Hi. I've got to be honest, I preferred version 2. I'll number what I feel is wrong with version 1... 1. The sound effects at start and end are unnecessary. 2. The drum programming is so obviously stilted, especially the fills, I could've done better on my old Tyros II. 3. The mix has the guitar lead right up front, but too far up front I think, it makes it sound grating rather than sweet and melodious. On saying that, version 2 did sound a lot like a keyboard arranger demo track and the actual sound of the drums didn't sit well in the mix. I don't think either one is $1000 more improved than the other. Cheers Darren www.karmistry.com/ -----Original Message----- From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Shawn Brock Sent: 10 October 2010 21:48 To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ddots-l] Re: musical thoughts Oh, and a few other things I should disclose: 1: This person who did the programming and keyboard playing isn't blind, isn't on this list, and I won't share his name on list. 2: The cost of this work is $1000. 3: I'm asking your thoughts because I respect the opinions of my fellow engineers, musicians and everyone who is a listener of music. Shawn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shawn Brock" <shawn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2010 1:41 PM Subject: [ddots-l] musical thoughts > List, > > I have a challenge/ favor to ask of you. > > Basically, I'm completely about to explode because of some of the work a > keyboardist/ programmer has done for me. Below is a link to a folder > which I am inviting anyone who's willing to download. > > The purpose of all of this is to get your musical wisdom/ opinions. The > folder contains 2 versions of the same song. Here's how its all laid out: > > One version is a "mock up", which features my keyboard playing, > programming and a scratch lead guitar. Another version features the > keyboard playing and programming from one of the biggest guys in the > business today. Keep in mind, the same scratch guitar appears on both > cuts. I'm not asking for opinions on the guitar, its a scratch, I'm > asking for your thoughts on the keyboards and programming. My question to > you is, which sounds the best to you. > > All that's left to do on either one of these tracks is to add trumpet, or, > at least that's how its supposed to be. > > What you will hear is a guitarist who don't play keyboard, and a person > who makes his living playing keyboard and doing sound design. > > I'll leave it up to you to tell me what you think. After a few days I'll > post to the list and let you know which cut I programmed completely, and > which is the peace of "work" from the other person. > > I just ask for your ears and thoughts... > > Here's the link: > > https://rcpt.yousendit.com/964900803/ba8c8cd7f9212856608a861968948dd6 > > Thanks, > Shawn > 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 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