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  • Just Think Of Yourself (p.3)
2016/03/17 12:25:34
Lynn
Freddy, I would have known this was you even if your name hadn't been attached.  I don't know if you've changed the mix, but I like it as is.  I like the way you have blended the blues with social commentary and created your own, unique style.  Can't wait for the next one.
2016/03/18 20:48:12
Freddy J
Hi Lasse.  Thanks for the listen and for your comments.  I am in the process of making some adjustments to this number (see comment below) and have made some tweeks to the drums.  I haven't made any money from my songs but I sure do have a good time making them.  Thanks again.
 
Hi Kenny.  Thank you very much for your kind comments.  Mixing is definitely not my strong suit.  I have learned a tremendous amount since participating on this forum and I appreciate the friendly help that I have received from all those that have commented -- now and the past several years.  I have the most fun trying to mix up the two or three genres that are my favourites and with which I am most comfortable.  Once in a while it might just work.  You might also find, as do I, that every once in a while you have to wander off into a place that is not comfortable and that is fun also.  Thanks again Kenny, I appreciate it. 
 
Hey Scotty.  I am very glad that you liked it and thanks for listening.
 
Thank you Bapu!!  A good rhythmic number is absoflippinlutely nothing if it doesn't have that bass to push it along.  Can I get an Amen!!!!
 
Hey James and thank you very much.  I have been having a heck-uv-a time with trying to correct the vocals (see comments below) but I am trying.  I'll probably have to re-record them.  Thanks for the listen and for commenting.
 
Hi Bob.  The dust jacket art (or whatever it is called) has mostly been obtained from on-line (e.g., google images, creative commons sites, etc.).  I am using Adobe Photoshop Essentials to do the framing, titling, etc. Thanks for listening and commenting.
 
Hi Lynn and thank you for the very kind comments.  I very much appreciate it.  BTW you have really posted a great number --- well done.  I really like it!
 
A Comment From Freddy:
As suggested above, I have made a few tweeks to the drums, balance, etc.  However, I have been driving myself crazy with the vocals.  You all are very good!! I did not catch the delay/echo/reverb on the vocal until I found the working file and isolated the vocal track.  I was pretty sure that I did not add any of this effect and sure enough I did not.  I normally make notes on any major effect that I use and there were none.  I didn't use any VST plug-in effects nor did I use my trusty Boss delay pedal.   Sooo --- I am not sure what is going on.  I have tried several things to get rid of it (e.g., EQ, putting on a delay FX, etc.) and nothing has worked (any ideas would be appreciated). 
 
Soooo -  The only thing that I can think of is to re-record the track.  This is not a big thing except for one annoying problem.  This is allergy season in Florida.  I have a pollen allergy to Oak and every single variety of Oak in the entire Tampa Bay area is loaded with little pollen pods.  It will be a few more weeks before I get my voice back enough that I can try re-recording the vocals.
 
This is a long way of telling you that I am not ignoring your suggestions.  I am just delayed at present.
 
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