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2012/07/30 21:40:52
M_Glenn_M

This is a request for other ears. (comments) on this original song.
I'm obviously still a recording newbie and any impressions and perspectives will help.
Particularly if they are specific (EG add 4 db of 2500 on the vox)
Thanks in advance.
Glenn
http://soundcloud.com/m_glenn_m/winter90-1
PS tweaked per some of the advice and reloaded.
PPS does the bass sit ok? I have new monitors and am unsure if I am over or under doing levels.
2012/07/30 22:16:54
notnat
what a soulful singing voice...  very cool tune too... some timing issues, but overall, very impressive... this piece cries out for a drum track... well done...
2012/07/30 22:22:44
Lynn
Hey, Glenn, it's in the 100's here in KC, and this made me yearn for snow.  It's a lovely song, and your performance is very smooth.  Since you are asking for specifics, here's what stood out to me.  It sounds like you're doubling the lead vox, and I think you did a fine job with it.  Yet, the overall vocal sound is a bit thin on my speakers, which could easily be corrected by adding some body to one of the vocals.  You could do it with boosting the low mids via EQ, or a little tube saturation from ProChannel.  If you are doubling, just treat one of the tracks, and don't be afraid to boost the overall lead vocal a bit so it sits more on top of the mix instead of being blended in with the instruments.  Other than that, well done.
2012/07/30 22:23:06
M_Glenn_M
Thanks Frank
I am currently going thru your soundclick list. Great stuff well played and recorded.
Thanks for the heads up on the timing. I'll look for them. 
And yes -drums..somehow. 
I have a DR880 but it's not the same thing. 
I need to learn how to do a track in Sonar yet.

2012/07/30 22:28:03
M_Glenn_M
Thanks Lynn.
You nailed my biggest concern.
I'm too close to the Vox and find it hard to judge.
The Vox is a blend of the best parts of 4 takes.
Then I used the PC preset for "Male lead vocal" and then added some vx64 to attempt to fatten it up.
I'll definitely try your ideas
Thanks so much
2012/07/30 22:36:23
bapu
Nice song Glenn. Can't say more than what's been said already.
2012/07/30 22:46:15
Scottytunes
Nice song! The performances are great. It could be the MP# conversion, but it sounds like a chorus effect is running over the top of the entire track.
2012/07/30 23:05:04
M_Glenn_M
Huh. nope -No chorus. Maybe my odd vibrato?
I used the variable bitrate 9/10 export.

2012/07/30 23:09:10
M_Glenn_M
Any comments on the bass levels? 
They are fairly obvious here but I'm not sure my new monitors are balanced right yet. (I have a 10" sub with 6" Rokits )
2012/07/30 23:26:48
M_Glenn_M
Hey Lynn I'm enjoying your sound click stuff
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