Heavy Stuff
 

Hey Doc, No, there's no replacement on any of the drums. It was tempting, but I decided to just "ride it out". I'm trying to get myself away from replacement if possible, though sometimes it's unavoidable. I e-mailed it to you before, a couple of months ago I think. I've incorporated some of your suggestions. Thanks!!!

Heavy Stuff
 

Wow, thanks Justin.

Re: Another NEW one - Acoustic stuff
 

Doh!

Did not see that at the bottom!

- Doc

Re: Another NEW one - Acoustic stuff
 

I only call 'em like I see 'em!

Third eye - do you guys have a web site?

What studio monitors did you mix this tune on?

Heavy Stuff!!!!!!
 

I'm currently looking for somebody to design it. I had somebody lined up to do it (the same person that did our logo design for the studio), but I think he's too busy to do it right now.I have three sets of studio monitors, Alesis Monitor Ones, Behringer 2031's, and JBL 4410's. I listened on all three, but I relied on the 4410's for most of the critical levels. I used the 2031's mostly for the nearfield monitoring, and listening while tracking. For the occasional headphone listening I used 7506's and K270's. I like to do some panning stuff on the cans.

That's the next upgrade is definately new monitors. I think I'm going with the JBL LSR's 6328's, but I'm not completely decided or ready with the cash.

\"The Rest of My Life\" - Please Critique
 

Hey folks. This is my first post here. Been lurking a bit. I'm a total newbie with all this engineering, production, etc.

I did everything here (except used drum loops). Wrote it, played all, sang, yadda^3. Fun stuff. A *LOT* of work, even to get it to *this* level.

My idea for this piece is sort of for a Bonnie Raitt, or Merideth Brooks-type artist. Still have other arranging ideas for it, but didn't have the musicians accessible at the moment.

I'd appreciate any and all thoughts. Go gently now. :-)

http://webinfinity.biz/newsite/mp3s/restofmylife6.mp3

Re: \"The Rest of My Life\" - Please Critique
 

Hey, this is great for a first tune!

You did good on the instruments and the vocals, I like the doubled sound you've used. I think the only thing that gets me is the drum loop repeating all the way through, no fills or anything. You could try programming some drums using reason rewired through PT. Put some ghost hits and stuff in there to get a real feel going.

Good listen

Chris Tempest

Re: Let\'s hear your latest stuff....right here
 

Hey Roy, I'll give those loops a try soon. Some good sounding beats but I'm thinking that they might be going too much into dance with that straight 4/4 style. I made it clear to myself at the start that I really didnt want to go full on dance with this song thats why I mixed the rythm up a little bit.

I'll post a little mix with one of those loops as the verse to get your input anyway.

Apart from that, not sure how the original beat can be changed to make it differ from the choruses. Unless the chorus beat develops a little. I'm just wondering what hi hat rolls and ghost snares can be put in there to make it sound better. I was thinking of maybe bashing a tambourine along to it to see how that works out.

Thanks again

Chris Tempest

Re: Another NEW one - Acoustic stuff
 

Inteldoc-

Hey Inteldoc/Chris...if you'll edit/shorten that post above, this page will return to normal size. Right now it's about 3 ft. wide...hehe.

-Roy

Re: \"The Rest of My Life\" - Please Critique
 

Good job on your first track! I agree with Chris that you might want to try re-wiring some fills or something for the drums. Everything else is working for the vibe on this song great. I hear a couple of spots here and there where an acoustic guitar might work with a strumming thing maybe also? Goodluck with your tunes!