Talking Heads Cover-Life During Wartime

unnh...yeah, this one is a bit of a mess I think...tried to play some keys/synth on this ...having a hard time getting them to fit in the mix....early in the game so the drums are a bit straight...not to many fills.....a bit over ambitious for me probably , wish I could capture what I'm hearing in my head for these songs
 
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LOVE it!

Good fun time on this.  I think the keys come across just fine.  Your drum track is simple and solid, good for dancing.( better sparse than overplayed) Kick and bass could be a little thicker.  Maybe it's just me but it seems as though the vox track fluctates back and forth with the beat, dragging in spots. I like the vox performance and would even bump it up.  I like it............Makes me want my MTV...................Ron 

WOW, you sound earily like David Byrne in this so you're halfway there for a start.

This is raw, yes, but in this case i think it works to the tracks advantage.

Loved the lead guitar break, just brilliant.

I think i'd have to say this is my fave of all your cover versions so far and that's coming from someone who listened to a lot of "Talking heads" back in the day, but i  have gone off them a bit since.

Great stuff.                                                                                  

dke- Thanks so much! Agree about the bass...tracked it with a autowah/envelope follower type effect thru my podxtl...I think that may have sacrifiecd some lo-end energy for that lead bass sound...will address it upon mix 2.
 
mike_mccue-Cool man, glad you enjoyed it!
 
Jackel-Thanks! Appreciate the listen!
 
Savageopera - Thanks Ron, I'm a pretty weak vocalist and only do it cause I get tired of recording instrumentals...my cadence or rthym probably does drag as there are a lot of words on this tune, and my breathing was outta wack at times Ahh yes MTV...remember when they were about music?
 
droddy - Yeah...I was nervous to do this as I have a few friends who are very passionate about the Talking Heads so wouild be super critical...I just like to have fun and kind of pay tribute to all the great music I was locky enough to grow up with and have influence me asa a musician...I can dig the Chili Peppers vibe...maybe its the bass?
 
blipp - Thanks so much blipp....that 1st guitar solo was my strat and was actually the 1st pass at it...I had planned on letting it sit for a few days and then decide wether to keep it or re-track...I kinda like it tho, and for me and guitar solos ..the 1st couple are usually the best before I start over-thinking them...the second guitar solo(Variax,jazz model) I might re-do...I think the timing's kinda off...will see...Thanks for listening!
 
Scottytunes-Thanks man! Agree about the vocals..I think I am not consistant thru out the song with my vocal level...will try and even it out....really appreciate it!!
 
 
 
 
 
 

WOW... this is huge step towards the familiar original sound.

FWIW, David Bryne used to really work with the proximity effect on the microphone... if you are interested in going further towards the original... I think a bit of woof anf growl may be helpful.

The synth at 3:20 sounds better than the original... good job!

Thanks for making me smile.

best regards,
mike

 Mike - Thanks , I think backing down that wacky bass and recording a more traditional type bass line kinda reeled it back in a bit Great point about Byrne's singing style...will try that, although I'm such a non-singer and struggle so much with vocals, It would definetly be tough! Thanks again for listening and your feedback!
 
jhaughe - Thanks man...glad ya dug it!!
 
 

C R A Z Y good! + + + 1 vocal effects are spot on with Daves

Excellent!  I have to agree, the vocal sound and delivery sound just like Mr. Bryne.  Terrific lead guitar work.
 
Freddy J

Incredible cover.  There's a bit of masking of the vocals by the backing instruments.  Very hard to make out the lyrics.

Like it better than the original.  Nice work!

That was a load of fun. 

Simply fantastic guitar work.  By far more convincing then the TH version.  Very clever/bizarre arranging!