"Why 2020" (redone after 10 years) - by des0free

[des0free]

I thank StephenM for bumping a 10 year old song of mine I had forgot about:
https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=6837.0

I decided to try to remake it, because I think I sing, play, and mix better now. So this morning here's what I came up with. I added "bass" and "puff organ" from a keyboard and drums from EZ drummer.

I found myself using some techniques to create dynamics that I learned recently when doing this cover of "Run" by Snowpatrol:
https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=29216

[T.C. Elliott]

That's catchy. And that bass sounds good. I'd never have guessed it was a keyboard. Your keyboard must be much better than any I've had.

[StephenM]

Holy smokes....I love it...especially the passion...when you kick that vocal up an octave.... way cool... and I hope you do some more... good sound!......and some good adds...on recording

[Hilary]

I think the first song you write always holds a special place in your heart (like your first love).

I listened to both versions and liked them both. It's a good song, performed and recorded well - be proud!

[Mike_S]

That's a good song... I like the lyrics too. The melody and message is quite insistent and forces you to pay attention. All sounds good in headphones.

Mike

[des0free]

That's catchy. And that bass sounds good. I'd never have guessed it was a keyboard. Your keyboard must be much better than any I've had.

Thanks.  The keyboard was a Casio CT-X3000 ($300), but most of the same sounds are on a Casio CT-X700 which I also got for only $150. These are Casio's newest consumer models and have some pretty realistic sounds (600 tones).  The patches I used were "Wah Finger Bass" and "Puff organ". 

I also played Casio CT-X patches on my cover of Coldplay's "The Scientist":
https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=28962.msg345044#msg345044

[hardlock]

Powerful song - very commanding vibe - dig it!

[Frank53]

Great update. Definitely more full and professional sounding. Nice work!