2014/11/21 23:33:04
mcourter
I haven’t paid this forum a visit in a long time, and I see a few of my old pals are still around. In fact this is the first recording I’ve finished in a couple of years that I thought was worth sharing. I think it’s a funny tale, and I hope you all enjoy it.

I do lead vox, guitars, bass, organ and Jammer drums. Backing vocals by Stephanie Courter (we got married last spring after 19 years of unwedded bliss) and Danielle Huffman. Of course, I hope to hear some comments on the mix, but with this disclaimer: on the mp3 all I can hear of the drum track is the kick and toms, some cymbal. I worked a while on it, but haven’t come up with a solution to the missing snare and hihat. So I’m aware of that problem, but how do you like the rest of it?
Here’s the link:
http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=12977634
 
I look forward to hearing from my old friends, and making some new ones
 
Mark
2014/11/21 23:57:25
thepogue
Nice too see you again Mark....it has been a while! Glad your still cranking away...yea I like this tune and love the bvox as well....I'd like to hear the lead have a bit more thickness...but beyond that I like it!...like the B3...adds a nice grind to the mix.
 
Good stuff brudda!!
2014/11/22 11:47:43
Beagle
Hey mark!  good to see you again!
 
yeah, the mix needs a little TLC, but I like the tune and the performances!
2014/11/22 13:22:09
Lynn
I like this song quite a bit, though I agree about the guitar tone.  I'm wondering if you could keep this performance and just re-amp the guitar.  I think with the right tone, this song would go over the top.
2014/11/22 14:05:51
bitflipper
Welcome back, Courter. Great job by the missus on the BGV's. On my monitors, the kick's a little pushy but sounds nice so I'd just turn it down a dB or two. 
2014/11/22 23:35:36
evadianepug
Looks like some of us are coming back to the nest.  Good to hear a tune from you, Mark.  I liked the feel of this tune.  I agree that the guitar could be a bit ballsier but man, the BGV are HOT!  Can I borrow them for some songs? Good song, buddy.  
2014/11/23 12:04:23
mcourter
Fellas, I appreciate the feedback. I usually have to bully Steph into singing, the positive remarks will help give her some confidence.
about the lead guitar: I was going for that cleanish single coil, almost glassy tone, but I may have to reconsider. I'm glad to hear the drums don't sound too bad. And someone liked my organ! I'm a real newbie on keys, so that's really encouraging.
Good to see some of the oldtimers here.
2014/11/24 02:44:47
Bob Oister
Hey, Mark,
 
It's really great to see you back around, buddy!
 
Excellent work on this refreshing, fun, cool little smoothie!  I like the clever lyrics, tasty clean guitar work, fun vocals, and Stephanie and Danielle did a super job on the BGVs! (Big Congrats on your marriage, by the way!)
 
I love that B3 organ, and the shimmering clean guitar work.  Maybe try slapping a Dick Dale "surf rock" style reverb on the guitar solo just to thicken it up a little bit, although it already sounds really nice as is.
 
Fun song, Mark, very original with your own recognizable style which is always great!
 
Have a good one, buddy, and don't be a stranger!
Bob
2014/11/24 20:56:16
mcourter
Hello Bob, good to hear from you. At this point I'm thinking about redoing the lead guitar, without really changing anything. Wow! My own recognizable style! I think that's a good thing. Thanks for the comments.
2014/11/24 21:12:35
mcourter
Hey, Warren, the girls are getting a big kick out of your props, I'll just bet I could talk them into helping you out.
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