TMV World Legacy Member bb Posted January 19, 2011 TMV World Legacy Member Posted January 19, 2011 ok - lately I've been recording stuff with many many many vocal tracks to smooth it out. Attached is one part of ONE track and I would appreciate any comments on how to improve it as to tone, etc. I am mainly interested in improving my voice to record my own stuff for demos/sketches, and as a personal challenge. one chorus (first one of song), single vocal track: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19046930/sunisyou_chorusvocal_onetrack_jan_18_2011.mp3 the full mix, which has a bunch of vocal layers: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19046930/sunisyouwithbridge_jjan_5_2011.mp3
TMV World Member Steven Fraser Posted January 19, 2011 TMV World Member Posted January 19, 2011 ok - lately I've been recording stuff with many many many vocal tracks to smooth it out. Attached is one part of ONE track and I would appreciate any comments on how to improve it as to tone, etc. I am mainly interested in improving my voice to record my own stuff for demos/sketches, and as a personal challenge. one chorus (first one of song), single vocal track: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19046930/sunisyou_chorusvocal_onetrack_jan_18_2011.mp3 the full mix, which has a bunch of vocal layers: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19046930/sunisyouwithbridge_jjan_5_2011.mp3 bb: well done! Your vocal is very well tuned, and the overlays are well done. As to how to improve.... this is stylistically coherent already. The only thing I suggest you look at is the arrangement. The sections with unison overdubs can sometimes be simplified into just a singlle voice very effectively, i.e., right at the beginning. Then, when you break into harmoniy... then let the other voices (in the band) loose. Also a bit of bass and very subtle drum kit would add interest as the song progresses. This is a _+very_ good start. I liked it a lot. Best Regards, Steven Fraser
TMV World Legacy Member ronws Posted January 19, 2011 TMV World Legacy Member Posted January 19, 2011 I agree with Steven on the arrangement. Maybe straight channel, even through a Mesa Boogie, no effects and subtle eq. And drums, mostly with a brush and rim tap, save for a light beat on the 12 inch toms during the chorus.
TMV World Legacy Member fridrix Posted January 19, 2011 TMV World Legacy Member Posted January 19, 2011 That song is freakin' amazing! Who ARE you?? :o http://www.reverbnation.com/frederickingram
TMV World Legacy Member bb Posted January 19, 2011 Author TMV World Legacy Member Posted January 19, 2011 thanks for the comments, folks! Yeah, I included the full mix because the single track - which is the "bare" thing I was throwing out there to get some feedback on - is rough, imo. It's amazing to me how much all those layers help to my ears. btw - Hear you on the extra bass and drums. There's an upright being played on it, but I had it back in the mix. I am intimidated by percussion, but want to start trying to use some. I also hear you on NOT using unison layers on the verses. I've heard that comment several times lately. The layers obscure character and emotion. That's where I want to go in general, but I want to also improve my voice enough not to cringe when I do that... so I'm trying to see if I can learn to make use of formants and whatever interesting else there is I can do. thanks again - and any tips on what I should be trying in order to improve my particular voice are appreciated
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