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  • Song about a cadillac (p.2)
2014/10/31 21:34:21
dcumpian
Oh yeah, you are channeling ZZ for sure! This sounds great Herb, though I agree with the comments on bringing the vocals up. Maybe even using Doubler or Microshift on them to get that ZZ Top effect.
 
Update: Just heard the updated version. Vocal is louder, but I still think my comment about Doubler or Microshift is good. Like the new FX as well. Great job all around Herb!
 
Regards,
Dan
 
2014/11/01 08:59:27
Guitarhacker
Dan... thanks. This was one of those songs that almost didn't happen for a number of reasons.  I didn't like the structure and chord/keys changes in the first one.... scrapped it and reworked from the ground up..... the next was too this or too that..... I've had this as a back burner project for several months.... I think I'm doe with it for now.... thanks for the suggestions.... I may pull it out again when there's nothing to do and mess around again......
2014/11/02 05:28:54
thepogue
slide had me smiling....love the Tele bite...
 
fun tune!
2014/11/02 07:25:29
Guitarhacker
The Pogue:  Yeah... It took a bit of practice to get the slide right..... low string action doesn't equate to easy slide playing.... I think if you listen you can hear some fret noise in there.

Thanks for listening .....
2014/11/02 14:21:16
kakku
I wish I could listen to this but my computer is out of reach and my phone is unable to play this. It works on Soundcloud and Soundclick and youtube but it won't work with these links.
kakku
2014/11/05 14:44:06
stevec
Cool tune....   As already mentioned it definitely has a ZZ vibe to it.  Billy would approve. 
 
I agree with Dan that Microshift (or similar) on the vocals would probably work nicely, but I would also cut back on the delay a little to better fit into the music (which sounds good). 
 
2014/11/05 20:44:59
MarkusClinus
Herb - this is great - you got that guitar to do some really nice quacking. Vocals are off the chart - I love this - just a cool rocker.
 
Herb, you are really good - that's all I can say.
2014/11/06 07:40:58
evadianepug
Great, Herb!  A bit off your beaten track and I think it's just great.  Yeah, you have to hear the Gibbons/Rhodes influences but it's obvious Herb is doing it.  Now, I might not have known it if I just heard it on the radio.  It's a good move for you Herb and actually has a bit fuller sound than many of your country mixes, imho.  This is a lot of fun and very easy to listen to.  Slide rocks!  Not to be confused with our Oak Creek Canyon "Slide Rock".  Nice hearing a Herb tune!
2014/11/06 10:32:21
Starise
Loved it Herb. Good to hear another one from you! 
 
I think the words have two meanings maybe ;).....My Rolls Royce might not like me looking at the Cadillac.
 
The guitar tones are top notch. The whole composition is a keeper and ready for prime time.
 
I do agree though that the vocals weren't coming out as much as I would like. I'm not sure it's as much a volume issue as it might be an issue with reverb/delay/EQ. I can't really say. Maybe a db or two upwards wouldn't hurt. Very subjective call JMO. I think the vox and guitar are competing for interest at different places but the guitar seems to be winning overall.
2014/11/06 19:43:33
Guitarhacker
Kakku... I wish you could hear it... keep trying. I can open this on my smart phone and listen.
 
Stevec... thanks....
 
Mark.... I certainly appreciate the kind words..... every now and then I get lucky  I guess.
 
Warren.... good to see you around these parts.  and thanks for listening.
 
Tim..... Yes, the words could very well have two meanings. It was intentionally written that way. Is it about a car or a girl?  That caddy sure is a looker.....
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