80's vibe synthpop.
What can be improved, what sounds nice - always great to get feedback on!
How I made this:
As almost always I started by building some blocks of drums.
Then experimented with chord progressions.
When chord progressions determined, record chord rhythms that fits with the drums.
Recording vocals: Center, Left, Right, and center overlay tracks. Polish the vocal tracks in Adobe Audition (Remove strange sub frequencies appearing from some unknown source) + Fix hilarious peaks and oddities like minor explosions which probably is saliva effects; swallowing a mouthful of olive oil helps. Pitch fix in Reason.
Lead synths recorded block by block; sometimes slowing down the tempo when recording so I can more easily follow the chord progressions. Retry until I find something that fits.
And then bass and filler instruments(bells etc)
Gradually improving parts after listening through: Play the song identifying the weakest spots, fixing them, and repeat the procedure.
* All instruments from Bitley's Fairlight CMI, Synclavier and other Bitley soundlibraries for Reason (bitley.laconicsounds.net)
* Jiggery Pokery's Steerpike Delay and Chenille Chorus are always my racks.
* Synapse GQ-7 EQ to cut and boost.
* Seligs Leveler for fixing vocal dynamics, as always.
* Onyx Tube Limiter to tame the peaks.
* Adobe Audition for manual tinkering,
* Mastered through emastered.com
Bitley patches used:
Electro 04
Electro 05
Deep Funk Bass
Dirty Funk Bass
Oberheim II
Juno
Don't you want synth
Just Can't round 2
Italpeggio
Annabelle
Don't You Want Strings
Sacred Voices
Glittery Poly
(80's vibe synthpop with Bitleys refills)
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I was just about to reply on a review I read earlier in this thread and realized the post didn't make it into the RT DB backup that was used to restore RT functionality after the outage.
I think it was Raymond - or maybe Some Desperate Glory - I always confuse you two
Anyway, I remember some feedback about song structure(I think?)
If I'm right, then it´s the usual suspect for my songs. The way I develop them makes them more progressive, sometimes drastically changing style or pace. (like the sudden transition at 3:46) Like segments of different movies glued together, and sometimes without bridging the gap between styles properly.
I do like shapeshifting music more than pattern-repeating music; but I think I can improve in having some common characteristics throughout the song.
Ah, and also vocals blended by effects was mentioned. I think that´s only for some part(s)?
There is a repeated part where I intended to have the vocals more embedded with the vocal effects. (from 3:22)
I think it was Raymond - or maybe Some Desperate Glory - I always confuse you two
Anyway, I remember some feedback about song structure(I think?)
If I'm right, then it´s the usual suspect for my songs. The way I develop them makes them more progressive, sometimes drastically changing style or pace. (like the sudden transition at 3:46) Like segments of different movies glued together, and sometimes without bridging the gap between styles properly.
I do like shapeshifting music more than pattern-repeating music; but I think I can improve in having some common characteristics throughout the song.
Ah, and also vocals blended by effects was mentioned. I think that´s only for some part(s)?
There is a repeated part where I intended to have the vocals more embedded with the vocal effects. (from 3:22)
Always love your stuff man. Love that section that comes in at 4:00. That's like a trademark of you, those epic proggy bridge sections.
It’s bright and bouncy! I think the vocal gets drowned out a bit, can it be separated/brought forward in the mix a bit?..
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Awesome 1984 feeling in this. A great great honour that you're using my work & very kind of you to mention this as well. Lovely on every detail. Your voice is excellent for this but a more upfront lead vocal could also be considered, no girlfriends who would like to help out? It could take your music into a sweet Human league feeling. You must release this somehow. Amuse seems great here in Sweden, they will help you put it on Spotify for free. They also have an A & R department and might be able to put you in contact with potential collaborators. Anyway, thanks again and two large thumbs up! Keep up the good work!
Thank you, always nice with some contrast; I'll keep that in mind.
Most dark song...I haven't done anything very dark really.
Melancholy vibe in The Cure and Memories Of You perhaps
Most kind words, thank you!bitley wrote: ↑24 Apr 2019Awesome 1984 feeling in this. A great great honour that you're using my work & very kind of you to mention this as well. Lovely on every detail. Your voice is excellent for this but a more upfront lead vocal could also be considered, no girlfriends who would like to help out? It could take your music into a sweet Human league feeling. You must release this somehow. Amuse seems great here in Sweden, they will help you put it on Spotify for free. They also have an A & R department and might be able to put you in contact with potential collaborators. Anyway, thanks again and two large thumbs up! Keep up the good work!
No girlfriends in sight to help out I'm afraid
But it just so happens that I got a vocal recording session for birthday present from my daughter, so there's some hope there!
Having Human League style in mind for her contribution would be great.
Eventually it would be fun to put something on Spotify, thank's for the Amuse tip.
Really great. I like the excellent 'gritty' sound here. It contrasts really nicely with the sweet bells and so on.
That section commencing 2:00 is possibly my favourite I've heard in your great work. It's amazing.
That section commencing 2:00 is possibly my favourite I've heard in your great work. It's amazing.
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This is classic! Great job.
Many thanks for the encouraging words!
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