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Title: Song - Ten Years Post by: offthewall on March 25, 2016, 02:05:52 PM OK gang.
I've made a rough mix for my first contribution and uploaded it to the Project Room. Folder called Song_02. At this point it is acoustic guitar, bass and vocals. I'm open to any additions but if it doesn't work for you guys I can always finish it off with mandolin or something else. 105 bpm and the lyrics and chords are up as a PDF. Lemme know if you can access it and also if it inspires any interest. ;) James. Title: Re: Song - Ten Years Post by: folderol on March 27, 2016, 03:24:31 PM Had a good listen to this. I enjoyed it but can't at the moment think of anything that I could add to it - mind you I'm stuffed up with a cold right now :(
Title: Re: Song - Ten Years Post by: offthewall on March 28, 2016, 01:49:19 PM Thanks for listening Will.
The words were directly inspired by our times here over this decade. Hope it's not too sentimental. Just went with that for starters as no-one wanted to give this idea a theme. Looking forward to hearing what you have in store. ;) James. Title: Re: Song - Ten Years Post by: elwoodblues91 on March 28, 2016, 04:37:16 PM James,
Touching lyrics and the composition is lovely...really enjoyed your song. 8) Problem with this tune,is that it sounds like a complete work & I can't imagine adding anything to it? ??? The only additional instrumentation that comes to mind,is perhaps...Mario lending some of his ax-wizardry to this. I have not collaborated in a long while and I miss doing it,so regretfully I must decline...as this tune is out of my comfort zone anyway,and I think I would only taint it and why wreck a song that is already a fine work? :( ;) -Thom Title: Re: Song - Ten Years Post by: offthewall on March 28, 2016, 08:06:28 PM That's fine Thom.
As I am not sure what is expected for this project I thought I would start off with something relatively comfortable for myself to finish if need be. I am open to giving any contributions to other compositions so let's see what you guys can come up with. I'll start off another, when time allows, leaving more space for adds. Thanks for listening. ;) James. Title: Re: Song - Ten Years Post by: offthewall on March 30, 2016, 09:04:54 PM Just uploaded a new version with added drums, lap-steel and Nashville strung guitar.
Still mix work to do but would like opinions. Title: Re: Song - Ten Years Post by: folderol on March 31, 2016, 07:10:18 PM Much fuller. A suggestion (if you don't mind). The intro is pretty much all in the same frequency space. It might be an idea to find a way to highlight a lead 'thread' some how.
Title: Re: Song - Ten Years Post by: offthewall on March 31, 2016, 08:03:36 PM Always open to suggestions.
As I've listened a bit more I've decided that the lap-steel, particularly in the intro, needs to be reworked or changed and the main vocal needs to be re-done. There has been no indication as to deadlines for this project but will get this one wrapped up soon and move on. Thanks. Title: Re: Song - Ten Years Post by: offthewall on April 02, 2016, 03:14:51 PM New revised version up.
Re-did main vocal and replaced lap-steel with acoustic guitar. I think it works better for this one. Let me know? Title: Re: Song - Ten Years Post by: folderol on April 02, 2016, 08:43:23 PM Yes definitely better. Also the percussion seems to sit better in the mix.
Title: Re: Song - Ten Years Post by: offthewall on April 02, 2016, 08:57:56 PM Thanks.
Appreciate the comments. I'm looking though my spare parts box to see if I have something else to get everyone involved with. Title: Re: Song - Ten Years Post by: offthewall on April 04, 2016, 08:51:08 PM Made a few mix changes and finalised.
I think this one is wrapped up now, unless anyone hears a glaring fault. ??? Forget it. Tried to upload 3 times and each time failed. Try again tomorrow. :( Title: Re: Song - Ten Years Post by: offthewall on April 05, 2016, 08:42:37 PM Final version is now up.
The one I couldn't upload was a full-strength WAV file and it was rejected each time so I've had to send an MP3. Don't know why as it was well within the upload limit. Title: Re: Song - Ten Years Post by: elwoodblues91 on April 05, 2016, 10:28:55 PM Not a fan of the drum track(& this track is unnecessary in my opinion)...but otherwise a good piece of work. 8)
Title: Re: Song - Ten Years Post by: offthewall on April 06, 2016, 07:47:52 PM Thanks for the comments, Thom.
really wanted a drum track in this as, in my mind, I heard it with an Eagles type of sound. I also wanted the drums to be very simple just to tie things together so I got out the old Yamaha pad set and sticks and did it myself the old fashioned way. If you would like to replace it feel free to take the first version and put your drums to it, if you think it could work better. Or, let me know and I can send a drumless mix. Title: Re: Song - Ten Years Post by: folderol on April 19, 2016, 05:45:30 PM Finally had time to listen to this.
Nicely rounded off James. No real opinion about the drums. They fit, but whether it would be better with or without is moot. Title: Re: Song - Ten Years Post by: offthewall on April 19, 2016, 05:52:23 PM Thanks Will.
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