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Post by ericn on Sept 14, 2023 7:46:18 GMT -6
I just played Dead Flowers in a set the other night. If I want to have a chance at any decent paid gigs by myself, I have to start playing more covers than originals. Might as well be stuff that makes me happy. Man I just got offered FOH for a cover band, politely declined but really wanted to say “ I haven’t done a cover band in over 25 years, I’m an audio professional “ |
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Post by plinker on Sept 14, 2023 8:03:08 GMT -6
I just played Dead Flowers in a set the other night. If I want to have a chance at any decent paid gigs by myself, I have to start playing more covers than originals. Might as well be stuff that makes me happy. Yes! Songs about heroine always give me a warm, tingly feeling  |
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Post by gwlee7 on Sept 14, 2023 16:03:57 GMT -6
I just played Dead Flowers in a set the other night. If I want to have a chance at any decent paid gigs by myself, I have to start playing more covers than originals. Might as well be stuff that makes me happy. Yes! Songs about heroine always give me a warm, tingly feeling As they should. |
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Post by bricejchandler on Sept 14, 2023 23:26:09 GMT -6
Beautiful acoustic sound. Present, yet warm. Mic? Ima take it off the rails but I love to talk recording! Tracked live..this is a few takes edited together though. Vocal, KMS84i into a Coil 286 (was intended to be a scratch) Acoustic (baritone) C12A pair into DW Fearn Love this recording! Exactly the kind of sound I like. Nice work |
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Post by boostudio on Sept 15, 2023 17:29:07 GMT -6
In a traditional sense, I would say guys like Dylan started it. Speaking in modern terms, I would put guys like Jason Isbell in the front of the line. Lots of artists that swing a little more country, but don’t want to be lumped into modern pop county or folk rock, are starting to identify more with the Americana crowd. Just my opinion, genera labeling tends to set some people off these days so I avoid it when I can…  When I have groups coming in identifying as Americana, I usually get excited. They usually are heavily into the Dave Cobb crowd, and it means I can be more minimal and push my gear harder without anyone bitching about distortion or something not being bright enough. My expectations are that song arrangements will be sparser, I don’t have to make everything else sound small to accommodate drums (they’ll let me get away with 4 mics on a drum set), I can use my ribbon mics without fear of noise complaints. That’s where my mind goes with Americana. Most see themselves more as storytellers than songwriters, which is a big consideration and mindset when producing this stuff and deciding what’s important. Bravo! My favorite genre to record. Space in arrangements is a lovely thing when you have a powerful song to sing. Example: Holy moly this song is beautiful. Amazing recording - well done Parnells and Spindrift! |
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Post by thehightenor on Sept 16, 2023 9:54:52 GMT -6
In a traditional sense, I would say guys like Dylan started it. Speaking in modern terms, I would put guys like Jason Isbell in the front of the line. Lots of artists that swing a little more country, but don’t want to be lumped into modern pop county or folk rock, are starting to identify more with the Americana crowd. Just my opinion, genera labeling tends to set some people off these days so I avoid it when I can… When I have groups coming in identifying as Americana, I usually get excited. They usually are heavily into the Dave Cobb crowd, and it means I can be more minimal and push my gear harder without anyone bitching about distortion or something not being bright enough. My expectations are that song arrangements will be sparser, I don’t have to make everything else sound small to accommodate drums (they’ll let me get away with 4 mics on a drum set), I can use my ribbon mics without fear of noise complaints. That’s where my mind goes with Americana. Most see themselves more as storytellers than songwriters, which is a big consideration and mindset when producing this stuff and deciding what’s important. Bravo! My favorite genre to record. Space in arrangements is a lovely thing when you have a powerful song to sing. Example: Sounds really good. I was really loving her voice - until the male harmonies came in and it kinda ruined it for me, as on her own this lady has such a beauftul haunting soulful voice, sometimes the arranger has just gotta take the risk of believing in the power of a single voice - because you can when a lead voice is THIS great. The rest of the production is top notch. |
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Post by chessparov on Sept 27, 2023 12:33:45 GMT -6
Just a 58 into my Scarlett 3rd Gen. Nuthin' fancy/nuthin' slick  . (like I could do that anyway LOL!) A brief one take of O'Keefe's classic "Goodtime Charlie's Got The Blues". A #9 hit back in the early 70's. Love them Swampers!! Done live outside my fave coffee shop (!) I think an Outlaw Baritone style might be good on this next "fun" Single* (this'll make 4!). Thanks for listening-it's just a vocal rough draft to help determine which Key(s) are most effective though. Chris * Plan is for Kennybro to do Harmonica/Guitars including Pedal style/etc. Not sure if I can help in "make a Track" by Vocal only first/everything else after-on this one too. But trying. Or we will have me overdub to already completed instruments/BGV's. We'll see... |
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Post by chessparov on Sept 27, 2023 15:56:27 GMT -6
Tony "Drumsound" is on Board now too!! Chris |
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Post by gwlee7 on Sept 28, 2023 5:25:41 GMT -6
Tony "Drumsound" is on Board now too!! Chris He will fit the song. My favorite drummer I have ever worked with. |
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