An honest review of your song

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:16 am

http://www.unsignedbandweb.com/music/bands/5743/

Czech it out! 2 songs on so far - I might put another few on if you so desire....

Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2005 7:07 pm

Hello Michael, it's unbelievable how many songs you've given feedback on, I am amazed and I hate to trouble you with asking for some feedback, but I'd like to hear it from a well seasoned contributor as yourself. If you would be so kind ? They're very mellow songs. Of course I will be giving your songs a listen as well . . . Cool

Touch of Blue
I Believe
Early Morning

Peace,
Erick . . . .

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 9:06 pm

Michael Frazier reviews - White Mike
Hey guys thanks for posting your request.

Police Car - although this isn't my favorite style, I find your work on this tune pretty creative musically and I like the thread of late 70's sound running through it. Would be nice to see the lyrics posted so I could follow along better. That makes it easier to multi-task. Solid guitar, drums and bass - fitting together nice and tight. The mix was pretty well done as well. I liked the changes in the tune - way to keep it moving. Overall a solid piece of work.

Taint - The opening vocals need something - maybe just a boost in the mix, but I felt like a bit of effects would help - it just sounds a bit thin to me. After that they feel fuller but still a tiny bit behind the guitar. Lyrics would help me as a listener. Again, I like the changes and the arrangement. The playing here is solid and tight together. Mix is well done on this tune also.

Overall you guys have a solid rockin sound with some good songwriting. Enjoyed the listens. Best of luck to you all. Michael

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 9:19 pm

Michael Frazier reviews - Erick Schweitzer

Touch of Blue - Sweet guitar work. I like the melody and the changes. I'm thinking some light percussion - congas, shakers etc - would add to this tune. Solid guitar work and decent recording.

I Believe - A bit bigger sound on this one. Nice guitar tones and solid playing. The drums do a nice job of supporting this tune. You have a solid voice and I like the effect you selected. The back up vocals are a nice touch but a tiny bit washy with the effect - not bad - but a bit cleaner would feel better for this listener. (I'm listening hi-fi) Nice lyrics that fit well with the music. Has a nice flowing feel to it. I like the arrangement and I think I just detected an acoustic guitar in a well done mix. Very nice listen. Solid tune Erick.

Early Morning - There's a familiar sound and feel to this one - something about the guitar riff. It is different but familiar. I like the added percussion. Overall sound quality on this one is not as good to this listener but I'm liking the guitar work a lot. Great groove - so smooth feeling - effortless. This would be a great backdrop for scenes like a hot air balloon ride. A contentment in the sound. Solid mix again. Musically it sounds a bit like James McMurtry if you have heard of him. I wrote a whole song worth of lyrics in my head on the 3rd listen. I found my way. It just felt like that. I love this tune. I was saddened by the abrupt end which I think was maybe unintentional??

Anyway, Erick, thanks for sharing your tunes. You definitely have some talent in a lot of areas. Songwriting, guitar playing, vocals, arranging, recording. I very much enjoyed the listens. Thanks. Michael[/size][/font]

Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 8:03 am

hello Michael, Thank you for your detailed feedback, wow . . . Ron should pay you for this well thought out crtique . lol . . . .seriously though, thank you, it's good and reassuring to hear that some people like the music that is played thru me. Sorry about the drop off in "Early Morning", it was a time issue and I intended on a fade out. . . Embarassed

"I believe" was done with the last band I was in, I'm playing lead and rhythm electric, acoustic, ebow and backing vocals....it was a collaboration of the band as a whole and recorded in a local studio."Touch of Blue" was done prior to my purchase of a drum machine, I agree there should be some percussion in it..
anyway Thanks again!!

I've listened to 3 of your songs so far and "Cobwebs" is my favorite at this point, really well written and recorded and a GREAT message that I totally relate to . . . GREAT Job!!

I have many more songs on my page if you have time to at least listen, feedback would be a lot of work and I certainly wouldn't want to trouble you to that extent. You are such an asset to this site for your time and effort . . . kudos !! . .

Peace,
Erick . . . . . .

ubw newbie Joined: Jun 27, 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 43

Hey Michael,

Welcome back! I have a couple of songs that I would love to get some feedback on if you would be so kind.

"Lyla In the Middle"
http://www.unsignedbandweb.com/music/play.php?band_id=4701&song_id=10619&mode=song_hifi

"Road Less Travelled"
http://www.unsignedbandweb.com/music/play.php?band_id=4701&song_id=10612&mode=song_hifi

ubw newbie Joined: Mar 21, 2005 Location: England Posts: 4

Hi, it's me again! I finally uploaded a new song, which is of a far better quality than the first one you've listened to. Well, I hope you enjoy!

http://www.unsignedbandweb.com/music/bands/3586/

Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 10:08 pm

Michael Frazier reviews - James Gillice

Road Less Travelled - Hey James, love the intro, very ambient with feeling. I think you ought to come back to this in the later part of the song - the guitar parts are cool and work together well. Music is trancy and feels pretty full with the effects you have used. I personally would like to hear the vocal up front a bit more and maybe a little cleaner - not so much effect. It tends to get buried in the mix but I know lots of folks playing this style prefer it that way. Still I think that the vocal should have more presence on top of the mix. Break section is alright - keeps the ambience but doen't add anything that moves the song in a much different direction. The background vocals are alright but too loud in comparison with the main voice. Again, I think the main voice is just too deep in the mix. Lyrics are written well for the music and are interesting in their story line. Overall some solid songwriting and musicianship. Enjoyed the listen.

Lyla in the Middle Cool poppy groove - reminds me a bit of the Travelling Wilburys. I still think the vocals need to be cleaner and on top of the mix. The rule of thumb I've heard consistently is 51% vocal, 49% music. the harp is a nice addition and works well with the back up vocals and the guitar. Solid beat and rhythms really keeps this tune moving along - good driving tune. Great lyrics.

Some definite musical talent James. Keep playing and writing. Remember, this is all just One Man's Opinion. Enjoyed the tunes. Thanks. Michael.

Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 10:35 pm

Michael Frazier reviews - Ross Madderson

The Epitome of Me - Hey Ross. this tune is certainly full of emotion. Music is very edgy and raw feeling. Sounds like a lot is wrong with the world but the lyrics don't really get specific about what that is or what can be done about it. I like to hear hope in music and ways to make change for the better. "The sound of a gun" simply is not an option in my world. Music is a bit sparse but you keep changing it up and I like the dynamic you are after. the sort of reflective and then the unleashed anger drives home the emotion. Mix is alright though the hot vocal parts are on the edge of distorting. Could be the effects, the bouncing to computer software or simply a reminder to keep those levels in check. You would know better. Angst itself is a middle road emotion and personally focused. Turned outward it moves to anger and violence, turned inward it moves to introspection, understanding and some sense of what one can think, feel and do about whatever the circumstance is. Ultimately, feeling useless is a choice. Sorry for all the philosophy - I guess the lyrics struck me more than the music. Appreciated the listen and hope you keep on working the music. It's a good healer. Michael

ubw newbie Joined: Mar 21, 2005 Location: England Posts: 4

Thanks man, that helps a lot. Most of the lyrics on this version were actually improvised and I do want to revise them in certain areas rather than making such generalisations all the time. And I am glad the lyrics stuck because I am always more worried about my talents as a song writer ratehr than as a guitarist. I'll see if I can get more songs done when I'm not bogged down with school work.

Thanks again. It's good to know someone apprectiates my work Very Happy

Ross

ubw newbie Joined: Nov 24, 2005 Location: London Posts: 3

hi everyone

im new on ere n ive just posted a few songs on the following link, would really apreciate some feed back, we've been likened to Mudhoney, Weezer and Joy Division, tell me what u think of my 3 songs, cheers

Bob

www.unsignedbandweb.com/Heapy

Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 11:52 pm

Michael Frazier reviews - Heapy

Get Inside Thrashin guitar, drums as fast as they can go and vocal inside the mix and yelling more than singing. I imagine this is the sound you are looking for. It's definitelyfilled with energy and the music is pretty tight. Not something I would normally listen to - just too hard with little lyrical meaning - still I hear some solid musicianship for the genre.

Time Again - I like the bass beginning on this one. Pretty solid. Vocals come in and then start to lose any melodic quality. Again there is no real meaning in the lyrics and it's obvious you like the loud thrashing guitars. Again the musicianship is pretty good and the players are tight together. For what you are doing it is pretty solid.

Butterfly - Again a very cool intro. This song sounds about as opposite from the title as you can get. Maybe that is the point. More repeated vocal lines, thrashing guitars and phrenetic drum work. Still it's tight - on time between all parts throughout.

Overall you boys have some musical talent and the recording quality sounds pretty good. The main vocal slides into the mix a bit too much though the lyrics are pretty trite so it doesn't matter a lot, I suppose, to your audience. It's pretty much head-banger stuff to these ears, loved by some and only creating annoyance in old school folk like me. The bass player has some nice moves, the vocal needs a bit of work - stay on pitch - and the guitar player could learn to fill with some tasty licks instead of thrash. Get some good lyrics and there may be hope. Well on your way to a lot of thrashing meaningless rock for a few bucks in a bar. More there is. I hear it in your tightness as a trio. Keep playing, keep learning. Encorporate, explore, innovate, develop - just don't get stuck here. Build on what you have started.

Thanks for the listen. Michael

Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 8:19 pm

Hey check out my project "Cherry Slut", i could realy use some feedback on the songs. I just dont trust the drunks at the shows or the friends with the good intensions
http://www.unsignedbandweb.com/music/bands/5906/
Thanx in advance

//Nasty

Ps. Its all RocK & RoLl...

Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2005 6:18 am

Hi Michael,
I'm interested to hear your thoughts on our tracks, specifically "Anymore" and maybe "One Moment" or "Brutal Is The Bitten Shy", two of our earlier recordings.
There's also "Tension" if you feel like it but its a bit heavier than the others.

Cheers,
-Seneki

Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 9:08 pm

Michael Frazier reviews - Cherry Slut

TAKE IT BACK - This tune definitely rocks. Solid musicianship and a very tight performance. Vocals are a bit buried in the mix so hard to really understand all the lines with outh the lyrics posted. Seems to be the trend these days so you are on the current. Don't care for your name or your bio - very much gives the appearance of sexual violence which in my mind is simply not acceptable.

NASTY KIX - Pretty much the same as above.

BASTARD DIE - The real question here is who the bastard is. Pointing fingers without solutions is a major dead end.

Yeah, you guys rock and have your tunes well put together. Very tight performance/ recording. Lyrics are very negative and I'm not into these kind of messages. There is already enough negativity and violence in the world and absolutely no need to honor it in song in my opinion. You have a solid harder rock sound - I just don't like the message or the attitude. Just one man's opinion. Michael

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