https://soundcloud.com/markhaigh/clouds
Sorry long time since I've been here, or certainly with a non-black metal tune.
Playing in a rock covers band and as well as the usual U2, G'n'R and Bryan Adams we do a few more interesting covers like Muse, Lonely Robot and Kino. So I wrote a track for us in the vein of John Mitchell's stuff, poppy prog-rock.
I also used it as a test for AD2, I always use Steven Slate drums in my stuff, which is mixed inside Sonar. Using AD2 and mixing inside AD was a bit weird, and not overly enamored with the results.
Guitars are GR4/Ampeg SVT. My voice is there so our vocalist could learn the melody so I apologise for that.
A quick track written in a day, quite pleased with the verse and chorus tunes. The bridge is a bit hackneyed though sorry.

Personally, I prefer to print the individual drum tracks out of AD2 without FX and mix them in Sonar. I think the results are better.
 
Nice song!
 
Regards,
Dan

I have to agree with Dan, it is quite easy to set AD2 up to feed out to separate outs.

This is quite different for you Mark, not really getting the kick from this mix which I think might well help drive it.  The guitar playing is up to your usual, if not slightly slower, quality.

A tweak here and there in the mix should bring it all together, thanks for sharing.

I liked the vocal harmonies, and the chords in the chorus, along with the guitar lines accenting it all - nice job.
 
Bob Bone

Nice tune.  Reminds me of a prog rock band called Moon Safari that I recently saw open for Yes.  Somehow comforting that prog rock stays alive.
https://youtu.be/7K4O6v7fDjM

dcumpian
Personally, I prefer to print the individual drum tracks out of AD2 without FX and mix them in Sonar. I think the results are better.
 
Nice song!
 
Regards,
Dan

i think you would be right. it's also about automating levels in the song etc too. thanks for listening

Wookiee
I have to agree with Dan, it is quite easy to set AD2 up to feed out to separate outs.

This is quite different for you Mark, not really getting the kick from this mix which I think might well help drive it.  The guitar playing is up to your usual, if not slightly slower, quality.

A tweak here and there in the mix should bring it all together, thanks for sharing.

i really should RTFM. i asssumed it would be similar to Kontakt so set up each output in the AD2 window to a different output which I thought woujld be reflected in the 16 outs in Sonar. Nope. Hence the mix-in-the-VSTi result.
The kit is the prog one from AD2 but for me doesn't sound like a modern rock kit should do; too much thud on the kick, too much room on the whole. I might swap it out for my trusty Steven Slate kits.
Anyhow, I do have a sensitive side John honest! the plan is to do a whole album in this style with my mate who plays bass in our little band. we've got an intro and a few song snippets but this is the first finished song. Glad you enjoyed

robert_e_bone
I liked the vocal harmonies, and the chords in the chorus, along with the guitar lines accenting it all - nice job.
 
Bob Bone

i agree the chorus is the best bit Bob! doing my best John Mitchell impression on that bit. i now have to try and play the lead bit and sing...at the same time. Cheers for taking the time

cwestmont
Nice tune.  Reminds me of a prog rock band called Moon Safari that I recently saw open for Yes.  Somehow comforting that prog rock stays alive.
https://youtu.be/7K4O6v7fDjM

Ah Moon Safari are a great band. Was listening to Himlabacken in the car today. What they do with the harmony vocals is awesome, and of course they can write a damn good tune too. Prog rock remains alive, there's been some damn fine albums over the last few years, Haken's latest from last month is brilliant and Frost* new release is tomorrow! Add in to Lonely Robot, Big Big Train, Arena, Flying Colors, Neal Morse, Steven Wilson's various acts, Bigelf, Beardfish, Spock's Beard not to mention all the metal bands I like who are a bit proggy...yay!

Very nice prog-rock tune Mark.
 
Bass seems just a little lost to me.
 
Vocal is great.