(80s Classic Cover): Bette Davis Eyes

[MrFigg]

My ultimate favourite song ever...Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes. Had to do a cover, so here it is.

[Adabler]

Good job! Great song!

[MrFigg]

Good job! Great song!

Thanks. :):)

[Billy+]

Great song, cover is cool.

I personally would like the vocal with a bit more volume, just needs a bit more for my old ears

[Skimrok]

Nice I like it yeah same as billy+ the vocal does loses it volume at places but still enjoyed it ,

[MrFigg]

I think the volume of the vocals thing might be because the Juno is too high. Hmmm.

By the way, I have finished more songs in the last two weeks than I have in the last 5 years hahaha.

[challism]

Very nice job on this classic song, MrFigg. I would agree with the above comments about the vocals. You sound great, so let's hear it! Don't be shy. In addition to the volume, perhaps some EQing to help the vocals cut thru the mix.

[MrFigg]

Very nice job on this classic song, MrFigg. I would agree with the above comments about the vocals. You sound great, so let's hear it! Don't be shy. In addition to the volume, perhaps some EQing to help the vocals cut thru the mix.

Thanks man. Yeah, I really should try learning how to do that sort of stuff. I agree with all the comments about the vocals being too quiet. I turned down the Juno and they came back. I can’t be bothered with uploading it agin to Soundxloud so I’ll move on to my next opus. Probably something by Leo Sayer .

[raymondh]

Great job MrFigg!

[eusti]

Very cool!!!

D.

[pushedbutton]

Good Job.
I know from personal experience how difficult it is to mix vocals, especially when they're your own.
The only thing that stood out to me what right at the start and right at the end there was a flutey sounding instrument that I think should been some vocal 'oooh's. That's the sort of thing I'd put through the neptune in harmony mode.

[WOO]

Good job man! Its one of my favorite songs as well. Loved playing it back in the day and it always got the dance floor cooking.

[Lost Dog]

Loved the original, great cover

[tanni]

yes, good job and well done. The voice is sometimes, when all other instruments playing, a little bit low in volume. I think its a mixing thing....

[moofi]

I know this thread is already a little older, just wanted to check out figgy music
I like it

One thing sort of already mentioned potentially helping besides the volume could be adding a little air with an EQ, so it wouldn´t be covered as much as it is by the guitar for example.
The vocals being a little muffled was my inital impression before reading any comments.

[MrFigg]

I know this thread is already a little older, just wanted to check out figgy music
I like it

One thing sort of already mentioned potentially helping besides the volume could be adding a little air with an EQ, so it wouldn´t be covered as much as it is by the guitar for example.
The vocals being a little muffled was my inital impression before reading any comments.

Thanks . Yeah. It was a bit of a rough job. Was just glad to actually record some music at the time. I’ll maybe redo the vocals with the new mic . Thanks for listening .

[Trefor]

Good job. Nicely done.

[Benedict]

Ooh that's a bold choice. Kim is a powerful vocalist. You'll be trying to outdo Laura Branigan next week!!!

As noted your vocal is a bit hidden behind the mix - and I think tuning, which may not be the best solution as it makes you seem to retire from the fray. Your voice isn't the strongest but you seem to really care about the song and that is what matters more than anything. Build from that.

If this is a Reason project and you are open, I will have downtime with Xmas. If you pop it on over I can have a go for you.

[MrFigg]

Ooh that's a bold choice. Kim is a powerful vocalist. You'll be trying to outdo Laura Branigan next week!!!

As noted your vocal is a bit hidden behind the mix - and I think tuning, which may not be the best solution as it makes you seem to retire from the fray. Your voice isn't the strongest but you seem to really care about the song and that is what matters more than anything. Build from that.

If this is a Reason project and you are open, I will have downtime with Xmas. If you pop it on over I can have a go for you.

Thanks for the offer Benedict. I’m fine. I did that song more to get it out of my system. In truth I actually am a good singer (Depending on what I’m singing actually). Or so I’ve been getting told by folk since I was young. I just did a totally crap job in that song and I am very aware of it. Don’t really know why but I think I just rushed it in order to get it out. Anyway, thanks again and it’s Cyndi Lauper whose up next .