#1April 24th, 2007 · 10:26 PM
2 threads / 2 songs
13 posts
United States of America
Young Forever
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This song is not in a battle


A song I wrote that I kind of like.
But please critique it for me. Again no drums ,not sure what to do about that.
I am also terrible at the art of equalizing. Any suggestions?
 Thanks,  Will

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#2April 24th, 2007 · 10:35 PM
2 threads / 2 songs
13 posts
United States of America
OUCH
Even the mp3 sounds terrible.
can someone tell me what to fix.I have tweaked until I can't stand it anymore.
 
#3April 25th, 2007 · 07:05 AM
3 threads / 3 songs
31 posts
Germany
more MIDs and LOWs... thats what you shold do
with the EQ you're using cubase, right? put the
dynamic compressor with the e-guitar-preset on your
guitar track... and the same thing with vocal preset on
your vocal track.. thank god or someone else the presets
in cubase are quite good

i like this one more than your other song, because there are
more different riffs and moods you can easily hear... good job!
#4April 25th, 2007 · 07:14 AM
128 threads / 44 songs
2,814 posts
Puerto Rico
How are you recording the guitar.Are you using a mic on the guitar?What mic is it if so?
Private message me your cubase setting(Are u using EQ,Compressor,etc...)s,mic placement ot what ever else youre doing andI'll come up with some suggestions that might help.By the way cool song nice vox!!!!
#5April 25th, 2007 · 09:20 AM
Great song man. I agree with Johnny. You need more Mids and Lows. I googled Cubase and there are all kinds of instructions and help you can use. Also contact donald and tell him we want a jamulination.
#6April 25th, 2007 · 03:33 PM
55 threads / 30 songs
1,558 posts
United Kingdom
Yup, the recording sucks!

A shame really, as the song is excellent. Good dynamics, good construction, pretty well played, well sung.

So, what to do?  Well, as Marino kind of suggests, unless we know what you're using to record and what settings you're using then it's pretty hard to correct it.

More mids and lows would seem a quick fix but it's more than that as your whole mix is off.  The vocals are too loud, the guitars thin and there seems to be a fair bit of clipping going on there.

As I said though, it's a good song just let down by what you know is a lousy recording.  I'm sure with all the expertise on this site, we can collectively get it sorted though.
#7April 25th, 2007 · 03:44 PM
2 threads / 2 songs
13 posts
United States of America
Ouch
Thanks for the feedback though.I need some good honest critiquing.
#8April 25th, 2007 · 05:46 PM
37 threads / 19 songs
618 posts
United States of America
honest critique
The lyrics seem to be good, just don't exactly
fit your instrumental.. the guitar is a good lick..
but for those words - this song, you need an
acoustic guitar rhythm, bass and decent steady
drum beat... The you can do a couple of turn
arounds like you have in it, center the song
with an eight bar or sixteen bar lead solo.. the
turn around would be like in the first "quarter"
of the song, and then the third "quarter"....
almost sounds like a good football game..
at the end of the first quarter, then half time
solo, then end of the third quarter another
turn around...  then make sure you record your
vocals ever bit as hot as you have.. always (as I
believe I said before) record vocals slightly
above the other tracks!! they do need a moderate
amount of midrange and bass in the eq... 
 I hear a very distinct Meloncamp influence
and you should really expound on it!!! 
 It really do have potential.. lyrics needs to be
a little more structured!

hope that wasn't harsh, as it wasn't mean to be..
rather that it was as honest and sincere as possible..


blessings,

Blueyes - Danny
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