Would like to get a few more songs tracked before I begin the process of lyrics vocals... This one was a quickie ...throwing it out for critiques...it has a bit of a wall of sound type vibe at times... I really wanted crunchy fuzz guitars that are well defined if that makes sense...
Ikeeeyaaa(The Nightmare Begins...)
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Re: Ikeeeyaaa(The Nightmare Begins...)
Nothing's leaping out on a first listen.
Edit: On second thought, maybe see if you can extend the tail after the solo some more?
Edit: On second thought, maybe see if you can extend the tail after the solo some more?
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That was fun! The very beginning made me laugh. Thought the guitars sounded very well defined.
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Re: Ikeeeyaaa(The Nightmare Begins...)
Two Cow bells? that's all we get?
I honestly don't have anything for this is. It does sound a bit squashed compression wise like it could be breathing a little bit more? But that is a personal preference thing. Big picture though this can stand on it's own on a streaming service or radio play. good mix dude.
Also, If I didn't know any better I'd swear this was a collab with @rayc Some of the guitar and bass chord progressions have that distinct Ray vibe. Hopefully that doesn't come off as offensive to either of you but a compliment to both for having such a distinct sound when composing. Good stuff @stratmonkee
I honestly don't have anything for this is. It does sound a bit squashed compression wise like it could be breathing a little bit more? But that is a personal preference thing. Big picture though this can stand on it's own on a streaming service or radio play. good mix dude.
Also, If I didn't know any better I'd swear this was a collab with @rayc Some of the guitar and bass chord progressions have that distinct Ray vibe. Hopefully that doesn't come off as offensive to either of you but a compliment to both for having such a distinct sound when composing. Good stuff @stratmonkee

Re: Ikeeeyaaa(The Nightmare Begins...)
The cowbell hit for the return was fun...that could use some reverb and emphasis to increase the amusing aspect.
Wow, thanks @WhiskeyJack , making a comparison like that is a distinct back pat as I always enjoy Gene's progressions etc. Perhaps it's Gene's influence on me - we wrote a song together, but apart, yonks ago, (the ever graceful Kommodore Cabbage era), which we both revisited by recycling our separate parts recently.
Wow, thanks @WhiskeyJack , making a comparison like that is a distinct back pat as I always enjoy Gene's progressions etc. Perhaps it's Gene's influence on me - we wrote a song together, but apart, yonks ago, (the ever graceful Kommodore Cabbage era), which we both revisited by recycling our separate parts recently.
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Re: Ikeeeyaaa(The Nightmare Begins...)
I thought it sounded really good. Not much I'd change. I'd maybe turn the bass down a couple of dbs. But that's just me. Nothing more I can say. It's sounding nice.
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Re: Ikeeeyaaa(The Nightmare Begins...)
Cool idea...possibly add a little delay at the end ?vomitHatSteve wrote: ↑Fri Aug 13, 2021 11:43 am Nothing's leaping out on a first listen.
Edit: On second thought, maybe see if you can extend the tail after the solo some more?

Hey, I'm all about the Ray vibe!!WhiskeyJack wrote: ↑Sat Aug 14, 2021 2:30 pm Two Cow bells? that's all we get?
I honestly don't have anything for this is. It does sound a bit squashed compression wise like it could be breathing a little bit more? But that is a personal preference thing. Big picture though this can stand on it's own on a streaming service or radio play. good mix dude.
Also, If I didn't know any better I'd swear this was a collab with @rayc Some of the guitar and bass chord progressions have that distinct Ray vibe. Hopefully that doesn't come off as offensive to either of you but a compliment to both for having such a distinct sound when composing. Good stuff @stratmonkee

Ray, definitely gonna , sweeten that cowbell...stay tuned! Cool pat on my back as well, always dug your music , and since Ive been back and active on here, the stuff your posting has been outstanding! Boy, have not heard that Komodor Cabbage in a while ...awesomerayc wrote: ↑Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:58 pm The cowbell hit for the return was fun...that could use some reverb and emphasis to increase the amusing aspect.
Wow, thanks @WhiskeyJack , making a comparison like that is a distinct back pat as I always enjoy Gene's progressions etc. Perhaps it's Gene's influence on me - we wrote a song together, but apart, yonks ago, (the ever graceful Kommodore Cabbage era), which we both revisited by recycling our separate parts recently.

I really struggle with bass in my mix ...from getting a full tone I envision in my head, to mixing , it's always a struggle for me. Partly my monitor situation is less then idea , causing me to over compensate on the low end while mixing. Need to up that part of my setup bigtime. Thanks for the listen and feedback, appreciate it!