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2017/03/11 08:30:54
BenMMusTech
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M33zt2Ued98
This is a cover of the lost Threetle Anthology track Now and Then. I posted this one, way back when...probably 2011 or somewhere around there...but I was never happy, as is my want. There were glaring timing errors, and out of tune vocals for one. So I went back and redid the vocals, using Reaper's Digi-Vari-Speed to do the main vox but not the outro vox...I wanted to keep that au-natural.
 
My production skills weren't much cop back in 2011, so I've completely gutted the basic backing track, and redid all the lead guitars, I've kept the original bass which was done on an Epiphone Hofner or Beatle bass replica, the drums are Ringo's Beat Kit from Session Drummer 3. Both drums and bass have gone through a Fairchild VST Waves to precise, and I must say the heft I get from Waves Fairchild VST is I think as good as the real thing. I've also added some slide bits here and there, my guitar really isn't designed for slide, otherwise it would all be slide probably.
 
Oh, probably one of the most important discovery's I've made since 2011 is the passive eq in the mastering chain...this is one of the keys to that 'sound'.  
 
I've also gone back and fixed the traditional music vid I did for the clip, and made it seem like a proper old film.
 
Anyway enjoy.
 
Ben
2017/03/11 09:30:33
synkrotron
That was very well done Ben
2017/03/11 15:43:33
kakku
Great job. Video was also very good.
2017/03/11 16:14:04
Beagle
Ben it still has your unique style all over it!  
 
this is good - video is interesting too.  good work.
2017/03/12 07:11:40
BenMMusTech
Thanks guys for the listen and support over the years.

Ben
2017/03/12 12:15:09
Wookiee
Definitely a Ben produced track, nicely done both music and video, thanks for sharing.
2017/03/12 18:01:18
Lynn
Neb, I mean Ben, this is 3 or 4 db's from a masterpiece.  That is, your terrific, John Lennon-like vocals are somewhat buried in the thick music, and a decent boost would elevate this track into legendary status.  Perhaps the ending carries on a bit long, but that's a minor point.  Overall, this is a gem!
2017/03/13 07:37:06
BenMMusTech
Double Post...sorry
 
Ben
2017/03/13 07:41:22
BenMMusTech
Lynn
Neb, I mean Ben, this is 3 or 4 db's from a masterpiece.  That is, your terrific, John Lennon-like vocals are somewhat buried in the thick music, and a decent boost would elevate this track into legendary status.  Perhaps the ending carries on a bit long, but that's a minor point.  Overall, this is a gem!




Thanks Lynn, I've missed your comments but I don't listen to much new music on the forum, and I'm sorry for that to everyone.
 
Lynn, even my skills have limits lol, carving that vocal out took a couple of days, and in reality I stared this track in 2011, so it's six years...and it's also possible ;), that I need a second pair of ears, and yes I said that. 
 
Thanks to you for all the comments and listens over the years Lynn.
 
Ben
2017/03/13 08:46:11
biodiode
Well produced track and video. Lynn has made a good suggestion and would certainly add to the track.
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