Coversong4fun - JensTonic

9th Feb 2009 17:25 - 17 years ago
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Description : I re-uploaded the song after making several changes to the VU levels. OOPS, Like I said my first recording. Also converted the file from MP3Pro to MP3. A big thanks to Barry Morgan for the bass track.

If someone would like to contribute some kind of hook as it was suggested in a review we'd appreciate that also.

If for some reason it doesn't play or you like this cover, then please me know.

Comments (15)

If you have time take a listen and give JensTonic some feedback.

JohnBoutilier
JohnBoutilier 5th Apr 2011 17:22 - 15 years ago
Vocals are awesome and are well backed. The track is great.

Faved

John
alividlife
alividlife 19th Mar 2009 03:35 - 17 years ago
eh..... did you re-upload recently?????

i am kinda irked..

i just wanted to point on production first... which i don't mean to be a #####.. i went from knowing this stuff, to screwing this stuff up BIG time, and then re-learning it..

production wise.. with your mastering... i understand that it's an acoustic track, and that the peaks and valleys should flow accordingly (as opposed to a hip-hop/rap/rock track)
but you peaked at like... -15.4 dbs... where as... you normalized??? at -16??? ...

I don't mean to be mean.. but .... ok... Louder is better in my opinion... like.. if i clip.. i know how to fix that, but NEVER CLIP.. but.. you should ... honestly.. ALWAYS try and hit that sweet spot between clipping and it being too loud for the listener... (JUST MY OPINION!!! ok!)

NOW!

To the talent, after I boost the track by 16 dbs.

wow.. I really... couldn't tell the difference between Jewel and you?? Nice effects... beautiful work.. but the panning was weird with headphones, but I bet it sounds epic with stereo speakers...
There's a beautiful release and response with your overdubs...

lol.. for some reason when you or some girl sang ladddiddda it gave me chills... (#####? lol)

SOooo...

I really like it!

just be aware of how your system sounds on your comp, as opposed to like... a car or cd player.... or an ipod/mp3player....

really cool
GREAT cover!
JensTonic
JensTonic replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
thanks for your review, after this song was recorded it literally took me 10 attempts to upload the song properly. we had clipped all over the place recording the vocals, so at first i figured i should bring the master down a bit to prevent the clipping on the master track.

I had no idea how to record properly until spacestationwagon said i should study up on proper mic and eq usage.....so we did...and now i understand the principles a little better.

i should re-record the song but i think im just gonna boost the master a the 16db since it is a cover.... this was good honest feedback, thanks
Filaofsoul
Filaofsoul 18th Mar 2009 14:57 - 17 years ago
I enjoyed this one!! Nice vocals and clear!! The chord progressions flowed nicely!! Read in one of your replys you were going to give up-- NEVER do that- because that is how we learn! Outstanding Job! and thanks again for reviewing my songs!!

Fila
JensTonic
JensTonic replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
thanks for chequing in... i was just gonna give up on that song cause i couldn't get it to upload properly...but i'll always continue playing music...thanks again
lofthouse
lofthouse 7th Mar 2009 19:56 - 17 years ago
Back for more...i love this..just the way it is!
JensTonic
JensTonic replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
thanks for stoppin in again ....check out our new track...
ScottBurright
ScottBurright 5th Mar 2009 00:30 - 17 years ago
Taking the swing out of it makes it feel like a whole different song. It takes courage to reinterpret a song this way instead of doing a completely straight cover. I was reading about your travails recording this thing. I don't know if anyone mentioned getting a compressor for vocal recording, but it's a good idea. Vocals can be TOO dynamic. They give everyone fits. Anyway, very cool cover.
JensTonic
JensTonic replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
this was our first cover and when i recorded it - it was clipping all over the map... and i didn't even realize it. I'm just learning who to use software compressors... but it's a learning process.....still loads of fun though....
ToxicVoltage
ToxicVoltage 28th Feb 2009 19:05 - 17 years ago
The bass goes perfect and so is the vocals

Im loving the cleaness of the guitar

I think everything that has been said has been said

Excellent work

x-_Bri_-x
JensTonic
JensTonic replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
thanks.. im happy you like it.. it definately isn't perfect but we had so much fun....
FrenchKid18
FrenchKid18 26th Feb 2009 06:54 - 17 years ago
First, I love this melancholic folk rock song.Then,the instruments really sound great especially the guitar.What did you use to make the vocals sound like this?
Dying to hear a new track
JensTonic
JensTonic replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
thanks for reviewing...guitar was old 12string mic'd up.. with doubler effect from waves bundle.
The vocals were my girlfriend jen...she had 4 seperate tracks on it. and we screwed around with the levels.. glad you enjoyed it.
Dvibe
Dvibe 24th Feb 2009 22:19 - 17 years ago
Wow.. finally i heard the song....great job...that guitar sounds real nice and youve got nice vocals too..somr hicks like others have mentionned...
overall great song..well put together...
Im a looperman musician ..I just take beat loops and add my instruments and sing my compos...check me out...
welcome to looperman...youll love it...peace Dvibe
JensTonic
JensTonic replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Im glad that you finally got a chance to listen to it...im glad that it plays ok now....i was gonna give up on it...pheww!!
Im gonna be listening to more of your stuff.
thanks again
DjSomnium
DjSomnium 24th Feb 2009 14:25 - 17 years ago
a good chord progression, nice vocals, with good changes! i can see where your coming from with this track. Only 1 problem- the bitrate! It sounds distorted beacuse you need to change the bitrate to over 160 kb! so just convert it to a higher bitrate and you should be fine!
JensTonic
JensTonic replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
thanks for stoppin in. i had already increased the bitrate over 160. and changed it to best quality vbr. and it was still causing me problems. This latest upload i converted to mp3 from cd format. so i hope it works. cause if it doesn't im gonna have to leave this one alone for a while.
thanks again
lofthouse
lofthouse 19th Feb 2009 20:12 - 17 years ago
...BRILLIANT!...AND THE SONG ,I'VE ALWAYS LOVED.THE COMBINATION IS WORTHY OF AN AWARD.STEP ASIDE COLDPLAY,HERE COMES JENSTONIC...WOW!THIS IS ONE BAND I'LL BE WATCHING..CLOSELY..
JensTonic
JensTonic replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
thanks for the review, were glad you enjoyed it. Actually were surprised it was audible, since weve been having reports of it not playing properly on looperman. thanks again, work in progress.
Dvibe
Dvibe 19th Feb 2009 00:16 - 17 years ago
Dont know if othors were able to hear your song...it skips alot...you just commented on one of my songs...wanted to hear yours...get back to me..peace Dvibe
JensTonic
JensTonic replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
i ended up converting to mp3 from a cd that i burnt, i think that may have done the trick. Thanks for stopping by and checking it out.
DanielGtrman
DanielGtrman 14th Feb 2009 21:34 - 17 years ago
Downloaded - plays 100% fine. This is folky rock and I'm liking it more and more as I listen...
JensTonic
JensTonic replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
thanks for listening. were gonna get around to doing a little more with it and im not sure why it doesn't play that well off the site. maybe i should download it under a different format.
but thanks again. i wish i had even half of your talent with the guitar. :)
jenstonic
DanielGtrman
DanielGtrman 14th Feb 2009 21:30 - 17 years ago
For some reason your track didn't play 100 % right. (a bit like when the old casette used to slip) and I got a slight tremolo effect. I did mange to hear what you have put together and I think this is a big step in the right direction. For me, the song has to grab you and thats what your song does. Catchy addictive lyrics and tune. more !!!
tribalunderground
tribalunderground 10th Feb 2009 12:00 - 17 years ago
i agree with neil.good job,judt an idea,maybe use reverb on your vocals,and may be verse and chorus the songs ,on the instruments,.However saying that,i loved it.as a first recording its fantastic.Keep going,and a a big WELL DONE,good work,peace and much respect,kj,tribal crew...
JensTonic
JensTonic replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks. Im in the process of experimenting with what's done so far. Hope to upload it soon.
thanks again.
spacestationwagon
spacestationwagon 9th Feb 2009 18:50 - 17 years ago
you asked for it so here it is. first recording nice job. your singing, lyrical content, playing and compsition are great.
you have a few technical hickups but who doesn't for your first recording this is great!
you should do some reading on vocal recording. how to use the mic properly for solid levels. also read up on mixing and eq this song doesn't need any bass that could be taken care of with some eq on the guitar and your final mix. if i were to do anything different would be a hook or solo with that 6 string guitar of yours. nice work and welcome to looperville!
neil
JensTonic
JensTonic replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks for the review, Im gonna look on line for some more advice on vocal recording and eq'ing. Too far seems too distant and too close it clips.
Thanks i will check things out.

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