PopTodd Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 It's a Johnny Cash-style country murder ballad."C'mon Angel" We recorded and mixed this thing in just an hour or so. Didn't turn out bad for such a short stint. I think I'm gonna use this guy for a couple of tunes on the next record, but this is just a demo. Still, I'm pretty happy with it for what it is.I really wanted to approximate a mono, Sun Records mid-50's kinda sound. And I think that, for a digital 1-hr. recording, we did okay with that. Too clean, of course, but not bad. Hope you listen and like.Thanks for indulging me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the carlos Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 thanks for sharing that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Hope you listen and like.Thanks for indulging me. Wait, you're Lou Reed? Sorry for slaggin' on you before. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 It's a Johnny Cash-style country murder ballad."C'mon Angel" We recorded and mixed this thing in just an hour or so. Didn't turn out bad for such a short stint. I think I'm gonna use this guy for a couple of tunes on the next record, but this is just a demo. Still, I'm pretty happy with it for what it is.I really wanted to approximate a mono, Sun Records mid-50's kinda sound. And I think that, for a digital 1-hr. recording, we did okay with that. Too clean, of course, but not bad. Hope you listen and like.Thanks for indulging me. that's good stuff. it got me thinking that maybe some people in here can help me out in choosing which mix of a song to go along with that i'm working on at the moment. so i've uploaded them all to here - showing 4 alt mixes, all differing in arrangements to see which bits people like best. i've got my favourite, which at the moment is the first one, but maybe people can change my mind on that. sorry, none of them have the vocals on yet cos i'm still working out all the harmonies for the backing parts, which is why it would be good to know which version is best to put them on to. they all have bits about them that are unfinished, but i thought it would be nice to stream them anyway. if you hate them all then tell me, cos i'm not adverse to scrapping things and starting again as you can tell by the fact that there's 4 versions of it so far. (oh, i play it all - either via computer emulators - such as the strings and mellotron - or really me with bass, chord organ, guitars, stuff like that) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oceanman Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 it got me thinking that maybe some people in here can help me out in choosing which mix of a song to go along with that i'm working on at the moment.A cross between your fav and take 1! And Todd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Pretty nice little song, Todd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 It's a Johnny Cash-style country murder ballad."C'mon Angel" We recorded and mixed this thing in just an hour or so. Didn't turn out bad for such a short stint. I think I'm gonna use this guy for a couple of tunes on the next record, but this is just a demo. Still, I'm pretty happy with it for what it is.I really wanted to approximate a mono, Sun Records mid-50's kinda sound. And I think that, for a digital 1-hr. recording, we did okay with that. Too clean, of course, but not bad. Hope you listen and like.Thanks for indulging me. Dude...stop apologizing for being talented. You rock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 A cross between your fav and take 1! I agree...damn...so much talent on this board... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Golden Smoghead Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Nice song Todd. Agree with the Lou Reed comment, I hear some Farrarness too. Joss I agree with the others about alt take 1. I think it's because of that keyboard or whatever carrying more of the rhythm, sounds good. Also something kinda Eels-y about that take to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAngerer09 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 That's good stuff, Todd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a.miller Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Todd, nice fucking song man. if you hate them all then tell me, cos i'm not adverse to scrapping things and starting again as you can tell by the fact that there's 4 versions of it so far.I like "alt take 1" it felt the most cohesive to me. Did you record it soon after your favorite take 1? Sometimes (in my recording) I have found that I get my juices flowing during "take 1" and then knock out the second take rather quickly...or something. Either way, cool tunes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 Nice song Todd. Agree with the Lou Reed comment, I hear some Farrarness too. I was thinking about this today and, I wrote it as a Johnny Cash thing.But I can really hear Dwight Yoakam or Steve Earle singing this. It's too bad that they are two of the very best songwriters, themselves and have no need for this. Sorry for the bump, I was seriously just thinking about this and wanted to respond. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I was thinking about this today and, I wrote it as a Johnny Cash thing.But I can really hear Dwight Yoakam or Steve Earle singing this. It's too bad that they are two of the very best songwriters, themselves and have no need for this. Sorry for the bump, I was seriously just thinking about this and wanted to respond. Great song my friend. Great voice. Does your band do any touring? Maybe your band and mine could do some gig swapping sometime. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 Great song my friend. Great voice. Does your band do any touring? Maybe your band and mine could do some gig swapping sometime. Thanks, Lam.My band is, since August or so, just me and my guitar. And I do not do any touring, since I am a daddy and family guy. But, if I do get a gig sometime around here (where they actually let me suggest another band for the bill) I will let you know and try to get you on there. That would be fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Thanks, Lam.My band is, since August or so, just me and my guitar. And I do not do any touring, since I am a daddy and family guy. But, if I do get a gig sometime around here (where they actually let me suggest another band for the bill) I will let you know and try to get you on there. That would be fun. Ah, I was under the impression you were in a band. I'm sort of in the same boat you are. I am married with a three year old, and four year old, so the band thing is more part time now than it used to be. But ever once and a while, we will take a weekend road trip. Like a few months ago, we played in New York, and before that, New Orleans.. Yes, family comes first, but they understand that I have to play music.. It keeps me sane. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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