Funky Mix - Randall822

Hi there again Neil,

Thanks so much for listening and reviewing this song I did back in 2009. It was a trial and error for me as I never did a 'funky type' before. Lol.
Anyways, I appreciate your comments very much.

Randy

Hello there Allen,

Nice that you could get around to enjoy this site more. Yes, there is lots of good talent on here and some think I am one.. ;-) But I am an old guy...just turned 66 Sunday.

Anyways, I am glad you enjoyed my funky tune. It isn't particulary the type I like, but I have a lot of settings on my Korg M-3 that has these types of sounds....so I wanted to try a song in this genre.
If you read my profile, then you know a lot about me already. The Beatles I met in person in France, influenced me to learn guitar. From there I never looked back. Had my own band and did sound for others.
Now my power plant job won't let me play in a band because of the varied work hours....so I make music all myself using a combo of my instruments and loops using Pro Tools.

Presently, I own 4 Fender Telecasters. 2 of them are limited edition Buck Owens guitars...more for an investment.
If you want to hear some "Chicken pickin" tele sounds, then check out this tune I put together a short time ago. It is called 'Randy's Chicken Pickin'. I love that style and will do another.

Okay, take care and if you have any questions, let me know.

Randy

Hello there Rei,

A little slow in getting back to you. Am glad you enjoyed this tune as it is a different than my normal songs. I wanted to try a funky mix as I have the keyboard that can do it and also gives me ideas for new tunes.
I will check out some more of yours and give feedback as well. I know a lot of artist are on Reverbnation, but I haven't gotten there yet. myself.
On Lafango (old Talenttrove name) I have over 156,000 plays now of my 26 tunes posted thus far.

Take care,
Randy

Hello Daniel,
I added this tune in July, so that was quite awhile ago and thus you missed it back then. Anyways, I am happy that you got to hear it and you liked it as well.
I tried 3 different styles in this tune including slife guitar which I don't seem to hear on here out of 267,000+ members. Strange isn't it?

I'll stop by your page and see whats new with you.
Randy

Hello there Majucarma,
I am sorry that I didn't reply to you much sooner as I usually do when I get a review. So perhaps I never got notified originally or I was just too busy as I was from Oct. - Dec.
Anyways, thanks for your review and I'll review some of your tunes as well.

So thanks again for your comments and I am glad you enjoyed this tune.
Randy

Hello D2d,
Seems like I just left you a couple reviews. ha!

Anyways, I appreciate your comments about the funk mix. I can usually get any guitar sound I want thru the help of software VST's.

I can agree with you on the kick drum not standing out more. Sometimes you really just need to stand back and listen to the song the next day, and pretend it is the first time you've heard it, and make adjustments.

Thanks a lot for your comments, they are always very helpful.
Later,
Randy

Hi there BCway,
Don't recall a review from you before, so I am glad I triggered something so that you'd write me one here.
I am thrilled you enjoyed this tune. I did it in 3 parts only because I was working on these 3 for a time and decided to bunch them together is all. I try and get a tune out once a month.

I see your up there in years as well and that is good that your still making music in one form or another. (Real or loop based)
The bagpipes you mention, I actually love the sound of them and thought they really sounded so unique. However, my interest in them never got me to buy any. Don't even know what they would cost?

I have a setting on my Korg M-3 for bagpipes, but it isn't that good actually. So maybe one of these days I'll put together a Celtic/Irish/Scottish type of tune and send it out. I already have some ideas that you'd probably like to hear. Myself, I guess I am English with a bit of everything else thrown in...so my grandmother says...like a stray dog.

So again, thanks a lot for your review and am also happy to hear that you have checked out some of my earlier tunes.
Randy

Hello there Chris,

Say, I appreciate you being one of the few...so far...that have left a review for me and I'll do the same for you after this.
Am glad you enjoyed this tune. I never made a Funk tune before....Blues, yes.

So I wanted to give it a try. The guitar tones are varied depending on what amp simulator I am using. I just got into Line6 VST's as they have many amps and cabs to choose from, plus all the known effects as well. Mix and match in any combo. Cost $99 tho for the non-professional package.
I have a lot of amp simulators already that came with my Pro Tools as well.....so I am just trying the Line6 stuff out.

Thanks for your review and for your great comments on the solo as well.
A Trance tune is next!

Randy

Hi there Dave,

I was hoping you'd take time to catch my latest funk tune. I don't really want to poll individual players whenever I produce a new tune. Makes it sound like I really need reviews. ;-)

But anyway, you found this one and I am glad you enjoyed it. The bass part, and actually all parts are necessary for a good Funk tune I guess from some others that I have heard. This was my first one and I wanted to make it stand out.

So I figured a good solid bass line with a clear tone would be nice. Fender has such a nice sound anyways, and so that is what you hear. (Precision Bass).
Then panning the other instruments and little guitar riffs here and there make it a 'busy' tune, but seems to work well together.

I have heard of James Brown's fast rhythm guitar, but I didn't want that type of sound for this one. (song #2)

Looperman has indeed helped me grow as a musician since my first country tune. Listening to other's tunes on here and getting feedback is important for growth. And.....reading several different books on Mastering and Audio in general has helped a lot to understand about the mechanics of audio.

I suppose I could go into Mastering others tunes, but I barely have time to get mine done because of working so much overtime.
Bye for now and thanks again for your nice review.
Randy