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Boydie

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« Reply #30 on: August 13, 2017, 10:53:28 AM »
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Your music NEEDS a live feel. it needs a real drummer; you make great music; maybe you find some folks online or in real life who can do that for you.

I just wanted to say that I completely agree about going for a "live feel" but I disagree that the only way to achieve this is with a real drummer

I recently programmed some drums for a track that required a live feel for an LA based a&r company and got complimented on the "live drums"

If resources were no object I would consider a live drummer but I do think the technology is now there to produce convincing "live drums" with VSTs and loops (which are live drums in many cases anyway)

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the drums could be a lot better but they are way down my list of priorities when arranging a song. I'm generally sick to death of the song by the time I get round to sorting them out!

I guess that is the value of having someone else "produce" and mix your songs - I think there is a lot of value in separating the songwriting (and perhaps the recording process) from the production/mixing process - a producer gives a set of fresh ears and can concentrate on the minute details to support the song as the overall song vibe has been taken care of by the writer
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« Reply #31 on: August 13, 2017, 06:40:44 PM »
Absolutely agree.
I m just getting into midi drums, bought the extra drummer2.
Can you send me a link to that song of yours?@boydie

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« Reply #32 on: August 15, 2017, 07:49:08 AM »
Hi Monty.....well, I certainly like this. Has that ELP sound. Very well done and the singing is really good. Love the sound to your voice....nice tone!
Great lyrics and a wonderful soundtrack.
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« Reply #33 on: August 16, 2017, 06:30:39 PM »
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Can you send me a link to that song of yours?@boydie

Done  ;D
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« Reply #34 on: August 17, 2017, 01:19:22 AM »
My thread has been hijacked :(

If it's going to happen, at least it's by people who are real musicians. Perhaps the magic might rub off.

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« Reply #35 on: August 17, 2017, 08:26:23 AM »
Lol - sorry ALAN  :-*

I do think the whole MIDI drums thing is relevant to your song though as I truly believe that we have now reached the technological point where a "real drummer" is not longer required to provide "real drums"

Whether this is a good thing or not I am not saying (but it is good for me  ;D)
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« Reply #36 on: August 22, 2017, 07:29:23 PM »
Hi Alan - loved the lyrics here, just my cup of well crafted tea, with just enough mystery but plenty of rewards for listening.

There's a wistfulness to the first part and I'd agree with some of the comments that a different build could help bring home the message  - but at heart this is really a folk style song and maybe shouldn't  try to be too epic. Good to see you round here anyhow.

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« Reply #37 on: August 24, 2017, 07:26:54 PM »
Hi Monty,

An epic way to return. Not sure who has been absent longer - me or you.

I like the ebbs and flows within the music - seems natural rather than forced - just for the sake of a build, etc.
The overall feel has a slightly dark tinge which appeals to me.
Vocals strong as ever.


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