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Post by geoff738 on Jun 13, 2016 0:38:59 GMT -6
And at least some of it is good.
That one was written by Ben Gibbard. It also has contributions from Gallagher/Weller, Rivers Cuomo, Andy Partridge!?! It ain't all gold, but it's a lot better than I ever would have guessed. Who else here is old enough to remember at least the reruns of their tv series? Cheers, Geoff |
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Post by Ward on Jun 20, 2016 7:22:50 GMT -6
I think I may have seen some reruns in the late 80s??
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Post by geoff738 on Jun 20, 2016 20:13:00 GMT -6
I think I may have seen some reruns in the late 80s?? Surprised a a bit that more haven't admitted to being a fan of the show,let alone just seeing it. Then again, it was pretty stupid. But the song I linked is not. I think it is stunning, although in a lot of ways it feels kinda demoish. Just piano on the right, acoustic on the left, and drums - just snare and hat played with brushes or maybe blasticks, bass, and vocals up the center. With a bit of guitar widdling that comes and goes to the right. But, all it needs. Do lens harmony vox absolutely make this. Can't stop listening to it. Cheers, Geoff |
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Post by Ward on Jun 21, 2016 4:06:15 GMT -6
Thee's a very soft kick drum there too. Who's singing lead? Peter?
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Post by M57 on Jun 21, 2016 5:45:10 GMT -6
I remember watching the show - It was entertaining, but I was never a 'fan.' Have to say I'm not a fan of almost everything about the piano track. I don't mind that it's an upright or even that it's a bit phasey (or maybe I do  ); that's part of the demoish vibe I guess, but it's too hot and edgy and totally gets in the way of the vocal EQ wise. That, and the part/playing is not strong enough to be the predominant driving musical feature. I can't help but think that if you put it up against a Jackson Browne track, it would pale. The entire mix is harsh. Am I hearing excessive pumping on the vocals in places? I do really like the sound of the bass and the way the vocals weave their way through the tune. It's a nice write. |
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Post by geoff738 on Jun 21, 2016 5:58:08 GMT -6
Thee's a very soft kick drum there too. Who's singing lead? Peter? Nesmith. Cheers, Geoff |
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Post by stratboy on Jun 22, 2016 21:03:59 GMT -6
I think I may have seen some reruns in the late 80s?? I met Mickey Dolenz. |
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Post by EmRR on Jul 3, 2016 17:56:10 GMT -6
Have to say I'm not a fan of almost everything about the piano track. I don't mind that it's an upright or even that it's a bit phasey (or maybe I do ); that's part of the demoish vibe I guess, but it's too hot and edgy and totally gets in the way of the vocal EQ wise. That, and the part/playing is not strong enough to be the predominant driving musical feature. The entire mix is harsh. Am I hearing excessive pumping on the vocals in places? My monitors aren't giving me any of these impressions. The voices are much more edgy than the piano, which seems fairly soft. In fact the only thing softer than the piano is the bass and kick. The acoustic, vocals, snare, and electric guitar are edgier/brighter. I can think of a ton of things with more vocal pumping, which I also don't really detect. Great song. |
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Post by wiz on Jul 7, 2016 15:50:18 GMT -6
I havent listened to the song.. arghh I just wrote and recorded a song called Magdonlina.... he he.. I think they are safe 8)
cheers
Wiz
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Post by geoff738 on Jul 7, 2016 16:14:45 GMT -6
I havent listened to the song.. arghh I just wrote and recorded a song called Magdonlina.... he he.. I think they are safe 8) cheers Wiz Heh, what can ya do? Give it a listen. Nez's vocal reminds me a bit of you. Cheers, Geoff |
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Post by wiz on Jul 7, 2016 16:53:42 GMT -6
I like the song..
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its better than mine 8)
cheers
Wiz
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Post by geoff738 on Jul 7, 2016 21:34:46 GMT -6
Have to say I'm not a fan of almost everything about the piano track. I don't mind that it's an upright or even that it's a bit phasey (or maybe I do ); that's part of the demoish vibe I guess, but it's too hot and edgy and totally gets in the way of the vocal EQ wise. That, and the part/playing is not strong enough to be the predominant driving musical feature. The entire mix is harsh. Am I hearing excessive pumping on the vocals in places? My monitors aren't giving me any of these impressions. The voices are much more edgy than the piano, which seems fairly soft. In fact the only thing softer than the piano is the bass and kick. The acoustic, vocals, snare, and electric guitar are edgier/brighter. I can think of a ton of things with more vocal pumping, which I also don't really detect. Great song. Yeah, to me the piano is more hazy than edgy. I won't Argue that it is perhaps doing too much of the heavy lifting melodically and sonically and the repeated part might not be interesting enough. But really, I'm just listening to the harmony. Without that, I think the whole thing might collapse. But I love the looseness of it. I really believe this was a demo. There's a more produced, slick version on the net - no idea what is on the cd - and to me it has nowhere near the charm of this version. Then again, I love the Faces and the Replacements, so loose works for me. When it works. And I think this does. But, as always, ymmv. Cheers, Geoff |
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Post by EmRR on Jul 7, 2016 22:17:45 GMT -6
I live for loose.
I heard it straight off an iPhone speaker, and the piano did step on the vocal in that case. Don't listen to iPhone speakers! Or laptops!
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Post by iamasound on Jul 12, 2016 15:08:28 GMT -6
I absolutely loved the TV show and watched every episode when it first aired. I had every album and could sing along with every song. I was totally jealous of my cousin having every Monkees collection card and her not even letting me touch them. I loved their GTO and pushed my father to buy one also, which he did, but it was a 1968 version. Man was I bummed out. Mickey blew my 7 year old mind because he played drums at the same time he sang. I thought that he had the best voice. Zilch was the absolutely coolest song in the universe.
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); that's part of the demoish vibe I guess, but it's too hot and edgy and totally gets in the way of the vocal EQ wise. That, and the part/playing is not strong enough to be the predominant driving musical feature.
