Description : Nice Jazz Tune featuring Chip Jenkins on vocals
Scott B on drums.
And me on everything else.
Please comment..
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Hiya Midiman. Okay, I love the rhythm section, very easy to listen to, so well done to that! As far as the vocal, it's not quite in the pocket as it should be (I am re-listening the track as I write). It seems as if she is racing ahead of the musicians, not breathing the song or really connecting with the lyric. This is especially true of the last few bars where she is (and I am assuming) improvising. Improvisation and Jazz can be a magical thing, but in this case it seems rushed and a bit disconnected. With all that said, I do really like her voice. Of course my comments are based on the assumption her vocals were recorded either "live," or to your track, and not dropped in.
Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for the compliment. I was trying to get a live feeling by letting it be out of sync a little just a little. not to much not to less. Like listening to a real band. Guess I got that since you noticed a slight timing feeling.
This is really good stuff, though not exactly my kind of thing.
I first must say that I see no problem with Windycity's comments. They're not just abuse and/or condescending or mindless rubbish and he's written them out perfectly intelligently. They're just minor suggestions, though I don't necessarily agree as I think the mix is pretty good.
But we can all disagree over any mix all day as it's such a subjective. indefinable thing.
Actually, my main problem was with the bass drum hits at various points as they are too loud/too high a velocity. I can give lots of specific time references, if need be (eg 2:35, 3:19). I would go back in and lower lots of them (something I do a lot in my own music) as I'm convinced it will help. Otherwise, the drums are good.
Sax solo is cool.
Interesting musical coincidence: guitar intro to excellent song Elephants by the band Warpaint (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOFxb0F2F2A) can be heard quite strongly in the part starting on 0:35 of this track. No problem, just thought I'd mention it.
I am not really upset with windycitys comments just the fact that he should understand that this is jazz and it needs to breath to sound good. I could see if I left a dup set / disco song like this that would be a typical error.
It is also true that the bass notes are loud and soft I did that to make it sound live not sequenced.Wanted a live feeling to it.
This was fabulous. I really enjoyed it.
Great sultry vocals, drums with deadly timing and precision and your parts midiman, were also as superb. The stellar solo was pulled off well and seemingly effortlessly. Bravo all around for a fine performance. Encore!!!!
Scott and I are happy that you enjoyed the song. Thanks for your fine compliments on my playing. I really enjoyed making this one and having Scott assistance on the drums.
Nice to catch up with such a fine jazz number on the loop (we could use more n the genre)...aside what others may say midiman...I love your mix and especially the fact the you have brought it up to the perfect level, clean & clear and with all the dynamics intact...I hate to see those wav graphs that look like a ruler with the life compressed out of them...a very fine bit of composing for the accompaniment and nicely played to feature and support the vocal (and its an excellent vocal)....a big well done to all....keep doing it....Ed
I am always happy to see an honest comment. I also hate to see a wav so flat it looks like nothing but a flat line.
I did compress it some, just not the heck out of it.
I think my playing was ok on this. Not that great.
Good song. Really enjoyed.
Highlights:
- drums (I am more and more impressed by Scott... this one sounds again perfect)
- guitar work (specially the solo, really enjoyed)
- vocals (a bit laid-back, but that fits well the song)
I have also to disagree with Windycity on the mix: maybe there is some room for improvement (easy... there is *always* room for improvement) but I think it is very good.
The only point where I would invest some time if you want is the piano-chords loop: it sounds a bit too "loopy", like if you have recorded a small phrase and looped it over and over.
The song has a nice jazzy feeling and a bit more improvisation on the chords as well could be nice ... or not. It's always a matter of taste :-)
Again: great song!
Ciao, Domenico
PS: You made me curious... I'll go and check your other songs as well.
Thanks for you comments.. I agree with you also the song is really cool. Did not want to over compress it also it is jazz and I wanted a little life into it.
I am a guitar player mostly that tinkers with the piano so that is why is piano sounds loopy. I did my best to try and atleast vary the notes and position and velocity. I do appreciate your comments and really value them.
Windycity's head must be somewhere other than his neck or he's listening to this track on a shoulder held boom box! The mix is perfect on my Studio Quality system! I think this is just another example of jealousy. Also, did I read anywhere in your comments that you wanted help from anyone less qualified than you? I don't think so. Remember, Those who can...Do. Those who can't...put down those who can!
I like this tune- I like the musicianship (technical performance) and the song is interesting. Having said that I feel the mix doesn't do the song as much as it should. It feels just a little bland in the the mix. May I suggest the vocals, bass, and drums need to be louder overall? The lead vocal could use more presence I think in order to stand out and in front of the rhythm section (more volume maybe a little compression). The bass and drums both sound a little faint next to the keyboards (more vol) The keys were recorded at a good level however. I imagine the keys were not recorded using a microphone? ...just a quess.
Overall I like the tune and would like to hear it with more vocal bass and drums in the mix. Thanks!
rage beats , dark synths , vintage rage, jazz rage , spooky beats , dark type beat , ken carson , playboi carti , opium , die litt type beat , lil tecca , intro type beats , autumn , yeat , kan kan , jace , d savage , rich amiri, kodak black type beat
Description : Every instrument is performed and recorder live. Piano, double bass, drums.
Instruments Used:
-"WELTMEISTER" upright piano (MADE IN GERMANY in 1938)
-"KAY" upright bass (MADE IN GERMANY somwhere in 1950th)
-TAMA Imperial Star + Pearl OMAR HAKIM snare + Various Ziljian cymbals.
I just put together some old ideas to see if it will work. Some vocals and brass, or guitars is clearly needed. Let me know what you think about it. Tnx
Description : Do not freak out just because this is jazz! There's also blues, rock, funk and a little hip hop in it to break up the deep, chillout jazz sections - gets particularly rocking then funky at the end. Main bassline (the track's foundation) is recycled leftover slide resonator guitar parts detuned one octave to make a slide bass sound. Also features: piano, violin, hammered dulcimer, organ, ethereal pad guitar, bass guitar, jazz/blues/rock electric guitar and multiple programmed acoustic drumkits. This was difficult to make at times as I thought I needed more leads parts eg from sax or trumpet. But I'm happyish with the end result. I expect very little interest in this as it's both jazz and long jazz. But it's also an unusual type of genre-mixing jazz. So, leave your thoughts, good or bad, if you like...
Description : I think it's a late evening song to accompany you for a single drink.
Jazzy in most of the aspects. It is made single handedly so please consider it an experimentation for the thrill of making music.
Hope you will like it.
Description : This track made me just stop working on it and listen to it for enjoyment.
Smooth Mellow funky Jazz. Uses: 0111003-djrumplestiltskin-swung-funk-drum-beat, 0087009-mrroads442-guitar-line, 0072485-michiel555-mellow-funk, 0058934-ferryterry-90-bpm-soprano-sax. Is this Funk or Jazz?
Description : This track contains only free loops from Stayonbeat.com and several loops from Looperman artists (listed below). I "made a promise" that my next track will be use a lot of jazzy loops - well, i done with this track, for the great sadness of jazz lovers or experts i think - i fear they will never forgive me. :) While my ISP launches my internet out of the Earth system for a long time, i had to face the fact that i dont have too much downloaded jazz loops on my computer, so i think no wonder that this one is sounds like if i smoke some marihuana while making it. But hey, who cares, i like the result - it reminds me the (maybe only) really funny episode of "Breaking Bad", where Pinkman uses some heroin and flyes up with an idiotic smile on his face - that chapter is priceless. :D
I dont think this one needs a vocal, but ofcourse you can use it if you want, and as always, just write and i will give any support as i can. Any feedback welcomed too as always. Enjoy! UPDATE 2015.10.24.: improved audio quality - lower lows, higher highs. Now in 256kbps!
Applied loops :
STEVEJAZ : 1118799-0068664 (The Jazz Vehicle), 1118799-0068713 (A Lydian Chords 1),
TUMBLEWEED : 0498019-0068255 (G Sharp Acoustic Rhythm), 0498014-0068257 (120 A Tele Rhythm),
JOEFUNKTASTIC : 0630386-0055418 (MrF - Great Scott - Set 1 - Piano 120 A), 06300386-0054520 (MrF - South Bronx Ghetto Piano 92C),
DANKE : 0671112-0066558 (Heaven Calls), 0671112-0067503 (Reggae Sax),
REI4REAL : 0039029-0005229 (Rei Smile03 D 120), 0039029 (Rei - Plain3 D 100),
SERIALCHILLER : 0000003-00000076 (Chilla Do Do Vox Fx),
DJFREDVAL: 0002663-0007540 (FV 120 BackBeat2)
Description : Something a bit different from us. I (Bobo) played guitar, synth, midi bass and percs to this piano loop by LM's most excellent Rasputin. Wataya, stoned as usual, thought he heard Barbara Streisand singing. This is the result.
Description : I created a hip hop groove in Logic and decided to duel some Saxophones. I am playing the Baritone sax on the left pan and the Tenor Sax on the right pan.
I added some bells like a boxing match bell to give it a fight drama feel. The hip hop track itself is dope to me. The duel is cool too. Who won?
Love & Light,
Mykael
Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for the compliment. I was trying to get a live feeling by letting it be out of sync a little just a little. not to much not to less. Like listening to a real band. Guess I got that since you noticed a slight timing feeling.
I first must say that I see no problem with Windycity's comments. They're not just abuse and/or condescending or mindless rubbish and he's written them out perfectly intelligently. They're just minor suggestions, though I don't necessarily agree as I think the mix is pretty good.
But we can all disagree over any mix all day as it's such a subjective. indefinable thing.
Actually, my main problem was with the bass drum hits at various points as they are too loud/too high a velocity. I can give lots of specific time references, if need be (eg 2:35, 3:19). I would go back in and lower lots of them (something I do a lot in my own music) as I'm convinced it will help. Otherwise, the drums are good.
Sax solo is cool.
Interesting musical coincidence: guitar intro to excellent song Elephants by the band Warpaint (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOFxb0F2F2A) can be heard quite strongly in the part starting on 0:35 of this track. No problem, just thought I'd mention it.
It is also true that the bass notes are loud and soft I did that to make it sound live not sequenced.Wanted a live feeling to it.
Thanks for the compliments and the feed back.
This was fabulous. I really enjoyed it.
Great sultry vocals, drums with deadly timing and precision and your parts midiman, were also as superb. The stellar solo was pulled off well and seemingly effortlessly. Bravo all around for a fine performance. Encore!!!!
Fav'd.
~ Mark.
Scott and I are happy that you enjoyed the song. Thanks for your fine compliments on my playing. I really enjoyed making this one and having Scott assistance on the drums.
I am always happy to see an honest comment. I also hate to see a wav so flat it looks like nothing but a flat line.
I did compress it some, just not the heck out of it.
I think my playing was ok on this. Not that great.
Highlights:
- drums (I am more and more impressed by Scott... this one sounds again perfect)
- guitar work (specially the solo, really enjoyed)
- vocals (a bit laid-back, but that fits well the song)
I have also to disagree with Windycity on the mix: maybe there is some room for improvement (easy... there is *always* room for improvement) but I think it is very good.
The only point where I would invest some time if you want is the piano-chords loop: it sounds a bit too "loopy", like if you have recorded a small phrase and looped it over and over.
The song has a nice jazzy feeling and a bit more improvisation on the chords as well could be nice ... or not. It's always a matter of taste :-)
Again: great song!
Ciao, Domenico
PS: You made me curious... I'll go and check your other songs as well.
Thanks for you comments.. I agree with you also the song is really cool. Did not want to over compress it also it is jazz and I wanted a little life into it.
I am a guitar player mostly that tinkers with the piano so that is why is piano sounds loopy. I did my best to try and atleast vary the notes and position and velocity. I do appreciate your comments and really value them.
Ciao
Overall I like the tune and would like to hear it with more vocal bass and drums in the mix. Thanks!
Cheers,
Scott
Cheers,
Scott