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2014/05/15 12:12:03
Lynn
Mike, I listened to the new version and think that you improved this.  The additional vocal thickens up the chorus, and you addressed the pitchiness quite well.  The electric guitar is better balanced with the acoustic which makes this mix sound fuller.  Your efforts make this song jump out of my speakers, now.  Well done.
2014/05/15 14:06:16
Guitarhacker
The thing I like about Melodyne besides the fact that is can fix a "less than stellar" performance, is that as you learn what it's seeing, you become aware of that aspect of your singing. You begin to hear when you are doing the bad habits thing.... pushing notes, or holding back or drifting or too much vibrato, or not pushing hard enough.....all the little things that we do.  By being aware of those things, you actually become a better singer. I know that this is certainly true with me. I had a lot of bad habits and ME showed me exactly what they were..... visually. It shows you pitch drift, vibrato, and all that other stuff......ouch!!!
 
This mix is head and shoulders better than the last one.Everything sounds so much better, the vox, the guitars, yeah, I like this mix better.
 
Melodyne is the key.   Now....if you have Editor, you can also run it on the guitar and fix those notes. I use it when I need to in that respect rather than try to re-track something that is played well, but might be a bit off pitch in just a small place.
2014/05/15 17:22:19
teego
 I agree with Lynn and Herb, sounds way. way better ! Glad you fixed it because it is a song worth fixing!
2014/05/16 20:55:44
dcumpian
Finally had a chance to listen to the new version, this is much better. Fuller as well. Great job!
 
Regards,
Dan
 
2014/05/17 05:27:31
montezuma
Agree...acoustic sounds out of tune
2014/05/17 08:30:14
davdud101
Personally I really like this song! Has a lot of energy and vibe n stuff. It agreeable that a touch of tuning could work, I've certainly been a culprit of not properly tuning stuff up. Either way, I like the song and the loose feel of the vox. Someone said above something about some harmonies on the chorus, maybe use a chorus effect or something just to add some differentiation and variety?
2014/05/17 09:44:02
evadianepug
New version is a huge improvement.  Sounds really good.  That Texas lawn sweat worked well. 
2014/05/17 13:24:54
Rimshot
When the first response is something is wrong or out of tune, etc..., it really is a bummer when you have worked hard on a song regardless of the faults.  In this song, it is easy to point out the pitchy parts but IMO overall, you did a great job.  It is original and you recorded it well.  
 
I know everyone is trying to be helpful but sometimes it works well to listen to the whole song and get the message first and then offer critique. Each to his own though.  I just love creativity and how this forum is active so keep up the good work and move forward.  
2014/05/17 13:37:26
CaptG
I have plenty of mics, but can't sing a lick, so can't comment on vocals.  I have to focus on instrumentals. I do like the clarity of the acoustic guitar. I have tried using my acoustic guitar thru a mic on one of my songs and obviously had improper setup. If I had more attention span, I would have experimented more. But I feel like trying again after hearing yours thanks capg
2014/05/18 08:57:24
michaelhanson
dcumpian,
 
Thanks for listening again to this song.  I am glad this version sound much better.  Pulling the electric up in the mix balanced things out a little more.  The added chorus track seemed to fill out the chorus much better as well.
 
Lynn,
Great suggestion on the electric, that was just the thing it was missing along with the suggestion of increasing the snare.
 
Herb,
I agree, Melodyne can be as much of a learning tool as it is a fixing tool.  I used it in just a few places to nudge some semi-flats up to tune.  If anything, I tend to fall just a tad flat on my highest ranges and knowing that, I get much, much closer to dead on, for the original take.  I checked the bass guitar, just for grins and that was picture perfect.
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