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!!
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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.
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.
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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!
Description : This is a country swing song written by Angelica Schwanitz. Also included is the brass band from Olaf's Jazz Combo. They're at it again on this new bluesy song, reinforced by:
Vocal: Manuela Boekels
Guitars: Peter Schninkel, Ben Perl
Keys Angelica Schwanitz
Bass: Paul Scherner
Drums: Ulli Stein
and:
the great Pete Townson (Sax Solo)
!!!!!!A preview of the new True Sister album "Sister Act" is online at hello.mg-musikverlag.de!!!!!!
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Description : Fresh out of the studio after 10 weeks of deliberating, planning, writing and performing.
This could be classed as Country Blues or Southern Rock...either way I think it may get your toes tapping. So grab your partner and jump on the dance floor with this one.
I am performing the following instruments...vocals, electric guitars, slide acoustic, bass, harmonica, organ. I wrote the following instrument parts in MIDI....drums, percussion, piano, horns. This was a beast to master but I think it turned out okay.
No loops used.
Description : UPDATE 26/01/2014: Improved loads of things in what is probably my greatest chillout alternative blues piece. Ambient, ethereal, groove-based delta slide blues. Contemplative and melodic. Multiple, layered , sometimes shimmering resonator guitar parts with solid, warm synth bass, an ethereal bed of pads (which are actually guitars) and second electronic drumkit to contrast the acoustic kits. I thought this was perfect a few years ago but it wasn't (and still isn't). Now has clearer drums and lots of small awkward bits of guitar have been trimmed. Quite a minimalistic and short piece for me - I don't just keep bringing in new instruments, as I usually do. This should really chill you out...
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...
Best ~ Kenny
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.
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.
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
Best ~ Kenny
K;)
Thanx for stopping by and your great feedback. Gotta do something with that Harmonica!!!
K;)
Steve
Thanx for your comments and advice re Harmonica. I'm on it now.
Appreciate your time bro.
Kenny
K;)
Thanx for listening, Really appreciate it.
K;)
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!
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
Cheers,
Scott
Thanx for listening, appreciate it.
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
Thanx for your support.
Kenny
Kenny
Kenny
Thanx for listening bro, glad yo liked this one.
K;)
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!
Kenny
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 ....
Vouse et très drole!! Appreciate your support my friend.
Kenny
Ciao, Domenico
Thanx for listening, always appreciate your comments. Not sure that it is strictly Blues, but that was the genre of the original.
K;)