"Falling Faster" (Modern Rock)
 
NOTE: New Mix Up! 11-13-15
 
As per your input, I decided to kill the first verse full drums and just add some hi-hat and half-time drum accents to get things into to the first chorus.
 
Thanks for all your input so far, and any other suggestions/ideas you may have, guys!
 
Best Wishes,
Bob
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Hi, It's me again, guys, I keep popping up like a bad penny!
 
I just uploaded another Test Mix for a song called "Falling Faster", which I'm hoping to be the opener for my upcoming third album.
 
If you can spare three minutes to check it out, as always, any and all helpful comments, suggestions, constructive criticism, input and ideas are very welcome, and also greatly appreciated!

Big thanks in advance for any observations, suggestions, comments and ideas!  You guys are the BEST!
 
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"Falling Faster"
 
128kbps MP3 on SoundClick at:
http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=13249348  
 
Or... Better Quality 320kbps MP3 format on the Player at: http://www.boboister.com/test-mixes.html
 

Bob,
 
Cool song.  Sounds really good.    Love the guitar solo and overall guitar tone:)
 
I think your drums during the first verse are messing with your groove though.   I can hear a totally different beat under your vocals and guitar.   You have a really cool rhythm section going with guitars and vocals, and it sounds like the "drummer" is killing your groove.  Maybe find something with a bit more groove?  Would also like to hear that intro verse repeat again after the 1st chorus rather than going into a bridge.   The verse has a really cool hook.    IDK, see what others think.   Really like the song and overall performance.     Good work.
 
Regards

Your stuff always sounds so professional, great separation and really good vocal sounds. A nice full soundscape and, oh yeah, a great tune with a great solo! You rock, sir.
 
FWIW, I agree with the comment about the drums during the first verse. I hear what you're trying to get done there, but the straight beat drum part is taking away from the cool cadence of the vocal and guitar. 
 
Thanks for sharing this.

Great song!  Guitar and vocals superb.  I do agree with Mark about the drums kinda out of sync, but only seems so in the 1st verse imo, because it doesn't seem in sync with guitar delay effect (it that's what it is).  I like Carry Me video- nice video clips, especially the violinist in the field.  thanks for comments!

One of my favorite bands! Blue Oister Cult! Cool tune!

 A great choice for the opening song brother. I think my favorite solo from you, great tone and style. Love the vox and harmonies. I have to agree with Mark during the first verse about the timing/beat there isn't doing it justice.  Spot on from the first chorus on though. I like how your Metal sound is evolving into something really unique and modern.    

markno999:
 
Hey, Mark,
 
Thanks, brother, that's just what I needed!  Drums are always the hardest part for me, and I tend to overcomplicate things by trying to make them sound "different", usually screwing things up in the process.
 
I'm going to try to scale back the verse drums dramatically for the next mix and hope I can sync things up a bit better.
 
Your idea about a second verse is also something to think about, although I was trying to keep the song to around three minutes long, but maybe I'll experiment a little and see what might turn up.
 
Thanks again, Mark, I always look forward to and really appreciate your great input and ideas!
 
Have a good one!
Bob
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kevinwal:
 
 
Hey, Kevin,
 
Thanks for giving this a listen for me, and I truly appreciate you good input and encouraging comments!
 
Yes, Sir, as I mentioned to Mark up above, drums have always been my "kryptonite" when I'm working on my stuff, and unfortunately, I tend to go off the reservation a lot.    I'm hoping to get the verse drums to gel better for the next mix of this, hopefully tonight or tomorrow.
 
Thanks again for checking this out and commenting, that's what makes this place so great!
 
Have a great night, Kevin!
Bob
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Hey Bob-O!!!!
Great to be back here listening to great music.
Love this one. It is different but still has your signature sound.
Great work!

Scottytunes

NOTE: New Mix Up! 11-13-15
 
As per your input, I decided to kill the first verse full drums and just add some hi-hat and half-time drum accents to get things into to the first chorus.
 
Thanks for all your input so far, and any other suggestions/ideas you may have, guys!
 
Best Wishes,
Bob

mikeinFL:
 
Hi, Mike,
 
Thanks very much for popping in to check this one out for me and for your good observations and kind words!
 
I just posted Mix #2 with some changes to the first verse drums, just going for some rhythmic accent hits instead of a full drum part.  Hopefully, this locked in the timing during the first verse a bit better.
 
I just want to mention that your latest post for your orchestral piece "A Secret Lake" was absolutely fantastic, really amazing work!
 
Thanks again, I really appreciate you taking time to listen and comment!
 
Have a great night, Mike!
Bob
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TheMaartian:
 
Hey, John,
 
Thanks for giving this a listen and for your very kind words, greatly appreciated, my friend!
 
Yep, LOL,  I used to get a lot of "Bob Oister Cult" greetings back in the day, and I even actually did a few BOC songs in my cover bands over the years including Don't Fear The Reaper, Godzilla and one of my personal favorites, Burning For You.  Actually saw them in concert three times, always put on a great show!
 
Thanks again for checking this out and commenting, have a good one!
Bob
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