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2016/04/10 22:27:18
Freddy J
This song begs the question -- should fashion or fad dictate who you are?  I believe the fictitious boys in the band have determined probably not.  After all fashion is just fashion. Given my penchant for rhythm driven songs, I was attempting to do just that in this number.  It also was my attempt to make this a Blues song but a wee bit of Rockabilly crept in.  It's not the Blues and it's not Rockabilly ---  so, I'll just call it another Bluesabilly song.
 
It is sung sincerely but with a bit of tongue in cheek.  I hope it gives you a bit of a smile.  As always, your crit.'s, comments, suggestions, etc. are appreciated.
 
Thanks.
Fashion Is Just Fashion
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2016/04/11 11:02:25
kevinwal
I've liked just about everything you posted, and this is no exception. I so love the rockabilly-surf vibe you've got happening here. I just wish I could hear the drums, they are almost completely buried so the groove is kind of lost in the haze of reverb. The vocals, as present as they are are also kind of overpowered by the driving rhythm parts, especially the bg vocals. I'd consider dialing back the reverb some to give the other parts a chance to breath, bring up the drums and leverage some judicious eq on the vocals and the rhythm guitar to carve out some space for each of the parts. 
 
Great stuff!
2016/04/11 12:09:50
daryl1968
Great stuff Freddy - love the driving rhythm section. Lyrics and subject are spot on.
2016/04/11 14:51:50
ABull
I really like the open sounding arrangment on this -- very pleasing to the ears.  That said, I think the vocal gets a little lost with the electric guitar competing for space in the center -- perhaps lower the guitars panned l/r and move that center guitar a bit. Over than that, good one.  !!
 
Allan
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2016/04/12 15:13:43
bapu
Freddy does it again (stays in blues fashion).
 
Maybe the mix is just a bit boomy or my ears are shot today.
2016/04/13 15:59:16
kakku
I liked the sounds and melodies and vocals. Great work.
2016/04/18 13:40:17
Freddy J
Very sorry for the delay in responding.  Unfortunately, my computer updated Windows 10 (April update).  I say unfortunately because I ended up with a computer that was missing several files and a couple of my older programs.  I was also horrified when I went to use Sonar to make your suggested improvements to this song.  I could load the files but could not get the playback to work.  Unfortunately, in my attempt to find a solution, Microsoft was not much help nor was Cakewalk.  However, I was very impressed with the folks at Focusrite.  They not only responded quickly  but responded with a suggested solution which worked for the most part.  I say that because I am still experience some crackling and popping on my system during any Sonar playback.  I have been juggling the playback devices,  buffer sizes, driver settings, etc. and playback has greatly improved but I still am getting the odd pop or crackle.  I would appreciate very much if you could let me know if you hear any of these noises on your end.  Thanks.
 
Hi Kevin.  Thanks for the great feedback.  I have brought the drums and vocals up a bit and done some EQ-ing.  I hope that what I have done has improved the sound a bit.  Thanks again.
 
Thank you Daryl for the kind comments.  I was kind of hoping that the lyrics echoed the sentiment of "... to thine own self be true."
 
Hi Allan.  Thanks for listening and for your suggestions.  I had moved the panning on the instruments around a bit -- I hope that helps.
 
Hey Bapu.  Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment.  Hopefully, the EQ changes that I made will address the booming concern.  Thanks again.
 
Hi Antti.  I appreciate your taking the time to listen and comment.  Thanks for the kind words and encouragement.
 
 
2016/04/22 09:05:41
J.S.
Very cool Freddy , like your style of music !
Your lyrics fit right in with your music , vocals always good !
2016/04/22 10:38:48
Wookiee
Nice touch of the Freddy style here, I can not quite hear all the drums on this though Freddy, other than that cool stuff.
2016/04/27 00:04:35
stevec
Just another clever lyrical twist with a solid blues foundation...  
 
Mix-wise the bottom + snare seems solid but for some reason seems to get a little lost here and there...  similar to a side-chain effect.   Weird.   Still sounds good though, nice space around everything.   The harmonies at the end were a nice touch!
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