Wow Tim, I find it hard hearing and braking down the musical arrangements I'd never be able to then recreate the production as well. I know this because, I've been trying to create and 1950's feel on my tribute tracks for over a year now.
I Never seem to get it right, My gig Saturday night had the bass guitar sounding beautifully rich and warm, this would have been great if that lovely sound hadn't then made my virtual 1950's Strat Guitar sound like something from the local toy shop. I was trying not to laugh every time a guitar solo kicked in or should I say crept in like a mouse with stage fright. This is a Rock 'N' Roll Show so the Solos are either me at the piano or the mouse on the guitar.
Sunday morning, I toned the bass down, sent an example of the new mix to Darren Hartland, his reply, "I think the only thing I'd say is that the bass guitar doesn't seem to have a lot of presence.
Love the guitar programming, you got that spot on."Buddy Holly may have not had the technology that we have but in some ways he had it better. The new instrument of the day was the Strat Guitar, just a few switches and knobs to learn. When he played live, it didn't matter if the bass guitar was too rich as the amplifiers were so rubbish no one could hear it over the screaming fans anyway.
Well, I have a powerful PA system and no screaming fans so, I guess I'm in real trouble.
Has anyone ever lost their mind due to arranging and producing being so awkward?
I maybe the first. Steve W----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Burgess" <tim@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Well, I break this rule all of the time as I do covers as an engineering exercise to see how close I can get to the original sound of whatever. Learned a lot that way, but they're not intended for public consumption. Keep them coming... Best wishes. Tim Burgess Raised Bar Ltd Phone: +44 (0)1827 719822 Don't forget to vote for improved access to music and music technology at http://www.raisedbar.net/petition.htm -----Original Message-----From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] OnBehalf Of Darren H Sent: 19 July 2010 09:52 To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ddots-l] Re: New Track uploaded - On Broadway Hi Tim. Wow, thanks for that.I actually have the same kind of view. If you're going to make a cover the same as the original almost note for note, just get a karioke backing trackand add the vocal. Cheers DarrenIf you like electronic, ambient, new age or atmospheric music, become a fanof The Karmistry Project on Facebook... http://facebook.karmistryproject.com You can also follow Karmistry Media on Twitter... http://www.twitter.com/Karmistrymedia----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Burgess" <tim@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 9:59 AM Subject: [ddots-l] Re: New Track uploaded - On BroadwayHi Darren,Alice Cooper's rule for doing a cover is that it must add something to theoriginal or you shouldn't bother. You certainly did that - works for me big time. Best wishes. Tim Burgess Raised Bar Ltd Phone: +44 (0)1827 719822 Don't forget to vote for improved access to music and music technology at http://www.raisedbar.net/petition.htm -----Original Message----- From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Darren H Sent: 18 July 2010 17:37 To: Dancing Dots List Subject: [ddots-l] New Track uploaded - On Broadway Hi folks. I've just uploaded the first draft demo of a track I've been working on. It's a cover of the George Benson classic, On Broadway. I'm sure he'd hate it, but I've had a lot of fun recording it so far. http://soundcloud.com/the-karmistry-project/on-broadway-demo I've used Stylus RMX, Trilian, Omnisphere and the VP-550 in this recording. Needs a little more variety in the drum track, but I'd say it's 90% done. I'd love to hear your thoughts good or bad. It certainly won't be everyone's cup of tea, Dawn, my partner hates it with a passion. Cheers Darren If you like electronic, ambient, new age or atmospheric music, become a fan of The Karmistry Project on Facebook... http://facebook.karmistryproject.com You can also follow Karmistry Media on Twitter... http://www.twitter.com/Karmistrymedia PLEASE READ THIS FOOTER AT LEAST ONCE! To leave the list, click on the immediately following link: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and in the Subject line type unsubscribe For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the immediately following link: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq or send a message, to ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and in the Subject line type faq PLEASE READ THIS FOOTER AT LEAST ONCE! To leave the list, click on the immediately following link: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and in the Subject line type unsubscribe For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the immediately following link: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq or send a message, to ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and in the Subject line type faqPLEASE READ THIS FOOTER AT LEAST ONCE! To leave the list, click on the immediately following link: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and in the Subject line type unsubscribe For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the immediately following link: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq or send a message, to ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and in the Subject line type faq PLEASE READ THIS FOOTER AT LEAST ONCE! To leave the list, click on the immediately following link: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and in the Subject line type unsubscribe For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the immediately following link: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq or send a message, to ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and in the Subject line type faq__________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5291 (20100719) __________The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com
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