theHumps

theHumps

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  • From : Ormond Beach, United States
  • Joined : Sun 11th Oct 2009, 14 years ago

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  1. dimestop
    dimestop on Tue 19th Mar 2024 - 1 month ago
    Commented on My Lunatic Guy by theHumps

    nice to have you back around Wayne, great to here your style, sounds like you had great fun using your new kit, it all sounds great as always and can only add to the motivation to keep grinding great sound quality everything is pin sharp and clear

    theHumps
    Reply by theHumps

    It was a much needed break. My old intel imac still works as a stand alone music production machine but all the new standards for internet were past my comp's ability to keep up. Starting fresh is good, keeps the mind attentive and updated.

    Thanks Paul!

    Wayne

  2. Tumbleweed
    Tumbleweed on Fri 17th Nov 2023 - 5 months ago
    Commented on Bad Luck by theHumps

    def hearing that punk sound & letting er fly approach. Those little breaks kick it up nicely..right on Wayne..keep on.

  3. Shaman77
    Shaman77 on Wed 15th Nov 2023 - 5 months ago
    Commented on Bad Luck by theHumps

    Great, very invigorating)

  4. JohnSmokey
    JohnSmokey on Sat 11th Nov 2023 - 6 months ago
    Commented on Bad Luck by theHumps

    Wayne, Long time since I've heard one of your tracks. I hope all is well. The thing about luck is we can make our luck. The way I look at it is, if you can write one song, you can write them all.

    Respect the vocals.

    Johnnie

    theHumps
    Reply by theHumps

    Thanks! Things are going ok, can't complain, thanks for asking.

    We create our opportunities for success or failure. Usually, the harder you work at something, the more it pays off for you in the long run. Call it making luck if you want. This guy is just down on his luck and he's letting you know, he.

    Wayne

  5. Mosaic
    Mosaic on Thu 9th Nov 2023 - 6 months ago
    Commented on Bad Luck by theHumps

    Hey Wayne
    Hey this sounds like Spiv on vocals.
    Listening with head set mate, fills out set very well indeed, great guitar playing as well, comes across like a pub track in a good way :)
    overall, cannot fault my friend, prob only thing wish it was longer as it sounds so good, suppose that's a good thing lol, fav my friend, might pop you an email next few days when I get a chance away from work, peace much respect mosaic....

    theHumps
    Reply by theHumps

    Hey pal! No, not Spiv on vox, that's my new, rough rock voice, lol. Thanks for the nice words!

    I write short songs mostly 2-2.5 minutes. Way easier to mix a short song, less time spent mixing, so much less content to list to and scrutinize. Why put yourself thru the agony of a 6 min track? Must take weeks to mix, he. Can do 3 songs in that time and learn more that way. I do get a lot of comments saying the song was too short, oh well. Hit the play button again I say!!

    Wayne

  6. Rats
    Rats on Thu 9th Nov 2023 - 6 months ago
    Commented on Bad Luck by theHumps

    Excellent! Cant say that it reminds me of anything, its got its own sound...something i always go out of my way to do, not sound like anyone else....good work!

    theHumps
    Reply by theHumps

    We all strive to be different when it comes to doing this, well I hope we all do. Got my new git and pedal so I'm putting it to good use. Epiphone Les Paul Standard/The Guv'nor by Marshall.

    Haven't seen you in a while, hope all is well.

    Cheers!

    Wayne

  7. CINCOCENT
    CINCOCENT on Thu 9th Nov 2023 - 6 months ago
    Commented on Bad Luck by theHumps

    Real solid! Using your words lol
    This is real hard rock! Good job with the moog lead I like it

    theHumps
    Reply by theHumps

    Thanks, glad you liked it!

    Not my best performance on the theremin, tough scale I chose to play on it so I wasn't as fluid as I would have liked.

    Wayne

  8. rockoff
    rockoff on Wed 8th Nov 2023 - 6 months ago
    Commented on Bad Luck by theHumps

    hey man this is the best guitar ive herd you play great stuff and your volcals fit it well too

    theHumps
    Reply by theHumps

    Thanks, appreciate the kind words!

    Wayne

  9. EricDanielMabins
    EricDanielMabins on Thu 2nd Nov 2023 - 6 months ago
    Commented on Bad Luck by theHumps

    I love those onions, could have been a lot greener. Just kidding. You are true professional here. Your vocals have a refined rustic folk music quality to it. The guitars are well over the top genius. Well done.

    EDM

    theHumps
    Reply by theHumps

    I used vidalia onions, the sweet ones. ;)

    It's basically a folk song with a garage band attitude. Could easily play this on the acoustic and get away with it.

    Thanks!

    Wayne

  10. xstokes
    xstokes on Wed 1st Nov 2023 - 6 months ago
    Commented on Bad Luck by theHumps

    story of my life ha. youre firing on all cylinders for all the negativity and beautiful snottiness. i was thinking richard hell and the voidoids, waiting for a quine solo when in steps the theremin, yeah man that works! its all rock and roll, dude. hope this finds you in good fortune, wayne!

    theHumps
    Reply by theHumps

    Starting to get my snottiness and negativity factor to peak just in time for the holidays, lol!

    Thanks!

    Wayne

  11. dimestop
    dimestop on Mon 16th Oct 2023 - 6 months ago
    Commented on Bad Luck by theHumps

    great intro Wayne, your brand and delivery are stamped bro you have always delivered. this with its old skool London punk style is class and takes me back to when it was bang in fashion. you are having a ball with your new kit your loving that moog theremin lead eh.
    i use to do alot of calibration for Moog aerospace :))

    theHumps
    Reply by theHumps

    There's a lot of this kinda music being made these days. It's more modern rock to me than classic rock even tho it's roots are solidly bedded in the "classic" rock style. I think of the Black Keys, for instance. I'm doing music in that general style without trying to directly sound like them.

    You get your style from your music heroes, nicking this off that guy and this thing off of that guy. Like John Prine, he's another guy who I take his lyric writing style to heart, some humor, weird situations in the songs and great stories. Combine good lyrics with some cool, modern sounding classic rock or punk, well that's a formula that excites me musically!

    Thanks Paul!

    Wayne

  12. Micky
    Micky on Mon 16th Oct 2023 - 6 months ago
    Commented on Bad Luck by theHumps

    Hey Wayne, man, that rocks! You're really into this harder style. I once had a Gibson Les Paul Standard and initially sent it over the Guv'nor, then later used it over a Marshall tower and I have to say that the Guv'nor didn't look that bad in comparison, of course not a replacement, but not bad after all. I think the synth fits exactly - for my taste it's better than a guitar solo in this track. A great listen .. You are always convincing...
    Cheers,
    Micky

    theHumps
    Reply by theHumps

    I'm glad you liked it, wasn't sure how this would go over. It's a bit loud and in your face with my usual, down on his luck, complaining character that I've been developing these past few years. Hope people don't take these songs as my personal life, man I'd be one sad sack, lol.

    The theremin works, I had no intention of putting anymore guitar down, there's enough going on with the distortion on the guitars and the bass. I wanted the solo to be the theremin, it cuts thru the thick guitars, plus it's freekin' cool, lol!

    Wayne

    Thanks Mickey!

  13. BaoBou
    BaoBou on Sun 15th Oct 2023 - 6 months ago
    Commented on Bad Luck by theHumps

    Nice stereo effects on the guitar! And I feel you're iusing your voice better and better as you get more confident with it!

    theHumps
    Reply by theHumps

    Thanks!

    Gaining more confidence in my singing, absolutely. Been working hard at developing my delivery, grit and attitude. It's like performing, you gotta sell the track. Some people have this naturally, not me. I'm a bass player not a front man. Having fun with it.

    Wayne

  14. Angelusyeux777SC
    Angelusyeux777SC on Sun 15th Oct 2023 - 6 months ago
    Commented on Bad Luck by theHumps

    Wooohooo!!! wanyne's world is always ROCKING! \M/ man I love your energy! and of course that gruff in your voice this is RAD! Excellent work as always. You certainly know how to entertain. WTG! Bravo!!!

    theHumps
    Reply by theHumps

    Look who's talking, your reviews are pretty darn energetic!!

    Thanks!

    Wayne

  15. Danke
    Danke on Sun 15th Oct 2023 - 6 months ago
    Commented on Bad Luck by theHumps

    Hi Wayne!

    Another stunning performance ... guitar panning is too good as the "retro" sounded distortion ... very groovy, rolling, cozy track ...
    fistbump,
    Danke

    theHumps
    Reply by theHumps

    Thanks danke!

    Making the decision to add a new track playing just the E on the right helped. Left track - both pickups, right track - bridge pickup.

    Wayne

  16. krotan
    krotan on Sun 15th Oct 2023 - 6 months ago
    Commented on Bad Luck by theHumps

    Sounds very good. I think you can add a solo to the composition...

    theHumps
    Reply by theHumps

    Thanks krotan!

    There is a solo in the track, 1:20-1:30. I mentioned it in the description, Moog theremin lead.

    Wayne

  17. 2Sisters
    2Sisters on Sun 15th Oct 2023 - 6 months ago
    Commented on Bad Luck by theHumps

    Hello, wonderful traditional rock! Very linear. Changing the guitar from right to left is a good idea. Well mixed and mastered. I really like it once again. Since you got this guitar, you've implemented some great musical ideas. Kind regards and a nice weekend, Manuela

    theHumps
    Reply by theHumps

    And thanks again!

  18. 2Sisters
    2Sisters on Sun 15th Oct 2023 - 6 months ago
    Commented on Bad Luck by theHumps

    Hello, wonderful traditional skirt! Very straightforward. Changing the guitar from right to left is a good idea. Well mixed and mastered. Once again, I really like it. Since you got this guitar, you've implemented great musical ideas.

    Kind regards and have a nice weekend Manuela

    theHumps
    Reply by theHumps

    Thank you!

    I had the 3 chord guitar progression played on one track and panned to the left. Then I decided to add a new track with just the E chord on the right and remove the E on the left channel. Simple change but makes a difference as far as balance in the track.

    Been really enjoying the new git!

    Wayne

  19. Shaman77
    Shaman77 on Sat 14th Oct 2023 - 6 months ago
    Commented on Look What Theyve Done To My Song by theHumps

    I also sometimes sing songs that sunk into my soul as a child, in my opinion it sounds good

    theHumps
    Reply by theHumps

    Thanks!

    Wayne

  20. Angelusyeux777SC
    Angelusyeux777SC on Thu 12th Oct 2023 - 7 months ago
    Commented on Look What Theyve Done To My Song by theHumps

    Hiya,

    I had a listen to the original it was perfect for that time and still now I guess depending on who's listening but your version is absolutely *ROCKING* as always nice rendition here, the one thing I like is hearing updated versions of songs from an era gone by and you definitely did it justice! your vocals are compelling as ever and love that grit in your voice, it;s all yours, yep, liked every thing about this... got me thinking...your vocals would sound awesome on the song "Diamonds And Rust" heard it by both Joan Baez/Judas Priest such a beautiful song which I myself have recorded before. GREAT! Work!

    theHumps
    Reply by theHumps

    That's an interesting suggestion for a song to do. Thanks for swinging by and leaving such nice comments!

    Wayne

  21. Zootman
    Zootman on Wed 11th Oct 2023 - 7 months ago
    Commented on Look What Theyve Done To My Song by theHumps

    Scrolling thru the comments as I started listening, saw the link to the original so had a listen. I really like both! Your vox performance on this one is great. Is it just the two main guitar tracks? Sounds really fat and wide.

    theHumps
    Reply by theHumps

    Yup, 2 guitar tracks, bass, drums and some singing. Rocked it up a bit!

    Wayne

  22. StrikingDaggers
    StrikingDaggers on Sat 7th Oct 2023 - 7 months ago
    Commented on Look What Theyve Done To My Song by theHumps

    Awesome track theHumps! The guitars and harmonica were perfect fit. This one's a Fav. Nice work.

    theHumps
    Reply by theHumps

    Thanks!

    Wayne

  23. RitajustRita
    RitajustRita on Wed 4th Oct 2023 - 7 months ago
    Commented on Look What Theyve Done To My Song by theHumps

    Hi
    I also started listening to the original first.
    She has a beautiful voice but only uses guitar.
    Personally, I find it quite boring.
    But you have made a very nice cover of it with beautiful music that makes listening more pleasant.

    theHumps
    Reply by theHumps

    That's what I would recommend, watch her vid first then check out my version. Here is the studio version of this song, there is quite a bit of instrumentation, to me has a gypsy or bohemian feel to it. I love it, blew me away as a 6 or 7 year old, same as her other hits.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL9APRcYTGE

    Thanks

    Wayne

  24. dimestop
    dimestop on Tue 3rd Oct 2023 - 7 months ago
    Commented on Look What Theyve Done To My Song by theHumps

    great cover Wayne love the title i dont know it but i'll take Bou's word this is better than the original. great old school feel great guitar and the harmonica is fly bro excellent folk rock

    theHumps
    Reply by theHumps

    I like her music, she was talented and unique in her approach to songwriting. You might know here song Brand New Key, been in some movies and quite a popular song if you know your music history.

    Thanks

    Wayne

  25. 2Sisters
    2Sisters on Tue 3rd Oct 2023 - 7 months ago
    Commented on Look What Theyve Done To My Song by theHumps

    Wonderful!!!!!!! Although before my time, I also know and love the original version. But your interpretation of this title is extremely well done stylistically and musically!
    Hats off!
    Best regards

    Manuela

    theHumps
    Reply by theHumps

    Great, you are familiar with the original, wasn't expecting anyone to know it. Garage band approach, simple and quite different from her version.

    Thanks

    Wayne

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