Travel Down The Highway

 
    This is a song I wrote in the late 80's early 90's or so, I did a remake of it last year sometime and this is the result. 
 
I lost a lot of master tracks from a couple of hard drive crashes, this is one song I actually had saved on a flash drive. 
 
Apologies to all here for removing some of my tunes like I have that I have posted lately, I did that because I had the mixdown files only and not the masters tracks so I couldn't change nothing on those songs.
 
For this tune I do have the master tracks. I just felt it wasn't right for me to post a song asking for someone to listen without being able to change anything on those songs. Sorry. :-(
 
 
I'm no Mix master that's for sure, I don't get into all the fine details of mixing and all that stuff, I simply don't have the time or resources to get the best of the best to make things sound perfect. I just go for it. I"m sure I've improved since this recording but it is what it is for now. 
 
My interpretation of this mix is as follows : 
 
Vocals : I am not a singer, don't practice, don't try so I shouldn't expect stellar results or reviews, vocals sound really dry, but they are out front and understandable. I need a singer.
 
Guitar/Bass/Drums : Too far in the background, but still able to hear them. 
 
Overall : Only reason I'm posting this, My song has a message about it, a friend of mine who is a professional musician once told me that heart will always win out over style. So I thought I would post this tune. 
 
LOL!! Be Gentle with your replies please friends!! :-) 
 
http://seriousnoize.bandcamp.com/track/travel-down-the-highway
 
Thanks for listening!! 
 
Bobby 

Not that bad Bobby. Sounds kind of live, like you did it outdoor. Could use a few adjustments here and there, but then you said your no sound engineer, so it is what it is. Not bad though.
 
Peace and Blessings, John

Bobby, I usually think your music is very full sounding.  This seems a bit "thinner" to me.  You know, it's been years since we did Nasty Woman.  There's a lot of new people who probably haven't heard it and I think it's a good song.  That mix is very full.  I think Mark mixed it, right?  Anyway, you have oodles of talent and should just not worry so much.  The mix kinda grew on me for this one.  Your vocal has a Dylan, Petty  sound to it.  Not bad, buddy!  Keep on truckin.  You have some good stuff.

Good one Bobby ! Yea I'm back after my hand surgery two weeks ago , hopefully I will be able to play my keyboard next month sometime and record something again . I haven't been playing or recording anything for almost two months and that sucks ! I have the stitches removed in a few hours and the bandage taken off today , hopefully I'll be able to play something soon .
Glad your recording music again Bobby , keep on rocking out buddy !
 
James
 

theguitarplayer
Not that bad Bobby. Sounds kind of live, like you did it outdoor. Could use a few adjustments here and there, but then you said your no sound engineer, so it is what it is. Not bad though.
 
Peace and Blessings, John

Thanks you, That's kinda what I was going for at the time, although this is one tune I still have the master tracks to and can hopefully do better on.  Thank you for taking the time to listen my friend!! Peace and Blessings to you also. 
 
Bobby
 

evadianepug
Bobby, I usually think your music is very full sounding.  This seems a bit "thinner" to me.  You know, it's been years since we did Nasty Woman.  There's a lot of new people who probably haven't heard it and I think it's a good song.  That mix is very full.  I think Mark mixed it, right?  Anyway, you have oodles of talent and should just not worry so much.  The mix kinda grew on me for this one.  Your vocal has a Dylan, Petty  sound to it.  Not bad, buddy!  Keep on truckin.  You have some good stuff.

 
Thanks Man!! Your band is AWESOME!! And can you repost Nasty Woman? :-)   Thanks man, always great hearing from you!! 
 
Bobby
 

THE NIGHT FOX
Good one Bobby ! Yea I'm back after my hand surgery two weeks ago , hopefully I will be able to play my keyboard next month sometime and record something again . I haven't been playing or recording anything for almost two months and that sucks ! I have the stitches removed in a few hours and the bandage taken off today , hopefully I'll be able to play something soon .
Glad your recording music again Bobby , keep on rocking out buddy !
 
James
 

Thanks James, I know you'd had some problem's bro, I hope things get better for you and yours soon my friend!! Thanks for taking the time to listen and reply!!
 
Bobby
 

Hey Bobby
I couldn't agree more with Freddy on how much your vox sounds like Lou Reed.  Great tone on the guitar and flow of this piece.  KUDOS!
 
 
Kev

Freddy J
Hey Bobby.  Hey this is a well crafted song.  I agree with John that there are a few pitch issues on the vocals but actually your vocal has a bit of a Lou Reed quality -- and that ain't bad.
 

Thank you Freddy J, I hope to re-do this tune sometime in the future with a singer and better recording. Thanks again. 

Bob Oister
Hey, Bobby,
 
Nice job on this cool sounding 80's retro rocker!  Great guitar playing and tone, and your vocals sound really good.
 
Yep, Freddy and Kev are right about the vox sounding a bit like Lou Reed or maybe even Iggy Pop.
 
Keep up the great work, buddy, have a good one!
Bob

Thanks Bob, and Congrats on your latest Album, sorry for the slow reply to everyone I've been away for a while, been busy here lately, which I guess is a good thing. Thanks again Bob.