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  • Fades To Black - Too grim?
2014/09/24 14:43:22
Lynn
This is a song that I recorded several years ago with my former band WIFE.  I remixed it in X3e using tools that I didn't have available at the time.  The subject matter is pretty grim, dealing with postpartum depression, so be warned.  Is it too grim to be seen as a work of art?  At the time, this was a national topic, and I was curious how this could happen, hence, the song.
 
Usually, I work alone, but I had help with this:
Karyl Wilson-lead vocal
Roger Fife-bass gtr.
Rich Reavis-wailing gtr (panned in the center)
Me- harmony vocal and rhythm gtr, and lyrics and music
 
I'm curious to know what you think about any aspect of this recording.  Thanks in advance for your time.
It can be found here: http://www.soundclick.com...&q=hi&newref=1
2014/09/24 14:53:32
Guitarhacker
Nice work.  Sounds really good to me.
 
As far as the topic..... nope, it's not too far out. It's something that's very real.
 
Rock is all about taking on the difficult topics. IMHO.....
 
nice work.... did I mention that?
2014/09/24 16:08:28
thegaltieribrothers
A good distinctive sound, icy song and great mix - good job!
2014/09/25 10:18:13
Wookiee
That end is good, all in all sounds like you have very good track to me Lynn.
 
Thanks for sharing
2014/09/25 12:53:44
drma173
I like the Riffs bass notes. Hows Xe im using still sonar 6.
2014/09/25 15:46:29
Guitarpima
I love the mix and the song. Definitely a rough topic but as GH said, it's real and a difficult subject. I ought to know. I have a hard time writing something that's not a dark subject.
 
Excellent work!!!
2014/09/25 19:24:50
dcumpian
I think it's fine Lynn. Really good mix there. Reminds me of some of the New Wave stuff that was around during the 80's. Rock on brother!
 
Regards,
Dan
 
2014/09/25 19:35:00
Lynn
To Herb, G-bros, Wookie, Tony, Robert, and Dan thanks for your time and kind words.  You've all influenced me in one way or another over the last few years.  Though, I have a long ways to go, I feel that my mixing skills have taken an upswing due to the good advice from those at this forum.
2014/09/26 01:32:20
kennywtelejazz
Lynn
Though, I have a long ways to go, I feel that my mixing skills have taken an upswing due to the good advice from those at this forum.




Yeah Lynn,
you have been doing some real fine mixes 
the song was very well done ,
I had to listen close to the words to get the message behind the song ….
if I didn't listen close to the words I would have thought that I was listening to a party song ...
tough topic to tackle ….,good music for sure  
 
Kenny 
2014/09/26 04:31:26
shawn@trustmedia.tv
I'm sorry but it was too grim for me and it felt very 1st person witness perspective I felt sick about half way throu Lynn I'm sorry it distrubed me...very well produced.
 
the other side of grim... https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10203985980908376&set=a.1105318631692.2017809.1188546956&type=1&theater
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