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[Steve LeBlanc]

[quote]Mr LeBlanc: It's very evident that the father's light and energy does carry on in the son.[/quote] Thanks William...I think about him everytime I touch an instrument...he always was and always will be my biggest inspiration. This message has been edited by Steve LeBlanc on 07-09-2001 at 01:38 PM

[Mr Darling]

Remarks from Darling Nikkie her self : Smedis : Power pop is not my thing, but Americans love this style. It reminded me of Bon Jovi. Well produced Gustavo - "standing in the rain" Nice dark feel, the bass line changes notes too often IMHO, a simpler line will trance it up a lot. It could almost be a strong "Beloved" (a succesfull English dance act) song. Nice vox but why not in spanish. Tenishia - "What kinda feelin" The vocals are fantastic. Loved the lyrics, the backing vocals (if you ever want to do my live backing your wellcome - when we tour the US) and the atmosphear. I only missed a little bit more music (could be the mix, or the fact that it is a mp3) By the way - great look. That's all I had time to listen to now, check out my stuff and tell me [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img] ------------------ Visit http://www.DarlingNikkie.com/sounds for free MP3's

[halljams]

Quote"Hey halljams, great stuff! Good Beatley pop music. I like the dynamics of the song, the way it builds. How did you record this?" Thanks for listening Macle. I recorded it in my basement on a PC with Cubase 5 and 57's and 58s. Comments on the mix anyone? Overall feeling of the tune? http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/279/jim_holland.html This message has been edited by halljams on 07-09-2001 at 08:28 PM

[m2]

[quote]Originally posted by philbo2@cedar-rapids.net: [b]Yo Macle - I listened to 'Despair' and 'Fingerprints' I like them both. Despair has a really nice symphonic sound and great composition, excellent vocals (you can tell it was born of real emotion). Nicely done! Fingerprints is very original sounding, and has a sort of a quirky happy pop groove aligned with the paranoid lyrics - an interesting juxtaposition. (Sorry, I'm not trying to sound pretentious....) Anyway, keep doing what you're doing - I like it! - Philbo Tangent Music http://artists3.iuma.com/IUMA/Bands/Tangent2/ [/b][/quote] Hey Philbo, thanks very much! And my girlfriend thanks you for the vocal compliment on Despair. (Is that weird, btw, her singing lead, and then me singing lead?) Really glad, too, that you think Fingerprints is original sounding. A while back, when I posted Joke, a couple people felt there was a bit too much thievery in the sound (maybe it was just me haircut). So thanks!! Macle http://macle.webjump.com/

[m2]

[quote]Originally posted by WFTurner: [b]Ain't checked out some of the links here in awhile... Macle: For some reason my media player won't load the MP3's but did listen to the RealPlayer version of "Joke" Very nicely done, as mentioned in other posts, very Beatle-ish, specifically Lennon-ish. Don't think the world got enough of Lennon before his untimely death and some where down the road when he's faded somewhat more from pop memory I could see a cycle comiing around where someone could make a cash killing doing that kind of stuff. I read all your lyrics, and find them interesting and the two tunes I didn't hear, have an acute interest in hearing due to the structure of the lyrics. The only downside for me personally is they all seem to have a strong sense of melancholy which is something I have never found attractive in music, Lennon actually went thru a stage of writing that way and was the least favorite of his stuff for me. That's just my fault as a listener, not the fault of any artist... it's like something so full of melancholy is too personal... more than I need to know.... all in all.. though... to me it seems your headed in a very good direction. I have had a month, that has shook me and scared me to death, and I'm spending my time this morning, my second day at home recuperating from cancer surgery from which by some miracle I've come out with an excellent and very positive prognosis... from that and taking the time to have a few listens this morning I now find myself anticipating, planning and building this passionate love I have for music rather than trying to figure out how I was going to get it all archived in what I feared could have been a very short time. It truly is a wonderful life, a wonderful world... a wonderful art!! [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/wink.gif[/img] ------------------ William F. Turner Songwriter turnermusic [/b][/quote] Hi William, thanks very much for checking out my stuff. Sorry the downloads didn't work. A few people have mentioned this to me, so I set up an alternate spot which should work. http://macle.webjump.com/ I am quite a Lennon fan, so it's a great compliment when ever anyone says my stuff sounds like him, even if maybe some times I go a bit overboard! As far as making cash doing Lennon-type stuff (or any kind of stuff, for that matter), well that would be something!! As far as the meloncholy aspect, I suppose I do tend to write sad songs a lot (not always!), though I think these ones are a bit tongue-in-cheek. Someone on the Home Recording board said "sad, but strangely happy". Thanks very much for showing interest in the lyrics. I'm really into lyrics, not just the content, but even things like the fact that in Despair, the lyrics don't rhyme, except the bridge. (Btw, my girlfriend, who sings the lead on Despair, helped in the writing of these songs.) Very glad to hear your surgery went well, and that your prognosis is extremely good. I can't imagine what you've been through, but I wish you all the best. I listened to the songs you had on your playlist, and they are very nice. Nothing On This Side Of Heaven is a beautiful tune. Sort of reminds me of Willie Nelson. And the Mella Guitar Fella instrumental shows some really tasty guitar playing. Keep it up!! Sincerely, Macle

[Anderton]

<> This is good news...well, at least the positive prognosis part. It's getting more and more common to be a cancer survivor these days, good luck and take care of yourself. Your contributions to this forum are always a welcome, thoughtful voice.

[WFTurner]

Macle I'll check that alternative link out. Regards to my comments about the lyrics, melancholy was a poor choice of word of description. Shit, take away that which is melancholy and sad and you've stripped away much of the staple of life and what it bears to write about. Perhaps a sense of the self destructive side of the human nature would better describe what I was trying to convey... doesn't matter... you seem to have a handle on what you want to convey and I look forward to hearing the music along with the lyrics. Thanks to you and Craig for the well wishes and kind words. ------------------ William F. Turner Songwriter [url=http://www.csonline.net/wfturner/index.html]turnermusic[/url]

[Anderton]

BTW William, my very best friend in the world was told 14 years ago she had six months to live. She didn't like that answer and decided that if the doctors had given up on her, it was up to her to learn to be a doctor and find a solution. She did...a combination of alternative therapies (no radiation, no chemo), mostly vitamin C drips and keeping her body pH non-acidic. She also eats organic food and does reasonable vitamin doses (not megadose type stuff). She's still here, she's been totally clean of cancer for over a decade, and her blood panel results would be the envy of any health fanatic. As a bonus, she also gets to laugh at doctors .

[clock]

hi dave bryce. Your song is FREAKING AWESOME. This is a hit song in itself. By the way, a friend of mine said that you better not let the vocalist get away. He is awesome. I have this wager with my friend. I think that you recorded it yourself, at home, but were able to get such a good mix and such great quality out of experience. He thinks that you did it in a studio, with an SSL and the good stuff. which is it. I mean, I know it is not a traditional homerecording. You were probably using a u87 through an api or something, but did you do this yourself? do you mind sharing your vocal signal path, and the effects and a-d converters used. Finally, did this song get mastered at a mastering facility. The best I've heard in some time. peace

[Dave Bryce]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by clock: [b]Your song is FREAKING AWESOME. This is a hit song in itself. By the way, a friend of mine said that you better not let the vocalist get away. He is awesome.[/b] Thank you very much! Yes, William is a seriously talented man. I am lucky to be able to work with him. [b]I have this wager with my friend. I think that you recorded it yourself, at home, but were able to get such a good mix and such great quality out of experience. He thinks that you did it in a studio, with an SSL and the good stuff.[/b] You'd be correct. We did the whole thing at my house - no pro studio. The vocals were cut in my son's bedroom. [b]which is it. I mean, I know it is not a traditional homerecording. You were probably using a u87 through an api or something, but did you do this yourself?[/b] It [i]is[/i] actually a traditional home recording. I really think that a great deal of the reason that this tune came out sounding nice is mostly of a reflection of my monitors than any skill that I have - I like them a lot... they force me to do good mixes, and the mixes that I do on them translate very well to other systems. Even mp3... Also, my friend Randy Neiman did the final mix with me. He is a very skilled engineer. I consider myself fortunate to be able to work with such gifted people. [b]do you mind sharing your vocal signal path, and the effects and a-d converters used.[/b] Okay...if you insist. The mic is a GT AM62, which I think is one of the great unlauded mics on the market. It was plugged into a Behringer T1952 "tube" mic pre which was routed directly into the line level inputs of an Alesis X2 console, and recorded flat - I did some limiting using the MasterWorks plug-in that comes with Digital Performer. The main effect on the vocal is a Lexicon PCM90 doing the reverb, with the delay coming from the stock delay plug-in that comes with Digital Performer. The X2's buss outputs are plugged into an Alesis M20, which is acting as an A-D converter only. The M20 is connected via light pipe to a MOTU 2408. [b]Finally, did this song get mastered at a mastering facility.[/b] Nope. [b]The best I've heard in some time.[/b] Wow...once again, thank you! dB This message has been edited by Dave Bryce on 07-13-2001 at 05:31 PM

[Anderton]

<<. I think that you recorded it yourself, at home, but were able to get such a good mix and such great quality out of experience. >> Not to speak for Dave, but...as for one explanation of why his stuff sounds good, don't forget he has designed synths and done patches, so his ears are VERY finely calibrated. This makes a big difference when going after the perfect mix or master, as these are affected by very subtle gradations of sound. People who can hear a change of a quarter dB up or down are at a real advantage compared to those whose ears are not as experienced in doing critical listening (as opposed to just plain listening). Dave, please jump in if this is a mistaken assumption.

[Dave Bryce]

[quote]Originally posted by Anderton: [b]This makes a big difference when going after the perfect mix or master, as these are affected by very subtle gradations of sound. People who can hear a change of a quarter dB up or down are at a real advantage compared to those whose ears are not as experienced in doing critical listening (as opposed to just plain listening). [/b][/quote] Wha?? I'm sorry - I didn't hear you... [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/wink.gif[/img] [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img] [quote]Originally posted by Anderton: [b]Dave, please jump in if this is a mistaken assumption. [/b][/quote] Well, I'm not sure that I'd have explained it exactly that way, but I guess there's no question that experience points do count for something. Besides being fortunate to have a decent and relatively well-trained (although decidedly un-golden [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/wink.gif[/img] ) ear, I try to learn something from each project that I do, and hopefully each subsequent project will benefit from the experiences gleaned from the prior ones. I've been lucky enough to be exposed to really good people who have been kind enough to share their experiences and observations, and I have done my best to listen to what they have to say and learn from them. I would like to believe that as a result of all of this that I have learned how to listen more discerningly, and that it has helped me tremendously not only mixing, but in doing instrument arrangements and tracking so that things don't get in each other's way. Also, I cannot emphasize enough how important I believe having a good set of monitors is - to me, they are possibly the most important piece of gear in your studio. If you have great monitors, I think that the whole process of making and recording music becomes much easier. Besides, Valky played trombone on the tune! That's what really did it! dB This message has been edited by Dave Bryce on 07-11-2001 at 10:27 PM

[WFTurner]

Macle: did manage to Dl Despair. It's wonderful, the orchrestration, the vocal... just great. Kind of amazing how on first glance you seem to write in a spirit that might not be my particular bag but made me love it. That's friggin cool! Still can't get Fingerprints... from either site, keeps refering to Fingerprints.htm? which doesn't appear to exist. Again very nice music. -------- Craig, that's cool about you friend. Some things in life sure make ya wonder. Docs ain't my favorite people... docs and publishers! [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/wink.gif[/img] ------------------ William F. Turner Songwriter [url=http://www.csonline.net/wfturner/index.html]turnermusic[/url]

[dansouth]

I just posted a new piece on my site at http://www.mp3.com/dansouth I posted a new photo, too, and I must say, I'm looking more dashing than ever! [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/wink.gif[/img]

[Throatsinger]

Dan, I'll go have a listen and get back to you. We have a new one too, called "Far Away." So far, it's getting a great response. Steve Sklar/Big Sky http://mp3.com/bigsky

[Throatsinger]

Dan (or should we call you J.S.), Very nice, indeed! Cool trumpet cadenza on #2, too. I'm listening to more pieces now, and am glad you shared this. Thanks, Steve Sklar/Big Sky This message has been edited by Steve Sklar on 07-12-2001 at 03:34 PM

[Gus Lozada]

[quote]Originally posted by dansouth@yahoo.com: [b]I just posted a new piece on my site at http://www.mp3.com/dansouth I posted a new photo, too, and I must say, I'm looking more dashing than ever! [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/wink.gif[/img][/b][/quote] Dan, with "new piece" do you meant "The Prophet Fugue" ?? If so, I already listened to it. GREAT ! But i was thinking you posted a newer one. And about the photo.. I did not know you have your own statue !!! Is that in "South" Park? [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img] By the way, I'm still expecting for a full review of my CD, sir... ------------------ [b]Gustavo G Lozada[/b] Moderador de: [url=http://www.musicplayer.com/nuestroforo]MusicPlayer.com/NuestroForo[/url] [i] "La voz en Español en Música y Tecnología"[/i] [url=http://www.mp3.com/trax_mx]GusTraX[/url] @yahoo.com

[m2]

[quote]Originally posted by dansouth@yahoo.com: [b]I just posted a new piece on my site at http://www.mp3.com/dansouth I posted a new photo, too, and I must say, I'm looking more dashing than ever! [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/wink.gif[/img][/b][/quote] And it was like for a moment, O my brothers, some great bird had flown into the milk bar and I felt all the malenky little hairs on my plott standing endwise and the shivers crawling up like slow malenky lizards and then down again. Because I knew what she sang. It was a bit from the glorious Fugue in Am, by Ludwig Dan. Viddy well!

[robsmusic]

Hello all! I've recently uploaded 3 origional songs. Please have a listen! Thanks, Rob [url=http://www.mp3.com/robsmusic]www.mp3.com/robsmusic[/url] ------------------ R.Guilford Butts http://www.mp3.com/robsmusic "Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God"......Leo Buscaglia This message has been edited by robsmusic on 07-12-2001 at 04:52 PM

[dansouth]

[quote]Originally posted by GusTraX: [b]Is that in "South" Park? [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img][/b][/quote] Oh, you Nuestro Foro guys are QUICK! [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img] [quote]Originally posted by GusTraX: [b]By the way, I'm still expecting for a full review of my CD, sir... [/b][/quote] Now that my house disaster is fixed (sort of), I'll get right on it. I'll have time to listen to it again on Sunday. !Hasta pronto, amigo!

[dansouth]

[quote]Originally posted by macle96@yahoo.com: [b] Viddy well![/b][/quote] This is me, that is Daniel. And these are me three droogies, that being Steve, Macle, and Gus, Gus being very macho. Macle, wishing you many horrorshow pischas with damn good groodies, droog. I'll tolchock any grazhny vec that lays a rooker on your moloko. [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img]

[m2]

[quote]Originally posted by WFTurner: [b]Macle: did manage to Dl Despair. It's wonderful, the orchrestration, the vocal... just great. Kind of amazing how on first glance you seem to write in a spirit that might not be my particular bag but made me love it. That's friggin cool! Still can't get Fingerprints... from either site, keeps refering to Fingerprints.htm? which doesn't appear to exist. Again very nice music. William F. Turner Songwriter turnermusic [/b][/quote] Hey William, thanks!! Sorry you couldn't hear Fingerprints. I'm thinking that, musically, you might have liked that one best. I guess I should put up streaming versions. This downloading thing seems to be a bit of a drag, especially when they don't work! Sorry about that. I do appreciate you're taking the time to check them out, and thanks again!! Macle http://macle.webjump.com/

[dansouth]

[quote]Originally posted by robsmusic: [b]Hello all! I've recently uploaded 3 origional songs. Please have a listen! [/b][/quote] Hey Rob! I checked out Use Me, and I can't think of a single thing that could be improved. A thoroughly professional mix. I like the groove created by the bass, piano, and percussion. Your voice is excellent, as well. I like that "hip to be square" suit look, too. I'm a bit of a "suit" myself. [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/wink.gif[/img] Take care! Dan

[dansouth]

[quote]Originally posted by Steve Sklar: [b] We have a new one too, called "Far Away." So far, it's getting a great response.[/b][/quote] Steve, Such great response that I can't get in! [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img] Your page is hanging on me, but I'll try it again later. Dan

[clock]

thanks dave. What monitors are you using?. I am guessing genelecs just because many of the really good mixes I've heard were done on genelecs.

[clock]

hi anderton, I have a question. You mentioned that some people can hear a quarter of a db increments. Is this possible? I read that the mimimum increase in volume that the human ear can hear is 1 decibel. How does one train his ear to hear quarter decibel increases. This also leads me to the eq window thing. On some cds, I hear two vocals on two different tracks sound different. For example, one might have slightly more high end. Yet, both sounds are what I would call "perfect" How many dbs'would you say that an average eq window is?

[Dave Bryce]

[quote]Originally posted by clock: [b]What monitors are you using?. I am guessing genelecs just because many of the really good mixes I've heard were done on genelecs. [/b][/quote] No. [url=http://www.mccave.com/noflash/adam_s3-a.htm]ADAM S3As[/url] . They're made in Germany, and I like them quite a bit better than Genelecs. [b]Disclaimer:[/b] this is going to sound like the guy from the Remington commercial who liked the razor so much that he bought the company...I am so into these monitors that I have become involved with the effort to bring them into the US. There are people on this forum who know that, and I do not want this to be seen as me trying to help to sell monitors here - it is pretty well known that I am not a fan of doing that on the forums. I honestly believe that the manner in which they allow me to hear the soundscape is responsible for a radical improvement in my mixing skills - that's [i]why[/i] I got involved with bringing them to the US. The only reason that I am talking about them is because I was asked what was responsible for the sound of my mix, and I give the speakers a lot of the credit. Just trying to keep it clean, dB This message has been edited by Dave Bryce on 07-12-2001 at 10:24 PM

[Sui]

A few instrumentals for the firing squad: I have some of my instrumental music on MP3.com - the URL is: http://www.mp3.com/adamkittle Fire away, comments are welcome. Adam

[robsmusic]

Hey Dan, Thanks for taking the time to listen to "Use Me". I visited your site earlier today, and I really enjoyed listening to your Baroque style pieces. I've added your song "Rain Dance" to my Car Stereo drive time cd, so I'll be listening to it on the way home from work. I like that cool arpeggiated groove. Excellent drum programming! Check ya later, Rob PS: Is that photo the Real You? ------------------ R.Guilford Butts http://www.mp3.com/robsmusic "Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God"......Leo Buscaglia

[Curve Dominant]

This is bangin'... http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/200/r_guilford_butts.html Rob, that is a smashing Brazilian-style vibe and a serious groove, my man. "Use Me Remix" is utterly delicious. I haven't listen to the rest of your tracks yet, but if that one is any indication, you are the re-incarnation of Jon Lucien and Herbie Hancock put together. Really, the whole arrangement and the way it was mixed, and that supa-sweet conga track - it's positively smooth, bro! God speed for your success my man! Eric Vincent Curve Dominant Sound&Vision [url=http://www.mp3.com/TransluxTheater]www.mp3.com/TransluxTheater[/url]