1 (edited by wlbaye 2009-12-03 03:49:45)

Topic: Need Some Opinions Please !

I am still working on a tribute slideshow for my Great Grandfather and have finally decided on a song and I just did kinda of a preview. I am still waiting for more pics from my uncle. The only pic I have is the opening one. I just added some others to add to it for now.

I played guitar and harmonica and am wondering if I should add more instruments , lead guitar maybe , I am thinking no bass beings I am doing an alternating bass line on guitar. I am thinking a female vocalist for harmonies on the chorus.
Opinions please  smile     I have a new recording interface on the road so hopefully I can do better with it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6_eBNM0Eu8

Later, Wayne P

Re: Need Some Opinions Please !

wayne you have done a very good job of putting in the pictures in with the music,I think the music is fine,you might ad a little lead guitar,pancho and lefty is one of my all time favorite songs,I think it is great you are taking the time too do this for him.

my papy said son your going too drive me too drinking if you dont stop driving that   Hot  Rod  Lincoln!! Cmdr cody and his lost planet airman

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Just listened to your tribute.  Reiterating my comments.  You have a clear and succinct voice.  Love listening to you.  You make the song your own.

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qI7y9ivs5Y[/url]  lol
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEyW2SEHfzM[/url]
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0WeJjPLqyQ[/url]
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkcYALHslEY[/url]

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I guess my age will show here... I don't know that song.  It sounds great tho!  I do think it needs a little "something" ... maybe that harmony on the chorus like you said.  I don't think you want to take away from the beauty of the "simplicity" of it with lead guitar... but then again I could be sooo wrong, like I said, I don't know the song.  I love your playing, and your voice is very clear and strong.  Excellent job as always Wayne!!

Art and beauty are in the eyes of the beholder.
What constitutes excellent music is in the ears of the listener.

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Thanks,

I have talked to a gal about some  harmonies so I am gonna try that . I am going to try and  hook up with a dobro player this afternoon and see how that goes.

Amy, Amy
You have to know this song , at least I thought everyone did smile

Later, Wayne P

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If I may add something else to my comments.  I just listened to it again.  I don't know if you were pulling away from the mic some or what, but sometimes I had to strain to listen to you.  You faded out in some places.  Now it could be my speakers.   

Again, though, you have a command of the melody and you certainly made this song yours.  I could listen to you and the guitar alone, without anything.  There was something haunting about it and the pictures added to that effect. 

I agree with Amy, the beauty of the "simplicity" of it with your guitar is good.

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qI7y9ivs5Y[/url]  lol
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEyW2SEHfzM[/url]
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0WeJjPLqyQ[/url]
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkcYALHslEY[/url]

Re: Need Some Opinions Please !

Hi Wayne,
I'm sure your Grandfather "Perfecto" would think what you have done is perfecto. He'd be real proud. big_smile
As for adding to this, I think a female harmony is the ticket. I'd bring the harp in with more volume and a softer violin as a filler. Other than that you nailed it with your vox and playing.

Well Done, I'm looking forwards to hearing this and seeing the pics when it's complete.

Kudos big_smile

Kenny

Just Keepin on Keepin on
Martin DC15E
Cort MR710F
Squire Strat (Chinese)

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Thanks Gabby and Amy,

Thanks Kenny,

As you know I am kinda narrow minded and set in my ways but I really want to make this special and I may have to go to a recording studio. I appreciate your opinion .

The interface recorder is absolutely got me frustrated and almost ready to give up. I don't think it likes windows vista. I almost smashed it today and I had to go walk it off and I haven't returned to it yet smile

Later, Wayne P

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Don't give up Wayne, you are doing a great job.   

The tunes I put on YouTube were done with my dj/jk equipment, then uploaded.  I put them on a cd, then uploaded from the disk.   

Wasn't too bad on quality was it?  (Now don't forget, they were one take wonders from a friend and I goofing around on my karaoke equipment...lol.)  I tweaked it through my earphones before recording them, then sang. No do overs.  Of course, there are mistakes in them, but I wanted to see what they sounded like.  smile

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qI7y9ivs5Y[/url]  lol
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEyW2SEHfzM[/url]
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0WeJjPLqyQ[/url]
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkcYALHslEY[/url]

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I gave up,

I boxed the interface back up and said to heck with wasting hours trying to get it to work with my pc. It was designed with Mac users in mind and there were other things I did not like . I am on the hunt for a new interface now, I am not locked into buying one with firewire anymore. With just two inputs USB can handle what I am going to do.

Later, Wayne P

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No-o-o-o-o-ooooooooooo sad
That's a real drag Wayne. I wish I could have been able to help you out on this but it is was it is...Very Frustrating. So I tend to stay away from it to keep my sanity. I haven't given up yet as I figure it is me not Cubase. I'm not a Mac user so I have no tips at all. The Yamaha interface runs on USB so for me it's plain ole learning. sad
Get what works for you and keep it simple should have been my game plan. smile

Just Keepin on Keepin on
Martin DC15E
Cort MR710F
Squire Strat (Chinese)

12 (edited by wlbaye 2009-12-10 01:46:36)

Re: Need Some Opinions Please !

Yes Kenny,
It had me down but I'm not out  cool

I just thought if they are selling it to be compatible with windows it should work with the new versions not just 5 yr old XP and some vista but not all and I got tired of looking at the innards of my computer. I figured my time aint worth much but why waste it on something that has some design or programming gliches .

I was ready to kick some buddies butt , but my wife always has to remind me , smile

"Who's butt you gonna kick your a 50 yr old man"

:

Later, Wayne P

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Have you done a firmware update on your interface? Not sure what kind of problems you are having but an update could fix any bugs that it has with windows..

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Yup did the updates and jumped through all the hoops and the cubase seemed to be ok but the interface mixer controls weren't working right and after alot of research it seems a common problem

Anyway it"s on the way back to where it  come from smile

Later, Wayne P

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Just a small glitch in your plans Wayne... I'm sure once you find what works well for you this will get finished and be wonderful!

Art and beauty are in the eyes of the beholder.
What constitutes excellent music is in the ears of the listener.