Cajun Flavored Test Mix Part Deux

thought the song was well done.. instrumentation was great (I'm a North Louisiana guy myself).. the vocals in general was well done, and the backups sounded fine.. But the lead vocals was just too strong.. I also felt like there was some kind of effect or compression in the vocal itself, it sounded somewhat artificial but not sure.. anyhow I think if the vocals were lowered just a tiny bit, it would help blend the vocals with the rest of the song, instead the forceful nature of vocals just nagging at the ears of listeners.

anyhow, thanks and drop by and listen to my tunes, not near as good as yours, but I try me best ;0

By the way, "Emily" was the best of all you had to me.. I like the lyrics, instrumentation, and composition, well done, and should be a song on the radio.. well done.

Hi Randy,

good song, has that Iain Matthews feel to it, love the backing vocals especially.

Well done

has that Iain Matthews feel to it

Thanks Dave. Not being that familiar with Iain's work I did a little research and was flattered to be compared to him. I'm happy you liked the harmonies.

Cheers!

Randy,

Nice song; it has a little bluegrass feel to it. This one reminds me of Ricky Skaggs (pick'n, harmonies, mandolin).

I thought the vocal performance was solid but processed (as mentioned earlier).

Darryl

Hiya Randy.. I'll not repeat the processed issue! This is quite a nice song. I very much enjoy the instrumentation and the overall feel. The reverb sounds a bit "boxy" and needs to be opened up a little to allow for some breathing room.

Awesome song, very well done.

Randy K,

Love the mandolin work. Enjoyed the listen.

Jerry

Hi Randy

finally time for me to crit your stuff!
so many things I like about this, the chord change on 'know', the picking, the general sense of fun, the bluegrass feel, the list goes on. The vox is a tad high in the mix and would be better off with a bit more air, but that's just nitpicking. Got my toes tapping anyway. Keeper.

If one more person mentions the vocal I'm gonna lose it !!! Just kidding

What's this?! Two songs in less than one year?
You musta had a productive weekend. I just discovered 'Nighttime' and took a listen to that too. Reminds me of Creedence. (that's a compliment, dammit!) Is it a new one?

New is relative Paul. Wanderin' Man is only 25 years old. Nitetime is a toddler being less than a decade old.

Some toddler!

Both songs were subjected to my usual snail-like 3 year production pace.

so when are we going to hear some 'new' material. Just cos you're my age doesn't mean you can stop writing

Hi Randy,

I like the new mix very much... Sounds terrific!

Thanks for listening Randy.

Thanks Cass. I agree with you about the Dirt Band. I loved their version of Mr. Bojangles. They were/are huge here in Alberta and one of my regrets is that my band turned down opening for them at an arena show back in the 80's because there was no money involved :(

The snare sounds a bit like cardboard to me. It might be better with less reverb.

LOL You think? It is an impulse called small drum room and it totally trashed the original sound which was way too pristine for the effect I was hoping to achieve. Methinks I'll try turning it down a notch.

Thanks Jonas.

ORIGINAL: Crunchmeister

Randy,

Another nice one. It reminded me of Ricky Scaggs, also.
While I'm at it, I've got to give another plug for "Emilly".

Thanks a bunch Dave. I gave By This Time Tomorrow another listen and I'll plug you right back.