New User Looking for Review of Acoustic Track

ubw newbie Joined: May 21, 2006 Posts: 2

Hi

Could someone have a listen to my song and give me a brutally honest opinion on my singing. This is the first time I have recorded my singing voice simply because I have always hated the sound of it, I have always thought it sounds to weak.

One other thing I am looking for for is some input on arranging a string section, listening to my song you will hear that the cello line pretty much runs in a loop at the moment, the finished track should sound very different. What I am looking for is advice on how a string section works, for example if I needed the chord of C does the cello play the note C, the viola play the note E and violin play the G note or do they all play the C chord each?

The link below will take you to the song, its very short as I have only just started it, it still needs a lot of work.

http://www.unsignedbandweb.com/music/bands/7629/

Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 8:53 pm

Initial impression is John Lennon, both in vocal quality and the songwriting. Don't worry about your voice. It sounds good.

I think a bit of percussion might help the tune some along the way, but it's a good sounding tune. On the arrangements, I think you could build a bit more as it goes. This song would lend itself to harmonies in the backing tracks. I don't know much about violas and cellos and all that, but harmonies with whateverinstruments you have could help thicken the orchestra parts a bit. Some pizzicato strings could help move things a bit too, but that's an arrangement decision you've got to have. I like the harp plucks you have.

Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 9:35 pm

I agree with Smili,
your singing voice is really good, I do hear some kickin percussion in there and some guitar work as well, but not all the way through the song, say as the chorus line and then back down to the original instruments as you have it now....that would punctuate the meaning a lot better...in my opinion,
But other than that,,,,I enjoyed this short piece and am looking foreward to hearing it when its done.
Gunner

ubw newbie Joined: May 21, 2006 Posts: 8

I really liked it. Very good amience

Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 1:49 am

Agree with the above about some percussion.

Your voice is really nice. The song is very good as well.

Good stuff.

ubw newbie Joined: May 21, 2006 Posts: 2

Hi Guys

Thanks for your input, I think you are all right when you say that it needs some harmony & percussion.

I have added some drums and a piano line and I am getting someone to do a guitar line for me.

You can find a link below that will take you to the new demo. Feel free to post all your views good & bad or pass on some advice or tips as they are all very helpful.

http://www.unsignedbandweb.com/music/play.php?band_id=7629&song_id=15809&mode=song_hifi

Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 7:38 pm

imho the drums are far too strong in the mix, too busy... I like how they come in, but they quickly dominate the song. the kick is thunderous and, and there's a clickety clickety sound going on that's too much imho. I think a much simpler drum would serve the song well, and think more muted, more organic sounding drum samples also.

It's possible lowering the drums in the mix alot would make it blend better, but I'm thinking the "busy-ness" of the drums may still overtake the other things happening.

The piano seems to fit well.

this is a good song. thanks for sharing.

Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:55 pm

Hi & Welcome to the UBW!!

I missed the track the first time, so this will be my initial impression of this track...

I like your vocal style, you've got a great ballad voice. The 'effect' on the vocals is a touch distracting, I would try a cleaner reverb. The music is carried along really well by all the instrumentation and the melody is very appealing. I think the drums sound ok, but some of the other instrumentation could be brought up a touch in the mix.

(reminds me a touch of some of sinead o-conners music, with drums standing out in front)

Really well done, I like were you're going here!!

Ron

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 11:12 am

I think it sounds great! I wish I could sing like that. Personally, I think you are all set. I may be new to the music scene, but I know what it sounds like when I hear something that I like! I just posted my first song. I would like a brutaly honest review as well! http://www.unsignedbandweb.com/music/bands/7931/

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