Footprints Under The Pumpkin

[stratmonkee]

Well, finally attempted some vocals on on one of the songs I've been working on the last few months. 1st time recording vocals on my own music in a few years so (gulp) ...its not great but its a start ...

[CrowsofFritz]

I can tell you’re a bit nervous about the vocals—not the vocals themselves but mixing them. I think the vocals should come up. Be more confident in your voice! It’s a fun song!

[rayc]

A great start gene,
You need to add some dynamics to the vocal though as well as bringing them forward a little more too.
Cool song.

[Lt. Bob]

I really like the tune ...... a lot.
nice song and playing .....
can't hear the vocals anywhere near enough.
Can't wait to hear a better mix of it cause it's great!

[musicturtle]

The vocals actually sound good to me. They are in tune and in time for the most part.

For the song as a whole, I really like it, but it needs some contrast between the sections. Maybe some BG vocals on the chorus or a synth pad of some sort. It just comes off as sort of static throughout, and needs some variation to my ear.

[stratmonkee]

I can tell you’re a bit nervous about the vocals—not the vocals themselves but mixing them. I think the vocals should come up. Be more confident in your voice! It’s a fun song!

Yes, not very confident with vocals, just not my thing. The link now plays my new mix, attempted to raise them up . Thanks for checking it out!

A great start gene,
You need to add some dynamics to the vocal though as well as bringing them forward a little more too.
Cool song.

Thanks Ray, new mix, did add some stops, raised and cleaned up eq /dried out lead vocal, added some odd effects to chorus backing vocals . Work in progress...think I may be adding a bit more instrumentation , whether its synth or guitar have not decided yet.

I really like the tune ...... a lot.
nice song and playing .....
can't hear the vocals anywhere near enough.
Can't wait to hear a better mix of it cause it's great!

Thanks Lt Bob, see above, brought them vocals way forward (for me) . Appreciate the props man!

The vocals actually sound good to me. They are in tune and in time for the most part.

For the song as a whole, I really like it, but it needs some contrast between the sections. Maybe some BG vocals on the chorus or a synth pad of some sort. It just comes off as sort of static throughout, and needs some variation to my ear.

Yeah as far as being on time, I hate the 1st verse with the "Head on a swivel" line , the whole 1st verse seemed clumsy as far a timing, going to redo that I think. Agree about adding some more instrumentation, got a few ideas I will be trying. Thanks for the feedback!

Heres a link to new mix (now same as OP)

[vomitHatSteve]

I haven't had any coffee yet, so I can't process the chaos yet, but I think I like it.

If the mix in OP is the updated one, the vocals are quite up-front. I don't know how buried they were before, but I would definitely not bring them any further forward than they are now.

Edit: Ok. Caffeinated now. It's sounding pretty good. Honestly, could use more chaos for my taste!

[TripleM]

I listened to both mixes, but commenting on the second mix.

Cool song. Good use of delay.

I thought the vocal was OK. Definitely not horrible. Let loose!!

Tone on everything is good. The bass might be just a bit loud.

But I think that's it. It sounded good.

[stratmonkee]

by vomitHatSteve » Mon Oct 11, 2021 10:22 am
I haven't had any coffee yet, so I can't process the chaos yet, but I think I like it.
If the mix in OP is the updated one, the vocals are quite up-front. I don't know how buried they were before, but I would definitely not bring them any further forward than they are now.
Edit: Ok. Caffeinated now. It's sounding pretty good. Honestly, could use more chaos for my taste!

Thanks VHS, I really want to add some additional parts to this but so far , have not been able to come up with something that fits. Ive added a guitar part to a break about 1/2 way thru the song , but undecided yet if it sticks.

by TripleM » Mon Oct 11, 2021 7:28 pm
I listened to both mixes, but commenting on the second mix.
Cool song. Good use of delay.
I thought the vocal was OK. Definitely not horrible. Let loose!!
Tone on everything is good. The bass might be just a bit loud.
But I think that's it. It sounded good.

Yeah, vocals...ugh! Necessary evil for me I guess... I really like the bass part for this song, thinking might be a bit to round/fat a tone as well? That delay plug I used is cool, really warps the repeats randomly pitchwise. I'm a sucker for those type of effects! Thanks for commenting.

[rayc]

Mix two...to quote the song "good, good, good, good."

[stratmonkee]

Mix two...to quote the song "good, good, good, good."

Thanks! Yeah , been tracking vocals on a couple of new songs, and finding I'm reaching for that warped delay plug a little often, might have to curb that urge!