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2015/10/23 16:17:58
Zargg
kevinwal
With that title, I wasn't really expecting what you did here. I'm not sure what I was expecting, come to think of it. But it's a really cool song with great interplay between the fundamental riff and the vocal, really good playing and singing and quite a lot of fun to listen to. You have a very cool voice, I agree it's definitely got an Ian Anderson look to it, and that's a really good thing. I like the musical space in this song, and like dcumpian has said, it gives you a lot of opportunity to play with some separation via panning the guitars out which should make it even huger. That's not a real word, is it? :)
 
Oh well, I'll stop now. Thanks for sharing this!


Thanks, Kevin for the positive feedback. Appreciate it. I will definetively try to make it "huger" I have 4 guitars on the busiest part, and should probably pan the first guitars (which is panned more towards the center) more out when the second guitars come in, to open up more space for the rest.
All the best.
2015/10/23 20:46:13
Leadfoot
Very cool song. I agree with the mix advice given so far. I definitely hear the Ian Anderson quality in your voice. The time signature and guitar progression give it a very Tool-esque feel. I like it.
2015/10/24 06:31:56
Zargg
Leadfoot
Very cool song. I agree with the mix advice given so far. I definitely hear the Ian Anderson quality in your voice. The time signature and guitar progression give it a very Tool-esque feel. I like it.

Thanks for your feedback. Appreciate it. Will go back and tweak a little tonight (after band practice).
Will report back when the tweaking is done
All the best.
2015/10/25 08:29:57
Zargg
Thanks for the feedback, guys.
Have tried to lower the bass, spread the guitar more and increased the vocals. I am sitting in a very poor (sound wise) room, and not sure weather or not the changes I made are "good enough"?
Feedback appreciated as always
All the best.
2015/10/28 04:35:41
Bob Oister
Hey, Ken,
 
Very cool song with a definite "Tool" vibe, excellent vocals, nice punchy, gritty guitars and lots of attitude!
 
I also really like the intro with the bass and synth build and the outro echo effect on the vocals.
 
Here on my system, it seems that the only instrument panned wide is the synth, and the guitars still seem mostly centered along with the bass, drums and vocals.  Since you've got four guitar tracks, maybe try panning two extreme left and right, and the others at 50% left and right to get them away from the middle a bit more.  Of course everything in music production is always subjective, and the song sounds excellent as it is!
 
You've got a dynamite modern rocker here, Ken, great stuff!
 
Best wishes,
Bob
2015/10/28 06:45:00
Zargg
Bob Oister
Hey, Ken,
 
Very cool song with a definite "Tool" vibe, excellent vocals, nice punchy, gritty guitars and lots of attitude!
 
I also really like the intro with the bass and synth build and the outro echo effect on the vocals.
 
Here on my system, it seems that the only instrument panned wide is the synth, and the guitars still seem mostly centered along with the bass, drums and vocals.  Since you've got four guitar tracks, maybe try panning two extreme left and right, and the others at 50% left and right to get them away from the middle a bit more.  Of course everything in music production is always subjective, and the song sounds excellent as it is!
 
You've got a dynamite modern rocker here, Ken, great stuff!
 
Best wishes,
Bob


Thanks for your feedback, and positive words Bob. I think I might have overdone it with Channel Tools on the guitars. Will try to back it up a bit.
All the best.
2015/10/29 17:56:42
ohgrant
 Magnificent weirdness. Loved it
2015/10/30 09:54:18
Zargg
ohgrant
 Magnificent weirdness. Loved it


Thanks a bunch
2015/11/02 15:00:24
stevec
I like it!!!   Always love odd time signatures, particularly when they're not overly obvious.   I'm hearing a bit of Jonathan Davis in the vocals - cool.   Mix-wise, it just needs more punch IMO to match the attitude behind the song. The weirdo just needs to put the steel toed boots on and kick @@.   
2015/11/02 15:16:47
Zargg
stevec
I like it!!!   Always love odd time signatures, particularly when they're not overly obvious.   I'm hearing a bit of Jonathan Davis in the vocals - cool.   Mix-wise, it just needs more punch IMO to match the attitude behind the song. The weirdo just needs to put the steel toed boots on and kick @@.   


Thanks ,Steve. Will dive in tomorrow with the steel toe boots on, and hope I do not sink 
I must especially thank you for the JD comment, as KoRn (and JD as a vocalist) is one of my all time favorite bands
All the best
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