Here's Something Else (audio clip)

[baldeagle]

You guys may be getting tired of me posting my stuff, but I'm gonna post one more and give it a rest for a while. This song is one that I produced for another sax player. We are still in the recording phase of the project. I laid down all the backing instruments... we're going to do a sax duet, but we haven't laid the horns yet. Also, this is a REALLY rough mix. You can hear everything, but the drums may be a little too up front in spots.

I'm thinking about going back and re-doing the drums. I used ddrum 13x7 maple snare on here and I'm not really satisfied with the sound of the snare. Let me know what y'all think (about the snare AND the playing).

https://www.yousendit.com/download/WnBUYURKbWdUWURIRGc9PQ

[SneakerHead]

I know you may take this lightly coming from me especially since I'm not known on the boards but I'll give you my 2 cents. I think you have nice chops. I think the song calls for less hihat work but I didn't write it so I can't really say that but I would suggest taking the simple route on this song just so people could feel the music. The music felt cramped and really couldn't breath to me. God Bless.

[dude-on-drums]

This sounds really good man!  The only thing is that the piano sounds thin and it could be a little more out in front.  Other than that man you have really nice ideas.  Let me know when this project is complete.  I will definately buy this joint!  Keep up the good work 

[baldeagle]

I know you may take this lightly coming from me especially since I'm not known on the boards but I'll give you my 2 cents. I think you have nice chops. I think the song calls for less hihat work but I didn't write it so I can't really say that but I would suggest taking the simple route on this song just so people could feel the music. The music felt cramped and really couldn't breath to me. God Bless.

You're right. I don't care what you think... I don't know you!

Just kidding. What does being known have to do with making good suggestions or giving good advice? You're good, man. And thanks for even leaving some feedback. 51 views, but only 2 posts. Hmmmm...

Actually, I get everything you're saying. And the reason the hi-hat is so busy on this is because it's the opening song... the attention getter. And when the horns are added, the hi-hat will feel more natural. It's a busy song, kind of along the lines of Teddy Campbell's work on George Duke's  album "Duke" on the song "Trust." Don't know if you can tell, but in the spots where the verses are going to be played, the hi-hat was more mellowed out, and subtle grace notes on the snare were added to kind of set up the sax solos.

I ALWAYS consider people's feedback when I record. So thanks for your "2 cents". They're actually worth more than that!

This sounds really good man!  The only thing is that the piano sounds thin and it could be a little more out in front.  Other than that man you have really nice ideas.  Let me know when this project is complete.  I will definately buy this joint!  Keep up the good work 

Thanks, Sheen. Yeah, man... this is just a REEEALLY rough mix. No saxes have even been recorded. I'm also thinking about doing another take with a different snare with more body. I think it may sound a little more "grown-up" with a little fatter snare.

I appreciate you guys actually GIVING ME SOME FEEDBACK!!!!   

[E.R.]

Hey Bald, I've downloaded, but haven't had a chance to listen yet. I will respond as soon as I do and I look forward to it!

[lockslie1]

Yeah bro, let me know when the album releases...or have I already downloaded most of it?

Thanks man, you've done a lot of quality sharing and I certainly do appreciate it.