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#1 kg815

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Posted 17 January 2008 - 08:24 PM

So i decided to start recording again after a long time of laziness.

Here's a GD cover with vocals, a few fills. Each track was recorded in one take so it kind of is what it is.

This was my first time adding compression to tracks and i think the levels are mostly out of whack. I used Cool Edit Pro and my shitty computer mic so the sound is definitely not the best.

Any feedback/criticism/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. thanks!

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#2 Captain_Trips

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Posted 17 January 2008 - 08:56 PM

Beautiful. There is no better word. The vocals are great. I really like the overdubs and they are very well done. Your voice is really awesome and you sing very well. Really a piece of work, and this is coming from someone who is very familiar with the original.

Everybody's bragging and drinking that wine
I can tell the Queen of Diamonds by the way she shine
Come to Daddy on an inside straight
I got no chance of losing this time
No, I got no chance of losing this time

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Posted 18 January 2008 - 07:18 PM

thanks cap'n. i knew you'd dig this one. anyone else? im surprised ninjato hasn't chimed in on this one yet.

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Posted 20 January 2008 - 09:26 AM

I really enjoyed that. Vocals were really good. Good harmonizing. Good timing. The only thing that would have made it better was a better recording of the guitar(s).

I'm actually working on a Jack Straw cover.

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Posted 20 January 2008 - 12:45 PM

yah you're right about the guitars ninjato. unfortunately out here at school i only have my crappy folk sized Norman while my dad's vintage Martin sits at home resting in its case

. the Norman is like the worst recording guitar. Although with a better mic i may be able to make it sound passable.

thanks for the comments ninjato. more Dead covers to come for sure.

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#6 Captain_Trips

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Posted 20 January 2008 - 05:06 PM

thats what I like to hear, I love Dead covers. Im working up a version of Unbroken Chain myself.

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Posted 21 January 2008 - 10:49 AM

QUOTE (Captain_Trips @ Jan 20 2008, 05:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

thats what I like to hear, I love Dead covers. Im working up a version of Unbroken Chain myself.

Why do you chose tunes that are beyond your current ability rhytmically and vocally? Unbroken Chain is not an easy song. Maybe try West LA FadeAway or Minglewood blues first. Even a simple Franklins Tower or Me and My Uncle, I Know You Rider, Jack-A-Roe... Unbroken Chain is like trying to play Throwing Stones. It's rhythmically complex.