Update #2 (2/21/13) Cover Song - Worn by "Tenth Avenue North" Featuring notnat on Guitar

Update #2:  2/21/13 Remix done by Frank (notnat)  See post #31 below.
Click link in this post to listen.
 
** New Version has been posted.  See my comment regarding Frank (notnat) in post #19 below.  To listen click the link in this post **
 
 
 
Several people that I know are having personal struggles that have been overwhelming.  This song is about not giving in to giving up. 
 
Here!

This is a beautiful recording!  I think the bass drum could support more instruments if you should decide to add something else in that part.  If it's just piano, then maybe Frank has a point.  Still, good song.  

Much better, and yes, I would say it does need a guitar, playing off the drums there...  I'll play it for you, if you'd like...  

notnat


Much better, and yes, I would say it does need a guitar, playing off the drums there...  I'll play it for you, if you'd like...  

Thanks Frank!  I'd love for you to play guitar on this.  Thanks for offering  . 
Send me a PM and I'll email you the  track or you can DL it from soundclick.
Rich

Hi Rich... I sent you a pm, but didn't hear back from you...
I recorded a guitar part late last night... and another this morning...
let me know where to send them...

Are you updating Richard, I'm getting a "sorry no such song" error ?

Found it Richard. Awesome job on vocals and production. Total pro sounding.

For some reason it cuts out quickly not sure if it's the file or my SC player.

evadianepug


Beautiful song and beautifully sung.  My 2 cents would be that since there was such a short segment with bass and drums, I think you could have done some strings with the piano and maybe a cello or something and no beats or bass.  Rich, that's what I was hearing but it's only an opinion.  You've always been one of my favorite singers and still are. 

Warren, it's always great to hear from you. 
 
I am glad to see that you stopped by to listen to the song.  I completely understand what you are saying about the ending being such a short segment.  I felt it makes such a bigger impact to the culmination of the lyrics at the end.  But that's just another opinion .
 
BUT, I do like your idea about strings.  I think Cello would be a great addition through the second verse.  Hmmmm. . . . . . maybe another time.
 
Thanks again!

Guys,
I apologize.  I had issues updating the soundclick file yesterday and ended up deleting the song and then recreated it.  In the process I forgot to update the first link.  It should all be working now.  Sorry about the confusion.

New version is up featuring Frank on Guitar.  I can't say enough having Frank contribute to this song.  Many many thanks Frank!
 
Frank's guitar part really solidified the ending of this song.
 
Comments welcome!
 
edit: typo

Very nicely done! Nice and emotive singing. When the bass and drums came in, they do not seem to fit the overall song. This is a meditative song the drum/bass are quite dry. I would put some reverb on them to give them some space. I do relate to the lyrics quite a bit.

vechung


Very nicely done! Nice and emotive singing. When the bass and drums came in, they do not seem to fit the overall song. This is a meditative song the drum/bass are quite dry. I would put some reverb on them to give them some space. I do relate to the lyrics quite a bit.

Vicente, thanks for listening and for your comments.  The responses to the ending have been received with varied opinions.  Your comment is noted.
 
The kit is dry and you are probably right, they could us a touch of room verb.  I'll revist this when I get a chance later this evening. 
 
When I went back to listen the song level seem very low.  I don't think theis is correct.  Maybe it's my work computer.  I'll take a second look at this too.
 
Thanks!

GREAT performance/mix.  What really stands out is your vocal performance.  Its a great delivery when you can hear the emotion/control in the artist voice and you delivered.  KUDOS!


Kev

Wow, Rich, that is a beautiful ballad you've done there.  What a standout vocal performance.  Very moving.

CLEAN


Gorgeous - Rich - this is really so nice - you just seen to be at a different level than most - I just loved this.

<VENT!>  I hate this forum software  <END VENT>
 
Mark, sorry I did not respond earlier.  Things here at wok just recently got crazy and I've missed responding to a few people.  Thanks for listening and the comments.  This song is a perfect example of how simple song can stand on its own.