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This has been kicking around this week and I tried some vocals that I hated so I stripped them off leaving little in the way of a lead in the beginning. I considered scrapping it - but what the hell it's only ones and zeros. The lead at the end is my first experiment with the Line 6 Toneport that just arrived.
BTW - I was too lazy to put my parakeets away when I recorded the acoustic - so that's what you're hearing in the background. They love to sing along.
Hardware:
iMac G5, Line6 Toneport GX, Martin D18, Danelectro DC59, Oxygen8 Keyboard for bass and electric piano
Software:
GB3, DOD drums
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Good that you didn't scrap it &mdash 02/01/08 - 03:49:04 PM
Cool, mellow vibe. Nice changes. Would be curios to here the singing on this. Kinda' a CSN&Y thing. I could hear harmonies and such.
Good one Bud.
Dave [ Reply to This ]
Thanks David &mdash 02/01/08 - 07:14:57 PM
Nice of you to stop by. I went kinda dark with the lyrics based on the dissonant E chord in the chorus. Maybe give it another shot. [ Reply to This ]
nice parakeets! &mdash 02/01/08 - 05:30:57 PM
J/K, I didn't even notice
Really clean sound on this track, I like the laid back feel a lot.
. - Harold [ Reply to This ]
The birds are anything but laid back &mdash 02/01/08 - 07:16:29 PM
Darkness Till Dawn &mdash 02/01/08 - 05:44:35 PM
its amazing heavenly sound with the parakeet !!
this is totatly a real groovey ..specialy when
the guitar lead his ..that cool man ..just superb
I love it ...thnx for sharin !!!!!! [ Reply to This ]
Ah man Feter &mdash 02/01/08 - 07:18:37 PM
you're like Superfan. Glad you liked it. Your big collab "Rain" was a blast. [ Reply to This ]
I like... &mdash 02/01/08 - 05:56:05 PM
the atypical acoustic work on this...good going !
the parakeets actually work...I hope the royalties get to them somehow...lol [ Reply to This ]
They work for stems and seeds &mdash 02/01/08 - 07:20:09 PM
sweet &mdash 02/01/08 - 06:32:47 PM
i like that one. if i get a chance i'm going to try and put something over this (although i won't be doing any recording until next week). i just did something that i hated my vox on too. must be something in the air. this is really nice tho, love the chord changes and the sound of the guitar. and i must say, nice soloing. parakeets added to it IMHO. [ Reply to This ]
I'll tell the keets - it'll make them happy &mdash 02/01/08 - 07:23:28 PM
Love to hear what you might do here - if you want the GB file it's all yours. [ Reply to This ]
oh yeah &mdash 02/01/08 - 08:54:14 PM
definitely send it my way. can you sendspace it and send me a link? [ Reply to This ]
parakeets in the mist &mdash 02/01/08 - 07:47:49 PM
smooth and some CSNY here as dave pointed out. I think it was the steven stills type of lead that nails it. which is great!
Now when i sing my cat joins in, sad i know. I've had to do over quite a few vocal tracks.
the line 6 has a nice crunch tone for the lead on this. I dig it. [ Reply to This ]
Let us hear your cat &mdash 02/02/08 - 10:02:59 AM
c'mon Vic - share the limelight. The Line 6 is pretty cool. I've been using a $29 Griffin iMic interface till now. [ Reply to This ]
right then &mdash 02/01/08 - 08:15:43 PM
there u go bud... very laid back cool... very nice chord changes man.. wow... i wish i could remember my name [ Reply to This ]
Nice Crosby reference &mdash 02/02/08 - 10:04:56 AM
Mellow? Maybe... &mdash 02/01/08 - 08:22:00 PM
but this packs a punch, especially in the chorus. Clean, clear sound, too. This needs an edgy vocal for sure; I'm not sure why, but I hear a gospel quartet circa 1957 (definitely NOT gentle CSNY) singing this.
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I love the gospel quartet idea &mdash 02/02/08 - 10:10:33 AM
whose a pretty boy then? &mdash 02/01/08 - 09:05:15 PM
on first listen after reading your description I found myself wanting to hear a vocal melody....but on second listen I just enjoyed it for what it is...
especially the first change where the birds seem to magically transform into rattle snakes......very mellow....enjoyed it a lot........mellow/dark
nice guitar tones. [ Reply to This ]
Nice of you to drop by &mdash 02/02/08 - 10:16:30 AM
I added a rainstick to the chorus that blended in with the birds. Also when they hear dissonance they switch from tweating to chittering - much more percussive. I also doubled the guitar/bird track and offset them slightly for a 12 string effect - making their chatter that much crazier. [ Reply to This ]
smoooooth &mdash 02/01/08 - 09:59:43 PM
wow this is a great mix. quite sonically pleasing. the touch of darkness in the breaks is really cool too. great track, bud. faved [ Reply to This ]
Much appreciated &mdash 02/02/08 - 10:21:39 AM
First of all, I love this... &mdash 02/01/08 - 10:07:19 PM
I just love the lazy groove, the parakeets, the acoustic sound, the bass, and the rough lead toward the end...
And then, speaking as a guy with an iMac G5 who just got his GearBox Silver package two days ago and is still trying to make the ToneDirect thing work, this gives me hope... (The stuff works as plug-ins...I think...but so far I can't get any sound going directly through the GearBox program alone...)
Wish I could vote on it... But I will gratefully assign it a place of honor in some playlist or other...
You know, it's the RIGHT ones and zeroes...
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Ed &mdash 02/02/08 - 10:23:37 AM
your comments mean a lot to me. I'm happy to help you out with the toneport issue if you're still having trouble. [ Reply to This ]
Captivating &mdash 02/01/08 - 10:29:00 PM
It swings, The off colour lead lends itself to an other worldly state, Dont know if any of my comments i have been making latley make any sense lately! very cool,.... this is, its pulling me to the left and then to the right off balance! Thanks! [ Reply to This ]
Clear as day Tim &mdash 02/02/08 - 10:31:04 AM
The birds! &mdash 02/02/08 - 01:05:23 AM
The parakeets really work - i'll have to get some. Tis has a lovely lazy feel, but the chorus change has some real bite and edge to it. Lovely mix on this too. If you ever want some one elses vox on this, gimme a shout. I've a load of stuff to work on (including the Berlin Years) but this would sneak to the top of the pile ... [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Steve - glad you stopped by &mdash 02/02/08 - 10:35:44 AM
I'm trying to get the file to a sendable size. Beats me why - but it's 1.15 Gig at the moment and Pando only lets me post 1 Gig. M2 expressed interest as well. I'll post a link when I get it sorted out. Can't wait to hear Berlin. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks man &mdash 02/03/08 - 01:58:01 AM
Great acoustic sound! &mdash 02/02/08 - 08:32:37 AM
real nice sound-bed; acoustic guitar is a pleasurable listen; whatever you're doing there you should keep that in your library.
Joe [ Reply to This ]
I appreciate the support Joe &mdash 02/02/08 - 10:38:12 AM
I've had the chorus sound of this thing floating around in my playing for at least ten years - glad to finally do something with it. [ Reply to This ]
birdland &mdash 02/02/08 - 09:04:11 AM
if you hadn't mentioned your ambient recording technique i was thinking, wow, the birds are cool. they're still great as they add another texture to the chorus. the tension on the E chord is also sweet. sort of adds a zeppelin or jeff buckley vibe to the track. would love to hear the vocal version. bring it on! [ Reply to This ]
I'm just happy this doesn't suck &mdash 02/02/08 - 10:41:11 AM
I really had my doubts about it. I was sick last week when I did this - and it wasn't a flow thing - if you know what I mean. I think the birds got it done. [ Reply to This ]
very curious &mdash 02/02/08 - 10:36:19 AM
...to hear how this will turn out with the vocals. The chorus is a stubborn fellow... won't be an easy job. Very great feeling overall and a sweet production quality.
-Walt [ Reply to This ]
The chorus is stubborn &mdash 02/02/08 - 10:47:22 AM
you're right about that. I'm looking forward to it's next life as well. Thanks for stopping by - "River" is fantastic. [ Reply to This ]
Cool instrumental... &mdash 02/02/08 - 12:58:12 PM
...love the sound of that Danelectro...isn't electricity an amazing phenomena? [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Bob &mdash 02/02/08 - 08:20:38 PM
Really great &mdash 02/02/08 - 01:18:22 PM
sound Bud - production is awesome. Will have to look into Line 6 - lovely tone.
Cheers
Len
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Hi Len - thanks for dropping by &mdash 02/02/08 - 08:25:57 PM
I bought the cheapest Toneport - the GX for about $70 from Zzounds. It seems to be a decent interface - and then you get all the great amp modeling and effects. A good deal. [ Reply to This ]
That &mdash 02/02/08 - 06:29:35 PM
Line 6 solo sounds great. Really good tune - I rather like all the extraneous noises (I normally only get road noise, sawing or drilling). Would be even better with some singing! Nice clean production.
Peter [ Reply to This ]
Hey Peter - thanks for stopping by &mdash 02/02/08 - 08:58:16 PM
glad you enjoyed my feathered friends - they love music and are very stubborn to boot. I'm looking forward to getting some time to play with the new toy and see what it brings. [ Reply to This ]
Yeah, &mdash 02/02/08 - 08:55:59 PM
the David Crosby album out on the old dude's farm east of Millersburg circa 197_? Nice groove with some good surprises throughout. Liked the lead at end. [ Reply to This ]
That old dude's name was Art Dressler &mdash 02/03/08 - 06:28:13 PM
kites &mdash 02/02/08 - 08:59:25 PM
a kite floating over
woodstock - it's free of its string
long island - it's the 4th of july
vietnam - it's the holiday celebration
malibu - it's the endless dream
macjams - it's the future burning bright
thanks
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You're welcome &mdash 02/03/08 - 06:29:30 PM
Good groove &mdash 02/03/08 - 03:34:35 AM
This has a nice groove to it...reminds me a little of early Beta Band stuff
Nice and relaxing for the Sunday morning coffee scenario I find myself in now
Cheers
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Thanks for checking in Steve &mdash 02/03/08 - 07:09:04 PM
It'd be a good soundtrack. &mdash 02/03/08 - 05:18:23 AM
especially where it drops into the discordant passages
Lovely production and the birds actually work very well.
Cheers
Dick [ Reply to This ]
Don't mention the word work &mdash 02/04/08 - 06:31:39 AM
parakeets &mdash 02/03/08 - 01:24:49 PM
what brand?.......nice groovin feel.....perfect for a sunday drive......into my ambient playlist it goes.......kool..... [ Reply to This ]
Didn't know there were brands &mdash 02/04/08 - 02:31:25 PM
could be mini moogs I guess. Hope you had a nice ride - thanks for dropping in. [ Reply to This ]
nicey &mdash 02/03/08 - 01:32:19 PM
tiny birds make for great atmosphere..
this is great mixing and production. production is something that does not get enough attention around here.... heh...liked the break around 1:05 with the bongo hit(?), it added a zep feel to the tune and spiced it up nicely. i hear vocals. moody, smooth rock vocals. the electric lends itself nicely. how bout them line 6 tones? nice....
Allen [ Reply to This ]
The Line 6 is cool &mdash 02/04/08 - 08:19:46 PM
Thanks for dropping by and commenting - I really respect work chops. [ Reply to This ]
it's REALLY good &mdash 02/03/08 - 06:13:30 PM
oooooo - i love the lazy, sexily confident groove - it has a beautiful thoughtful quality to it.
i really enjoyed hearing it build, ebb and flow, branch out and soar.
that change could NOT have been more opposite the starting groove in mood - cool call.
excellent blend of soft and hard/slanty and sweet.
good choice to fade there.
SIR BUD, I SALUTE YOUR SONG!!
sis
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Lazy I can see &mdash 02/04/08 - 08:21:54 PM
but sexy and confident - gee thanks. Seriously - I really appreciate your comments. It's real nice of you to drop by. [ Reply to This ]
A cool &mdash 02/03/08 - 11:17:25 PM
bounce to to.
Ha I was wondering about the sound in the backround. It sounds the birds are really groovin to your tune. I can seem em rocking back and forth in unision, doing a cool dance:)
This is very infectious, especially the end were it fades out quite nicely.
Way to go! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Tiler &mdash 02/04/08 - 09:36:26 PM
the birds are a lot of fun to have around. Never thought I'd have them - then my daughter just showed up with them. [ Reply to This ]
Enjoy &mdash 02/04/08 - 02:27:02 AM
Glad you enjoyed it &mdash 02/04/08 - 09:37:46 PM
... &mdash 02/05/08 - 04:30:20 PM
Good groove love it... Really nice to be back and listen on good songs again.... I hope all is well.
Take care
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Kenta [ Reply to This ]
Hey Kenta &mdash 02/06/08 - 10:42:36 AM
Darkness Till Dawn. &mdash 02/05/08 - 10:46:17 PM
Yeah this is really eeeesy listen too, so mellow
and when it kicks in, it just gets better
thanks, [ Reply to This ]
I appreciate your comments - &mdash 02/06/08 - 10:44:36 AM
Nice one &mdash 02/06/08 - 10:05:32 AM
Bud: as always nice mood...Quicksilver 1968 springs to mind...nice tune [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Patrick &mdash 02/06/08 - 12:21:58 PM
eheh &mdash 02/06/08 - 02:20:06 PM
I'm really enjoying this beautiful song... This is so cool... Well done [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Craft - &mdash 02/06/08 - 06:08:08 PM
Cool stuff &mdash 02/06/08 - 10:29:15 PM
Cool stuff and I personally love the birds. They did that in one take? Talent, talent, talent! [ Reply to This ]
That's it - &mdash 02/07/08 - 08:13:34 AM
the birds are invited to all my sessions from now on. Nice of you to drop by. [ Reply to This ]
Keets rule! &mdash 02/07/08 - 07:37:14 PM
Actually, You could add some more sounds of rain on leaves, more birds and jackal calls to solidly pull this into 'music heard at an exclusive rainforest resort' territory. Nice. [ Reply to This ]
If I do the music &mdash 02/11/08 - 10:40:09 PM
Sweetly Surreal &mdash 02/11/08 - 04:01:40 PM
...the parakeets have got to stay. They add such gentle bursts of frantic craziness that just sets off the whole thing.
Beautiful, loping feel that seems relaxed but belies a real haunting tension somewhere. This one's a gem! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Rik - &mdash 02/11/08 - 10:42:42 PM
The parakeets are on the buss - there with the band - they've got their own groupies. Glad you stopped by. [ Reply to This ]
here &mdash 02/11/08 - 05:59:48 PM
is a link for what I did to your amazing song:
http://www.macjams.com/song/39476
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Checked it out &mdash 02/11/08 - 10:45:31 PM
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Good one Bud.
Dave
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