M@ B
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vocal cover
Hello, been knocking around on Sonar X1 for about a year and a half. Here's my 1st song post. Hope you like it, just a vocal cover. EJ's Your Song: EDIT - New Mix http://soundcloud.com/nodaysback/your-song
post edited by M@ B - 2012/10/15 10:14:04
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notnat
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Re:vocal cover
2012/09/15 00:08:51
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great effort... fine job..
I learned this tune about 35 years ago... well Done...
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M@ B
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Re:vocal cover
2012/09/15 09:04:30
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Thanks notnat. An oldie, but a goodie. How does the vocal sit in the mix out there? Trying to get a feel for translation. Thanks again, Matt
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Re:vocal cover
2012/09/15 10:19:17
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one of EJs best. your vocal is great; on point across the board.
funny, i didn't read the sc notes at first, and i was going to say what a tremendous emulation of the entire original track!!! lol
well done here. you've got a natural gift of voice.
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Re:vocal cover
2012/09/15 10:51:31
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hi m@b well done great job thanks eric
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M@ B
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Re:vocal cover
2012/09/15 15:48:56
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Thanks all. Tried to let it be natural.
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Re:vocal cover
2012/09/16 11:43:58
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You chose a good song to cover. Your voice fits this song well, and it floats on top of the mix nicely. Having said that, this is one song where a touch of ambience could work quite well, such as a short delay or light reverb. I don't remember if the original was wet or dry, but I say this because the voice and backing tracks don't sound like there in the same space. But, overall, you can be quite proud of this.
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M@ B
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Re:vocal cover
2012/09/16 16:50:30
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Hi Lynn, thanks for listening. I know i said 'tried to let it be natural,' but there is a small amount of reverb and delay, though not a lot of either. I had a feeling it might seem too dry, but didn't want to risk sounding too processed. ------------------ The vocal not sounding separate from the rest is the main challenge (for me) in mixing a vocal into a stereo backing track. The BTs are usually kinda wet sounding to begin with and unless i use more verb/delay on the vocal track than i prefer to, it tends to sound like it's in a different space... still working on that one. Crushing the mix can help "integrate" the vocal into instruments, but i don't really care for the 'crushed sound,' especially not covering Elton John. Any suggestions would be very welcomed. Thanks agian. Oh yeah, nice avvy!
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Re:vocal cover
2012/09/16 18:19:53
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M@ B
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Re:vocal cover
2012/09/16 20:42:24
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M@ B
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Re:vocal cover
2012/09/16 20:45:10
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I know what you mean, it's like doubledouble visionvision:-) EDIT: Added about 30% more rev (mix) also increased the depth quite a bit, but didn't hear a very big difference. Reluctant to over do it. Using a modified ValRoom preset"vocal slap room" along with about a 1/4 note delay on VX64. Thganks again.
post edited by M@ B - 2012/09/17 09:24:31
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Lynn
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Re:vocal cover
2012/09/17 10:56:14
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I think you nailed it this time. You don't really hear the reverb per se, but if you took it away it would be noticeable. Now the voice and the instruments sound like they're in the same space. Nicely done, amigo. BTW, even though our avatars are stock footage, I actually have a Himalayan cat and synth similar to this one. If there are those who confuse us, just tell them to lift the cat's tail - mine's a male ;)
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Re:vocal cover
2012/09/17 11:05:50
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Very nice vocal - you have an easy voice to listen to.
BTW, like Lynn went out and got a cat and synth to match his avatar, I stuck 2 bananas in my ears. It looks great but makes it very difficult while mixing.
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M@ B
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Re:vocal cover
2012/09/17 11:44:43
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Thanks Lynn and Bapu for suggesting the verb. It helps to meld the two/bridge the gap. Lynn, I watched your 'rescued cat' video. Is that who your avvy is based on? I like cats too (and synths). Thanks daryl1968 for listening and the kind words. Your Staypress stuff is pretty killer. I lol'd about the avatars. Rock-on.
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Lynn
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Re:vocal cover
2012/09/17 12:05:11
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Matt, thanks for checking out my video of my cat Razzmatazz, though he's not the Himalayan, King Tut. Tut is in the video in kind of a cameo appearance. M@ B
Thanks Lynn and Bapu for suggesting the verb. It helps to meld the two/bridge the gap. Lynn, I watched your 'rescued cat' video. Is that who your avvy is based on? I like cats too (and synths). Thanks daryl1968 for listening and the kind words. Your Staypress stuff is pretty killer. I lol'd about the avatars. Rock-on.
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M@ B
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Re:vocal cover
2012/09/17 15:04:39
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Yep, cats are cool creatures for sure. I watched your "Rivers Of The Sky" video on Utube. Wow, very moving.
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M@ B
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Re:vocal cover
2012/10/10 22:31:08
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Hello Cakers, spent some more time with this one today and tried to clean it up with some level automation and eq adjustments, etc. Was able to push the level up a bit more as a result. Here's the new link if you care to give a listen. Thanks. http://soundcloud.com/jack-klugman/your-song
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Re:vocal cover
2012/10/10 23:08:58
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Very nice! You nailed the feeling of the song and as mentioned above your voice is very easy to listen to.
Great job!
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M@ B
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Re:vocal cover
2012/10/11 12:59:51
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Thanks for listening rscain. Glad you dug it.
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Re:vocal cover
2012/10/14 21:28:11
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Did you remove the song? It's not coming up now.
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M@ B
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Re:vocal cover
2012/10/15 09:30:32
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Hello Janet, i didn't remove it intentionally (maybe i should've, lol). When i changed my SoundCloud info, the link addresses changed, making the old links dead. Sorry 'bout that. Here's the new one: http://soundcloud.com/nodaysback/your-song Thanks for listening. One of my fav EJ classics.
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