Bad Things (Cover)

[The Reverend 48]

Well worth the wait Brilliant
love the vox and that rhythm guitar
and the blistering lead...Saijinn your best so far!.......

[Saijinn Maas]

Glad you posted again - I was amused by the other thread, but it's a lot better being able to hear it

Don't know the song, but it's a good take on it.

Out of interest, what didn't you like about it?

Thanks for your feedback Andy. You brought up some good points. I'll try to address each one.

Rhythm Parts - I'm actually pretty happy with the rhythm parts, as far as how they came out. The only reason I would have to redo them is because listening back to the original song, I realized I had the progression wrong in a couple of parts which threw me off at a couple of points. So for that reason alone would be why I redo them.

The guitar overdubs - You're right. I don't think that IS the best that I can do. And I don't think it mixed well. I am currently trying out different patches. But so far, I think I might mike my amp instead. My Carvin amp can get the exact tone I am wanting. I know that I am a certifiable tone whore, and I am probably just being picky.

Vocals - Overall I think I am pretty happy with how the vocals came out. I still have in the back of my mind that I could do better, but I am still just self-concious enough that when I hear it back, I start picking out all the "mess ups". I KNOW I don't put as much time into it as I do everything else. But I always thought that my singing was for the sake of getting idea across rather than believing I can be an actual singer.

That was only my 4th take. And after hearing it back after mastering, I think I liked the vocal setting of the 3rd take better. Unfortunately, I recorded over it, so I'll have to redo it too.

Overall, my biggest problem with it is:
1. The drum track. The drum track should come in on the second verse. Up until then it is mostly tapping. I have to admit my impatience got the best of me in regards to do this right.

2. The third verse - I came in at completely the wrong time. IF you notice the gap between the first line and the second line of that verse is much bigger than the same place in the 1st and 2nd verses. Every time I hear it now I wince. :/

3. The ending - Again, my impatience is what caused this. The song should end with "I wanna do bad things with you" x2. But I got so caught up (ie. lost) with do the ending guitar overdub, that I left no room for the change. By the time I realized it, it was late and I went with it. Unfortunately, I bothered me all night.



I seem to suffer from two conflicting traits. One part of me "needs to get everthing right" while the other part of me gets impatient. Which sucks because I hate with a passion the words "that's good enough". But because of my need to get it right, I know that I'll never get anything done if I forever pick it apart. Nothing is ever good enough sometimes. In my effort to get out of that, I'll go ahead with it, only to pay for it (mentally) later.

So I am taking my time and I'm gonna redo it when I have a bit more time.

Thanks again.

[Saijinn Maas]

Well worth the wait Brilliant
love the vox and that rhythm guitar
and the blistering lead...Saijinn your best so far!.......

Thanks 48! That means a lot.

And to everyone else who listened and, somehow, missed all the screw ups, but took the time to leave a comment. It's very much appreciated. 

[AndyR]

That's kinda encouraged me too Saijinn - you think the same I as I do!

You're pointing out bits I just didn't notice, and I'm thinking "oh! that was alright..." And I listen back to it, and I still think it's alright, but I can hear exactly what you mean - and I know that if it was mine, it would bug me just as much as it does you, and I wouldn't have let you hear it!

I think there's lessons for us here. One I've been learning lately is "that's good enough" isn't as bad a set of words as I thought... That "Sooner or Later" song I posted the other week - the backing vox did not come out how I heard them, not one bit. From that point of view, it's a "fail" on the track. However, I could see how I could use them if I EQd them differently. It wasn't what I wanted, but it would do a job... So the options were, spend another complete day redoing them and possibly getting what I dreamt of originally, or use them as they are... I chose the second option, and after the dust has settled, apart from one or two funnies I can hear (which probably add "colour"), the backing vox is one of the things I'm happier with!!

In fact, I could point out louds of holes in my stuff that I really don't like how it's turned out - but I'm not going to for two reasons: a) if people can't hear them, I have to try to stop noticing them myself, and b) I've just realised the time and the cricket highlights have started (and I'm meant to be letting my wife use her PC! )

[galestermusic]

And to everyone else who listened and, somehow, missed all the screw ups

Never screw ups brother just happy accidents.

Sorry I missed this man. I've never heard it before, but you made it your own. I like the phrasing you use.

[Saijinn Maas]

And to everyone else who listened and, somehow, missed all the screw ups

Never screw ups brother just happy accidents.

Sorry I missed this man. I've never heard it before, but you made it your own. I like the phrasing you use.

Actually, that is exactly how I look them in regards to other people's music. If it my own though... SCREW UPS!!   heh 

Thanks

Hope you're feeling better!