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2013/09/21 01:10:40
Serious_Noize!
 
    This is a song I wrote in the late 80's early 90's or so, I did a remake of it last year sometime and this is the result. 
 
I lost a lot of master tracks from a couple of hard drive crashes, this is one song I actually had saved on a flash drive. 
 
Apologies to all here for removing some of my tunes like I have that I have posted lately, I did that because I had the mixdown files only and not the masters tracks so I couldn't change nothing on those songs.
 
For this tune I do have the master tracks. I just felt it wasn't right for me to post a song asking for someone to listen without being able to change anything on those songs. Sorry. :-(
 
 
I'm no Mix master that's for sure, I don't get into all the fine details of mixing and all that stuff, I simply don't have the time or resources to get the best of the best to make things sound perfect. I just go for it. I"m sure I've improved since this recording but it is what it is for now. 
 
My interpretation of this mix is as follows : 
 
Vocals : I am not a singer, don't practice, don't try so I shouldn't expect stellar results or reviews, vocals sound really dry, but they are out front and understandable. I need a singer.
 
Guitar/Bass/Drums : Too far in the background, but still able to hear them. 
 
Overall : Only reason I'm posting this, My song has a message about it, a friend of mine who is a professional musician once told me that heart will always win out over style. So I thought I would post this tune. 
 
LOL!! Be Gentle with your replies please friends!! :-) 
 
http://seriousnoize.bandcamp.com/track/travel-down-the-highway
 
Thanks for listening!! 
 
Bobby 
2013/09/21 07:51:19
Walt Collins
Sounds pretty good to me! The drums sound a bit "canned", but I don't think you're going for an "authentic" sounding drum mix so it's not a big problem.  I like the song itself.  It has good changes, and seems pretty well mixed.
 
The vocals are not too bad either, although there are some pitch issues in places, but overall your voice has a good quality to it.  Nothing that a little V-Vocal couldn't help quite a bit. :)
2013/09/21 13:18:50
theguitarplayer
Not that bad Bobby. Sounds kind of live, like you did it outdoor. Could use a few adjustments here and there, but then you said your no sound engineer, so it is what it is. Not bad though.
 
Peace and Blessings, John
2013/09/21 16:32:14
champchas
Nice guitar playing and arrangement. Perhaps you should team up with a singer
2013/09/21 18:44:31
evadianepug
Bobby, I usually think your music is very full sounding.  This seems a bit "thinner" to me.  You know, it's been years since we did Nasty Woman.  There's a lot of new people who probably haven't heard it and I think it's a good song.  That mix is very full.  I think Mark mixed it, right?  Anyway, you have oodles of talent and should just not worry so much.  The mix kinda grew on me for this one.  Your vocal has a Dylan, Petty  sound to it.  Not bad, buddy!  Keep on truckin.  You have some good stuff.
2013/09/26 22:55:33
Lynn
Well, disclaimers aside, this is a well crafted tune.  Your friend was right about heart over style.  I hope you attract the right person for this.  All the best.
2013/09/27 10:54:47
THE NIGHT FOX
Good one Bobby ! Yea I'm back after my hand surgery two weeks ago , hopefully I will be able to play my keyboard next month sometime and record something again . I haven't been playing or recording anything for almost two months and that sucks ! I have the stitches removed in a few hours and the bandage taken off today , hopefully I'll be able to play something soon .
Glad your recording music again Bobby , keep on rocking out buddy !
 
James
 
2013/09/28 00:56:08
Serious_Noize!
Waltenstein Studios
Sounds pretty good to me! The drums sound a bit "canned", but I don't think you're going for an "authentic" sounding drum mix so it's not a big problem.  I like the song itself.  It has good changes, and seems pretty well mixed.
 
The vocals are not too bad either, although there are some pitch issues in places, but overall your voice has a good quality to it.  Nothing that a little V-Vocal couldn't help quite a bit. :)




 
LOL! Thanks man! Yeah the drums are a bit old school, it is my fatal flaw with drums because I am not a drummer. Thank you for the kind comments. 
 
Bobby
 
2013/09/28 00:58:21
Serious_Noize!
theguitarplayer
Not that bad Bobby. Sounds kind of live, like you did it outdoor. Could use a few adjustments here and there, but then you said your no sound engineer, so it is what it is. Not bad though.
 
Peace and Blessings, John




Thanks you, That's kinda what I was going for at the time, although this is one tune I still have the master tracks to and can hopefully do better on.  Thank you for taking the time to listen my friend!! Peace and Blessings to you also. 
 
Bobby
 
2013/09/28 01:00:20
Serious_Noize!
champchas
Nice guitar playing and arrangement. Perhaps you should team up with a singer




 
Thanks for taking the time to listen. I have someone in mind to sing, time will tell. We shall see.. Thanks for taking the time to listen and reply my friend!! 
 
Bobby
 
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