dlogan
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Recording for a friend...
A friend of mine (the guitar player from the band I play in) came over with his daughters yesterday and recorded 7 songs in 2 hours. One of his daughters is getting ready to go off to college and wanted to capture some recordings before she was gone. The songs were mainly recorded live with a couple of overdubs. I'm working on getting them mixed down but here's one I wanted to share for some feedback... The Hand Song It's not an original but to be honest I'm not sure who wrote it.
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/19 14:08:14
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I love this song... I've heard it by Nickle Creek...
Very good work Dave...
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dlogan
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/20 09:31:41
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Thanks Frank! I'll have to check out their version.
Sometimes it's nice just to sit back and be the recording engineer!
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/20 14:47:22
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performance and recording + + + + 1
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/20 14:50:34
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It's really nice. Sounds good to me, listening on the crappy speakers which are not forgiving.
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/20 17:02:04
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this is very nice. multitracking..... the way to go for sure.
Just my 2 cents. I love the tone you were able to capture.
I would give the VOX a couple db more.... to let them set cleanly on top of the music.... to my old ears they are almost right.... but setting just a tad to much IN the music. And just a touch more on the high freq to put some crispness and air in the top of her voice.
When the fiddle came in, again, bump it up a bit more so it sets on top and shines. On both the vox and fiddle... not overbearing..... but just a bit more up front.
reverb, polishing and you have a solid tune there my friend..... good job so far.
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/20 19:17:00
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Dlogan, I found the song beautiful..Great singing and great guitar accomp and violin.
Thanks for sharing it.
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/20 19:49:04
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Dave,
Great song...
Great job capturing a beautiful performance...Thanks
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/20 19:51:18
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Very nice indeed. Terrific song, terrific, recording, terrific quality, and terrific performance.
Freddy J
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/21 07:11:49
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7 songs in 2 hours is getting down to work.
Nice tone on the guitar and she has a very pleasant voice.
Nice work
Ron
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/21 09:11:34
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Dave this is really nice. I love the way you captured the purity of it all. No bells and whistles. It sounds like a lot of fun to be involved in this special moment.
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/21 09:32:59
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Thanks everyone for taking the time to listen and comment! I'll be sure to share the comments - they'll be really happy. Herb thanks for the mix tips - I'm hearing the same thing! Recording 7 songs in 2 hours was actually a breeze, because the set-up for each song didn't change much, they were well-rehearsed so they only did 1 or 2 takes of each song, and only a couple of things were overdubbed. We were all on the same page as far as the expectations that this was a "live in the studio" recording, so it was going to be a little raw. I've got my first mixes of all 7 songs uploaded to www.soundclick.com/tinsley if you want to check out any others. They're coming over in about 2 weeks and recording about 10 more, including one where I'll be playing bass, too, and with an additional singer. Thanks again! 
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/21 21:33:23
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wow..very nice!...great job!!
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/21 22:43:46
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This sounds very sweet. Nice guitar and vox. The string solo could be a little more up front. Some bells and chimes would work well in here.
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/22 22:03:59
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Dave,
I've never heard of this tune but this is a great performance. She has a great voice. Nice work, I think you captured it great.
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/23 13:23:47
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Hey Dave The performance and mix are excellent. Love the raw, live vibe. Youve really done a fine job capturing the tones of the acoustic and violin. The mix is smooth but just a hint dry to my ears. I would add just a . . . SMIDGE . . . of room/space/air to the mix. If you haven't listen to recordings of NICKLE CREEK already that bit of air would be nice. Whats not to like a wonderful recording/performance. BRAVO! Kev
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/23 16:00:18
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Just beautiful. She's got a great voice and the guitar does sound wonderful.
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/23 17:05:11
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She certainly has potential, to get even this good a recording in such a short time tells me that a little work would really make it shine.
Obviously she has great pitch.... don't we all wish we did.
Daryl
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/25 14:28:52
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I gotta tell you Dave, I love when a singer/musician can come in and 'nail it' in only a couple of takes. There's something about capturing that live emotion that won't happen any other way. A talented group of folk you have here and I liked the recording. Never heard the song before, but, it's a good 'un!
Larry
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/26 13:50:19
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Hey Dave, Is this an adventure or what. Love this place. I've got goosebumps. This is like "coziing" up to a good book in front of the fireplace. A special and calm moment. Time standing still. Unpretencious beauty. I need to expand my vocabulary.  I was touched. Thank you Dave and your friends for this. I feel like I've just received a gift. Bravo! Regards, jc
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/26 14:22:33
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Wow thanks everyone for the great feedback! I've got a cleaned up mix of the recordings - just haven't had a chance to upload yet, but thanks for the great advice and encouragement. I can't wait to record the next batch of songs!
I'm glad the raw live vibe seems to have come through on the recording. I basically told them to just play the song like they were in their living room and don't worry about the fact it was being recorded - fortunately they seemed to get past any nerves of recording pretty easily and just performed.
Thanks again!
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/26 19:41:45
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Give that gal some studio time and you'll have a monster on your hands. pretty lyrics. I hadn't heard it before. You da man, Dave. beautiful work.
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/26 19:56:33
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Sounds great Dave. Wouldn't mind just a tad of brightness to the guitar and maybe roll off just a hair of the low end so it's not quite so beefy. How did you record it? Sounds great
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/26 20:47:34
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/27 09:31:07
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Sounds great Dave. Wouldn't mind just a tad of brightness to the guitar and maybe roll off just a hair of the low end so it's not quite so beefy. How did you record it? Sounds great
Actually Mark, that's the same tweaks the guitarist wanted when I gave him a copy of the mix! The set-up was stereo-mic'ing his Taylor Doyle Dykes acoustic with my two Rode mics, and had her about 6 feet away facing him so the could keep eye contact, mic'd with my Blue Blueberry. Overdubbed the violin with the Blueberry, too. Very simple set-up, really. His guitar has a such a great tone, I spent about one minute on mic placement and hit record. Wish it was always that easy! Thanks Warren & Mark!
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/27 11:21:24
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Wonderfully intimate great playing, sweet voice. nicely captured and presented.
Thank you both.
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Re:Recording for a friend...
2010/07/27 12:10:41
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Sounds great Dave. Wouldn't mind just a tad of brightness to the guitar and maybe roll off just a hair of the low end so it's not quite so beefy. How did you record it? Sounds great
Actually Mark, that's the same tweaks the guitarist wanted when I gave him a copy of the mix!
The set-up was stereo-mic'ing his Taylor Doyle Dykes acoustic with my two Rode mics, and had her about 6 feet away facing him so the could keep eye contact, mic'd with my Blue Blueberry. Overdubbed the violin with the Blueberry, too. Very simple set-up, really. His guitar has a such a great tone, I spent about one minute on mic placement and hit record. Wish it was always that easy!
Thanks Warren & Mark!
Hey those guitars are only $3800. I should go get a couple. Seriously the recording of it is perfect and only needs some eq tweaks.
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