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This is the first reworking of an old tune I wrote at the start of the year, it's still very much a work in progress and the mix, etc. are nowhere near ready but here it is:

http://snd.sc/15HMXFU

Opinions and feedback all TOTALLY WELCOME!

*EDIT*

Updated version (added some guitar bits and a solo):

http://snd.sc/16rvNvq
    Awwww yeah, digging this!

    Being WIP, it's tricky to crit - the drums (snare/hats) sound a bit muffled at times & I'm envious of the big bass line sound, I believe the word be phat... ?

    Oh and the brass sections, super sweet - recorded live?

      V8 wrote: Awwww yeah, digging this!

      Being WIP, it's tricky to crit - the drums (snare/hats) sound a bit muffled at times & I'm envious of the big bass line sound, I believe the word be phat... ?

      Oh and the brass sections, super sweet - recorded live?

      Thanks!

      I've got 3 different sets of drums, will go into mixing them more now but one set is "Addictive Drums" acoustic kit sample pack and then I've got a ripped funk loop that I've stretch out and cut up to get that "trip-hop" radio style one in the gaps and the third is a sample kit that I've used in the verses. I use AD in the chorus and 2nd part of the verse to fatten stuff up.

      The bass is my 65/66 Jazz Bass through my Radial Tonebone Bassbone and through my two guitar amps with fuzz on.

      The brass is a sample pack that I'm very fond of, what I like to do is get in individual players, in this case, French horn, trombone and tuba and record them a few times and layer them with the samples to get it sounding more real.

      As it progresses I will add updates! I'm mixing a touch and adding some guitar in a bit.
        Alan Ratcliffe wrote: Nice. Trip-ska!
        Hmmm....
          Yeah I really like that one Greg.
          Sounds like something from a Tim Burton movie.

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            • Post #7
            Very cool as usual! I like the whammy bar bits. It reminds me of Gorillaz a bit, seems to have the same sense of humor ?

            I'd like even more of a departure from the original rhythm and feel towards the end of the song. I know there was the metaphorical dying at about 2:40, but I'd like it even more realistic. Maybe there can be more panic and struggle preceding it, and then (change the key?) and . .slow. . down the beat till it stops before you resuscitate it? I know my opinion can be a bit out there, but you asked ?
              I'VE ADDED AN UPDATED VERSION!
              Viccy wrote: Very cool as usual! I like the whammy bar bits. It reminds me of Gorillaz a bit, seems to have the same sense of humor ?

              I'd like even more of a departure from the original rhythm and feel towards the end of the song. I know there was the metaphorical dying at about 2:40, but I'd like it even more realistic. Maybe there can be more panic and struggle preceding it, and then (change the key?) and . .slow. . down the beat till it stops before you resuscitate it? I know my opinion can be a bit out there, but you asked ?
              My Gretsch's Bigbsy gets thoroughly abused on a regular basis! Sometimes I don't even know I'm doing it...

              I'm planning on making the brass dirge a bit more epic with a Gospel choir. The tubular bell could come up a bit too. I think the gospel choir and bell will make it more dirge-like! Will also look at adding a bit more reverb just for that moment.

              The slow down and speed up would be cool, it's something I'd want to do in a live situation but don't feel like putting in the effort for these demos! ? (lazy!) I'm also going to make a shorter "radio edit" after the last tubular bell and just before the guitar solo.
                it really ain't my style, but it is definitely super groovy. nicely done.
                  That's really cool, good job ?

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                    • Post #13
                    Definitely enjoying the new version! I knew my suggestion about slowing down the beat would be impractical for the recording, but glad you'd consider it for the live performance. I'll say it again...really enjoyed the updated version! ? Good work on the solos!
                      17 days later
                      Made me smile. (With you, not at you. ? ) Sounds really good.
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