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Psycho (13), OneSweetWorld (17), crashed (1), sexual tension (1), the usual (1), break-ups (1), the kitchen sink (1)
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Here's another take on Linda's 'Psycho' vocal line ... I feel a little late to the party as there are at least 2 other excellent songs that have used the same sample, but, hey, never too late.
Not much else to say ... it was great singing on the same song as you, Linda! Hope you like this.
A song to have break-up sex to.
Only other thing to add is that I played about with the bass for ages ... still not happy with it ... but it's out there now ...
Steve
Hardware:
Shure mic
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Logic pro
Addictive Drums
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Blend &mdash 07/02/07 - 07:40:12 AM
Your voices blend beautifully and I really like your high notes Steve. Superb production - especially the drums. Great song. No need for lyric printing because your diction is so good too. Fantastic.
Cheers
Len
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No lyrics &mdash 07/02/07 - 11:27:43 AM
Actually Len, some of the lyrics were done, er, on the fly, as it were. I tried singing the choruses the same register as Linda, which actually suited my voice, but they clashed too much, hence the higher harmony. First time I've mixed female vox ... it's really different (and difficult). Good ol' AD drums - the verses are the 'ping pong' setting ... don't have eat up processor time, though. Thanks for the kind words. pal.
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Great &mdash 07/02/07 - 07:48:44 AM
This is refreshing and awesome! Once again PJ Harvey comes in mind, don't know why - although it is only a positive reflection. Your vocals works very good together; blend as one. This is a very good collab! Now I just need to find a good reason to break up.... :) [ Reply to This ]
PJs! &mdash 07/02/07 - 12:06:21 PM
Hi Mikki - listened to your latest this morning - absolutely awesome track, can't wait for the cd.
I never thought of PJ, but with Linda's voice, and especilaly the mood of the verses, I see what you mean. First time I've done a 'duet' - We could be the alternative Elton John and Kikki Dee.
Really appreciate your comments.
Steve [ Reply to This ]
PJs! &mdash 07/02/07 - 12:06:27 PM
Hi Mikki - listened to your latest this morning - absolutely awesome track, can't wait for the cd.
I never thought of PJ, but with Linda's voice, and especilaly the mood of the verses, I see what you mean. First time I've done a 'duet' - We could be the alternative Elton John and Kikki Dee.
Really appreciate your comments.
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Wow... &mdash 07/02/07 - 08:05:57 AM
You Rock.... Love it... You have taken this to an higer level... Kudos.
Take care
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Kenta [ Reply to This ]
Alternate take &mdash 07/02/07 - 12:12:56 PM
I loved your take on this Kenta - our versions are very different - yours is a lot darker. it's interesting to hear the different tracks people have made with this (Seca Mode has posted one as well) . Maybe we should instigate a Loop it or Lose it contest using one of Lindas vocal lines?
thanks for stopping by and checking this out
LOL
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Yes why not!!!! &mdash 07/05/07 - 06:35:51 AM
Sounds fun great idea... :D)
Take care
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Kenta
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For better or for worse, in prosperity and adversity...I try always to be positive. [ Reply to This ]
yeh &mdash 07/02/07 - 08:47:22 AM
great blend. vocals are outstanding. Steve : you continue to amaze as to your versatality. Linda's voice sounds fab (touch of Shirley Manson).
excellent collab [ Reply to This ]
Shirley not &mdash 07/02/07 - 12:21:45 PM
hey KTB - funny, I was trying to work out what this sounded like, and did think of Garbage - its a sweet vocal, with a touch of venom. The original vocal line took me in a slow, quiet direction, but as so often happens, the song had other ideas - I just do what I'm told.
Thanks for the thoughts
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Masterful! &mdash 07/02/07 - 09:29:03 AM
You ever turn on the radio, at some odd time of the wee hours of the morning, and maybe in a major metro area, or maybe, not so metro, but some smaller part of the world - and a tune comes on, that feels like it was made for you. And you listen intently, w/ disbelief that you caught this moment - You listen intently, and to the end, just praying that the dj would name the artist, but they don't... And maybe, you were able to get to the record button to catch just enough of it...
You spend the rest of some time, wondering..., who was that... You say things to yourself like, I knew that this was a place that I was supposed to be, if not to catch this tune, and maybe now, forever...
It was a rare find - You can't seem to be able to buy it - Definitely, a timeless event - A very intimate moment - It was made for you, and likely, no one else... And you're almost kinda glad, that the dj, didn't mention a name, because you just knew, that this piece was only for your heart and soul and that if were ever to lay upon the ears of the lessor deserving, that some how, you might have to share this moment..
No one will ever put things together in this way again, but this band might... But doubtful that they will because it is likely, that this was just a moment for them too. A moment when all things in the universe aligned...
Steve, you did a beautiful job of aligning things on this. And what a stunning job, Lida did, performing this. Strikingly beautiful. Her writing... Your writng...
Your singing!... Your playing!...
My chills!... My god...
I did take a copy and it is okay to remove the download option because truly, this was only meant for a deserving, hurting soul..., - A strange thing... to be selfish w/ pain...
Thank you. Macca [ Reply to This ]
Thank you. &mdash 07/02/07 - 12:32:45 PM
Macca,
I almost didn't reply to this, I didn't know how to.
We write music, mostly I think, to express how we feel at that moment, to communicate and share, and send it out into the digital world, hoping it'll mean something to someone else, that someone will listen.
Thank you for listening.
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Great collab - &mdash 07/02/07 - 09:57:38 AM
I like when you sing low against your own higher voice in the break. When you and Linda kick it together it just soars. Excellent production and "near perfect" bass. Sorry I couldn't help myself. Thanks for posting. [ Reply to This ]
gorillaz!! &mdash 07/02/07 - 12:38:01 PM
Hey Bud - listened to your new track today ... sort of thing I hear and think ' why can't I get my stuff to sound like that' ... mixing envy??!! You do such a wide range of great stuff.
This started off experimental, but, as so often with my stuff, wanted to be liked so we had to have a chorus. Anyway, yeah, it was great singing with a girl, even if she was only virtual. Glad you liked it, thanks for listening and commenting.
Oh, and the bloody bass ... it just never sounds right to me ... i ended up putting 2 in the chorus!
Steve [ Reply to This ]
great &mdash 07/02/07 - 12:11:04 PM
vocal work from both parts. The drum sound is really special, sort of thin but really dynamic. the song builds beautifully from there. [ Reply to This ]
Addictive &mdash 07/02/07 - 12:43:32 PM
JC, I sound like a salesman, but I luurve Addictive Drums - really fab. This grooves along a little like garbage flirting with the jesus and Mary chain, dotcha think ... but Linda has a better voice.
Thanks for stopping by
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Excellent &mdash 07/02/07 - 12:43:45 PM
collaboration - an interesting song that builds up really well - love the instumentation. The vocals complement the music, as well as each other. Production up to your usual high standards. Thanks for sharing.
Peter [ Reply to This ]
Grafitti Pete! &mdash 07/02/07 - 03:53:25 PM
Hey pete - I built this around Linda's vocal, starting with the verse beats - intended this to be lo-fi electronic, but the fake guitars wanted to join in ... this was gonna be Thom Yorke-ish, now its just ... -ish.
ta for tuning in
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Voices &mdash 07/02/07 - 02:12:03 PM
The two voices are a real treat on this song. You add lots of energy in the instrumental mix. Great song. Thanks for putting this one together. [ Reply to This ]
2 voices... &mdash 07/02/07 - 03:58:16 PM
..may be better than one, but they are a bugger to mix. I'm kinda pleased with the drive this track has ... i think the drums help by chattering along. Thanks for stopping by Bill - loved your latest piece.
Steve [ Reply to This ]
cool vocals &mdash 07/02/07 - 02:33:00 PM
This has a really unsual feel begin with...with the call and response vox...and the the surging chorus comes in. Rock on!
Great performances from both of you
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Surge! &mdash 07/02/07 - 04:04:51 PM
Hi Steve - the intro is kinda misleading - i wrote the first verse with a different direction in mind, then it just seemed to want to rock out a bit - I like the intro piano as a little bit of misdirecton. I don't seem to be able to write anything over 3 1/2 mins these days, but, hey, short and sharp ain't bad.
Rock on yerself!
Steve (C) [ Reply to This ]
Excellent!!! &mdash 07/02/07 - 08:24:15 PM
Its always good to see the process of an artist, in this case we know what you started with and we can enjoy what you have built around it. Nice notage youve added to those few singing notes you were provided with...I also believe your voices compliment eachother well, well done champ! [ Reply to This ]
Scary! &mdash 07/03/07 - 12:56:24 PM
this was quite ... I'm surprised i got a song here, as Linda didn't know the chords, and I only know 4 ... and it turns out the root notes were black keys, which i tend to avoid.... anyway, this was a really interesting challenge , and we got a bouncy toon out of it, so it all ended well! The problem with having the vocal line is there's sooo mnay ways you could take the song .... hence it ended up a bit schizo ... but then look at its' parents!
Cheers bud
Steve [ Reply to This ]
This is awesome! &mdash 07/02/07 - 08:33:40 PM
What a great build-up and foundation this is to Linda's original track.
Your voices sound fantastic together and complement eachother so very well.
I really admire those who can take a separate vocal track and build underneath it, as I can't do the same. I always have to put the vox over the instrumental foundation.
Fab collab! Kudos to you both! :) [ Reply to This ]
Hey Mysti ... &mdash 07/03/07 - 01:15:06 PM
...many thanks for the kind words. i usually tend to start with vocal lines on my own tracks, but twist it around if I can't figure out the chords, so doing this really stretched me. it took a looong time to get the two voices to sit well ... I think it's okay here. Thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to listen
LOL
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Yeah! &mdash 07/03/07 - 04:10:18 PM
This is fabulous. Nice production. Infectious rhythms. Love the way you two play your vocals off one another. Great collab!
Be well!
Vagabond: http://www.macjams.com/song/33206 [ Reply to This ]
Collab Mad &mdash 07/04/07 - 01:54:19 AM
hey Mike - Firstly, love the new piccie .... cool shades. i realy enjoyed doing this, and realsied that everything I've done recently has been a collab, as are all my upcoming projects ... it's great having other people to play off, after going it alone for sooo long!
Am going to check out your new track right now, my friend
Steve [ Reply to This ]
I know what you mean... &mdash 07/04/07 - 10:01:11 AM
Although I'm still cranking out newbies they're not coming as fast because of all the time I'm spending on Goodwilly collabs. I was apprehensive about collabing at first...but once it gets under your skin it just wont let go.
BTW: Did you try to leave a comment on Vagabond? I see you faved it but when I looked for your comment...zippo. Sometimes they don't go through for some reason...
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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 ]
Vagabond &mdash 07/04/07 - 11:52:48 AM
i listened to the trcak fiorst thing this morning (like, about 6.30) just befoer i went to work, but wanted to give it a few more plays so i could leave a decent comment. Will be stopping by your way after work tonite!!!
LOL
steve [ Reply to This ]
I love it. &mdash 07/03/07 - 08:00:13 PM
Steve...I think you did an amazing job with the simple acca I posted. You really don't give yourself enough credit.
Our voices go together we really well! Next time I should add to one of your tracks eh?
Thanks Steve :-) [ Reply to This ]
that's enough for me &mdash 07/04/07 - 01:58:53 AM
... you know Linda, I was worried 'cause by adding a male voice (and perspective) to this, it does change the intent of what you originally posted, so I'm glad that you're not mad at me for giving the 'male' side of this!!!!
The vocals work well together - I really like the verse parts. I know you're really busy, but will take you up on the offer on singing on one of mine in the near future. Thanks for your support.
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Someone's to blame... &mdash 07/03/07 - 08:21:06 PM
Ironically when I was submitting my comment to your song Crash, last night, the site crashed as well. Now I'm not pointing fingers.....anyway
a slightly different thing from you. a duet non the less. it works out really well I might add. the chorus is just killer.
Elton John and Kikki Dee. Nah
Sonny and Cher, Nah
Captain & Tennile, Nah
Steve & Eddi, Nah
Well I guess you two need to do your own variety show. And don't forget Muggs the cigar smoking chimp to come out between acts.
Heck, i would even show playing guitar while riding on the shoulders of a bear driving a motorcycle. [ Reply to This ]
James &mdash 07/04/07 - 02:13:00 AM
I remember the english band James saying that whatever they called their album, it refelcetd what happened in their lives, so they called one of their albums 'Millionaires'.
Unfortunately it didn't sell.
Anyway, the variety show thing could be great, although Linda is a lot younger than me, so it may look a bit creepy .... though we could appeal to all age groups, I suppose. I could tap dance, she could juggle .... you're booked to play guitar, but Muggs will play rhythm.
I'm just off to ring NBC .... sounds like we gotta winner!
As it's your idea, how about 10% Vic???
steve [ Reply to This ]
15% &mdash 07/04/07 - 02:16:50 AM
12% &mdash 07/04/07 - 02:24:21 AM
13% &mdash 07/04/07 - 02:37:01 AM
and I'll share the room with the chimp. He smokes cubans.
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now where's those car keys? [ Reply to This ]
synergy &mdash 07/03/07 - 11:40:40 PM
Steve,
Amazing. The lead guitar (?) synth (?) is blow-away, really well done. Your voices are perfectly suited for each other. Now I know you are a perfectionist---the bass is fine--don't touch it! I think you voice is totally healed--this cut shows it, fantastic falsetto! Love the splashy/flappy cymbal on the bridge. This thing goes so many places all at once. You are a busy guy, the stuff you have been putting out has been outstanding. [ Reply to This ]
yeah, but ... &mdash 07/04/07 - 02:41:11 AM
... now to be fair Phil, i was actually pretty happy with the synth guitar on this, and in fact, thought the mix was okay ... then I listened to 'So Invisible' and wept.
I appear to have bought a shoddy version of Logic, as what comes out of my mac sounds very different to what comes outta yours!
Seriously, thanks for the comments ... i've learned a lot in the short tine we've collab'd and will continue to pick that big brain of yours!
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Another good one Steve &mdash 07/04/07 - 02:21:19 AM
Both in terms of Linda's original and in terms of your own stuff. Some nifty vocal things you've done, and an all round killer mix - very impressive. Wouldn't sound out of place on the radio (I hear INXS).
Excellent!
Neil [ Reply to This ]
Killer1 &mdash 07/04/07 - 02:46:42 AM
Thanks Neil - appreciate your comments on the mix, as you are another guy that I listen to for mixing inspiration ... I was THAT far from getting ozone last night, and may well succumb today!
I couldn't quite get a handle on what/who this sounded like, but i can definately hear what you mean in INXS ... I take that as a real compliment.
Thanks for popping in all the way from down under
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Ozone &mdash 07/04/07 - 04:32:20 AM
ha &mdash 07/04/07 - 11:44:08 AM
:) &mdash 07/04/07 - 06:28:02 PM
Have fun!!! Look forward to see what you come up with now :)
My one suggestion is to start out with a preset which sounds OK (there's one called "CD master" I think) and then run it with a song and just mess with each of the 6 sections separately to see what they do. My biggest mistake was to get carried away with the amount of gain I could get on the song, to the detriment of the detail (listen to Ledeb and Jim's latest versions of In The Garden to hear an example).
Have fun
Neil --- WINDS OF CHANGE[ Reply to This ]
Excellent ... &mdash 07/04/07 - 02:40:25 AM
... liason of two talented singers and a great song as well. I will put on my fanshirt straight off. [ Reply to This ]
T-shirts &mdash 07/04/07 - 02:52:52 AM
hey Alex - I'll get 5 extra arms to make some T-shirts (One sweet Echoroom, EchoWorld) and send you one. Thanks for the comments .... have gotten about halfthe lyrics for Converging, so i'm slowly moving forwards on it ... be in touch soon!
LOL
Steve [ Reply to This ]
really enjoyed &mdash 07/04/07 - 08:11:31 AM
Nice varation. your voice is rather strong on this, too. Pro quality production and think you used cool beats.
Good job.
LL [ Reply to This ]
Hi Dave &mdash 07/04/07 - 11:48:34 AM
... thanks for stopping by and commenting. As usual, i spent 15% of the time on this track mulling over snare sounds ... they're my weakness. really enjoyed your new track, great stuff!
LOL
Steve [ Reply to This ]
powerfull &mdash 07/04/07 - 02:15:10 PM
The way this kicks and grooves in all the right spots. good comp btwn you and LInda the singing between the both of you. spins this . I am gonna need to listen to this one way more than 10 times! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks EB ... &mdash 07/04/07 - 05:12:31 PM
.... appreciate your comments ... just listened to your latest, and was blown way - cracking track. Never mixed two vocals before, and it took quite a bit of work , but I think they work pretty well together on this.
Your new song is still haunting me ...
steve [ Reply to This ]
Stop being all noble... &mdash 07/04/07 - 04:57:43 PM
...and turn on that voting thing so I can give it wicked high votes...
This sounds like a radio hit, pure and simple.
Layers and layers of stuff going on, and it's got such punch and impact...
Ed [ Reply to This ]
No vote &mdash 07/04/07 - 05:19:30 PM
Hah - i tend to alternate with the vote/no vote thing Ed ... I can't make my mind up whether to have it on or not, but thanks for the vote of confidence ... now if only i could find a radio station to actually play this ....
LOL
Steve [ Reply to This ]
s' good &mdash 07/04/07 - 05:00:16 PM
Thanks.. &mdash 07/04/07 - 05:55:06 PM
... Biba, for stopping by and commenting. It's much appreciated.
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Perfect Duet &mdash 07/05/07 - 08:41:04 AM
I don't know why you didn't listen to me before when I insisted you and onesweetworld pair up and "do it".
Glad to hear such magic between your voices. I don't know how anyone can build a song around vocals like you did, but that just proves your extreme talent.
Great sound. I like your guitar parts especially. [ Reply to This ]
I told you so!!!! &mdash 07/05/07 - 08:52:31 AM
Yeah, it was about 4 months okay you said to check Lind's work out, and here we are, joined in vocal harmony. Dorseymatchmakers.com ..... could definately be a winner, as you've already paired up Estellie with JC.
For a complete musical eejit like me, it was really tough setting Lind's vox to music, and involved hours of prodding around bass notes on the keyborad to find root notes, but in the end, was worth it ... sounds like Thom Yorke meets the Carpenters to me..It's also the best two fingered guitar solo I've ever recorded, and utilises Logic pros Space Designer reverb set to ' the biggest delay setting possible'.
Lovely to have you back on the site Bob - welcome home!
steve [ Reply to This ]
great &mdash 07/05/07 - 09:04:19 AM
the voices are outstanding and the performance is brilliant!!! Well done!!! [ Reply to This ]
Gosh &mdash 07/05/07 - 09:14:00 AM
Craft - I listened to 'So Invisible' as soon as Philip told me it was up - I was just bowled over by the track, the quality and production are absolutely outstanding ... sort of thing I listen to and aspire to produce... anyone who hasn't heard this should check it out NOW! So, thank you ... I appreciate your comments and support a great deal.
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Just amazing .. &mdash 07/05/07 - 02:44:52 PM
.. you are on such a roll Steve .. a flabbergasting song
you built up here around Linda's vocal .. and I don't say that often (partly 'cos I have to look up how to spell
'flabbergasting' ..lol). Such passionate energy,
excellent production, radio ready, should be snapped
apon for commercial success real soon. Such high
quality output from you these past posts.
It's kinda "Garbage-some electronica" meets INXS(I've always heard that a bit in your voice/delivery haven't I?) in some way, if I was to place the 'overall' sound/vibe. What a combo. It would be 10's across
the board. Inspiring and such high standard setting as
ever. I'll be giving you a tinkle on the dog when I
make the switch over to Logic Pro.
Sweet. [ Reply to This ]
i was inspired &mdash 07/05/07 - 03:22:46 PM
to do a take or spin as it were on her vocals.....i liked the way you integrated your vice with hers.... seemless....
great mixing, great composition....like i said, inspiring..... [ Reply to This ]
different strokes.. &mdash 07/05/07 - 04:20:21 PM
...RAD. It's been really interesting to hear the differebt songs that came out of Linda's vocal line - your song purrs like a sly tiger. Thanks for listening into my take man, appreciate it.
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Vocals &mdash 07/05/07 - 04:04:40 PM
You both did a great job . The track is very well built and produced .
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Cool &mdash 07/06/07 - 01:58:23 AM
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Cheers
Len
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