"Summer of 67" late 60's pop song

Hi All
 
Here is late 60's inspired pop song.  I had to sing on this one because the song demanded it and only after that I can then play guitar.  There is one part which I needed to redo the vocals, but coming back to redo it, I could not get it to sound the same as the other recording.  Same equipment.  It is wierd.  Anyways, comment and suggestions are really appreciated.
 
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Those a nice breezy song Vicente, just right for the lyrics. Reminded me a little of The Lotus Eaters 'First Picture of You', just the mood, not the tune.

Nice job on this song, Vicente. Nice guit picking and drumming. It looks like you have the same kit I have...TD-3. I recently added a third cymbal and double kick pedal to mine. I love it!

I agree with Rik on the abrupt ending and adding a rhythm guitar to the mix.

I didn't immediately get a 60's feel out of it.... mainly I think, because of the groove... 

The vox harmonies in places and the feel of the underlying song did remind me a bit of the group America (Horse with no Name/ Ventura Hwy) in a few places... and the octaves on guitar were George Benson-ish as were some of the faster runs. 
Trying to copy a band's sound is not the easiest thing to do. You gotta get in the heads of the folks in the group to do it successfully. 

Nice job. 

Love your guitar playing on this Vicente - man you sure can play. I hear what James is saying about the Lotus Eaters vibe (I love that song) and this does have a bit of that. Some female harmonies would sound really good in this too.

Ok, it's nice but I think some vocal harmony's and some discrete double tracking would help, I can hear some but just a dab more.

I can hear the 60's feel BeachBoy/Donovan sound.

Can I make one suggestion, it's too fast, it needs to slow down slightly.  Here is a trick that I would use and it will add a cool effect.  Once you are in mastering and just before you bounce out use the audio snap pallate to slow the whole track down 5bpm or even 10 bpm.  This will give you a modern tape sound/feeling, the tape slow effect which was big in the 60's.  It should also make the whole thing sound a bit more laid back summer feeling.

The vocals are fine just add theose double tracks and harmony's and the vocals you have work, I would not worry about doing them again.

Loved the guitar solo very 60's and the ending is not a biggy esp if you slow the track down, it won't end so abruptly.

Ok peace and good job Ben

That was really cool! Vicente I had no idea you played electric drums if saw that correctly...It's a wayyyy cool tune you sure lay it down well...Thank 4 sharing.
Danny

Guitarhacker - America was one of my favorite groups.  It must have rub on more than Brasil 66.  I wasn't trying to do an exact 60's song but something with a feel for it.
No How - You got that right.  Some places was kind of low for my voice.  Good suggestion. 
Paulo - Yes! Female harmony, but I need to find one that can sing (better duck my head ;) )
Bapu  - More twang?  Hmm..
BenMMusTech - That is interesting.  Slowing down.  Let me try that.  Thanks.
mgh - I wasn't quite ready for the drums kits of Brasil 66.  Let me play around with it
Benzofog - Yes I play edrums because they need more drummers than guitar players.  So I taught myself to play.  However, I still a beginner and there is a lot to learn.
Bob Oister - Thanks buddy for the nice feedback.

Hey Vicente,

This is great; finally I get to hear you sing with your guitar.

A Jazzy fun romp on many levels.  As expected, your vox (like your guitar) is sensitive and never overpowering (like some of the psychedelia of the 60s, IMHO) ... easy for general audiences, young and old, females, and anyone to romp.

(No negs, IMHO)

10/10 on many levels.

Hi Vicente,

Fantastic tune! Definitely has a 60's vibe to my ears. Great mix/production.

I believe this is the first time I've heard you sing...great job.

Perfect tune for the start of Labor Day weekend

markno999, philip,  Thanks for listening and the feedback
timidi - Thankis for the feedback.  I am a guitar player at heart, so I may get carried away :)
geeare1 - Not the first time I sing.  I had one way back called "Songs in the night".  Thanks for the comments
thatsastrat  - For the guitar tone I am using my Boss GT-10 with their "New York Clean" patch.  It is my favorite clean tone.  GuitarRig does not have the sound that I am looking for, but they are coming close. 

I also didn't know that you were singer and a good one at that.  Excellent playing on the guitar break and a good clean, crisp mix.
Nice one!!!
 
Freddy J

Janet, Freddy and Phil - I never thought myself as a singer but thanks for the feedback.  I never liked the tone and timber of my voice, but my favorites on this forum are Bob and Freddy.

Vincente,
 
Nice clean song, but that's what jazz and pop are like. Clean and clear, at least for the most part. I'm on fairly poor speakers so this comment may be irrelevant, but it sounds like the song needs more bass, or a bass at all. Some very nice guitar runs here too!
 
Matthew

Very 60s Vicente!  Nothing wrong with your voice.  Just keep in mind it takes at least as much practice to sing as it does to play the guitar.  That just doesn't leave a lot of time for us guitar players :)

You got some nice stuff going there in the lead.   Sorry I haven't been around lately, I  will try to catch up on your tunes.

Daryl