Re: Crazy and Fun Sessions!
 

rockrev,

Yeah. The unmistakable sound of talent. Who is this guy? Okay, so for SWJAC, I have three comments:

(1) Awesome song.
(2) Every sound has distortion, and I like that, but my ears got hungry for some kind of occasional distortionless "reference", I think anything would do, something to remind the listener that the lo fi vocal and instrument effects are intentional.
(3) Did you try killing the beat and/or bass during the "cage people like animals" sample following the first chorus? Is that too cliche?

Re: Crazy and Fun Sessions!
 

(1) Thanks!
(2) Well, we messed with the distortion and decided that the choruses were the only parts that we wanted distorion-less (listen to the L-R vocals on the chorus sections). I actually like all the distortion on this one, but thanks for the suggestion.
(3) Killing the beat is definitely worth a shot. I'll try it.

Thanks again for your comments.

rockrev

Re: todays project: Sharing the Gifts
 

Whatever man...I personally really dig 'Poisoning the Monk'...I don't know what you're talking about "not worthy". Mellow juxtaposing a serious under/overtone to the piece.

Re: Crazy and Fun Sessions!
 

Rockrev,

I'm diggin' 'she was just another criminal'. That's some fantastic sound-design going on throughout that thing. There are a couple of extremely minor changes I'd might of tried...but are purely a matter of personal preference...and therefore not really worth mentioning. Great mix and master here. I could actually see something like this in a movie soundtrack...

Re: Crazy and Fun Sessions!
 

Thanks Chris. I really had fun working with NH3. Oh, I'll be uploading the radio edit of "SWJA:Criminal" in a few minutes (I think you guys will enjoy the creative ways we bleeped things out). NH3 has given me permission to submit it to the "Best of the DUC CD." I'll be in touch.

Thanks again.

rockrev

Re: Crazy and Fun Sessions!
 

Very cool...I'm looking forward to getting my hands on it!

Re: Crazy and Fun Sessions!
 

The radio edit for "SWJA:Criminal" is now up, as well as new metadata encoded files for the others.

http://www.jenningsweb.com/nh3

rockrev

Re: Crazy and Fun Sessions!
 

Hey Rockrev,

I sent you a reply e-mail. The "duc disc" page should now reflect your submission.

Cheers,
Chris

Re: Mac Mixes!!!!!!!!
 

here's a new song by smiling politely
http://www.purevolume.com/smilingpolitelyaustralia

Re: Crazy and Fun Sessions!
 

rockrev-

Awesome.

:_)

Bigbubbaj

Re: Mac Mixes!!!!!!!!
 

Wow!
maybe it's the way Smiling Politely treats his vox, the song reminds me of Skinny Puppy tracks, but with a contemporary feel.
Very COOL!

here\'s my latest two tracks
 

Track 1 - "Hedinas Part 1 & 2" (Every 80s Lick Mix)
http://www.cavecybernation.com/music...OmarHashim.mp3
Reason 2.5 & Reaktor 4 for music
PTLE 6.4 for editing, mixing, and mastering

Track 2 - "Agenda"
http://homepage.mac.com/cavecybernat...OmarHashim.mp3
Reason 2.5 & Reaktor 4 for music
PTLE 6.4 for editing, mixing, and mastering

Comments & feedback appreciated.

Re: here\'s my latest two tracks
 

CellAutomata,

Great Stuff...good ideas...good compositions and mix. My only reccomendation (nad this is a very small one) would be to extend the rhythmic elements by themselves an extra 8 to 16 bars ahead and after any melodic elements. The first tune's beginning is great...maybe another 4 bars. The ONLY reason for doing this is to make it easier for other DJ's to spin it...there are no musical reasons for doing this at all.

Cheers,
Chris

Re: Crazy and Fun Sessions!
 

rockrev,
Very cool stuff...the mixes sound great, and good job on the radio edit...looking forward to hearing more...
-Roy

Re: Crazy and Fun Sessions!
 

Thanks Roy! I look forward to posting more . . . all a matter of time.

rockrev

Re: here\'s my latest two tracks
 

CellAutomata,
I think it's great...heard Track 1 and enjoyed it start to finish...very well done.
(and I'll catch Track 2 tomorrow.).
-Roy

Re: here\'s my latest two tracks
 

Thanks for your feedback, Chris.
Track 1 is made from 70 tracks premixed down to 32. I do plan on making edit changes here and there. I am also working on a DJ-friendly remix ... should be finished by December sometime, all depending how much free time I'll get. Are you a DJ by any chance?

Re: here\'s my latest two tracks
 

And thank you too Roy!
I'm glad you've enjoyed Track 1 all the way.

There will be some changes made very soon. I plan to change the timbre of the "my desire" vocoder part, as well some other elements here and there.

I'm a big fan of Reason. And I hope Track 1 proves that Reason does kick ass. Reason + Protools = deadly combination.

Of course, all the 70+ tracks were premixed down to 32 tracks within Reason, with lots of automation. Then the 32 tracks were exported to Protools for further editing, mixing, and mastering.

I forgot to mention, al the guitar parts were played by Alan Moon -- one of the best guitarist in Vancouver, BC.

Re: here\'s my latest two tracks
 

Cell,

No, I'm not a DJ...but have helped a number of DJ's produce their own tracks. (It's great to know a few people who can use reason to it's full capability...today's studio musician roster should include skilled artisans in this area, and I'm lucky enough to know a few.) What you'll find among DJ's is that tracks that have rhythmic intros and lead-outs (with little to hint at the key of the song) are prefferable for live shows. It makes beat matching a piece of cake, and prevents any harmonic clashes during the transistion b/w songs. It also leaves some space for some DJ's to introduce their own fills, samples, and mixing during the transition. The one-minute or more rhythmic intro and leadout are sort of the definition of "spin-friendly". If you get your hands on vinyl from any of the top three or four live dj's who also produce, you'll probably notice this as a trend amongst their better and more spun works. It's the harmonic clashing that's tough on the ears during the transition...so you'll probably notice that the better tracks use more ethereal harmonic sounds that don't really hint at the key of the song during these sections.

Cheers,
Chris

Re: here\'s my latest two tracks
 

I posted this one the DUC Xmas thread also...

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

I haven't been able to do much recording in the past 6 weeks, my computer went down. Learned a
BIG lesson about backing up!
So this is what you get when you're in a rush. Enjoy...

Re: here\'s my latest two tracks
 

This is just a general post, but over the weekend I listened to a bunch of stuff on the last couple of pages in this thread and it was all really good. I forget the names of the songs; I know this is pretty worthless feedback, but keep it up!

bp

Re: here\'s my latest two tracks
 

Hey everyone.. here is my first post of my bands songs and my recordings in my studio.
We recorded these in 2 days, mixed and all. I think the mix is still a little dry though, may need some more reverb on vox and snare, but not sure....

Please leave ALL good and bad comments, only makes me better to hear both...

here is the link:
http://www.myspace.com/handsdown

Allen

freds first protools project
 

freds first protools work

This is something I’m currently writing for a ten minute film short, just under 3 minutes of it here, the first proper project I’ve done, also the first project I’ve done in protools….

There’s another theme I’m working on to tie in which I’ll upload when its more near completion - the rest of it is made up of less obvious ambient music moving around these two themes (which are quite different to one another).

Not quite finished this bit, want to drop the harpsichord down in the mix, but its done enough to see what people think, or don’t think. I wrote, played n produced all parts, oh, apart from the guitar which I got my mate to play for me coz I aint so hot on the banjo

- fred.

Re: freds first protools project
 

Been too busy for music lately, but on Saturday I had a sort of date with that gal I've been chasing all year, naturally I got nowhere, such is the lot of the hapless musicain, but lying in bed at 5am still awake, with my tiny overworked brain still in turmoil this fell out of my head, I recorded it quickly (4 hours) in the morning when I woke up, feel my pain!!

Eyes Wide Open

(Stick with it until 1:43 when the strings go all sappy)

-S.
-Sleeps with guitars.

Re: todays project: Sharing the Gifts
 

ROY - Could you point out where you are playing on this song?!!! LOL

You've got that great sound that just get's me. Cool !!

Re: here\'s my latest two tracks
 

I like it.

Re: Mac Mixes!!!!!!!!
 

Recorded, mixed, and mastered Adapt...the third album from Acoustic virtuoso, Trace Bundy. Also recorded, mixed, and mastered the audio for the DVD which comes with the CD.

Check him out: www.tracebundy.com

All done on the ol' 002rack.



I also just wrapped up mastering Josh Allan's debut CD, All The Acoustic Pop You Can Drink and I'm currently recording and mixing tracks for, as well as mastering, Dan Perkin's upcoming Christmas album with additional mixes from Carlisle Young.

Additional upcoming projects include: recording, mixing, and mastering a Christmas single from Newcomers Home, as well as continuing ongoing collaborations with their lead singer/songwriter, Katie Herzig.



Give it all a listen.

Re: todays project: Sharing the Gifts
 

John Hey-


Thanks John...






CellAutomata,
Finally heard 'Track 2'...as with Track 1, this is very nice too. You managed to keep it interesting with no key change. Good job.
-Roy


FSM,
Good songs...very 'Nickelback' in style. Guitars, vocals, are done well...the mixes could stand to feel a little 'larger' in the hot places(to me), but good job on everything overall.
-Roy

Scottedog,
Man, I've never heard 'God Rest Ye' go through so many music styles... ...very cool...sounds like you had fun with it too.
-Roy

Re: todays project: Sharing the Gifts
 

Good song as usual Roy (do you ever get tired of hearing that from me? )

I'll do some listening this week, I'm getting to deep in this rap thing right now... And since I'm afraid of rap maybe some of the stuff that is posted here will drag me up again

Re: todays project: Sharing the Gifts
 

Thanks Roy & John,

Yup, lots o fun, too bad my damned day job keeps getting in the way of all this fun!

Sure be nice to hear some of the other Christmas tunes....

Re: todays project: Sharing the Gifts
 

CellAutomata: "Agenda" is one freaky tune! I like it

Scottedog: Listened to "God rest...", good work man! Really cool with that bluesy guitar coming in at around 2 min

Re: todays project: Sharing the Gifts
 

Scott,

Great stuff man...sounds like it was a blast putting it together.

Re: freds first protools project
 

SteevP,
Always a pleasure to hear your songwriting approach...always unique and interesting. Very cool song...I really enjoyed it.
(now having said that, get to work on those songs I sent you... ).

kidding...kidding


-Roy

Re: freds first protools project
 

Cheers Roy

I havn't neglected your songs, just been to busy to move here, the song I uploaded literally arrived finished and took no time at all to record.. Yours will be attended to.. oh yes ..

You had to pick lyrics as my job didn't you.. tsk!

-S.

2004 DUC Disc Update
 

Just a quick update on the 2004 DUC disc (not to be confused with the x-mas disc ):

I sent out emails to all entrants yesterday and to some interested persons who've not submitted anything yet. If you fall into this category but haven't gotten my e-mail...alert me to it!

Anyone who hasn't submitted anything, or expressed interest in submitting anything, but feels now that you'd like to participate...don't hold back. A deadline has not been set, but will probably come sooner rather than later. Some of the tunes on the page have been reworked some...I encourage you to come check out the entries (link in my sig). Pretty soon this 'project' will be given a thread of it's own...hopefully so we can get a better representation of the fantastic music often submitted here. The current selection, while great, is but a tiny slice of what could be represented, so I encourage anyone with even the slightest inkling of submitting something to contact me.

Cheers,
Chris

Re: todays project: Sharing the Gifts
 

Thanx for the feed back Roy... so far you're the only one with input, but one is better than none .... I'm going to go back and work on the mixes a little more and try to make them a little bit larger...

More comments are welcome too...

http://www.myspace.com/handsdown

Allen

Re: todays project: Sharing the Gifts
 

Allen, I can't download your tracks. The LoFi quality of the streaming makes it difficult to hear your stuff properly and give it a true crit.

But I will say the guitars sound great, the vocals sit nicely but (probably because of the LoFi) get a bit harsh. Bass needs beefing up. It's nice and clearly defined but needs more balls. Drums, similar story to the bass and the cymbals sound CRAP in streaming quality.

Nice tracks, you guys are very good.

Some Jazzy stuff
 

Hi guys,

I mixed these 4 jazzy songs, they are recorded from a live-PA-school excercise.
Just tried to make the best out of it 'cause i only had like 6 tracks.
Let me know how bad the mixes sound ;-)

http://users.skynet.be/bossi/FJDtr1.mp3

http://users.skynet.be/bossi/FJDtr2&3.mp3

http://users.skynet.be/bossi/FJDtr4.mp3


Cheers
Bossi

Re: freds first protools project
 

fredouli,

I took a listen to your tune... It reminds me of the Godfather (and that's not in a bad way). Also I think it gives you kind of a... don't remember the english word now, "vemodig" (in swedish) feeling. Yes, a vemodig feeling

Re: freds first protools project
 

lol vemodig, dont know if thats a good or a bad thing being in london, but thanks for listening, any crit or thoughts you'd pass onto it, say poduction wise???
pz!