Walt Collins
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[rock] ...Then The Wheel Fell Off
Once upon a time, a musician got a phone call. *rrrrring*"Umm, Dad... not sure how to say this, but here's the good news. I've got all the lug nuts! By the way, can you please come and help me retrieve my wheel and bumper from the road I was driving on? Love you!"True story. This is a collaboration with my friend Paul Frick, during our Wednesday night music sessions. The style is a bit heavier than much of my recent work. Please let me know what you think! As always, criticism and honesty are welcome. https://soundcloud.com/arcanor/then-the-wheel-fell-off Thanks for listening!
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Re: [rock] ...Then The Wheel Fell Off
2015/07/17 09:29:02
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Hi Walt, fun tune, I like the slowdown at the end ; ) Maybe a lead over the top would be nice.
Rik
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Re: [rock] ...Then The Wheel Fell Off
2015/07/17 10:51:14
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Oh yeah, love this from the get-go! That's a great intro, really draws you in. The breakdown with the choir pad and the muted drums works really well, that was inspired. Great stuff Walt.
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Re: [rock] ...Then The Wheel Fell Off
2015/07/17 10:57:30
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Lots of stuff going on there Walt... Like the filter effects, and that slow down. And a mad story to boot LOL.
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andy
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Re: [rock] ...Then The Wheel Fell Off
2015/07/17 11:00:35
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Nice stuff Walt and friend. 
Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.
Karma has a way of finding its own way home.
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Re: [rock] ...Then The Wheel Fell Off
2015/07/17 14:58:40
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Great track, I really enjoyed. Hope it wasn't to difficult to retrieve that wheel and bumper
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munmun
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Re: [rock] ...Then The Wheel Fell Off
2015/07/18 02:22:31
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Very very cool! Second listen!
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Walt Collins
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Re: [rock] ...Then The Wheel Fell Off
2015/07/18 06:41:57
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@Rikkie: Thanks Rik! Perhaps you're right about a lead. I will discuss it with Paul. Yeah, the ending is a bit of a detour, for sure. :)
@jamesg1213: Thank you James. Just a few parlor tricks on the breakdown, but it seemed fun. :)
@synkrotron: Thanks Andy. Yep, we're trying to be more varied in our productions. Some new elements on the palette this time out. ;)
@Wookiee: And we thank you for listening John. Something a bit different this time around.
@ohgrant: Glad you enjoyed it Grant. About the story... it happened to my friend/collaborator Paul, a few months ago. All turned out well, thankfully.
@munmun: Thank you Sunny. Glad you enjoyed!
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dcumpian
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Re: [rock] ...Then The Wheel Fell Off
2015/07/18 09:24:23
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Agree with Rikkie that an overall lead is needed to turn this into something really special. Great choice of instruments, and I love the bling sprinkled throughout. That bass is perfect for this. Great job Walt!
Regards,
Dan
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Re: [rock] ...Then The Wheel Fell Off
2015/07/18 15:26:11
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I didn't understand a word of it, but I give it 10 cuz I can dance to it.
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Re: [rock] ...Then The Wheel Fell Off
2015/07/18 20:52:11
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really really great feel to this...
I think its' fantastic and moves so well...
love the bass....
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Lynn
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Re: [rock] ...Then The Wheel Fell Off
2015/07/18 21:39:49
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You are very talented and versatile, Walt. I like the way that this builds up and the different textures throughout. A solo would enhance this, but it stands on its own anyway. Encore!
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Re: [rock] ...Then The Wheel Fell Off
2015/07/20 19:13:25
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Cool tune... I really enjoyed this. If I could dance I would have been dancing to it. Good mix too. Nice work, Walt.
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Re: [rock] ...Then The Wheel Fell Off
2015/07/20 21:53:19
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Yep. Nice all around. Although it might have originated from that story, the tune itself I think leaves the story behind and jams out quite a lot! The ending works a treat, nice parlor you've got there!
I thought the choral breakdown in the middle very effectively whetted the ear's appetite for more of the jammin' groove, so kudos for that as well.
Your mixes always have that polished sound and are inspiring to me!
cheers,
-Tom
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Re: [rock] ...Then The Wheel Fell Off
2015/07/25 16:31:14
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Very nicely done Walt and Paul. You did leave room for what ever direction you want to go with this or even as a background standing alone on it own merit. Very well put together and enjoyable to listen to. Great mix!!
Peace and Blessings, John
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Re: [rock] ...Then The Wheel Fell Off
2015/07/25 18:42:01
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Great! Love the title too :)
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Re: [rock] ...Then The Wheel Fell Off
2015/07/25 18:53:30
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Super cool groove! This percussive cowbell like noise is so catchy. Now put some melodic hook line on top of it.
Really good mood stuff. The mix sound spot on!
Cheers,
Daniel
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Re: [rock] ...Then The Wheel Fell Off
2015/07/31 14:32:43
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Love the arps throughout, and the phasey synths moving around. The choir breakdown is a nice change too and very different. I guess the ending is what happened after the wheel actually fell off, huh. 
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Re: [rock] ...Then The Wheel Fell Off
2015/07/31 17:26:37
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You know, it's really well done but it seems to be a bit repetitive, not to the point of stopping it. I wonder if some BGV tastefully inserted in a few spots along with some lead instrument in spots. Believe it or not, I'm hearing a rock fiddle in my head. That's a place you don't want to be, Walt, in my head!  I like this tune. You guys do it well. Who did what on this?
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Rimshot
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Re: [rock] ...Then The Wheel Fell Off
2015/07/31 22:23:00
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I want vocals!
Great mix. You might have a HP filter that is set to high. I can't get the very low end on my system. I would reduce the HP a bit and let this thing kick.
Without a lead vocal, could use a solo instrument.
Beautiful work.
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