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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/07 16:43:35
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I noticed a hint of batsbrew in that. Nice touch. Enjoyed it.
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/08 08:38:34
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The opening reminds me of something I used to love back in the '60's. I think it was called "Spooky"?
Anyway, you've got a really good song here, nevermind my associations. Really enjoyed the listen and I think your performances and overall arrangement are fantastic. Very professionally done.
Regards,
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/08 12:15:13
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I like it. Especially the arrangement and production.
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/08 12:20:17
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Nice song well recorded and mixed. Good stuff
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/08 14:59:41
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I liked this very much. Excellent guitar and great overall production.
It seemed like another vocalist came in just before 3:00 but it just sounded that way due to different recording environment.
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Noisy Neighbour
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/09 08:03:08
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Hi, ...sorry for the late reply
eph221,
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
(can you give me hint on the hint of batsbrew ? ; ) )
Dan,
...just googled "spooky 60's". Yeah, I've heard this song. The opening is based on 2 chords as well, indeed ; )
Thank you for the compliment on the song !
Steen,
Thanks, for your comment on the arrangement! It was more fun than work, actually : )
Daryl,
Thanks, mate! really appreciated ! (... "overthinking" is playing while I'm typing...)
Bjorn,
Thanks for your comment!
Very well observed! I've recorded the vocals of that section on a different day :D
Thank you very much again for listening and your positive feedback, gentlemen! It is highly appreciated.
Best regards,
Daniel
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/09 13:10:39
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Mix sounds nice here thanks for sharing.
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/09 20:56:50
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Daniel, this is another excellent example of radio ready music that I've heard lately. It has my favorite ingredient, passion. Go to the head of the class.
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/09 21:20:03
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batsbrew is a composer/player of remarkable ability that posts songs here. :D:D What sounds familiar are the parallel fourths? harmonies? in the voices. It's an ultra cool sound.
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Noisy Neighbour
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/11 05:52:03
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Lynn
Daniel, this is another excellent example of radio ready music that I've heard lately. It has my favorite ingredient, passion. Go to the head of the class.
Thanks, Lynn ! I always use reference tracks lately, even if it hurts. It helped a lot. ... I also mix in low volume and check back on a single Behritone speaker in mono every now and then.
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Noisy Neighbour
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/11 05:59:36
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eph221
batsbrew is a composer/player of remarkable ability that posts songs here. :D:D What sounds familiar are the parallel fourths? harmonies? in the voices. It's an ultra cool sound.
oh, you meant t h a t bats brew ; ) Yeah brilliant stuff! For the BVs, I usually figure out and record the lower harmonies first and than add the obvious high third on top of the lead vox. That's my approach... nothing special really, I think...
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/11 07:28:46
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Wow. Very good, i like it alot! :)
My 2 cents:
1. vocals could be a little bit louder & more punchy.
2. drums could use some kind of boost.
But that is just fine tune and tweaking, its brilliant as it is.
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/11 09:13:59
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Really like the sound of this song from its instrumentation to the arrangement. Mix sounds nice and clear this end and radio ready - good job.
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/12 11:34:25
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Kloon,
thanks! glad you liked it : )
Yeah, I had to stop mixing at some point and try to get some feedback. I think I'm gonna let it rest for a couple of weeks before I listen to it again and make some final tweaks.
Biodiode,
Thanks for listening and your kind comment. I'm happy to hear it translates well on your system : )
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/14 16:14:27
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Daniel,
Really nice job. Radio ready for sure. Love the verse with the Rhodes or electric keys. Love the U-2 vibe at 1:05. I'm a bass player so I like how that sits too.
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/16 02:08:04
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+1 is about all I can say. Loved the mini breakdown in the middle. Any Nik Kershaw fans out there? If not, there ought to be! :) And your stuff is good like his is.
very worth the listen!
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/19 09:08:58
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John,
thanks for your comment : ) ! ...I had something like the interlude at 1:05 for the intro first, but the drop into the 1st verse was too drastic so I've changed it to what it is now...
Tom,
thanks a lot! ...looks like the 80ties always get me at some point :D :D :D
Belated thank you (been traveling with limited WiFi), for listening and your kind feedback, gentlemen !
Best regards,
Daniel
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/19 12:39:47
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Top pick of my visit here today, 100% good job!
Songs like that will pack a dance floor.
Yes Spooky sort of came to mind for me too, It doesn't follow the same melody but just the Vib.
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/20 15:51:25
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Cactus Music
Top pick of my visit here today, 100% good job!
Songs like that will pack a dance floor.
Yes Spooky sort of came to mind for me too, It doesn't follow the same melody but just the Vib.
Thanks for the rating Johnny! I'm glad you dig it! ...I don't even know what the kids are dancing to these days. I should go out more I guess. I might find it spooky : D Regards, Daniel
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/20 17:00:54
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This is great stuff. Loved the high performed guitar play, and of course the final chord. 
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/20 18:49:28
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Never mind the kids,,, they don't dance, I'm talking us old farts! We just love a good ol Belly Rubber
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/21 16:31:32
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Leizer
This is great stuff. Loved the high performed guitar play, and of course the final chord.
Thanks a lot for listening all the way through to the last chord. I'm glad you liked it ! Best regards, Dmaj7
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/21 16:33:07
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/21 17:44:49
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Daniel,
Very good listen all around. Really like the mix too.
Regards
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/22 09:23:31
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Awsome! Really enjoyed this song! How did you record your guitars? They sound superb!!!
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/22 15:31:08
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Daniel, this sounds fabulous! Kick and snare explode, guitars are played perfectly and I love your voice, especially on the verses, as the quieter singing is more expressive.
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/23 09:39:06
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That was a nice uplifting song, for sure. Sounded good to my old ears 
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/23 19:31:35
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Noisy - straight from the gut - wow. This is one excellent tune. You're a killer player and the vocals on this are the real thing - man I love this.
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Re: Show Your Magic
2017/02/24 15:33:34
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Hi guys, sorry for my late reply on your feedback...
Markno,
Thanks for the listen, glad you like the mix !
Øyvind,
the guitars were all done with NI GuitarRig 5 and TH3. It's what I have. I don't have an amp here at home... The neighbors, you know... But I think it does the job. I'm happy you like it :)
Larry,
Thanks! I'm using the Steven Slate drum sampler here. Got it when it was on sale. It turned into my favorite.
Yeah, in the choruses I really had to go for it. It was almost out of my vocal range. The verses were relaxed, therefore more room for expression.
Synkroton,
Thank's for the positive feedback! I appreciate it :)
Mark,
Thanks a lot for the compliment!
I'm trying to get the most out of my limitations...
Thank you very much again for listening and your kind comments, gentlemen! It is truly appreciated.
Best regards,
Daniel
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