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Re: Running Slow - new song
2018/03/30 14:28:49
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Re: Running Slow - new song
2018/03/30 14:44:02
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Nice pop track, I do wonder if it would not hurt to have a middle 8 or a breakdown in there somewhere, thanks for sharing.
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Re: Running Slow - new song
2018/03/30 14:52:46
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Thanks, yeah that's a good point
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Re: Running Slow - new song
2018/03/30 16:23:07
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Hi Matt, you've written a really nice pop tune that I like so much that I had to listen twice. The mix and performances are very good, and the song stands on its own. However, Wookie has a good point, and I thing the song can go in either direction. Keep up the good work!
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Re: Running Slow - new song
2018/03/30 16:49:55
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Excellent! Very clean, pristine recording, perfect mix, nice song. The change Wookie suggests seems optional but might be fun to try, if you have the inclination.
Seriously impressed with the recording -- can you describe your mics and other gear? Probably has as much to do with process as gear, but I would love to get that great of a recording!
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Re: Running Slow - new song
2018/03/30 18:01:43
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I don't think I'd change anything. I was impressed with how well balanced it all was (at least to my ears). Nice bassline and vocal.
I noticed a couple of glitches 2:37 and 2:39.
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Re: Running Slow - new song
2018/03/30 20:45:30
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cwestmont
Excellent! Very clean, pristine recording, perfect mix, nice song. The change Wookie suggests seems optional but might be fun to try, if you have the inclination.
Seriously impressed with the recording -- can you describe your mics and other gear? Probably has as much to do with process as gear, but I would love to get that great of a recording!
Thanks mate...I'm using an RME Fireface UC as my converter, Neumann u87ai on vocals, Grace m101 direct in for bass...the bass is a cheap Yamaha, UA LA610 mkii as a vocal preamp and for recording tambourine and other stuff that I think its compressor will work well on. Often I use the m101 for electric guitar and an sm57 often just using the guitar knobs to get the tone. I also like using it on background vocals. I'm thinking about investing in something else 'Grace'...they are known for very clear recordings. I use only a very basic lineup of mixing plugins. I think a big improvement for me has been in recording things with a view to what part I want them to play in the song later and in sticking to a -12 to -18db peak recording going in. I try to have the tone as close as possible going in. After the fact I don't have outrageous eq tweaks to do. I'm using Avantone Mixcubes almost exclusively to mix on and they, in my opinion, have been top notch for balancing and getting things mixed. Still trying to get my stuff to translate across as many listening scenarios as possible. In comparison to real studio stuff its way behind, but I'm ok with it for a home recording.
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Re: Running Slow - new song
2018/03/31 00:23:08
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I enjoyed this very much. I definitely was sensing the need for a break down or something in the middle, but I liked it anyway just the way it was. The mix sounded great, and I also enjoyed the lyrics. Nice job!
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montezuma
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Re: Running Slow - new song
2018/03/31 01:37:56
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What do you guys have in mind for a breakdown? A slower section or a more sparse section or something like that? I didn't consider it but it's a good idea. Initially it had 4 bar breaks between most of the sections, but I took them out in favour of just having the song hurry along.
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Re: Running Slow - new song
2018/04/02 01:32:51
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Thought the mix was solid, and loved the song. Kind of catchy, folky, acoustic-y (with with definite electric guitar) pop. Some really nice chord changes! I didn't hear any glitches at 2:37 or 2:39 as mentioned earlier. As far as a breakdown goes, I'd think of just finding 4 or 8 bars about 2/3 of the way through the tune, and just do that opening guitar progression on either acoustic or really clean electric, with the only other instrument being either the snare or hi hat. Then slam everything back in on the 5th or 9th bar. I think that would sound really good...
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Re: Running Slow - new song
2018/04/02 01:45:40
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Oh right, yes that's a great idea about the breakdown. I'll have to remember that kind of thing in future. Cheers MrPippy 
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Re: Running Slow - new song
2018/04/02 12:56:24
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Wow! so warm and sounds like music from Scrubs Really nice!
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Re: Running Slow - new song
2018/04/05 18:54:02
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Cool. Nice melody and sounds.
Pleasant to listen to well done pop music.
Good work.
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Re: Running Slow - new song
2018/04/06 11:29:53
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Thanks. I mixed this one pretty much on Mixcubes. I think that's why it sounds more acceptable than the newer ones I did, which I mixed on Cubes and 3 different headphones, spending too much time in too many rabbit holes chasing phantom frequencies.
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Re: Running Slow - new song
2018/04/25 19:10:43
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Another nice pop tune... Catchy and well mixed, everything in its place. Good stuff.
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Re: Running Slow - new song
2018/04/29 21:44:53
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Thanks steve...I'm gonna remix it
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Re: Running Slow - new song
2018/04/30 08:46:05
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Nice song, performances and mix - I wouldn't change a thing
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Re: Running Slow - new song
2018/04/30 16:26:31
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This is really good, but you know what I think would be cool if it was possible to do? I'd replace the strummed guitars with a single picked 12-string electric like the Byrds would have done. Think "Turn! Turn! Turn!" or "Mr Tambourine Man." That would make this track awesome.
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Re: Running Slow - new song
2018/04/30 20:02:50
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Great idea...one day before the race is all over I'll purchase a 12 string
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Re: Running Slow - new song
2018/08/20 22:45:09
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Re: Running Slow - new song
2018/08/28 12:26:59
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Re: Running Slow - new song
2018/09/06 17:22:54
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Congrats - that would be cool to have someone cover your tune. It's a good song - cheers to your songwriting abilities. It is a catchy tune.
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Re: Running Slow - new song
2018/09/10 09:10:18
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Thanks Doug and yeah it sure was cool to have Luke cover my song. If you get the chance, get over to his youtube channel and listen to his 2 albums or any of the tracks he has there. It's sensational music.
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