[ddots-l] Re: musical thoughts

  • From: "Darren H" <darren@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 05:49:03 +0100

Hi.

I've got to be honest, I preferred version 2.

I'll number what I feel is wrong with version 1...

1.  The sound effects at start and end are unnecessary.

2.  The drum programming is so obviously stilted, especially the fills, I
could've done better on my old Tyros II.

3.  The mix has the guitar lead right up front, but too far up front I
think, it makes it sound grating rather than sweet and melodious.

On saying that, version 2 did sound a lot like a keyboard arranger demo
track and the actual sound of the drums didn't sit well in the mix.

I don't think either one is $1000 more improved than the other.

Cheers
Darren
www.karmistry.com/



 

-----Original Message-----
From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Shawn Brock
Sent: 10 October 2010 21:48
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: musical thoughts

Oh, and a few other things I should disclose:

1: This person who did the programming and keyboard playing isn't blind,
isn't on this list, and I won't share his name on list.

2: The cost of this work is $1000.

3: I'm asking your thoughts because I respect the opinions of my fellow
engineers, musicians and everyone who is a listener of music.

Shawn
----- Original Message -----
From: "Shawn Brock" <shawn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2010 1:41 PM
Subject: [ddots-l] musical thoughts


> List,
>
> I have a challenge/ favor to ask of you.
>
> Basically, I'm completely about to explode because of some of the work a 
> keyboardist/ programmer has done for me.  Below is a link to a folder 
> which I am inviting anyone who's willing to download.
>
> The purpose of all of this is to get your musical wisdom/ opinions.  The 
> folder contains 2 versions of the same song.  Here's how its all laid out:
>
> One version is a "mock up", which features my keyboard playing, 
> programming and a scratch lead guitar.  Another version features the 
> keyboard playing and programming from one of the biggest guys in the 
> business today.  Keep in mind, the same scratch guitar appears on both 
> cuts.  I'm not asking for opinions on the guitar, its a scratch, I'm 
> asking for your thoughts on the keyboards and programming.  My question to

> you is, which sounds the best to you.
>
> All that's left to do on either one of these tracks is to add trumpet, or,

> at least that's how its supposed to be.
>
> What you will hear is a guitarist who don't play keyboard, and a person 
> who makes his living playing keyboard and doing sound design.
>
> I'll leave it up to you to tell me what you think.  After a few days I'll 
> post to the list and let you know which cut I programmed completely, and 
> which is the peace of "work" from the other person.
>
> I just ask for your ears and thoughts...
>
> Here's the link:
>
> https://rcpt.yousendit.com/964900803/ba8c8cd7f9212856608a861968948dd6
>
> Thanks,
> Shawn
> PLEASE READ THIS FOOTER AT LEAST ONCE!
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