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I’m a bit self-conscious about posting this, as it’s the 3rd time I’ll have done so. I’ve made changes, though and am doing this...
1)...to show just how much of a difference can be made when someone who’s got some serious mixing/mastering knowledge gets his or her hands on a song.
2)...to have the version I’m happiest with posted here.
It’s one thing to mix guitar parts (one or more). I’ve gotten pretty good at that. But it’s totally another thing when you add a voice (or any instrument that differs from the timbre of the guitar).
After listening to the first two versions of this tune, I realized that I wasn’t satisfied with the vocal. So I sang it again and came up with another take that I liked better. But I still couldn’t get the mix right. In fact...I didn’t really like the mix on any of my tunes with vocals.
So...I brought the tune(s) to a pro. He put ‘em on Pro-Tools and did some great stuff. This one’s a keeper (as are all the tunes I brought to Dave), which will be on my cd. I’ll be keeping one of the other posts up for a bit, in case anyone’s got the interest/time to make a comparison. For you engineers out thar.
Whatever’s done...I’m just happy you dropped by. Thanks.
Here’s the description of the tune from my first posting.
Inspiration is the finest of cloth.
Back in April, 2007, I put out a post, asking what program to get as a beginner in the recording realm. Got plenty of fine advice. The last response (I almost missed it) was from this guy, Taylor Morgan, who told me he just so happened to have a spare iLife disc with GB2 on it. Just send him my address and he'd mail it to me. No charge. Free.
This, in my world, does not happen every day. Especially from a "stranger". I was extremely touched by his generosity and promised him a song in return.
Interestingly enough: after I'd installed the disc, I was given another copy by my job, here in NYC. I ended up giving Taylor's to my friend in France. Funny how things work that way...
Well...this one's for you, Taylor. Wherever and whenever you may be. Thanks so much. And to all my friends here at Macjams. To the spirit of music, sharing, and giving. A little holiday season gift to all of you. (I like it with headphones, btw).
Bob
1)...to show just how much of a difference can be made when someone who’s got some serious mixing/mastering knowledge gets his or her hands on a song.
2)...to have the version I’m happiest with posted here.
It’s one thing to mix guitar parts (one or more). I’ve gotten pretty good at that. But it’s totally another thing when you add a voice (or any instrument that differs from the timbre of the guitar).
After listening to the first two versions of this tune, I realized that I wasn’t satisfied with the vocal. So I sang it again and came up with another take that I liked better. But I still couldn’t get the mix right. In fact...I didn’t really like the mix on any of my tunes with vocals.
So...I brought the tune(s) to a pro. He put ‘em on Pro-Tools and did some great stuff. This one’s a keeper (as are all the tunes I brought to Dave), which will be on my cd. I’ll be keeping one of the other posts up for a bit, in case anyone’s got the interest/time to make a comparison. For you engineers out thar.
Whatever’s done...I’m just happy you dropped by. Thanks.
Here’s the description of the tune from my first posting.
Inspiration is the finest of cloth.
Back in April, 2007, I put out a post, asking what program to get as a beginner in the recording realm. Got plenty of fine advice. The last response (I almost missed it) was from this guy, Taylor Morgan, who told me he just so happened to have a spare iLife disc with GB2 on it. Just send him my address and he'd mail it to me. No charge. Free.
This, in my world, does not happen every day. Especially from a "stranger". I was extremely touched by his generosity and promised him a song in return.
Interestingly enough: after I'd installed the disc, I was given another copy by my job, here in NYC. I ended up giving Taylor's to my friend in France. Funny how things work that way...
Well...this one's for you, Taylor. Wherever and whenever you may be. Thanks so much. And to all my friends here at Macjams. To the spirit of music, sharing, and giving. A little holiday season gift to all of you. (I like it with headphones, btw).
Bob
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Lyrics
Tailor Made
Music and lyrics by Bob Prince
© 2007
I've got a secret
I don't plan to keep.
I've hidden it
inside this song.
It ain't meant for laughter
or makin' folks weep.
If you follow,
I'll help you along.
Not too loose
or too tight.
Tailor made.
Fits just right.
Time for a clue
'cuz you passed it
you see:
some tunes I write
don't come from me.
(instrumental)
Not to loose
or too tight.
Taylor made.
Fits just right.
I've got a secret
that I just can't keep.
So I've hidden it
inside this song.
Music and lyrics by Bob Prince
© 2007
I've got a secret
I don't plan to keep.
I've hidden it
inside this song.
It ain't meant for laughter
or makin' folks weep.
If you follow,
I'll help you along.
Not too loose
or too tight.
Tailor made.
Fits just right.
Time for a clue
'cuz you passed it
you see:
some tunes I write
don't come from me.
(instrumental)
Not to loose
or too tight.
Taylor made.
Fits just right.
I've got a secret
that I just can't keep.
So I've hidden it
inside this song.
RadioChuck
wonderful