This one started out a long while back as an attempt at a shoegaze style song. I listened back a month ago to and got to work adding more on top; lead guitar, synths, extra bass and vocals. I also added the outro at the end, feeling the song was a little short without one. It was fun playing around with the reverse settings on a Boss Digital Delay pedal, which you can kinda hear at the end of the track. I was too lazy this time to record with the mic and the amp ;D so it's just DI using the BR1200 effects, which worked quite well once again. The vocals and lyrics were a PAIN for this one, it took a while to think up something decent overtop the track, but I think its sounding better now. Enjoy...
I made a comment but when I went back it was not there...go figure.
first off...the DI guitars sounds great... I always do that because it is easy and unless you have a specific reason to go with a mic'd amp (maybe edge of feedback? etc, sounds?). Now a days you can even amp model...so!
the intro on the song here grabs you straight away. The voices are superb from all over and the keys at 2:30...
then it just kills at 3:00...glad you added that..
sensational recording here young Berry
oh yes and I love the lyrics as well
In the air is aptly named. This has an easy breezy feel to it. The guitar effects sound fine. Those harmonies are freaking great. Love this tune Keith
Such a cool song! And the DI guitars work a treat. I've been thinking about doing a "shoegaze" song also, but i wouldn't know where to start. I can only imagine using lots of reverbs - delays etc. This song is much classier than any regular "shoegaze" song. The 60's influenced backing vocals and the hippie - Beatles vibe of it all. The vocal performance is ace too!
Clean and clear heavily layered production. Huge thumbs up!
Very laid back vibe and the harmonies are just stunning! Cool job with solo guitar at the outro...
This is like a warm summer breeze...works perfecly!
I think you nailed what you were after here Keith. It's got a great dreamy other world feel. Production is fab, all those vocals are perfect, everything definitely worth persevering with, it's funny how you can have song that is just looking for a missing piece for ages, but yeah really worth keeping at this one.
Mike
Wow. This song is really well crafted! Congratulations.
The Outro brings another life to the song. Glad you did it. Really like how you add the phaser(?) to the drums in the end. It works.
IMO you could spend some 4 or 5 minutes playing around instrumentally in the end. The mood is there for a long instrumental part, with lots of distortion and feedback.
If you don't know and you have time, try to listen to a Smashing Pumpkins song called "Drown". The long version, 8 minutes long. Not the 4 min version. Technically it is not "shoegaze", but more grunge, but the song ends with a 4 or 5 min improvisation heavy on guitar feedback. I suspect you may like it.
Wow absolutely loving the production, this is just too cool.
Maybe look for a vocalist to match your writing which is just excellent. Loved It!!!
Really well recorded and mastered .. the guitars and vocals (harmonies) are really good ..
Great laid back song ..
This is so good. I love the kind of 60's psychedelic sound in some of it. Great music and production and I really like your vocals.
wow great song love the effects , sounds superb . brill mix clear , and love the vocal , the ending [ outro ] reminded me of the beatles sgt pepper . fantastic listen ....cheers tony cee
Absolutely brilliant Keith. It really ticks the Cocteaus meet Slowdive boxes for me, it's got exactly the right groove and an amazing lush sound. I love the bass sound and the bass playing, just right with the washy guitars. The vocals are superbly done, great harmonies, and I love the lead guitar sound and the outro. Plenty of reverse effects, just what you need for some good shoegaze. I love the production as well, superbly done because there's a lot going on but it is crystal clear and well balanced. Loved it!!
Yes, this is another brilliant offering from the kid.....so good on so many levels....you say shoegaze...I say psychedelic, power pop, grunge......spectacular as always...way to go Keith....love, love, love that bass
Very nice production values. Especially enjoyed the special effects.
:)John B
Uh, Ah, this takes me back to some good time memories! Great all around and love the effects and harmonies! It's a hit! 8)
Smoking song young blood and as become your norm excellent production
Tim
Drown is very, very cool Dasilva! I must admit I don't know much Smashing Pumpkins outside of their bigger songs, but I've always been meaning to check them out. I love how the whole song builds up the big solo, can't imagine how they cut that part out...
Very nice work! Creative and well organized... and everything just performed so well. The atmospheric ambiance reminds me of some of the more sophisticated West Coast music coming out of the LA area in the late 60's, especially when the vocal harmonies come in. You have really learned a lot about developing a complex arrangement and managing the mix. Love this sound!
I really like this.
Youve created a sound thats instantly recognisable as you.
A great performance, nice one.
So lush - I loved it.
I also hear bits of West Coast Sixties psychedelia and also an Olivia Tremor Control type of vibe to the vocals. But mainly what I hear is someone comfortable in their songwriting and performance (as well as production). You mentioned vocals and lyrics being a pain, but it really doesn't sound like it at all in the song - it all flows, seemingly effortlessly. That also shows great skill.
And the outro is a really nice touch - I love a good outro.
Well done, Keith!
Another stellar production. Man!! You really know how to create that wall of sound. Arrangement, performances, and production are all pro quality????
Wooo... this is mighty cool.
Lovely spacious sounds, cool vocals, layers, and that psychedelic outro.
Love it.
Totally taking back my comment about needing a vocalist.
This is just cool!!