oldrottenhead
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« on: January 27, 2008, 04:58:58 PM » |
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hi guys oldrottenheads been busy.
i was messing about with my micro and i thought, lets go monotone. so had a one note bass line and one chord guitar part. keeping it really minimalist, then i dug out lyrics from a song i wrote long ago and radically reworked them. also i have been watching alex harvey on the old grey whistle test, so i thought, lets sing in my true voice non o that midatlantic drawl but a hint of my scottish roots. so basically the tune doesnt have much happening but the vocal/lyric in my humble opinion gives the tune/song a bit of truth, mibbes even some heart.
anyway it is a work in progress the drums are just a loop from micro i think rock 1 v1. so i have to sort that, but what ive done so far is quite pleasing to my ear so feck it , i'll post it. heres the lyric and all feedback is welcome or if you want to add a wee bit go for it..
The happy cup.
"Talking trying to encourage someone to cheer up"
Take a drink
From the happy cup
Just a sip is enough
Take a look
Through the looking glass
Can't you see all the love
Take a card
From this pack of lies
Take a roll of the die
When you smile…………
I’m in ecstasy
When you cry
I don’t know what to do
Drown your sorrows
In solitude
Wash your hair
In my tears
Take a page
From this stolen book
Try to laugh
In the face of fear
Take a step further forwards
Turn the key in the door
When you smile…………
I’m in ecstasy
When you cry
I don’t know what to do
I just want you to be
I just want you to be
Happy like me
Happy like me
I just want you to be
I just want you to be
Happy like me
Happy with me
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Pedro
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« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2008, 05:54:02 PM » |
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Beatiful work in progress. Added to my playlist and right up to the top of the Bunkbeds list. This is an extremely inspiring song, you know. Can't wait for the final version. You don't need to add much more sounds, I think. Maybe one more guitar and some vocal harmonies. I wouldn't mind putting on some real drums sounds on this one if you wish, I have a real drumkit on my garage. You have some really strong songwriting skills I can tell you.  |
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« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2008, 06:02:24 PM » |
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do you want me to post a version without drums for you to play over.
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Pedro
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« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2008, 06:06:27 PM » |
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do you want me to post a version without drums for you to play over.
Maybe its better that you finish your song first and then think if you want me to play the drums on it. I'm not very good on the drums I must warn you.  |
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« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2008, 06:10:57 PM » |
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i'll post it anyway , inspiration is drying up maybe a new drumtrack will get my juices flowing again. |
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« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2008, 06:13:50 PM » |
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i'll post it anyway , inspiration is drying up maybe a new drumtrack will get my juices flowing again.
OK! I can't jam with it now though, its night here and most people are sleeping.  One day I will soundproof the whole garage, that would be awesome! |
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« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2008, 06:32:16 PM » |
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here it is with no drums at 120 beats per min for anyone who wants to put a drumtrack on it.
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« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2008, 09:18:10 AM » |
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Alright here it is, with really bad tempo and some barkings by my dogs. I'm happy with the sound though, finally found a great way to record drums!
Now I just need to learn how to play them.
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« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2008, 12:45:31 PM » |
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Alright here it is, with really bad tempo and some barkings by my dogs. I'm happy with the sound though, finally found a great way to record drums!
Now I just need to learn how to play them.
Now that I heard it again, the drums sounds don't sound so good, in fact they sound quite bad. I really want to find a effect for capturing good drums, I'm using a mastering preset. |
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« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2008, 03:02:09 PM » |
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I think some bass would sound nice on it, but I don't have one  |
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« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2009, 11:20:15 AM » |
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i dont think i have ever heard this version with you drumming pedro, man this is ages ago, muchos gracias |
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« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2009, 12:26:43 PM » |
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Wow cool tune James - cool singing and cOOL "live" "garage-band" drums!!
Sure brings me back to the dog-barking garage-band rockin days - Those were the dayZ!!!
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« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2009, 02:24:53 PM » |
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Where did my comment go  anyway ... I'll say it again,,,, I've listened to this song many times, but missed the version with Pedros drums. (Didn't even know you played drums Pedro!!) I like this version a lot !!! Tho the drums seems a bit distorted, it has a raw feel to it and fits the song well !!! great song Jim !!! |
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« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2009, 03:22:33 PM » |
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Good work Jim as usual , dont know how you do it mate , your a gifted man with words and voice , god knows what you'd do if you played guitar
Well done Pedro
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« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2009, 04:58:07 PM » |
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Liked this. Drum version was cool too, nowt wrong with the playing but yeah, sound could have been better. Recording drums is an art in itself involving multiple mikes and a mixing board tho.....
Tempted to grab the bass and give it a shot, but think I will wait to see if Flash jumps on it .... cant really play bass. |
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