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Matt M. and I originally wrote and recorded this years and years ago, Matt: the lyrics, me: the music. I just decided to take a shot at re-recording it. It's a straight up rocker with lyrics that don't make you think too hard (sorry Matt), and at 2:30 not a huge time investment either. It's simple, with 2 guitars, bass, drums, a lead vocal and 2 backing vocals. I did everything on this one. Hope you like. Constructive criticism welcome, as always.
Hardware:
2 Ghz G5, all the stuff listed in my profile
Software:
Logic Pro 8
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allright!!!!! &mdash 01/01/08 - 05:43:27 PM
Nothing like striaght forward rockin. This sounds real live, like your jammin with a bunch of your buddies havin fun. I could just picture seeing this played in some small club. Funny that the lyrics keep repeating all alone [ Reply to This ]
all alone &mdash 01/03/08 - 12:41:01 AM
Hey Ego,
I actually did play this at a small club once in Manhattan---on acoustic at an open mic, all alone. Quite a different sound played that way I assure you.
Cheers [ Reply to This ]
All Alone &mdash 01/01/08 - 05:46:06 PM
Powerfull headbangin rockin song ..mean guitar works
just great no cunstrutive friend here but big thnx
for sharin this and best wishes for the new Year !! [ Reply to This ]
Pretty good &mdash 01/01/08 - 06:26:00 PM
Hi Philip... I like it. Short and catchy. Maybe a bit dry in the mix? I know if you make electrics too wet they get all muddy... maybe more on the vocals side... just a thought :) [ Reply to This ]
wet &mdash 01/03/08 - 12:26:47 AM
Hey Aaron,
Thanks for poppin' in. Yeah I tried everything on the vox and if I made them wetter they got all sloppy sounding (no pun intended...really) It may be simple but I had a hard time mixing this one and when things get tough, the first thing to go is reverb. [ Reply to This ]
killer &mdash 01/01/08 - 07:55:36 PM
tune. solid rocker. the instrumental parts are all the more amazing knowing you did this solo. Huge guitars and great vocal. [ Reply to This ]
real props &mdash 01/03/08 - 12:28:01 AM
dang!! &mdash 01/01/08 - 08:27:59 PM
kicks in and kicks butt.
great riff with a lot of adeneline surging. I would pretty much say what Z.H. says, a killer bar band opener. [ Reply to This ]
Great sound &mdash 01/01/08 - 08:30:24 PM
heavy early SF hard psychedelic punk - Flaming Groovies etc. Love it. No crits - just envy. [ Reply to This ]
crit &mdash 01/03/08 - 12:43:28 AM
Come on Bud, I know you have it in you. Just one. You are one of the people I'd really sit up straight and listen to with some criticism....
Say Yo to Blkyn for me,
P [ Reply to This ]
This is amazing &mdash 01/01/08 - 09:46:40 PM
Easy to characterize it as a straight ahead rocker, but let's face it, it's not that easy to do this as well as this! (Does that make sense?) Anyway, great track. Love the guitar sounds, and especially the solo. Drums have a good sound. (If I was going to nitpick on the recording, I'd say the cymbals sound a bit harsh, but like I say, just a nit...) This rocks. Outstanding. Great way to kick the new year into life. Nice one. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
drums &mdash 01/03/08 - 12:31:05 AM
I used BFD drums for this that a pal from the UK who shall remain nameless gave me. It has been an uphill battle learning how to use them well, they aren't too intuitive. Thanks for the comment on the cymbals. I actually had cut them back already, the crash was very harsh and sharp, maybe I need to go back and give it another listen. [ Reply to This ]
YEAH!!! &mdash 01/01/08 - 10:46:26 PM
I just had to give this 10's for "Writing"!
Great open, loose sound; plenty of energy; what's not to like?
Gonna be a big year, I think. [ Reply to This ]
All together! &mdash 01/02/08 - 12:15:11 AM
All killer, no filler - I freakin love this, it starts, gets its teeth into you, and doesnt let up til the very end. Guitar sounds ace, your vocal is excellent (Grrreat harmonies) and the whole mix really sparkles - a great rocker! First day back at work, and this really shook me awake this morning!
steve [ Reply to This ]
Keeping Steve awake at work &mdash 01/03/08 - 12:33:17 AM
That's my mission. But I'm sorry to say that I, too, may be a working stiff again soon, so you may have to just return the favor! [ Reply to This ]
right then phillip &mdash 01/02/08 - 08:03:09 AM
yep agree with all....killer rocker to the bone...man u just knock me out! hats off to you my friend! [ Reply to This ]
Live Human Target &mdash 01/02/08 - 08:58:15 AM
Great stuff Phillip.
It was a nice fireworks display in my office! BOOM! BANG!
2008 will be one to remember at this place we call home!
Bob [ Reply to This ]
five &mdash 01/03/08 - 12:35:50 AM
Hey Bob, Thanks for the listen as usual! Now that I have seen your ugly mug in person on video, I have a whole new appreciation for your avatar. Did you paint that one? It's great, and totally captures you....the real you that is....the twisted you. [ Reply to This ]
Twisted &mdash 01/03/08 - 05:30:38 AM
You've seen my ugly mug in person on video and now on canvas on the internet. Yes, it is the real me and yes, I'm rather twisted.
Funny how the expression "birds of a feather" suddenly comes to mind... [ Reply to This ]
Yep... &mdash 01/02/08 - 11:28:40 AM
...god start to the new year. Hopefully we'll have more stripped down rockers like this over the coming months. It's all well and good having a symphony orchestra in a box but if you can get creative with just the good old Guitar, Bass Drums & Vocals line up then you're onto a winner.
Solid song, well made.
Phil [ Reply to This ]
Doh... &mdash 01/02/08 - 11:30:34 AM
...that was of course "good" start to the new year. You're good but not *that* good :-))
P. [ Reply to This ]
God &mdash 01/03/08 - 12:38:45 AM
Philip,
Actually I liked it the other way, this song being a "God start to the new year" Rawk-On! (hand making the sign of the devil...) ... gotta go listen to some Tenacious D.... [ Reply to This ]
nice one racerat &mdash 01/02/08 - 12:23:19 PM
love the song, the sound of the band and the harmonizing is great. you always get the best guitar sounds.and the drums are really rocking, great stuff. [ Reply to This ]
bed &mdash 01/03/08 - 01:00:15 AM
I just listened to your new song called "I could go to bed (w/Bud)" and if you say MY guitar tone is cool, I am truly honored, because in my book you are now a guitar tone SUPER-GOD! Anyone reading this, after my song finishes playing, go check out the above song. But not before....;-) [ Reply to This ]
The &mdash 01/02/08 - 06:14:47 PM
double vocal works great on this song and the whole sound is fine and works well. Really good mix and catchy tune, cheers M [ Reply to This ]
You Could Slip This Into... &mdash 01/02/08 - 08:08:05 PM
a *Best of GarageBand Rock* compilation and I'm not sure anyone would be any the wiser.
The only thing I might do differently is keep the vocal solo in the first part and then add harmonies as it progresses.
Cool, straight-ahead rocker. ;)
--- Joe [ Reply to This ]
good one &mdash 01/03/08 - 12:24:06 AM
Joe,
Thanks for the suggestion. I am not really satisfied yet with the vocals on this. It may be a simple tune, but it was a hard one to mix. I like the idea of bringing the harmonies in later and/or gradually. They are a little too ever-present. Thanks for the idea! [ Reply to This ]
rocker &mdash 01/03/08 - 09:09:53 AM
Mc &mdash 01/04/08 - 02:10:57 AM
Boy, Thx for the listen. I love your new one, the sound-check solo blues jam. Completely tasty. [ Reply to This ]
Hi &mdash 01/03/08 - 09:55:23 AM
Love it man...
It sounds like work done by Brian James... (early Damned)
And that's meant as a compliment...
Keep doing it dude...
:-)) [ Reply to This ]
Damned &mdash 01/10/08 - 06:42:22 PM
Cool! I love the Damned! That's a first for that comparison. Thx Carson!
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great rock tune &mdash 01/04/08 - 03:16:09 AM
Nice true rock sound here. Straight up rock song.
Hey RR, I'm back-
Dave
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Dave &mdash 01/15/08 - 10:19:39 PM
Thanks Dave. Simple is better. Sometimes I just gotta get back to my roots. [ Reply to This ]
cool rock &mdash 01/04/08 - 03:41:45 AM
This one is very catchy... Love it as always... Nice vocals and guitar playing! You did a great job.. Soundz like a live act... [ Reply to This ]
Crafty &mdash 01/15/08 - 10:21:36 PM
Thanks dude. Always happy when you drop by. I'll get to that bass-line as soon as possible! I swear! [ Reply to This ]
Yea I &mdash 01/05/08 - 09:14:46 PM
really like this.I especially like the part where it goes 4/4 to 2/4 a few times then back to 4/4.You have a fantastic rock voice.Great song! [ Reply to This ]
timing &mdash 01/15/08 - 10:28:46 PM
Thanks Mark. I really don't usually fiddle with timing changes, but that is how I wrote this tune many moons ago, so I had to go with it. Your new song "Alman/balld/Jig" is beautiful. Nice work. It's always nice to get a comment you. [ Reply to This ]
Rock the house! &mdash 01/06/08 - 11:01:21 AM
An excellent, classic hit-and-run rocker! I thoroughly enjoyed this!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Grinning &mdash 01/08/08 - 08:45:59 AM
...stuff like this reminds me why we pick up guitars in the first place. Worth pulling over and cracking up the volume to shake the windows loose for!
Love the pulse and loose, exuberant energy just bouncing off the walls. Simple, clean rock is difficult to get to sound 'right' but this sounds like a cold beer, ashtrays shaking on the bar and a girl in a leather vest asking if I want another round. You betcha! [ Reply to This ]
painting the picture &mdash 01/15/08 - 10:33:59 PM
Man, your description makes me want to be 18 and do all those foggy nights in bar bands all over again. I've always said that playing distorted guitar is like driving a sports car reeeeeally fast, without the shattered glass, twisted steel and blood part. [ Reply to This ]
Raw sound &mdash 01/14/08 - 09:29:47 PM
It sounds like you had fun with this one. I know I did listening to it. It still has a cool raw sound to it - not too overproduced, which I like to hear. [ Reply to This ]
Nick &mdash 01/15/08 - 10:38:08 PM
Thanks for the listen. I am waiting (somewhat patiently...) for more from you. I keep checkin your page. Gimme a shout when you post. I love "With You".
Philip [ Reply to This ]
I like your studio setup (profile pic)... &mdash 01/24/08 - 06:22:37 PM
Sorry this slipped my radar but the energy contained here is palpable, cool lyrics and the guitars are killer, I look forward to to your future projects
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Cool! &mdash 02/16/08 - 12:57:20 AM
Took me a while to get around to it, but I've com to listen to your wares.
I think this is pretty gas. I can imagine this pouring out of a pub late at night at 120dB so thumbs up for that!
Particularly nice work on the bass guitar. [ Reply to This ]
Hi ! &mdash 02/24/08 - 08:47:51 PM
Happy to hear you're still around making your great rock songs. This one really kicks asses ! Keep on rockin' Dude ! [ Reply to This ]
Great! &mdash 03/03/08 - 03:50:32 PM
Very nice song Philip, very good vocals you have and I wish someday to hear it with Matt's vocals, I've always been a huge fan of his vocal abilities. You're doing really fine friend.
Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
Sweet &mdash 03/18/08 - 02:13:14 AM
This song has a great raw live feel to it. I really like the bass sound. My only gripe is that the crash cymbals sound a little harsh. I shouldn't of listened to this song before I went to bed. I feel sort of revitalized now and feel like I should be working at a frantic pace or something. Great mix and production as always! [ Reply to This ]
8 &mdash 03/20/08 - 12:26:15 AM
Thanx 8pis,
Sorry to have kept you up! Noted on the cymbals, I agree, there are a bunch of things I addressed in a remix after I posted this, but I haven't wanted to lose my comments to repost the new one. I also pulled back the backing vox a lot, they are way to prevalent. But, glad to hear your constructive crit as always.
P [ Reply to This ]
yum &mdash 03/24/08 - 07:41:39 AM
mmmm sweet, nice and dirty, straight from the states too my little laptop on the other side of the world, and it still sounds genuine. id crank this one laying on a deck chair in the middle of the arizona desert if that makes any sense. [ Reply to This ]
DUDE! &mdash 03/30/08 - 08:10:40 PM
I'm so digging this song! Thanks so much for sharing it!
Stacey K. Black [ Reply to This ]
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