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27th Jun 2013 09:07 - 11 years ago
Description : I messed around with musiclover38's track I'm OK version2 and added some vocals, plus sax and harmonica by Slapjohnson. Here's the original https://www.looperman.com/tracks/detail/137451

Hopefully I've fixed the mix on the Harmonica!!

Comments (22)

If you have time take a listen and give Darkreine some feedback.

musiclover38
musiclover38 8th Dec 2013 17:36 - 11 years ago
Awsome!

I'd make a new version just for you so that the sax and your singing could take first place. As they should!

I made this song for you to sing it. I just didn't know it! heh heh...
Darkreine
Darkreine replied 8th Dec 2013 - 11 years ago
Haha!! Really glad you like it. Thanx for your kind words and the inspiration your music gave me.

Best ~ Kenny
StaticNomad
StaticNomad 10th Oct 2013 15:25 - 11 years ago
So, I've had a listen now to the original. I clearly didn't read your track description correctly as I thought you were doing a cover.

But no, you came up with the words (and sang them) so it's even better than I thought.

Original is good but crying out for a good vocal - which it got.

Good luck with the minor fixes. Small changes can make a real difference - especially if you do lots of them. Sometimes they make a difference in ways that people can't actually express.

So, if you dropped a drumbeat in a bar and then fixed it, some people wouldn't be able to tell you what had been changed - it would just feel better to them.

This is the way I try to think about all the heavily detailed micro-editing and mixing I do - all those little things will add up to something significant in the end.
StaticNomad
StaticNomad 9th Oct 2013 02:47 - 11 years ago
This is really extremely good, as everyone has already said. Vocals and guitar really stand out (very effortless soulful voice eg on "behind", "heavy load") but it's great right from the first drum fill and then guitar solo etc.

3:13-3:16 guitar reminiscent of some of George Harrison's playing on his classic Something.

There is indeed a bit of Willie Nelson in the vocals (wouldn't have though of it if I hadn't read it).

I don't know the original but will listen later.

Maybe I can help by suggesting some minor "fix" type of improvements.

I can clearly hear an audio pop edit just before 1:24.

Guitar solo starting 1:26 is great but too loud, especially, but not only, the first few notes. I'd just lower any offending note's volume - easy fix.

2:08 the drums drop a beat (I should add it's a good and suitable drum track).

3:32 I can hear what might well be you opening your mouth to sing so it's another sort of minor pop (maybe vocals recorded without pop shield).

Final fadeout is not complete so track cuts off a little too abruptly (easy fix).

These are really very minor quibbles but I believe if something's good, why not make it even better. These minor problems are really easy to fix though playing and singing like this certainly isn't.

If you don't fix these things, there's a good choice no one else will ever even mention them as they don't get in the way of what is an excellent piece of music.

Easily the best thing I've heard from you though the John Martyn cover was also very good.
Darkreine
Darkreine replied 9th Oct 2013 - 11 years ago
Hey SN, thanx for listening, nice to see you here among the amateur contingent!!

You've made some really valid points - and may I say in a very nice way - and I will be fixing the issues you mentioned when next I remix this song.

Thanx for your time.

Best ~ Kenny
DanGoldstein
DanGoldstein 9th Oct 2013 00:54 - 11 years ago
the music has a beautiful, settled quality to it. everything flows. the vocal sounds great and the overall mix too. is that you singin, sir?
Darkreine
Darkreine replied 9th Oct 2013 - 11 years ago
Hey Dan, thanx for listening. Musiclover38 deserves all the credit. His music inspired the lyrics.

Best ~ Kenny
Radioactive
Radioactive 1st Jul 2013 04:27 - 11 years ago
three thumbs up!!!
Darkreine
Darkreine replied 1st Jul 2013 - 11 years ago
Thank You, appreciate that.
Billydragon1
Billydragon1 29th Jun 2013 13:12 - 11 years ago
This is amazing work Kenny. I can feel the emotions on this one. Good mixing like a pro. The reign of Kenny has begun! :) - Mr.B
Darkreine
Darkreine replied 29th Jun 2013 - 11 years ago
Hey Billy, haha!! Appreciate your kindness bro.

K;)
Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed 29th Jun 2013 00:26 - 11 years ago
Willie country blue....you just have the voice for this stuff Kenny...like the minimal kind of mix (although the harmonica does clutter it a wee bit)...something I have been trying to do for a while...but I end up having fun with all the vst stuff & it doesn`t always stay as minimal as I intend...anyway....this is just fantastic listening ...a great song...top notch accompaniment....whats not to love....great job...Ed
Darkreine
Darkreine replied 29th Jun 2013 - 11 years ago
Hey bro

Thanx for stopping by and your great feedback. Gotta do something with that Harmonica!!!

K;)
clindsay
clindsay 28th Jun 2013 23:09 - 11 years ago
very nice - shades of Willie. Didn't love the harmonica but loved the voice.
Darkreine
Darkreine replied 29th Jun 2013 - 11 years ago
Hey, thanx for listening, really appreciate it.
crucethus
crucethus 28th Jun 2013 16:28 - 11 years ago
Yes this deserved a download. Great lyrics and your soulful world weary voice fits great with this . I like the sax with this, not convinced on the harmonica (maybe it needs to be backed down in the mix a bit as it overshadows the guitar)Overall Great job!
Steve
Darkreine
Darkreine replied 28th Jun 2013 - 11 years ago
Hi Steve

Thanx for your comments and advice re Harmonica. I'm on it now.

Appreciate your time bro.

Kenny
MStokes
MStokes 28th Jun 2013 15:52 - 11 years ago
a pillowcase full of broken broken breaks - a hobo's knapsack and an empty traintrack - bleak, defiant, reflective, blue
Darkreine
Darkreine replied 28th Jun 2013 - 11 years ago
A hobo's knapsack!! Excellent bro, excellent. Thank you.

K;)
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 28th Jun 2013 14:10 - 11 years ago
This is groovy! Nice laid back sound! Your vocals are spectacular! Very pro sounding mix! Nice one!
Darkreine
Darkreine replied 28th Jun 2013 - 11 years ago
Hey Spiv

Thanx for listening, Really appreciate it.

K;)
FullCapicityMuzic
FullCapicityMuzic 28th Jun 2013 02:07 - 11 years ago
Those words...I could've written those once upon a time, love em.

Your voice makes this so epic, can't tell you how much I love this. I can imagine the end of a movie, guy on the motorcyle kissed woman one last time and is now riding in the wind.

Very nice guitar solo. Musiclover38's got some REALLY good stuff over there at his shop.

I think the only thing I don't like is that the harmonica seems to be causing a musical traffic jam when it comes in at the end.

I am standing and applauding at the effective simplicity here, awesome job!
Darkreine
Darkreine replied 28th Jun 2013 - 11 years ago
You have got some vivid imagination girl!! That movie sounds like a cross between Casablanca and Ghostrider!! I have no choice about keeping it simple. “Simple is as simple does, my momma used to say”!!

Musiclover38's music was the catalyst and inspiration for this and he is an awesome talent. I think I agree with you about the harmonica, a little overkill.

Thank you again for taking the time to listen and giving such positive feedback, I really do appreciate it.

Kenny
ScottB55
ScottB55 27th Jun 2013 22:21 - 11 years ago
I like this one, Darkreine! Great vocals. Cool stuff, my friend.

Cheers,
Scott
Darkreine
Darkreine replied 28th Jun 2013 - 11 years ago
Hi Scott

Thanx for listening, appreciate it.
SeaDog
SeaDog 27th Jun 2013 21:11 - 11 years ago
Well, musiclover's is a splendid track!
And you put the right add-on!

Your voice is so harmonic (love that light reverb!) also the lyrics fits very well and add some poetry...

Looking forward to hearing your next track, Kenny, it's always a pleasant surprise!

Ciao, Stefano
Darkreine
Darkreine replied 27th Jun 2013 - 11 years ago
Ciao il mio amico, grazie per il complimento. Hope that's right!

Thanx for your support.

Kenny
benjizo
benjizo 27th Jun 2013 20:15 - 11 years ago
good music,good music man..luv this one.
Darkreine
Darkreine replied 27th Jun 2013 - 11 years ago
Thanx bro, really appreciate it.

Kenny
DesignedImpression
DesignedImpression 27th Jun 2013 19:51 - 11 years ago
Hello Darkreine, The vocals and music combined give a strong and sure feeling of what you're getting across here. Sounds great. This helped let me walk away from some past thoughts and I thank you for the share. This is real and something most of us can feel. Respects to you all. Enjoyed very much. Peace.
Darkreine
Darkreine replied 27th Jun 2013 - 11 years ago
Hey, really appreciate your visit. I'm glad you were able to take something away from the song, that's what music is all about.

Kenny
Burtsbluesboxes
Burtsbluesboxes 27th Jun 2013 17:56 - 11 years ago
Great Job BB Darkreine! Awesome track! I love the Blues.
Darkreine
Darkreine replied 27th Jun 2013 - 11 years ago
Hey it's my Blues Brother Burt.

Thanx for listening bro, glad yo liked this one.

K;)
matthew8755
matthew8755 27th Jun 2013 16:17 - 11 years ago
Wow, love love LOVE this!
The tone in your voice compliments the laid back feeling of the instrumental and the instrumentation perfectly to create a nice, relaxed atmosphere. Then Slap comes in with his legendary sax and harmonica skills ha.
I felt at complete ease listening to this and could do so for a long time!
Darkreine
Darkreine replied 27th Jun 2013 - 11 years ago
Hey, thank you for your time and kind comments, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Kenny
Enzotic
Enzotic 27th Jun 2013 15:34 - 11 years ago
Pretty good song. Nice job!
Darkreine
Darkreine replied 27th Jun 2013 - 11 years ago
Hey, thanx for listening, appreciate it.
Waldinho
Waldinho 27th Jun 2013 14:21 - 11 years ago
Awesome. Very, very nice.
Darkreine
Darkreine replied 27th Jun 2013 - 11 years ago
Hey, really appreciate your kind comments.

Kenny
VickyDan
VickyDan 27th Jun 2013 14:20 - 11 years ago
Salut Kenny ....

Waooooou! Je te retrouve.

A great moment of music, with your talent who so is customary.
I really like this version .... A great achievement for me.

Dan

P.S: Une musique pour danser toutes les nuits d'été quand la lune est au rendez-vous ....
Darkreine
Darkreine replied 27th Jun 2013 - 11 years ago
Mercie Dan

Vouse et très drole!! Appreciate your support my friend.

Kenny
mrwolf14
mrwolf14 27th Jun 2013 10:54 - 11 years ago
Really enjoyed it. Your vocal part is good: like your deep "bluesy" voice.
Ciao, Domenico
Darkreine
Darkreine replied 27th Jun 2013 - 11 years ago
Hey Domenico

Thanx for listening, always appreciate your comments. Not sure that it is strictly Blues, but that was the genre of the original.

K;)

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