Listen To Times Falling Away Pop Song By Kirstin At Looperman.com

Hi, Kirstin. I saw your post in response to the request for singers to join the collective. I've been checking out all the singers who responded. So hard to find good singers on Looperman. Anyway, was very pleasantly surprised to find that you were much more than a singer! This is a very good track. The instrumental backing arrangement is really good, with the piano and strings. Very nice work. You should be a valuable addition to the collective.

I generally try to provide substantive comments on tracks (don't comment on many, actually). So, here's my two cents worth. You've said that you have difficulty making beats and that $1800 drum machine is gathering dust. I'm a drummer and for some strange reason, I suck at making beats as well. There are two main aspects of this track that I'd re-do if I was producing it with you (not suggesting that).

First, the beat (drums) is repetitive and kind of boring. I don't think it varied at all throughout the entire track. I'd mute that track in the DAW and find something else that works better. I work with a variety of VST drum instruments and typically use several different ones on a track, often layering them up as the track progresses and builds.

Second, I'd want you to try a different vocal delivery. You've got a strong voice and you've opted for a medium level (i.e., volume) delivery, partly I suspect because you need that to ensure that the vocals stand out over the backing track, which has a lot going on. But, there's a really distinct character in your voice that I think would come through better if the delivery was more intimate and lower volume generally – especially in this song. The melody and the lyrics I think lend themselves to this kind of vocal treatment.

You probably won't agree with these suggestions, but I think you should experiment particularly with the alternative take on the vocals. I think it would bring out and highlight the unique character of your voice.

Eric