This is a really well produced radio friendly bit of R&B. Is that you singing? You can hold a tune fella! I'm always a little jealous when i hear productions like this as it makes my bunch of mashed up loops pale in comparison.
Really enjoyed this piece Mr.
FR
Thanks so much for stopping by, and digging the tune. Yep, that's me...LOL. I had actually done this just for the purpose of uploading to Looperman. But, with the reception it's gotten so far here, I am honestly thinking of making it the sole cover tune on my sophomore CD which is forever in production. By the way I STRONGLY disagree with your assessment of your own work here. Can you say Depeche!!??
wow, this is crazy good.
didn't know the original but this is outstanding and very inspiring.
i just played it back a few times and felt the urge to jam some keys to that. it feels very natural and it's a joy to play alongside. very soulful, i love this.
some nice work...like you've already said that snare needs more snap..
the vocal sits nicely... I would add a backing track and swing it more to the right because most of the vocal is quite left in the mix...
the bass might need to come up a little in the mix maybe even make a sub instance to give it more weight because its lovely you want the listener to feel the bass as well as hear it ..
that solo might need to come up a tiny bit at the start not sure if it's faded in or what but that volume needs to be there...
you might wanna expand on the dynamics of the stereo field a little too...just use a plugin like flux to give the mix a bit of sparkle... maybe even EQ a boost on the master at around 16000hz ..
Hiya Phyruis.... Thanks for coming by, and thanks so much for the pointers I wish could use all those great pointers you mentioned...but 1), it's almost like Japanese to me;
2) it is a pre-recorded track that I purchased, so I am cluess as to do most of what you mentioned with instrumentals that are all on the same track;
and, 3) I did it only for the fun of it.
With all that said, I'm happy you enjoyed it. If it's possible, and you can do all those things you mentioned, I'd be happy to send you both my dry vocal and the instrumental track.
Hi mate hows things? Smooooth sounds here and excellent production, sounds very professional production wise, I came across the wonderful Jill Scott while playing GTA4 with my daughter I wasn't very good at it so it and she helped me a lot so it became a daddy daughter thing, my favourite station was The Vibe and Jill Scott's Golden was on the playlist fell in love with it straight away and will always be one of my fave R&B tracks. Anyway keep up the good work. Paul.
Long Time...I hope all is well with you and your music. I have been hurting my poor brain trying to figure out what GTA4 is, LOL...but whatever it is, it's great that it lead you to Jill Scott. Thanks for the encouragement and comments!
LOLOL....well that don't sound half bad at all!!! I'm happy to know you enjoyed the track, and thanks so much for stopping by! Hope all is well with you and your music!
I love that picture you painted with your poetic words! LOL. Happy to know you enjoyed the track, and I hope all is well in your world and with your music.
Sounds great. Groovy.
I know you are performing a cover and it's very nicely done. Wondering if you put together the midis for it too, well played midis. I imagine that you are very good live bc the vocal sounds relaxed and practiced.
Hello There! Thanks so much for stopping by. I'm happy to know you enjoyed the track. Thanks also for your comments. I did not create the midi track. I purchased it.
I was looking through your track, and definitely gravitated toward the jazz style. This is a really pleasing tune to hear, and you really do have so much vocal potential! Jazz is really a big part of my roots, though it takes a lot for me to listen to vocal jazz. I enjoyed this thoroughly though! I guess my only recommendation is to center the vocal recording. I understand if that's not what you were going for as well. I was trained to make mixes that translate to mono equipment, and panned vocals are often a culprit in this not working out. Anyway, it sounds excellent! Keep it up! Fave!
Thanks so much for your comments and direction! I am very grateful you took the time to leave your thoughts with me. I was actually just beginning to explore DAWs when I uploaded the track. I wouldn't call myself a seasoned pro just yet, but I have learned a lot since. At some point, I will revisit this track and make the necessary adjustments to my vocal. I might even badger my collaborators to turn this into a proper tune!
Nice Cover tune...Lots of flavour...
Not sure but the efx on your voice just pushes it out
of tune at times, mostly in some of the long notes...
If considering remixing again, backing off a touch might help
as well it would give, your voice the room it needs to shin...
Hey TG...thanks you for stopping by and listening. Yep I hear what you hear and it was driving me a bit bonkers because I couldn't figure out why. So, grateful for the tip.
Hey Mykael, really nice cover. I love the original too, and I think you more than did it justice. You've got this great satin quality to your voice....smooth like butter. Good to hear you are out gigging as well. Keep doing what you are doing bro. Outstanding effort. I hope all is well.
Wassup Bear! Thank you for your comments and encouragement, I greatly value them! I'm happy you enjoyed the track. Hope all is well with you and yours.
Good to hear your voice just on its own, no wonder it sounds so great when you get into a mix, hopefully you will get the help you need to make the track complete...Peace n Respect...Mosaic...
Mate getting lost for words to say about your tunes, always first class, these tunes are tunes I could listen too all day, this is a funky but very laid back type of piece at the same time, vocals sounding excellent as always, everything flowing along spot on, excellent mate...Fav'd for sure...Peace n Respect Mykael...Mosaic...
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Really enjoyed this piece Mr.
FR
Thanks so much for stopping by, and digging the tune. Yep, that's me...LOL. I had actually done this just for the purpose of uploading to Looperman. But, with the reception it's gotten so far here, I am honestly thinking of making it the sole cover tune on my sophomore CD which is forever in production. By the way I STRONGLY disagree with your assessment of your own work here. Can you say Depeche!!??
Love & Light,
Mykael
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Jody
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Mykael
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didn't know the original but this is outstanding and very inspiring.
i just played it back a few times and felt the urge to jam some keys to that. it feels very natural and it's a joy to play alongside. very soulful, i love this.
Love & Light,
Mykael
on Whenever Your Around - Jill Scott Cover - UPDATE by Mykael
Love & Light,
Mykael
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Love & Light,
Mykael
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the vocal sits nicely... I would add a backing track and swing it more to the right because most of the vocal is quite left in the mix...
the bass might need to come up a little in the mix maybe even make a sub instance to give it more weight because its lovely you want the listener to feel the bass as well as hear it ..
that solo might need to come up a tiny bit at the start not sure if it's faded in or what but that volume needs to be there...
you might wanna expand on the dynamics of the stereo field a little too...just use a plugin like flux to give the mix a bit of sparkle... maybe even EQ a boost on the master at around 16000hz ..
I really enjoyed this brother keep them coming ..
2) it is a pre-recorded track that I purchased, so I am cluess as to do most of what you mentioned with instrumentals that are all on the same track;
and, 3) I did it only for the fun of it.
With all that said, I'm happy you enjoyed it. If it's possible, and you can do all those things you mentioned, I'd be happy to send you both my dry vocal and the instrumental track.
Thanks for taking the time to listen and write!
Love & Light,
Mykael
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Very nicely done indeed! The synth solo is a perfect contrast to your creamy vocals. Great job in every way. Love it!
Richie
Thanks so much for stopping by! I am happy to know you enjoyed the track! Hope all is well in your world.
Love & Light,
Mykael
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Long Time...I hope all is well with you and your music. I have been hurting my poor brain trying to figure out what GTA4 is, LOL...but whatever it is, it's great that it lead you to Jill Scott. Thanks for the encouragement and comments!
Love & Light,
Mykael
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Steve
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Mykael
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good offering bro..
Tune D
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Mykael
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Cheers,
Scott
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Mykael
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Mykael
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I know you are performing a cover and it's very nicely done. Wondering if you put together the midis for it too, well played midis. I imagine that you are very good live bc the vocal sounds relaxed and practiced.
Love & Light,
Mykael
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Mykael
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as already said in one of my previous comments, I like your voice Mikael.
Very good.
Ciao, Domenico
Love and Light,
Mykael
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Not sure but the efx on your voice just pushes it out
of tune at times, mostly in some of the long notes...
If considering remixing again, backing off a touch might help
as well it would give, your voice the room it needs to shin...
Peace....TG.
Love and Light,
Mykael
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Love & Light,
Mykael
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Bear
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Mykael
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Good to hear your voice just on its own, no wonder it sounds so great when you get into a mix, hopefully you will get the help you need to make the track complete...Peace n Respect...Mosaic...
Love & Light,
Mykael
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Mate getting lost for words to say about your tunes, always first class, these tunes are tunes I could listen too all day, this is a funky but very laid back type of piece at the same time, vocals sounding excellent as always, everything flowing along spot on, excellent mate...Fav'd for sure...Peace n Respect Mykael...Mosaic...
Love & Light,
Mykael