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What do You Mean


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musichead

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A new song.. I worked on track automation on this song. Still.. I would rather perform than mix. But Im learning, I used the archtop electric guitar and the jazz bass. It has a small bass solo. What Do It Mean??? I just made up the words as I went along.
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what do you mean
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Uploaded: Mar 16, 2007 - 09:46:56 PM
Last Updated: Mar 17, 2007 - 05:23:10 AM Last Played: Aug 25, 2009 - 05:08:56 AM
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Shure KSM27, Fender Jazz Bass, Harmoney archtop.
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Comments
timothy devine said 986 days ago (March 16th, 2007)
Nice recording
Cool harmony on the vocal.
Love this diddy. Man nice sounds. Love the bass spacy section.
gonna check out more of you tunes
what do i mean?
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musichead said 985 days ago (March 17th, 2007)
Thanks
I try and look at a song from the non musician angle..so Im working on keeping simple. I think Im going to work more on track automation. Im still having trouble with mixing..but Im getting better,,,again thanks

Steve
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mvh9591 said 985 days ago (March 17th, 2007)
Nice song ----
but "what do you mean"? I look at mixing as part of the process so I enjoy it as much as actually playing. It's all fun or work - ah - more fun.

I like your song dude - Thanks for sharing,

mvh : )
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haribo said 984 days ago (March 18th, 2007)
from the breath
loved the breath opening up the track.. so glued to backing track
guitar parts sounds really swanky :):)
the humming in the background was very teen-spirited!
i like your approach to lyrics more and more. you can dig up various different moods from a theme sentence so spontaneously !
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musichead said 984 days ago (March 18th, 2007)
I call it......
Improvising...haha
I just look around the room and say it.
Baseball season is here so Ill have a
song about baseball...haha Thanks for listening
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said 984 days ago (March 18th, 2007)
do do do
Realy fun song like it alot the bass playing is excellent. I love the kind of song where things just come out as you go realy realy good!!!!!!!!!
moorlandt said 984 days ago (March 18th, 2007)
groovy
This song has a nice groove, steve. And I especially like the delayed effect on the voice. Nice arrangement as well. A good one...

- Walter
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musichead said 984 days ago (March 18th, 2007)
thanks Walter
Means a lot coming from a respected peer!!
Thanks for listening

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Alannah said 984 days ago (March 18th, 2007)
Can ya dig it ....
... almost had a little early "beatles" vibe to it .... I enjoyed the little harmonies ... (oh yeah and the deep breathing .. haha).. nice track - came through a little "air-heavy" but that just gave it that "live" sound. I'm glad to hear you singing more on your tunes and your voice is coming through very nicely.
musichead said 984 days ago (March 18th, 2007)
Thanks
Thanks.. Im working on a lot of stuff now..Logic Express features like automation mix. Im hoping it helps me sing better!!!
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guitapick said 982 days ago (March 20th, 2007)
I mean that the Cubbies are gonna rock this year!
How's that?
Real sweet, spontaneous sound.. And I like the way you play with the reverb. Subtle touch that gives the piece more depth.
I'm a newbie on the GB front, myself. Nice work, musichead. Cool bass solo. Didn't know you played those fat strings.
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musichead said 982 days ago (March 20th, 2007)
some what
I play Bass somewhat..haha
I need to boost the solo and lower the archtop guitar..I think that will help..thanks for listening
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jgurner said 982 days ago (March 20th, 2007)
Nice free-floating fun
Has a very laid back, spontaneous sound. Love the jazz bass. Has such a great sound.
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craft said 979 days ago (March 23rd, 2007)
I mean...
I like it... Nice groove man... Maybe if you sincronize a little bit more the drums it soundz better... Just a thought!!! Overall a great song!!
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musichead said 979 days ago (March 23rd, 2007)
I agree
I also need to bring the bass solo up a bit and lower the guitar on the bridge

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Joe Brady said 978 days ago (March 24th, 2007)
Groovy dude
I love the opening vocal and chords. Diggin the bass, yeah it could be louder, but hey, it's sounds cool. Mixing can be both fun and frustrating. the more I do it, the more I learn. You just keep working to get that sound you're after; I'll keep diggin' your tunes. It's a good working relationship;-)
Keep 'em comin'

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musichead said 977 days ago (March 25th, 2007)
I cant help but.............
I try and write 3 songs a week..some good...some really bad,,,haha
and some are collabs. But thanks for stopping in and having a earful!!
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caroline said 977 days ago (March 26th, 2007)
do do do do ...
... pink and fluffy sounds - nice, nice - ty xoxoxo
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Shimky said 974 days ago (March 28th, 2007)
do-dodoole
Dave, what's "track automation"?

Your spontaneous lyrics are ace! "The dog is crying - what does that mean?" Brilliant!

I also really the do-dodoole backing vocals (sorry, I really don't know how to spell that!!)

:O)
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musichead said 973 days ago (March 29th, 2007)
track automation
Track automation is a feature on LE
It allows pan,and volume adjustments across the board.
Thanks for listening!!
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jiguma said 973 days ago (March 29th, 2007)
Nice!
Steve, you're branching out into some different tunes - sounds like you've overcome your hassles with lyrics. This is a good tune. Maybe it could do with a slightly more mellow treatment - in the production area. The beat seems almost too strong for the tune itself. But hey that's just my opinion :) Sounds like you've made some big steps since we were talking last year. A good post.
Cheers,
Neil
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musichead said 973 days ago (March 29th, 2007)
so glad
So glad you noticed. I still have a lot of production learning.
But I feel better about my songs. I still have tons to learn..Thanks for listening Neil.

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said 971 days ago (March 31st, 2007)
Hey! Way cool!
Nice tuneage all around Steve. I really like the lyrics. Your vocal delivery is quite nice and you managed to pull off the "doo-doo-doodle-doo" sections really well. Color me impressed!

Be well!
echoroom said 970 days ago (April 1st, 2007)
Smoothie
Steve - this was working well, and then the brushes and doo-doos came in, and it took off! This is such a cool little tune, with a great live sound to it. Its a sunny Sunday here, and this has just tweaked my mood and made it better.

Thanks man!

Steve
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musichead said 969 days ago (April 2nd, 2007)
just a start
All my songs on MJ are demo's .
I work on them even after posting.
Some I take to the studio,some get throw aside.
Its too early to tell if Im keeping this
song or not. thanks for the listen
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DOCTORBIZARRE said 967 days ago (April 4th, 2007)
TIPS!
The drums are way off time! Maybe just keep it acoustic and voice? The guitar track is a little rough at times. Maybe do another take and try to match up the effects on the vocals so they sound like they are coming from the same space. Lata
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rtcooper said 967 days ago (April 4th, 2007)
REAL LIVE
Like the Life in this one; the "let it roll" lyric developments and twists, the "Doo-da-Doos and the Kit - the upfront brush hits - playful and adds space.

Nice Feel to the Capture - immediate and lively, with good Vocal color.

Like it lots,
Coop
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musichead said 967 days ago (April 4th, 2007)
thanks
thanks coop!!! This was a song pretty much done in 4 hours.
Mostly 1st takes..some dubbing, But made up as I went along
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Brian Weiland said 963 days ago (April 8th, 2007)
Hello!
You were the very first person to listen and comment on my very first song on MJ, so I figured I'd check your stuff out. This is a cool little bouncy tune, with a good melody and a chuggin' beat. I like it.

Without a doubt, I would listen to this song many times just to hear that unbelievably sexy bass solo!

Others have mentioned the drum timing thing, which I'm sure you noticed as well, but if you're cranked this out in just a few hours and made up the lyrics as you went along, then this is basically a demo. I'm sure if you wanted to put a hundred more hours into this you could tighten up the drums, and monkey with the mix, but I gather you like top just create spontaneously, which is very cool, too. You said that you like to write 3 songs per week- I am literally in slack-jawed awe of that kind of productivity!

Bottom line: cool bouncy little tune here, with some pretty intriguing lyrics despite - or perhaps because of - their improvised nature.

~Brian Weiland

PS- Have I mentioned that I LOVE the bass solo?!! Man you're good!
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Brian Weiland said 963 days ago (April 8th, 2007)
Hey!
I just cheked out you're profile and had to mention -

BEEEAAAUUUTIFUUUL Guitar!

~Brian
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musichead said 963 days ago (April 8th, 2007)
thanks a ton
Thanks a ton...My guitar playing is average at best.
Bass is what I love and play live most of the time.
Thanks for the kind words,,But I dont think its the drums
that are off,, I think its my timing. I believe the drums
where the last thing I added.. All my songs at MJ are demos.
Thanks again
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spitlogic said 958 days ago (April 13th, 2007)
Nice way to freestyle
Nice tempo and that drum coming in and out moves the jam along well. Very good playing as well.
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cjhoose said 957 days ago (April 14th, 2007)
doodley-doo-do-DO!!!
I like things made up on the spot. Lovely bouncy melody and rhythm. The nut in me says "needs mixing!" but as it stands the visuals and thoughts brought forth from listening are a refreshing delight.
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musichead said 957 days ago (April 14th, 2007)
thanks
thanks alot!!! I like 1st takes best!!!

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Hectorious said 947 days ago (April 24th, 2007)
Very cool tune
thanks for posting!!!
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musichead said 947 days ago (April 24th, 2007)
welcome
you are very welcome

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baki said 925 days ago (May 16th, 2007)
shakespeare
nice lyrics man. you know, this is the tune that makes me beer thirsty. i guess it's the cheerful, good vibe, that comes out of it. i also had little issue with drums, it seemed to me even off-beat in couple of places, but nothing major. keep it up ;)
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musichead said 925 days ago (May 16th, 2007)
Yes
You are right drums are off.. and I lost the bass solo file.
But Im not sure If this song is going to go into the studio or not.

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Mystified said 894 days ago (June 16th, 2007)
I love the fact ....
...that you made up the words as you went along!

That's great :)
I'm a big fan of improvisation, and lyric improvisation sometimes turns out very well. This is certainly proof. Catchy tune; love the jangly feel of it.

Nice :D
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musichead said 893 days ago (June 17th, 2007)
in the real studio
In the real studio with this song I had to come up with real lyrics.
But I used alot of the first takes lyrics. Thanks for the listen

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onesweetworld said 893 days ago (June 17th, 2007)
saaaweeeeeeeeet
I'm a fan of the harmony. I'm somewhat of a sucker for it. Oh yes.

I like the bouncy quality to this song. The vocals are perfect too! What do you mean....what do you mean...what do you mean....
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musichead said 893 days ago (June 17th, 2007)
awww shucks
I mean yep yep yep
Thanks for the time...
and listen

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