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Go Away by aclarke [Email]
Genre: Rock & Roll

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Comments: 16
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Plays: 362
Last Played: Nov 17, 2008 - 08:06:25 AM
Downloads: 80
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Uploaded: Dec 30, 2004 - 10:25:29 PM
Last Updated: Oct 24, 2005 - 12:25:45 AM
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First time using a MAC as well as Garageband. Time of creation from start to completion of this little ditty was about 25 minutes for 36 second song. No instructions read...just intuition. Guitar tracks just spontaneous outbursts based on drum loop. As this is my first attempt at recording I'd like to hear some constructive feedback.

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PB G4, Ibanez Artcore AXD81

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great bass line &mdash 01/03/05 - 07:47:03 PM
i would build around that bass. as far as recording
play areound with all the settings and parameters
that you can apply to each track or the entire master
track. think about what isnt playing as well as what is
tim

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great bass line &mdash 01/09/05 - 09:45:26 PM
Thanks for the tip! I didn't do anything with the master track...at the time I
wasn't aware I could. The bass line was a loop that I transposed a few notes in
a couple of spots. Now if only I could transpose some of my guitars notes!

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Good mix &mdash 01/04/05 - 11:20:20 PM
Sounds like you got the levels right. I can hear all the
instruments and nothing gets buried. Overall, it sounds a
little muddy. You should cut back on the mid range a
little. I would play with the EQ settings on each of the
instruments and then the master track. Also, you could
play with the reverb a little to get everything in the right
place. Good luck!

JG


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Good mix &mdash 01/09/05 - 09:50:05 PM
I appreciate the EQ tip...I was going more for the tone of each individual track
and didn't mess with EQ at all. I will be sure to try that. Thanks!

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pretty good guitar sound &mdash 01/09/05 - 09:16:24 PM
i like the compressed lead sound your getting. looking
forward to more songs from you!

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pretty good guitar sound &mdash 01/09/05 - 09:56:06 PM
Thanks. I can't remember what I did exactly though I'm pretty sure I did use
some compression on the lead track...truth is, I was trying to cover up my
clumsy lead playing and tried different things until I got a sound I liked. I'm
hoping to put some more guitar based stuff up soon.

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Better than the first thing I ever recorded- &mdash 02/02/05 - 06:23:05 PM
For sure. My first recording sounded like an
asthmatic monkey squawking into a garbage can
during a monster truck ralley. I say that
conservatively.
Congradulations on this first go at GB, and here's to
losin' your apple cherry.:beer

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Better than the first thing I ever recorded- &mdash 02/03/05 - 05:55:52 PM
Thanks for the beer and the compliment!

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Made me Want to Hear More &mdash 02/19/05 - 08:11:25 PM
Good guitar and bass here. Nice groove.

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The Song Is Good, For a start! &mdash 02/23/05 - 09:20:54 PM
If you wanted some constructive critism, im pretty good at that. First of all, let me compliment you, I really like the song! But, you can build the guitar a bit more, and play around with some of the effects in the sofwatre that you use. I'm sure you can put together an ok piece in 25 minutes, but why don't you sit down for a few hours and really compose a song! But it was great for a start! Really cool, keep up the good work AClarke!

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The Song Is Good, For a start! &mdash 02/24/05 - 09:50:18 AM
Hey- thanks for the feedback. It's much appreciated. This was basically a test of Gargage Band for me. Oddly enough, I've been contemplating building on this. Thanks again for your suggestions!

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make it longer please &mdash 03/07/05 - 08:13:58 PM
I like this a lot. As with others comments, this was very good for a first try, especially in light of having a real instrument in the mix and not being 100% loops.

My main criticism is that is just not long enough. I would like to hear a new version that is longer and not chopped off at the end.

I also like how the guitar nearly speaks at times. You could really develop that into something as well.

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Hitting your first &mdash 02/10/08 - 06:33:38 AM
Hey, this is good. I mean the drums could have been busier, but I dug it.
Cuts off suddenly, but you know that.
LL

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Too funny! &mdash 02/10/08 - 08:57:26 PM
heheh- it does cut off... that's about where my impromptu guitar solo fell apart (and one the reasons I leave the heavy duty soloing to the big boys)!

Thanks for checking out the real old stuff- not the best but certainly was good for learning and a great Macjams jumping off point.

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Great beat. &mdash 04/02/08 - 11:09:12 AM
Sorry I had no time to comment on this song, I love all your music
and comments are important. I think. nice work.
Peace Dee x



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Thank you, Dee! &mdash 04/02/08 - 06:40:03 PM
This was the first song I tried with Garage Band... I used loops for the drums and for the bass... I played the guitar. Then I discovered Macjams.... and now you know... the rest of the story.

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