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[Crushed]

Well, I've heard this in several of my posts about my gear & stuff. People always say, do the best with what you have. . . if the muswic sucks, no amount of equipment is going to help. WELL, HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO LET ME KNOW IF IT'S WORTH IT. This music was done entirely at home, with lots of cheezy gear. I played all of the instruments myself, except for some female vocals that my wife did. I know that you can't tell much about engineering and production values from a compressed MP3 file, but you CAN tell me if the music sucks. BE BRUTALLY HONEST WITH ME. . .I can take it. Besides, you can always hide behind computer anonymity. . . ------------------ http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/292/izzy_epstein.html

[AmadMozart]

Okay, well my MP3 site was finally approved - and the first track I uploaded is actually one my project band did quite a while ago. New music we are working on now will go up as we complete. "Yours" is a pop R&B tune with a male vocal and stacked male vocal harmonies which were a lot of fun to do. Let me know what you think - all comments are welcome [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img] http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/294/mark_coming_project.html Cheers, Mark ------------------ http://www.broadjam.com/artistprofile/artistindex.asp?artistID=936 http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/294/mark_coming_project.html

[trick fall]

Thanks for the comments Halljams. As we do this longer we are trying to get better so it's good to hear some critiques. A lot of the things you were talking about are things I've become more aware of from recording. BTW Cool story about the slide part.

[AmadMozart]

[quote]Originally posted by Crushed: [b]Well, I've heard this in several of my posts about my gear & stuff. People always say, do the best with what you have. . . if the muswic sucks, no amount of equipment is going to help. WELL, HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO LET ME KNOW IF IT'S WORTH IT. This music was done entirely at home, with lots of cheezy gear. I played all of the instruments myself, except for some female vocals that my wife did. I know that you can't tell much about engineering and production values from a compressed MP3 file, but you CAN tell me if the music sucks. BE BRUTALLY HONEST WITH ME. . .I can take it. Besides, you can always hide behind computer anonymity. . . [/b][/quote] I listened to Cephalon Blue - and overall I quite liked the tune, the groove - nice post modern pop sound to it. I loved the aggressive bass sounds you got (let us know how you tracked the bass). The only criticism would be that the vocals to my ear seemed behind the rest of the mix - I wanted to hear them more upfront - sitting on top of the power groove going on underneath, not mixed in with the rest of it. Great job overall [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img] Cheers, Mark ------------------ http://www.broadjam.com/artistprofile/artistindex.asp?artistID=936 http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/294/mark_coming_project.html

[AmadMozart]

[quote]Originally posted by Crushed: [b]Well, I've heard this in several of my posts about my gear & stuff. People always say, do the best with what you have. . . if the muswic sucks, no amount of equipment is going to help. WELL, HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO LET ME KNOW IF IT'S WORTH IT. This music was done entirely at home, with lots of cheezy gear. I played all of the instruments myself, except for some female vocals that my wife did. I know that you can't tell much about engineering and production values from a compressed MP3 file, but you CAN tell me if the music sucks. BE BRUTALLY HONEST WITH ME. . .I can take it. Besides, you can always hide behind computer anonymity. . . [/b][/quote] I listened to Cephalon Blue - and overall I quite liked the tune, the groove - nice post modern pop sound to it. I loved the aggressive bass sounds you got (let us know how you tracked the bass). The only criticism would be that the vocals to my ear seemed behind the rest of the mix - I wanted to hear them more upfront - sitting on top of the power groove going on underneath, not mixed in with the rest of it. Great job overall [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img] Cheers, Mark ------------------ http://www.broadjam.com/artistprofile/artistindex.asp?artistID=936 http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/294/mark_coming_project.html

[AmadMozart]

[quote]Originally posted by f7sound@gte.net: [b]ReGurgiTron is still kicking ass! Fresh off the hard drive: "Resistor" http://www.mp3.com/regurgitron Michael Oster ReGurgiTron F7 Sound and Vision http://www.f7sound.com [/b][/quote] Wow...that is out there. I dug it. I'm gonna go do it again. Mark ------------------ http://www.broadjam.com/artistprofile/artistindex.asp?artistID=936 http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/294/mark_coming_project.html

[Crushed]

You know what? I absolutely agree about the vocals not being up front enough. Maybe I'll remix it & post again. Thanks for saying you like the song. My wife is truly flattered that many of the people like her song. The bass was tracked like this: A Charvel Jackson active bass>>>>Mackie1202VLZ>>>>Cubase>>>>Waves RCL [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img] ------------------ http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/292/izzy_epstein.html

[trick fall]

Gustrax, man I'm listening to El Chaka, Chaka as I type this and digging. Cool variation on the dance thing. Could picture dancing like a mo fo at some dive in Cancun. I mean this as a compliment. ------------------ [URL=http://www.thedopes.net Cause sometimes the rhetoric don't go with the contents cause[/URL] sometimes the rhetoric don't go with the contents.

[AmadMozart]

Two new songs at my broadjam site - These are both from my 4 track days - I am working on completing newer projects now [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img] "Sorority Girls" is a tongue in cheek ballad of a plaintive girl wishing she could be a sorority girl - check out the great guitar solo and oberheim synth response dialogue in the bridge. "Mother" is a Christian song inspired by the incredulous news reporters trying to dismiss various miracles attributed to the Virgin Mary. All comments, good, bad and indifferent are more than welcome. http://www.broadjam.com/artistprofile/artistindex.asp?artistID=936 Cheers, Mark ------------------ http://www.broadjam.com/artistprofile/artistindex.asp?artistID=936 http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/294/mark_coming_project.html

[AmadMozart]

I just put some new music up on my MP3 site - "Glide" is a work in process but this is the latest version - I am thinking it needs something but I can't put my finger on it - any suggestions? http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/294/mark_coming_project.html Cheers, Mark ------------------ http://www.broadjam.com/artistprofile/artistindex.asp?artistID=936 http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/294/mark_coming_project.html

[AmadMozart]

Well, it's probably hype - but I'm excited [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img] One of my songs "Sorority Girls" just made the Pop Top 10 on broadjam.com -probably something they run everybody through at random intervals to make them feel better [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif[/img] but what the hell - indie no name artists like me have to feel good about something [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img] http://www.broadjam.com/artistprofile/artistindex.asp?artistID=936 To my ears it is a pretty dated sounding (80's) ballad - and I recorded it 7 or 8 years ago - but IMHO the guitar solo in the bridge is killer. Any and all feedback, good or bad is welcomed [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img] Cheers, Mark ------------------ http://www.broadjam.com/artistprofile/artistindex.asp?artistID=936 http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/294/mark_coming_project.html

[Steve LeBlanc]

Last night's Improv Jam recorded live to CD, just Rhodes and Drums. At times comical...some sections are just magical. The jam has 3 basic movements each with it's own bit of personality. The Vocal is more for added melodic color than anything...it's pretty rough. [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/wink.gif[/img] Enjoy: [b]"Rhodes and Drums Duet"[/b](approx. 12MB) http://www.artistlaunch.com/jamfree

[ian_dup1]

More carnage from Chiaroscuro...our new three song demo has been uploaded to mp3.com. The new tracks are the three at the bottom of the page (The Lonely Place, Fireflies, and Drift). This was my first sojourn with my VS-1880, and I made a lot of stupid mistakes while learning how to use the machine, but I am reasonably proud of the results. I think the vocals may be a little undermixed at times...I'll be curious to hear what some of you have to say. Ian http://www.mp3.com/Chiaroscuro Chiaroscuro @ mp3.com

[Crushed]

Mozart, I listened to "Mother" on broadjam. Very contemporary music you're making there. Sounds very mainstream Christian contemporary. While it's not my favorite type of music, the production sounds very well done, and the singing is both articulate and pleasant sounding. Nice to kow their are other Christian musicians on the forums. (Sometimes one wouldn't think so) Keep up the excellent work. The music sound very commercially viable for your genre; Have you sold many records? If not, you should be. There's a great niche out there for Christian contemporary stuff. Keep it up. Allen ------------------ http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/292/izzy_epstein.html

[AmadMozart]

[quote]Originally posted by Crushed: [b]Mozart, I listened to "Mother" on broadjam. Very contemporary music you're making there. Sounds very mainstream Christian contemporary. While it's not my favorite type of music, the production sounds very well done, and the singing is both articulate and pleasant sounding. Nice to kow their are other Christian musicians on the forums. (Sometimes one wouldn't think so) Keep up the excellent work. The music sound very commercially viable for your genre; Have you sold many records? If not, you should be. There's a great niche out there for Christian contemporary stuff. Keep it up. Allen [/b][/quote] Allen, Thanks for listening and for your kind feedback. I really haven't focused on Christian music as a genre - my music is pretty eclectic from a "genre" standpoint - - but a lot of it has a social or political message even if it isn't an overtly Christian one. In fact a lot of the feedback I get on my music is that the lyrics are too politically intense in some songs and this is a distraction. I got that exact feedback on "Mother" from two reviewers at Broadjam. One of my songs just made the Pop Top Ten and the Mix Magazine Top Ten on Broadjam - "Sorority Girls" - and this will demonstrate how eclectic I can get since this song is a sarcastic little tune all about a girl who isn't pretty enough to be in a sorority - great fun!!! Cheers, Mark ------------------ http://www.broadjam.com/artistprofile/artistindex.asp?artistID=936 [URL=http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/294/mark_coming_project.html[/URL]

[AmadMozart]

[quote]Originally posted by Steve LeBlanc: [b]Last night's Improv Jam recorded live to CD, just Rhodes and Drums. At times comical...some sections are just magical. The jam has 3 basic movements each with it's own bit of personality. The Vocal is more for added melodic color than anything...it's pretty rough. [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/wink.gif[/img] Enjoy: [b]"Rhodes and Drums Duet"[/b](approx. 12MB) http://www.artistlaunch.com/jamfree [/B][/quote] Steve, I tried listening to "Rhodes and Drums Duet" but I am in a DSL free zone and my 56K modem kept timing out. I am streaming "We all have the Power" from your site now - and this is some seriously cool funk. If you have a CD let me know. This reminds me of what used to be on album oriented radio in the late sixties, early seventies and, man, do I miss turning on the radio and hearing something seriously cool. Oh well, maybe Britney will find some soul before I lose mine [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img] Cheers, Mark ------------------ http://www.broadjam.com/artistprofile/artistindex.asp?artistID=936 or listen at... http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/294/mark_coming_project.html

[Steve LeBlanc]

[b]AmadMozart[/b], [quote]I tried listening to "Rhodes and Drums Duet" but I am in a DSL free zone and my 56K modem kept timing out.[/quote] That sucks, I really feel for you...I don't know what I'd do without my DSL...I get the majority of the music I listen to from the internet and often stream it while working. There is a download option on the site but you'll probably want to choose some of the shorter tunes. I'm glad you enjoyed "We Have The Power," it's kind of a simple tune lyrically and it was recorded on an 8track MiniDisc in a hot garage about 3 years ago. We want to do more tunes like that, you know less chops more taste...I intend to record every style/feel that's in me before I'm done. Thanks for the kind words...I have to run right now but will listen to and comment on some of your music tonight or tomorrow. Peace, Steve

[sagovbellatlantic.net]

[quote]Originally posted by sagov@bellatlantic.net: [b] [url=http://www.mp3.com/Stanley_Sagov]www.mp3.com/Stanley_Sagov[/url] Jazz/fusion/midi/keyboard ...I would love feedback about the music and the web site..[/b][/quote] This is still true and I have a new bunch of pieces..any other jazzheads out there for mutual feedback??? ------------------

[m2]

Hi, Would love to get some feedback on a new song. Any suggestions on improving the mix, or opinions on the song, lyric, arrangement, etc., would be greatly appreciated. The song is called Rag, and can be found here: http://angelfire.lycos.com/rock2/3songs Thanks very much, Macle

[Crushed]

Macle, There's a problem with your upload file. I couln't hear it. Try to fix it and I'll give a listen. Maybe you could return the favor. ------------------ http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/292/izzy_epstein.html

[Crushed]

Macle, There's a problem with your upload file. I couln't hear it. Try to fix it and I'll give a listen. Maybe you could return the favor. ------------------ http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/292/izzy_epstein.html

[Guest]

[quote]Originally posted by sagov@bellatlantic.net: [b] This is still true and I have a new bunch of pieces..any other jazzheads out there for mutual feedback??? [/b][/quote] Hey Stanley http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/242/karl_wenninger.html Listened to two of your tracks. Have to run now but will check out the rest later. karl This message has been edited by kBw on 08-27-2001 at 11:04 AM

[Bruce Lash]

I was recently commissioned, in a manner of speaking, to do a song for a tavern not far from where I work. It is to appear on their jukebox. The place is called CND. It is a greasy sort of place but friendly to blue collar workers and video post-production people, alike. In fact, when someone leaves the company I work for, we have a party for them there. They used to have "fashion shows" there on Fridays. A couple of local stripper-types would parade around in lingerie. You could buy raffle tickets and win the clothes off their backs. Don't ask... Anyway, I finished the thing and wanted to hear reactions before I hand it in. Remember, it is to be played on a jukebox in a smokey little bar in Chicago. http://home.att.net/~bblash/cnd.mp3 This message has been edited by Bruce Lash on 08-27-2001 at 11:24 AM

[F7sound -]

I've uploaded a tune from a while back called "The Creature". It's one of the most "fun" songs I've ever done. Listen if you dare. http://www.mp3.com/michaeloster Michael Oster F7 Sound and Vision http://www.f7sound.com

[halljams]

There ee is! It's always a treat to hear new stuff from you Macle. There is a problem with the dowmload though, too slow and timing out i think. I only got to hear 1/2 the tune, but hey, it was very cool. I'll try again tomorrow. JH

[robsmusic]

I just spent some time listening to Stanley's music. anyone who likes Miles Davis/ weather Report should check this out: http://www.mp3.com/Stanley_Sagov I really like what he's doing! Rob

[m2]

[quote]Originally posted by Crushed: [b]Macle, There's a problem with your upload file. I couln't hear it. Try to fix it and I'll give a listen. Maybe you could return the favor. [/b][/quote] Hi Crushed. Sorry about that. For some people it works fine. Others, not fine. Don't know what the deal is. Here's a link to a real player version, which unfortunately ruins the sound a bit. I'll check out your stuff as soon as I can. http://www.geocities.com/macle96/ Thanks, Macle

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[quote]Originally posted by macle96@yahoo.com: [b] Hi Crushed. Sorry about that. For some people it works fine. Others, not fine. Don't know what the deal is. [/b][/quote] Yeah -- I was only able to download about one and a half megs of the mp3 version yesterday... I liked what I heard, but I couldn't help but think that your songs are too good to be hosted on an unreliable web server! [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img] Check out [url=http://www.50megs.com]www.50megs.com[/url] ... It's been a little while since I hosted a page with them, but I remember them being a very reliable free web host. And I [i]think[/i] (not 100% sure) they allow mp3s on their servers.

[m2]

[quote]Originally posted by halljams: [b]There ee is! It's always a treat to hear new stuff from you Macle. There is a problem with the dowmload though, too slow and timing out i think. I only got to hear 1/2 the tune, but hey, it was very cool. I'll try again tomorrow. JH[/b][/quote] Hey halljams, how are ya! I really should get this shit together, yes?!? It does work for most people though. I think it's a browser thing or a traffic thing. Thanks for checking half of it out! Hope you can get the rest. Thanks a lot, Macle Rag real player: http://www.geocities.com/macle96/ Rag mp3(maybe): http://www.angelfire.com/rock2/3songs

[m2]

[quote]Originally posted by popmusic: [b] Yeah -- I was only able to download about one and a half megs of the mp3 version yesterday... I liked what I heard, but I couldn't help but think that your songs are too good to be hosted on an unreliable web server! [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img] Check out [url=http://www.50megs.com]www.50megs.com[/url] ... It's been a little while since I hosted a page with them, but I remember them being a very reliable free web host. And I [i]think[/i] (not 100% sure) they allow mp3s on their servers.[/b][/quote] Hi popmusic, What are you doing up? It's 6:10am. I'm going to sleep! Thanks for checking it out. I will definitely check out that web host. Hope you can get the whole song, and give me a full popmusic critique. 'nite, Macle http://www.angelfire.com/rock2/3songs http://www.geocities.com/macle96/