[ddots-l] Re: New Track uploaded - On Broadway

  • From: Paul Leishman <pmleishman@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:23:17 +0000 (GMT)

a gig i did some years back had my then rooky singer ask the very experienced 
sound guy if he could turn his mic up. The sound guys responce which i shall 
never forget was "sing ***** louder" lol

On Mon Jul 19th, 2010 1:23 PM BST Tim Burgess wrote:

>Hey,
>
>I didn't say I always succeeded (grin).  I suspect that your search for the
>50s sound is going to come down to amp and microphone choice more than
>anything else and you can spend a fortune going down that particular road.
>We have a shared experience in the lack of screaming fans, though.  My wife
>sometimes screams at me, though I'm not always certain that she's a fan...
>
>Best wishes.
>
>Tim Burgess
>Raised Bar Ltd
>Phone:  +44 (0)1827 719822
>
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>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
>Behalf Of Steve Wicketts
>Sent: 19 July 2010 11:37
>To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [ddots-l] Re: New Track uploaded - On Broadway
>
>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>
>To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 10:27 AM
>Subject: [ddots-l] Re: New Track uploaded - On Broadway
>
>
>> 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] 
>> On
>> Behalf 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 
>> track
>> and add the vocal.
>>
>> Cheers
>> Darren
>>
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>> ----- 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 Broadway
>>
>>
>>> Hi Darren,
>>>
>>> Alice Cooper's rule for doing a cover is that it must add something to 
>>> the
>>> original 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
>>>
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