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I know this song is doing well right now... but I couldn't live with a few things... sorry to muddle things up, but here is a preferable mix... Peter and Harold I left the mandolin in....
All the way back in hi school, a fellow art student was there one day and gone the next... I remember all her plans... for Wendy
My wife got me a mandolin for my b-day and this is the fisrt time I am recording with it... not sure how it fits in a mix yet...and I also have this little wood frog that I use for percusions.. all the other usual stuf guitars vocals... I usually do several mixes before I submit and I may regret this but I'll fix i later if need be...
Lyrics:
ALL OF OUR DAYS ARE NUMBERED
EVERY DAY HAS TO COUNT
TIME SLIPS AROUND THE BACK DOOR
THEN TIME RUNS OUT
I HAD A CLOSE FRIEND TELL ME
THERE’S TIME TO DO EVERYTHING
SHE HAD BIG PLANS FOR SUMMER
SHE DIED THAT SPRING
THERE’S NO BETTER DAY TO OPEN YOUR HEART
THERE’S NO BETTER DAY TO MAKE YOUR NEW START
THERE’S NO BETTER DAY LET HIM SHOW YOU HOW
THERE’S NO BETTER DAY THAN NOW
ALL OF OUR DAYS ARE NUMBERED
EVERY DAY HAS TO COUNT
TIME SLIPS AROUND THE BACK DOOR
THEN TIME RUNS OUT
HE HAD TO TEND TO BUISNESS
HIS FAMILY WOULD WAIT AT HOME
PLANS WERE MADE FOR TOMORROW
NOW HE’S ALONE
THERE’S NO BETTER DAY TO OPEN YOUR HEART
THERE’S NO BETTER DAY TO MAKE YOUR NEW START
THERE’S NO BETTER DAY LET HIM SHOW YOU HOW
THERE’S NO BETTER DAY THAN NOW
Hardware:
G5... onyx mixer... Drawmer pre... akg and baby bottle mikes... taylor guitar and warwick fretless... the new mandolin.. and my frog
Software:
Logic pro
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I'm glad &mdash 04/09/07 - 05:20:04 PM
thank you Rox &mdash 04/09/07 - 07:45:27 PM
I feel silly having this up twice.. but I couldn't listen to the other mix... you've always given such generous comments... thanx tons [ Reply to This ]
I think &mdash 04/09/07 - 06:08:32 PM
the mandolin needs to come up a bit
Just KIDDING!!!! :-)
Really sounds great. So glad you left that nice piece of work in there with the mandolin. It is awesome in this song, as your great guitar work really compliments it - not to mention all of these other elements you know 'how' to evoke, and how they compliment this song...
Such a nice song. Super nice.
. - Harold [ Reply to This ]
Hoot Hoot &mdash 04/09/07 - 07:52:25 PM
Harold I can't tell you how many times you've made me LOL... thanx for the help on this one...
Scott [ Reply to This ]
Inspiring... &mdash 04/09/07 - 06:15:45 PM
Great work again...
I love how you took some really dark stories and both vocally and instrumentally turned it around into a bright optimistic feel. Great vision. [ Reply to This ]
Hi Mike &mdash 04/09/07 - 08:01:44 PM
Wow &mdash 04/09/07 - 06:20:30 PM
maestro !! &mdash 04/09/07 - 08:05:55 PM
NICE ONE! &mdash 04/09/07 - 06:21:01 PM
thank you there Mr Miller &mdash 04/09/07 - 08:08:12 PM
I remember telling you that I was eventually going to get around to recording a little manolin... it took me awhile....
thanx for the comment... feels good [ Reply to This ]
You are a master! &mdash 04/09/07 - 06:54:33 PM
I loved the mandolin! Your wife is a very wise woman. :-) Keep them coming Scott...every one of your songs has been a hit with me.
God continue to bless you richly,
Rick
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Wow Rick &mdash 04/09/07 - 08:13:50 PM
that was great to hear... I think this mix is certainly working better... and you're right she's something....
thanx you've been a great support
Scott [ Reply to This ]
yeah, that's it &mdash 04/09/07 - 07:06:18 PM
You really got the mix sounding just right now. Everything sounds balanced, and the mandoline is settled in there nicely. The tone of the drums sounds a lot better too.
Great song. Now it's shining. Excellent work! [ Reply to This ]
Hey Peter &mdash 04/09/07 - 08:19:20 PM
thank you for the help on this... you're right about that 5%... most of the tweeks were just minor... I seperated the guitar and bass a bit more frequency wise... I noticed that the cymals and snare were brittle because of over compression, so I let them breath more... then I poked some things in and out, and adjusted vocal levels and effects
5%
thanx again [ Reply to This ]
Joni and Jaco and CSNY and so on... &mdash 04/09/07 - 07:44:48 PM
Joni Mitchell came to mind at first, with that touch of Jaco Pastorius on bass. Then the CSNY vocals come in! Extraordinary!
Scott, this is so wonderful. I liked the first version... our works never seem to be done. Remixing and rewriting and reworking.
Strong vox with brilliant harmonies. You have that "voice" of a true performer.
Multi-faceted musicianship. And that wonderul mandolin. My grandfather played his ass off on that instrument.
Refreshingly nostalgic, yet perfectly breathing anew.
Bravo, my friend! [ Reply to This ]
Wow &mdash 04/09/07 - 08:24:25 PM
that's some comment... I have to work real hard to get recording quality mandolin... it's just so small... so I have to woodshed for awhile before I turn on the red light... and I love Jaco... you should hear my 17 yr old son play "portraits of tracy".. he used it for his berkely audition.. I was proud...
I'm real pleased that this worked for you... thanx friend [ Reply to This ]
I don't even know why I comment ... &mdash 04/09/07 - 08:42:32 PM
... on your stuff anymore ... cause it's just that good .... my vote seems sort of small here .. hahaha my first thoughts were that it was reminiscent of "America" ... ah remember how good they used to make us feel back in the day? Always sounded great in the car while driving in the sunshine ... now your stuff is putting smiles on people's faces ... ! [ Reply to This ]
Ah, YES indeed... &mdash 04/09/07 - 09:13:43 PM
...I forgot about "America." Yet it was subliminally there as I listened. Certainly fitting analogy. [ Reply to This ]
Hi Allanah &mdash 04/10/07 - 11:21:22 AM
thanx tons... Hey if you ever tinker with any of my stuff.. I absolutely want to hear it, even if you don't post it... I thought that was kind of cool, and I'm sure anyone would take it as a compliment..
I'll be waiting for "lace panties"... now i sound lke a perv [ Reply to This ]
Making today better &mdash 04/10/07 - 07:13:57 AM
Excellent improvements. When you sing, I am always warmed and uplifted. But the unevenness of the original version distracted, made some of your message seem trivial, ordinary. Funny how that works. By making everything stronger, the honesty of your vocals remains front and center, everything backing is well crafted, and suddenly your track transcends. Thanks for working on everything again. It dances with soul. [ Reply to This ]
thanx my friend &mdash 04/10/07 - 11:25:16 AM
I don't usually repost... but I couldn't listen to the other version without derailing... I think all of this stuff would require some more tinkering if I was going to put out an album... or better yet I would send it all to you [ Reply to This ]
Even better on the second posting! &mdash 04/10/07 - 07:28:12 AM
You really smoothed this out- not to the point of losing the character, of course, but the mandolin entrances and percussion are no longer distracting. This is a very 'warm' sound for a subject that could be either cold and despairing, or overly sentimental. I think you got a really good balance in your lyrics as well as your music. [ Reply to This ]
thanx Kristy &mdash 04/10/07 - 11:31:13 AM
It's amazing how minor changes... (some of them just increments), make such a difference...
and I think overly sentimental scares me more than a bad mix... when something become maudlin, there is no retreiveing it...
good ears over there "teach" [ Reply to This ]
thank you! &mdash 04/10/07 - 08:47:08 AM
scott - you serve up a wicked plate of warm joy brimming with sweet uplifting energy. love the dynamics of your classy vocals - what an ear for harmony (are you our lost 3rd sister??? ;) this is a lovely way to start the day - my thanks to you. anne
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you welcome &mdash 04/10/07 - 11:34:53 AM
from Sister Scott... if I ever get a chance to sing with you guys I'm on it... if I can keep up... there is something coming up that I could use some sister voices on!!! I'm still working on the arrangement and waiting foe inspiration..
"warm joy brimming with sweet uplifting energy" I like that
thanx Scott [ Reply to This ]
That is "YOUR" &mdash 04/10/07 - 11:40:42 AM
Bright and uplifting... &mdash 04/10/07 - 10:37:03 AM
thanx Jack &mdash 04/10/07 - 11:44:34 AM
It was fun to take the mandolin for a spin... I appreciate the comments
and back at ya [ Reply to This ]
So Much Better &mdash 04/10/07 - 05:49:00 PM
This is really excellent in every respect. Your voice sounds terrific. Harmonies are rich and sweet, hues of CS&N no bad thing. Your guitar and mandolin blend very nicely, the mix is so much sweeter than the previous, which was good, but this is perfect. Great song. Glad you perfected it. Life is short, we'll be dead a long time.
Peace.
Willie. [ Reply to This ]
the hook to my next song.... &mdash 04/10/07 - 06:06:35 PM
"Life is short, we'll be dead a long time. " I like that
thanx again [ Reply to This ]
Oh Yeah! &mdash 04/10/07 - 06:27:04 PM
It's so smooth now! Stunning! Glad you left the mandolin. Everything balances and flows. Here%u2019s proof that you done good: I actually sat down with my little G3 ibook planning to do some writing, and after a little bit - you know how it is, you just want to see if there's anything new over at MacJams, and I saw your new mix posted, and so I clicked on it and %u2026WOW! Even through the cheesy half inch speakers it was obvious that this was going to be gorgeous. I plugged into my external speakers and my wife came practically running from the next room wanting to know who this was.
Just stunning, stunning, stunning.
~Brian Weiland
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Hi Brian &mdash 04/11/07 - 05:35:07 AM
thanx for the story.. it's good to get those little glimpses... and thanx for the help on this one...
It's great to have you here @ MJ [ Reply to This ]
The listening mind and heart... &mdash 04/10/07 - 08:24:16 PM
...just kind of breathes out and goes, "Yeah...."
It just sounds RIGHT, now... I can listen right through to the song...
Off to happily download....
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Goodmorning Ed &mdash 04/11/07 - 05:47:27 AM
I've found that Mj has been very useful when people are willing to critique... I really appreciate the use of a few sets of ears that I respect... It was helpful... thanx also for being so supportive... you've been a real confidence lift... MJ has me working (playing) again and has renewed that spark... undoubtedly one of the most valuable benefits for me...
sincere thanx; Scott [ Reply to This ]
Men without hats &mdash 04/11/07 - 09:38:51 AM
Well, it was great the first time, and now... it's still great! I'm not exactly sure what you changed, but the mix sounds just right to my ears.
The second mandolin solo (with a strumming pattern; it comes back again at the very end) is very catchy and reminds me of something... possibly "Safety Dance" by Men Without Hats (?). No reason to change it or anything; I like it a lot, and I think it contributes to the greatness of your song. The song has a very heavy/serious message that is delivered in a very positive, upbeat way; it feels to me like you're saying, "life is short; enjoy it while you have it." The older I get, the greater my sense of urgency about making the most out of every day. Speaking of which... must go write some music! [ Reply to This ]
Carpe diem Clark &mdash 04/11/07 - 01:19:49 PM
seize the day my friend... write like there is no tomorrow...
I just found out hours ago that my older brother has a brain tumor... everything gets re-evaluated... only take along what we need... all the rest of this stuff is just "STUFF"...
sorry about the philosophy intrusion, it's just where I'm at this momment...
I actually changed quite a bit... lots of EQ and placement stuff.. some verb settings and then the obvious mandolin volume...
Oh yeh and "men whithout hats" they reminded me of "madness" some of my fav 80's stuff
thank Clark [ Reply to This ]
Lunch time! &mdash 04/11/07 - 12:12:13 PM
CSNY meets XTC and they go have a late afternoon lunch outside of a tasty French restaurant and talk of death and other maudlin topics.
Everything is very pleasant with just a touch of foreboding...
After a long protracted feast, they part ways in such a French way.... kissing on the cheeks n' all... [ Reply to This ]
Hi Spike &mdash 04/11/07 - 01:29:06 PM
I'm guessing you didn't have toys as a child... and you had to develop a playground between your ears... it must be fun being you...
i smiled all through your evalu-senario-ation...NEW WORD..
the long protracted feast is where you have me all the way, but I can live without the parting kisses
thanx for the visit [ Reply to This ]
Deep bow &mdash 04/11/07 - 09:47:11 PM
It was great before, but, WOW! Here's a song that's going road-tripping with me! [ Reply to This ]
I love road music... &mdash 04/12/07 - 07:04:50 AM
Now there's an honor... It's up there with DL's.... Give me a full tank and Allman Bros.... and I'll burn some fossil fuel [ Reply to This ]
Another one &mdash 04/11/07 - 10:16:35 PM
of your lovely, well conceived and recorded songs Scott. This is so much in the JT mould - a very good thing of course. Love the Warwick - I really must lash out and get a fretless some day. Harmonies, lead vox and instrumentation all up to your fantastic writing. A;; pro quality.Congratulations!
Peace,
Neil [ Reply to This ]
Thanx so much Neil &mdash 04/12/07 - 07:26:12 AM
with your ability, you could make a fretless sing... it certainly has such a usable voice for recording... I appreciate the JT compare too... I went to bed last night with a protable dvd player and headphones, and watched JT's live concert DVD... I'm so knocked out by his ease with a song, and the technical mix is remarkable... I'm gong back in the studio to remix a song "Mercy" that has a lot of distortion anyway... but I'm using that DVD as a road map...
good to have you back [ Reply to This ]
beautiful lack of frets &mdash 04/12/07 - 01:20:46 PM
Thanx Rich &mdash 04/13/07 - 09:53:36 AM
Yeh I love fretless... there are so many more notes:)... your songwriters group sounds like great fun... I wish you were closer...
thanx again [ Reply to This ]
Absolutely! &mdash 04/12/07 - 01:29:11 PM
A thing of beauty Scott. Big thanks to your wife for getting you that mando for your B-day. Vocal harmonies are heart-wrenching...
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Hey Mike &mdash 04/13/07 - 09:57:04 AM
thanx man... Yeh she's the kind you keep... but I still introduce her as my 1st wife... then, she always answers that I'm her last husband... some women just have to have the last word.... :) [ Reply to This ]
yeah... &mdash 04/13/07 - 09:49:10 PM
...they're the best! A couple b-days ago I got Diane a cup (among other things) which had the following statement printed on the side: "My next husband will be normal." She smiled knowingly when I handed it to her.
Be well bro!
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"We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake) [ Reply to This ]
Wow &mdash 04/15/07 - 11:31:34 AM
What a great vocal arrangment.Great stuff.
mandolin sounds great, I would mix it up closer and louder in the mix.
Its refreshing to here.
New fan.
peace
tim
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hey Tim &mdash 04/16/07 - 10:37:48 PM
thanx for your encouragement... I really appreciate the visit... that mandolin is tough to mix... as soon as you hear it it seems too loud... and this is my first crack at it ever...
thanx again Tim
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Great message! &mdash 04/15/07 - 06:39:01 PM
Thanx much &mdash 04/16/07 - 10:39:05 PM
Hi Scott! &mdash 04/21/07 - 01:22:54 AM
MJ is such a great place to be and the talent here is just amazing it has taken me a while to get to hear your work but I'm so glad I did. I love this song you are a great musician and a great singer, the harmonies are really good. Wow, I could just listen to this all day - the only problem with that would be the fact that it would stop me listening to your other stuff.
Best Regards
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Hi Steve &mdash 04/21/07 - 10:16:21 AM
It looks like you've been busy.. I really appreciate the comments and visit.. you are very encouraging... [ Reply to This ]
Your... &mdash 04/23/07 - 05:48:22 AM
...vocal harmonies are fantastic. I really enjoyed all the elements in this. Even the subject matter, sad as it was. I did receive a message of hope. Very well done as usual.
Dave [ Reply to This ]
Hi Dave &mdash 05/11/07 - 11:42:10 AM
Hope is like air... we gotta have it... thanx for the nod my friend... now get back on the horse...
thanx; your friend Scott [ Reply to This ]
Simply great. &mdash 05/04/07 - 08:12:14 PM
Nice song! The guitar and the mandolin are awesome. Your voice is absolutely pro!
Faved and downloaded.
There's no better day to hear good music!
Greetings from Germany,
elektronix [ Reply to This ]
Hey Bernd &mdash 05/11/07 - 11:38:56 AM
Thanx for the listen my friend in Germany... "pro Voice" thanx for that... you don't know how many takes I have to do toget a vocal track...
thanx again
your friend from the USA [ Reply to This ]
Sunny... &mdash 05/31/07 - 11:15:49 AM
I love the message in the song.Really warm abience you get on all of the instruments - I love crisp sounding stringed instruments.Kind of sounds like a fuse in style between the sixties and present - love it,good stuff [ Reply to This ]
thanx RG &mdash 06/01/07 - 10:13:57 PM
your one of my fav's... you seem to have a timeless soul in your music... hard to nail down... but praise from your neighborhood is sweet [ Reply to This ]
Too Good &mdash 07/25/07 - 04:07:00 PM
thank you Mark &mdash 07/25/07 - 06:57:14 PM
Bravo &mdash 09/30/07 - 08:05:25 PM
Upbeat in thought, music and production. First time listener here. Great stuff [ Reply to This ]
Say &mdash 12/06/07 - 06:18:41 PM
How come I don't see my comment in here? Didn't I leave a note to say that this is one of the best songs on Macjams? Well, I am now. Hot damn, this is awesome Scott!! [ Reply to This ]
Hi Dave... &mdash 12/06/07 - 10:06:32 PM
thanx man... you prol did... I took down the first ve | |
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