gravel to sing the blues.   Now, a local Blues Band who has a singer with extra grit/gravel would like to add this song to the set list.  Soon, I hope to have a copy up for you to hear a real Blues singer/band.


Feel free to listen to my original take and remember any comments or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

"KISSING TAIL"
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=856789&songID=9089441


THANKS 
Kev

Hey ROBBY 
I hear what you are saying .... Da Dump!  I always appreciate your help and ears.

I don't know what is up with Reverbnation but it doesn't allow me to hear any of your songs.  


THANKS AGAIN
Kev

Hello LYNN
I really appreciate the kind words and the listen. THANK YOU!

Kev

Your guitar playing sounds great and vocals too .

Love this kind of music !

Radio

Nice bass tone!  Perfect for this tune.  Really a cool tone on your vocal.  I like it!  I can imagine a vocal by someone else but I don't think it's necessary!  Love the swells and harmonies, buddy!  I think I remember this tune.  Really nice blues tune too.

Kev,
 
Sounds pretty good to me.   Drums, bass and guitar are great.  Horn arrangement sounds good.  You could probably add a Bari or Tenor Sax to the bottom end.  Sounds like you have a synth swell at the end, that could be Bari or Tenor as well.  I think the Vox are good as is.  Great post...
 
Regards

Sounds good to me.

But what do I know?

Hey MARKNO999 . .  GREAT ears! I think you are correct on adding a little more bottom end to the swells. THANKS again for the help.

Hello GARY. . . I'm stoked about hearing my song played by another band. THANK YOU for the listen your help and kind words are always greatly appreciated.

BAPA/ ED . . . I'm diggin what you know!   I appreciate your ears. THANKS.


THANKS AGAIN
Kev

I remember this when it was less jazzy ... its grown a lot since!

The vintage feel plus trumps and chorus pomp takes this up an enviable notch.

Awesome on all levels!!!!!!!!!!

Kev, I love this and I really think the vocals are hot - most excellent my friend.

Hello MARK . . . I'm very glad you gave this tune a listen. I THANK YOU much for the props.

ROBERT . . . THANK YOU for the ears its very much appreciated. I think the B3 would sound sweet.

THANK YOU AGAIN
Kev

Hi Kev,
On my system, the rhythm guitar is too soft.  Snare is up a little hot.  Guitar gets better at the end.  May I suggest that on your mix, after getting everyting just the way you want, try turning your speakers down really low and see if you can still hear all the instruments.  I might find that the guitar needs to come up, lead vocal down, and the bass could have a little more in the middle to bring it out at lower volumes.  Worth a try.  Then bring up the whole mix and play back normal to loud and see what you get.  You might be pleasantly surprised! 

Rimshot

This is a thumping good song! Great low end energy!

This is the Blues!!!!   I love this older style --- it is just chock full of rhythm and that's the Blues.  Good stuff and no you don't need anyone else on vocals -- you sound great.  This might sound silly but I love the rhythm guitar --- it really pushes the song along.
Nice stuff!!!
 
Freddy J

Hey FREDDY . . . I consider you the real deal when it comes to singing/performing the Blues.  So your kind words and comments really made my day. THANK YOU for the listen.

Hi DARYL  . . . I really appreciate the props and your help. When it comes to song structure and performance I really admire your work. THANKS for the ears.

THANKS GENTS
Kev