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Songwriter Forum => Feedback on Finished songs => Topic started by: pompeyjazz on January 28, 2019, 07:49:32 AM
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I had a lovely New years present from the legend that is Binladeda when 28 stems appeared in my Dropbox folder on 1st January. The challenge, to turn the stems into a Rock monster.
Well, a couple of weeks later after quite a few more additions, chopping, mixing and general fiddling about we've got a result.
It's a guitar heavy track and we wanted to see if we could get a live feel to it, hence the crowd noise and announcements.
The introduction announcement was really difficult to capture given that I can't really shout in the house. In the end I tried to record it on my phone on my dog walk on the beach but got quite a few weird looks !!!
In the end I had to drive somewhere remote and shouted into my phone in the car.
Anyway, it's one that needs a tad of volume.
Hope you enjoy. A real blast to work on this one.
Last Man Standing
Take what you want from me
I'll be what you want me to be
I'll sit in the corner screaming
Given up on all that dreaming
All I want is love and affection
But that ain't coming from your direction
Take what you want from me
And see what you want to see
Waste, all your precious time
Disappearing with another line
I'll be the last man standing
Hope I get some understanding
On the edge of oblivion
I don't believe in what you've done
(c) Wild / Bradley - 2019
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Well I bldy LOVE this ;D ;D ;D
You've done a great job PJ. It's a very satisfying feeling for me, to hear
something like this emerge from one of my backing tracks. You've put a
big smile on an old mans face, and a spring in my musical step ;D ;D
I love the intro...my favourite part. Think you've done a good job on
getting that 'live' feel....but it needs to be cranked up to get the full glory ;D ;D
Can't stop listening to this one atm....it's a real 'winner' with my grandson
Top marks old chap.....looking forward to the next one ;D
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Oh Jesus Christ this is just phenomenal! Kudos to all involved. I love the dedication of going out to shout to get the take you needed :)
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Yo pomps and bin.
Shades of awesomeness!
That intro is RAWKin'. Bin's guitar work is suitably manic and anarchic,reminds me of Hendrix styled mayhem at it's very best.
John,your vocals are as good as ever I've heard them and fit the song perfectly.
The pair of you have excelled yourselves with this one. I'd change nothing.
Smokin' 8)
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absolute cracker of a track chaps
those bin riffs blistered the new paintwork !
vocals perfect john delivery
splendiod all round
was a great gig remember it well
top
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Super stuff - I love the way the lyrics come and go and share the limelight with the guitars. The atmosphere feels realistic too and a great choice for this track.
There's something about heavy guitars which just gets you moving, amirite? Good pumping rhythm section too.
Both you two sounding really at home and having fun here!
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Hi Guys,
Just breath takingly brilliant, found myself in music heaven.
@Binladeda (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=18620) loved the raw husky vocals - suited this song down to the bone
@pompeyjazz (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20269) that umph! In the drums is so powerful and that swirl of psychedelic guitar comes at you in every direction! That's some skill you've got.
Law
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Fabulous rocker of a tune, really exudes energy and great performances.
Super, well done
Kevin
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Fucking brilliant.
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Nice work Chaps. V solid Collab. PJ you can hear a bit of the influence of one of your previous collaborators MFJones in here. The live intro is great and the sound expansive overall. There is a swagger like Primal Scream going on. I would prefer the vocals to be a bit higher in the mix with a touch more reverb. But aside from that it's a great sound.
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Yeah, dig this, I was relishing this hookup, sounds a bit Black Grapey to me, I can just image Sean Ryder doing his thing on this.
Very nice, like the Gtr hooks. Great Vox John, great when you push it.
@pompeyjazz (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20269) - know what you mean about the funny looks, It's even more difficult to inspire collaborators to let loose like that, a trampoline helps....and it's just those nuggets of eccentricity that often end up in the final cut.
Rich
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Rock normally isn't my thing but after reading all the rave reviews I felt compelled to take a listen and...
I gotta say I love this track!
It's got so much energy and drive to it. The voice over introduction really hits you in the face and then the track just ignites with awesome guitar riffs. The most remarkable thing is how it all 'clicks' from vocals to guitar to drums. For me the vocals helped give the track an early U2 feel - I dunno if either of you guys dig U2 but I hope that comment is taken in the well-intentioned way it was meant!
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Great song, guys! Definitely stadium material. Very cool.
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Heey,
Oh yeah, Pompz and Bin collab; that's surely a promise for a fantastic listen.
In the end I tried to record it on my phone on my dog walk on the beach but got quite a few weird looks
:') Gotta' do what ya gotta' do. Smashed it btw, worth it.
Haha if it isn't rockstar John on the stage in front of thousands, screaming his guts out over Bin's crazy guitar, both rocking that hair back & forth without a care in the world. I'm at the front waiting to catch yas on the stage-dive!
Great execution guys, somehow managed to make a track that sounds completely live, but at studio quality. Massive smile on my face, so much creativity and finesse. Rock monster indeed.
Looking forward to hearing more!
Scott.
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A real mind blowing experience that was! Definitely a Rock Monster! :o I felt like I was in a stadium watching you guys perform,
so great job on the live effect PJ! 8)
I love the way the vocals and guitars share the stage 8)
The intro announcement is awesome, and just imagining you trying to find a place to record it, is magic in itself ;D
Love the "Mr Bin La Di Da!" That's a classic :)
Fantastic backing track "Mr Bin La Di Da!" and fantastic vocals "Mr PJ raw, raw, raw!"
Great collab! I'm still tingling :) :)
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Holy shit balls... this is fantastic!!! And what an intro!
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Brilliant intro, brilliantly conceived and a brilliant collab all through. You guys are on a different planet. It is so dirty!
One of the most powerful things I've ever heard on the forum.
M
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Awesome! This is just brilliant.. All of it.. Introduction is fab.. Great vocal.. and wow, those guitars! Funny, I've got "oblivion" written in spots in my lyric book - for some reason I've been itching to get it into a song..
Just loved this...
K
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Great collab guys - no surprise there.
Love the live feel - crowd's really into it hehe.
Don't get the title though - it's MIA in the lyric :D :D
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Booooom The boys are in town
Sounding blooming great, right up our street, going back for another listen.
Vocals are smashing it, seriously good sound. All vocals recorded from the beach from now on.
Guitars and bass drive it along great,
Massive U2 or Muse feel,
Seriously great work guys
ps, love the crowd samples, nice touch
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I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all of the feedback on this little number. I've been absolutely overwhelmed with the responses.
@RealKevM (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21324) – Can't get much better than that – Thank you so much
@Skub (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20061) – Yes, the Bin's geetar is totally suited I think – I did manage to squeeze one guitar part (and bass) in there myself
@nooms (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=11264) – Cheers man – Yes, the party afterwards was pretty good too !
@adamfarr (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20124) – Fantastic fun to do but when I got up to 40 tracks mixing became a bit hairy. More heavy guitars required for sure :-)
@The Portrait Piano (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20602) – Thanks Law – I'm sure Bin does have a lovely husky voice but that's me on vocs and Bin on guitar (mostly) :-)
@kevysc (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19775) – Cheers Kev, we tried to give it some balls
@PaulAds (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20253) – That's the best review I've ever had on the Forum – Say no more :-)
@mickyplankton (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20769) – Thank's Micky. This one was already full of swagger before I got my mits on it
@cowparsleyman (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21308) – Thanks Rich – This one needed to be pushed to the limit :-)
@Sing4me88 (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=18817) – Thank you for taking time to review this one. Actually after getting a first mix I asked Bin for some more guitar and he had in mind a kind of U2 riff thingy so good spot there.
@redrhodie (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21171) – Thanks Lynn – Glad you thought it rocked
@ScottLevi (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20495) – Yeah, you gotta do what you've gotta do !
@crystalsuzy (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=18947) – I just couldn't get that announcement right without shouting. When I tried to do it quietly it sounded like I was in a Jazz club :-)
@dinnerwithgreedo (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=6829) – Thank you, Glad it rocked
@montydog (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=18653) – Cheers Alan – Bins guitars are dirty dirty ain't they ?
@MonnoDB (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19820) – Thanks Karen – Oblivion should be more well used. Glad it rocked for you
@Paulski (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19241) – Bin has a way of producing some wonderful driving tracks. The lyrics are hidden in the second verse :-)
@Cawproductions (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20938) – Thank you, Thank you – Goodnight :-)
Thanks all once again
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Well this one brought a great big smile to my face. Just goes to show that 28 stems and a fair bit of skill can equal Rock Awesome NRG!!! I definitely need more stems in my songs from now on - I want some of what they're having, as the saying goes!
This is just so infectious and simply oozes fun and enthusiasm - great idea to play live at the forum. Such an appreciative crowd too - which you obviously won over with some panache. The song was worth the admission price alone, so I'll watch out for your next tour with eager anticipation! ;D
Smokin'!
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@MichaelA (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21274) Cheers man ! It ended up with 40 tracks after I'd added my bits. That's a tricky hobby to mix for sure so glad it worked out for you ;D
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@pompeyjazz (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20269) well 40 (!!!) is just showing off now, ha ha! Well that is certainly how to create the old Wall of Sound - can't argue with that! ;)
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I have to make a new word for this - awestruckjuicynoousless (the best I can do under pressure)
LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT! Those guitars are fucking manic crazy schizo psychedelic. Play it again Sam!
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Just want to say thanks guys, for all your kind words and encouragement. Of course, the main
man here was PJ ;D . I just supplied the colours. He painted the picture ;D ;D
BIG Bear Hug to everyone of you xx