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2012/09/14 09:25:51
NW Smith
This is the second time I've recorded with live drums (2 mic set up)in my small basement studio. I recorded live, strumming my guitar while the drummer played. The main thing I was going for was a "live" feel. Any comments and suggestions will be appreciated and welcomed! http://marwoodwilliams.ba...rack/shop-til-you-drop
2012/09/14 12:23:01
Lynn
I love the lyrics of this song-they brought a smile to my face.  All in all, I think you achieved your goal of a live basement recording.  I, too, have experimented in the past with recording drums with minimum miking, and I know it's not easy.  You have done a pretty good job of balancing the instruments, and if you brought them up a few notches to balance with the vocal, it might be a very fine mix.  If not, I still like this song, and I will listen a few more times.  Good job.
2012/09/14 18:11:54
whack
Cool groove throughout. Great theme.

Backing female vox "aahhhs" in spots could be pitch corrected and eq'd back a little.

All this needs is a modern production make over, pop style.

I really enjoyed this overall however, original.

Cian
2012/09/14 20:02:32
evadianepug
Definitely a live fill.  Drums sound great for a two mic setup.  I really like the song and the mood you created with the recording.  I haven't heard your stuff before I don't think.  Nice!
2012/09/15 11:34:57
NW Smith
Thanks for the replies and comments!

Lynn:  Recording live drums with a 2 mics is a challenge.  In this case, I was lucky to have an excellent drummer to record.  I hope to continue working more and more towards capturing a "live vibe."  Because I have a small room, minimal mics will have to do. Besides, a lot of my favorite all-time records used minimal drum microphones. 

Cian and Warren, thanks also for the comments!  




2012/09/16 14:51:38
paulo
I liked the overall vibe a lot -  sounds a lot like Sheryl Crow's "A change would do you good" . The backing vox (aahhs) sound a bit off.
Liked the lyric too - very true !
2012/09/16 15:17:58
eric paul
hi nwsmith love the tune enjoyed very much great live sound words are great and true thanks for sharing eric
2012/09/17 09:44:22
NW Smith
Paulo and Eric, thank you very much for the comments!
2012/09/17 10:13:06
ABeautifulVirus
hey this is rather neato- dig the home-grown setup you are working with to achieve a very cool and viable result.
if you can swing it, i'd try to double your mic collection and put a 4 mic set up on drums (kick, snare & two overheads) john bonham did wonders w/ that set up. 

song kinda reminds me of War, Cake & Sheryl Crow nicely influencing your own unique style. 

love the album cover! so Joe Walsh "There Goes The Neighborhood"  {image link below} 

http://www.israbox.com/up.../1279113981_400-nt.jpg

-Daren 

2012/09/17 10:38:33
daryl1968
Very nice - great subject - love the attitude.
Reminds me of Beck which is no bad thing in my book
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