Guitarhacker
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This is how to start the new year!
I got an email from my cowriter Pat today. Seems she entered our song ...Come & Go, into the Houston Texas Songwriters Association monthly song contest. I didn't know about this.... (I'm OK with it though) Seems we are the winners for January 2012! Link to the news>>> http://www.houstonsongwriters.com/ They must have a pretty active and large bunch of writers because they choose 2 winning songs every month from their contest (open to members) and they end up on a compilation CD at some point. On my soundclick site, you can find the original, which was the winner in Houston as well as an updated version. An individual in Nashville has heard this and made the suggestion that we make the production more modern sounding. Seems steel guitars and fiddles have been run out of country music and distorted, screaming guitar are now the "in Vogue" thing to have in the production. We are planning to have Cassie record her vocal parts again with more edge and energy, then it's back to Nashville to see what happens with this tune. original & winner in Houston>> http://www.soundclick.com...34&songID=11124487 updated WIP >>> http://www.soundclick.com...34&songID=11414196 comments on the updated mix are appreciated.... I was gonna wait until after I recorded the new vox...... but.... oh well.... have a listen.
My website & music: www.herbhartley.com MC4/5/6/X1e.c, on a Custom DAW Focusrite Firewire Saffire Interface BMI/NSAI "Just as the blade chooses the warrior, so too, the song chooses the writer "
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Lynn
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/10 14:10:46
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This is a fantastic recording. Your singer has a great voice, and the hooks are very catchy. I wish you well with this song; it deserves a wide audience. You always put out some of the best music on this forum.
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/10 15:23:40
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Thanks Lynn, kind words indeed, and I appreciate them.
My website & music: www.herbhartley.com MC4/5/6/X1e.c, on a Custom DAW Focusrite Firewire Saffire Interface BMI/NSAI "Just as the blade chooses the warrior, so too, the song chooses the writer "
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/10 15:29:04
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Way to go, Herb.
I always knew you had it in ya!
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/10 16:09:19
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Congratulations Herb... I'm very happy for you... Good luck with the song...
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/10 16:26:33
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Well, I think the cymbals of the drums are way over the top on the new mix, and all people must smile when recording the song. Not sure if it is leaning more towards hard rock with all the guitars, because I guess I miss the piano from the original mix. Good luck with the song though but for one thing I would definitly down the cymbals of the drums in it.
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/10 16:49:02
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That's a good deal, buddy! Congrats. It is a very nice song. It should be illegal to remove steel guitars and fiddles! I'm glad you didn't.
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/10 18:56:55
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Yeah I remember this. Congratulations on the outstanding accomplishment!
"Cassie record her vocal parts again with more edge and energy" Agreed, she is a singer though.
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/10 19:44:35
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That's really great, Herb!
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/10 20:21:15
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Thanks James, Frank, Alf, Warren, Robby, & Janet.
The WIP is just that.... I have some tweeks to do yet to get it where I want it...... still waiting on CH to record the vox again... that will be the big one..... and doubling as well as harmony tracks from both of us....
My website & music: www.herbhartley.com MC4/5/6/X1e.c, on a Custom DAW Focusrite Firewire Saffire Interface BMI/NSAI "Just as the blade chooses the warrior, so too, the song chooses the writer "
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/11 03:16:25
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Awesome Herb congradulations! The song is catchy and well written, your partner if very good also. As far as the mix, I agree with Spacealf that the cymbals might be a little harsh. The snare could use a little beef to it as well. Minor things which you will probably fix when she re-records the vox as you said.
congratz to both of you again
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/11 08:26:13
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Mike.... probably so.... I had just thrown a bit of EQ/comp on the kick/bass buss before I exported this mix. I will likely go back in and remove it and put the sweets on the tracks so I can make individual tweeks. Its still a work in progress so nothing yet is carved in stone. Thanks for the input on the new mix. Lots of good ears here for sure. 
My website & music: www.herbhartley.com MC4/5/6/X1e.c, on a Custom DAW Focusrite Firewire Saffire Interface BMI/NSAI "Just as the blade chooses the warrior, so too, the song chooses the writer "
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/11 08:49:29
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Hi Herb - Sincere congratulations. So very pleased for you and Pat - about time your music received the plaudits it so richly deserves. As for screaming distorted guitars, I am sure this is just a fad - you can't beat the old sound!
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/11 09:27:30
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Congrats! -------- ? ? ? ---- what guitar did you use for the lead - sounds super ?
post edited by BIABDude - 2012/02/11 11:18:22
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/11 11:11:30
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Hey Herb – congrats! I remember this tune (solid country to my ears) – nice to see it’s getting some recognition. Good for you two. As far as “updating” it, well, that’s show biz, but I like it fine just the way it is.
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/11 11:20:43
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guitarhacker,
I've listened to both versions a number of times. My thought is that I like where you're going with the new version but would trim some of the guitar licks down a bit and figure out how to work the steel back in in places. My dos centavos.
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/11 14:00:37
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Malcolmb... I hope it's a fad but so far in country.... nothing seems to have come back around yet. Gotta keep up with the times or do an oldies show.
BiabDude..... sounds like a Gibson ..... doesn't it? Cranked up of course. Sweet. It's still not final.
Manny: yeah... we're actually working on rewrites and updates on two of them... this is one.... two of the songs got really nice crits from some top Nashville writers with a few suggestions for some minor improvements/changes that will hopefully put them both over the bar......and we're working on those now.
dkbender.... I really like the steel and fiddle as well.... but that's not currently the hot thing in Nashville at the moment..... and yeah I might look at how I could blend it back in.... on this WIP.
My website & music: www.herbhartley.com MC4/5/6/X1e.c, on a Custom DAW Focusrite Firewire Saffire Interface BMI/NSAI "Just as the blade chooses the warrior, so too, the song chooses the writer "
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/11 14:35:08
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Herb,
Congratulations, and the 2012 remix sounds even better.
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/11 14:40:34
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Thank you much Mark..... I like the energy it has.
My website & music: www.herbhartley.com MC4/5/6/X1e.c, on a Custom DAW Focusrite Firewire Saffire Interface BMI/NSAI "Just as the blade chooses the warrior, so too, the song chooses the writer "
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/11 14:42:06
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Congratulations!
It's nice when great work get the recognition it deserves.
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/11 14:47:35
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Guitarpima..... than you.... but a Nashville artist cut and a top 10 hit would be so much nicer.... the frosting on the cake so to speak. We're still working on that part of the deal.
You guys will be among the first to know.
But really..... it's all about the creative process of writing..... whether I ever get a big hit cut or not..... I'll be writing songs as long as I have the inspiration to do so. I love the process and the results.
My website & music: www.herbhartley.com MC4/5/6/X1e.c, on a Custom DAW Focusrite Firewire Saffire Interface BMI/NSAI "Just as the blade chooses the warrior, so too, the song chooses the writer "
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/11 16:50:02
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Great song Herb ! , she has a great sounding voice and the recording and song will for sure win over the hearts of everyone who listens . Sorry to hear about your friends passing , better places up and beyond . Good luck with the song contest ! Radio
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/11 17:21:41
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Real nice tune, Herb, and I like that gal's voice. Good arrangement too. The mix sounded good and the organ coming in was a nice touch. My only nit was that the cymbals sounded a bit splashy to me at points, but that could be a taste thing.
Nice job, congratz on the win and my best wishes for good luck in Nashville.
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/11 17:58:31
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congrats Herb. That's great. I like where the new version is going. It seems to allow the song thru better also imo.
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/11 20:35:50
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Radio: I am totally amazed with cassies voice... Who passed? The only person I know who passed recently was Jimmy Gentry..... I'm confused...
Philz: Yeah..... Cassie is a friend of my daughter and she's 16 yrs old. Amazing voice. I'm playing around with things in the mix and the drums will be pulled back on the next mix.
Tim: I think the same thing. Thanks
My website & music: www.herbhartley.com MC4/5/6/X1e.c, on a Custom DAW Focusrite Firewire Saffire Interface BMI/NSAI "Just as the blade chooses the warrior, so too, the song chooses the writer "
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/11 20:41:00
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Guitarhacker
Radio: I am totally amazed with cassies voice... Who passed? The only person I know who passed recently was Jimmy Gentry..... I'm confused...
Whitney Houston, it was just announced... dead at 48 y.o.
post edited by dkbender - 2012/02/11 20:42:24
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/12 05:54:53
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Hi Herb, I just listened to your new mix , Wow , it sure sounds just like the type of Modern Country Music that gets played on the Radio and makes lots money good luck with your opportunity I like the tune, it is well written , i dig the voice and her vocal delivery, the guitar tone sounded nice and meaty ... sounds totally within the genre Kenny
post edited by kennywtelejazz - 2012/02/12 05:57:01
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/12 07:31:24
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Congrats Herb, new mix is sounding grand. Good luck
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/12 13:16:55
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dk... Ok I see now... Kenny & Grant: Thanks for listening. That's what we're shooting for here..... !
My website & music: www.herbhartley.com MC4/5/6/X1e.c, on a Custom DAW Focusrite Firewire Saffire Interface BMI/NSAI "Just as the blade chooses the warrior, so too, the song chooses the writer "
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Re:This is how to start the new year!
2012/02/12 20:38:56
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with a few suggesting that I add steel guitar back into the new mix...... I took some time and played around with this mix this afternoon. http://www.soundclick.com...34&songID=11414196 I added steel in a few places and backed it down in level..... more like s p i c e......nothing says country like a steel.......and backed off the drums/cymbals a bit. I added some verb to the guitars to smooth them out as I felt they were a bit rough and in your face. This mix was done with headphones. So... I doubt it's perfect, and it will be the last one I post up until I get the new vocal tracks recorded..... it'll probably be several weeks at the earliest.
post edited by Guitarhacker - 2012/02/12 20:41:05
My website & music: www.herbhartley.com MC4/5/6/X1e.c, on a Custom DAW Focusrite Firewire Saffire Interface BMI/NSAI "Just as the blade chooses the warrior, so too, the song chooses the writer "
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