MGMT-KIDS-Cover

[AustinG]

I heard this song tonight for the first time... just an awesome song.. I had to make a short lil cover, let me know what you guys and gals think.. I haven't been around in a while, I hope all is well..

Nothing complicated, one take live, lil delay and reverb added.


Edit: above link is dead, check out the song here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HODgJX5FO44

[dmbguitar718]

i LOVE this song. i will listen later.

[ut4ever8]

I've never heard this song before, but I liked it a lot. The delay at the very beginning seemed to be a bit too much at first but once the song got going I thought it sounded great. Excellent vocals

[dmbguitar718]

the delay is a little much. i'd like to see you switch up the strumming pattern throughout the song more, it became a little monotonous. your voice is good, but wouldn't hurt from some fine tuning. you have a unique tremelo effect with it - most people have vibrato in their voices (pitch fluctuation) but what you're doing is tremelo, which is simply changing the volume rapidly. try going for the vibrato - it's a much prettier sound, and it will add a ton to a voice like yours.

[AustinG]

Hey thanks for listening guys, I appreciate it. I agree the delay should be used more sparingly and the song is definitely worthy of some special guitar.. I used to sing more with a strict vibrato, but I think my tremolaish vibrato is unique and I'm keeping it

Thanks again.

[GreedylilPig]

Tremendous cover. Excellent rhythm and very authentic, unique vocals. I like the tremolo approach. If I had to nitpick I'd say that you're voice is somewhat nasally but very enjoyable nonetheless. Good mix. What type of equipment/software are you using?

[AustinG]

Tremendous cover. Excellent rhythm and very authentic, unique vocals. I like the tremolo approach. If I had to nitpick I'd say that you're voice is somewhat nasally but very enjoyable nonetheless. Good mix. What type of equipment/software are you using?

Thanks brother, I really appreciate ya taking the time to listen.

I record With a groovetube Gt55 through a Mackie Onyx 400f, Using Cubase SX3, Monitor through a pair of K141 Studios. Playing a Taylor 414 ce that needs to be restrung .

This was recorded live, one track all through the Gt55, my voice may have sounded a bit tired at 2am....

Thanks again..

[vinestreet98]

love it!!! great job. i just got into this song this past weekend, too, so i was excited to see this posted.

edit: you would really be great at euro house-ish or chilled out loungey vocal songs... there are a few songs on cafe del mar albums that your voice instantly reminded me of.

2nd edit: you can sell this... seriously... this recording had flaws but you can fix it up and it'd be better than the original.

[AustinG]

love it!!! great job. i just got into this song this past weekend, too, so i was excited to see this posted.

edit: you would really be great at euro house-ish or chilled out loungey vocal songs... there are a few songs on cafe del mar albums that your voice instantly reminded me of.

2nd edit: you can sell this... seriously... this recording had flaws but you can fix it up and it'd be better than the original.

Thanks, I really appreciate you listening.

[vinestreet98]

hope you don't mind, but you've inspired me... here's my version (also live... just learned it too so it's rough):

http://www.sendspace.com/file/wv2iqi

[iha]

i'm seeing these guys open for Beck. I haven't listened to them much though.

[AustinG]

i'm seeing these guys open for Beck. I haven't listened to them much though.

No I cancelled, I had some other stuff going on

hope you don't mind, but you've inspired me... here's my version (also live... just learned it too so it's rough):

Cool

[AustinG]

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[Easy E]

have you made any attempt to try and play through the bridge?

[Easy E]

Since all the cool kids are doing it I decided to record a rough cut. I really need to update my setup because all i have right now is a shitty USB mic

I'm trying to figure out what to do about the intro, It's fairly obvious i can't sing it but I feel like it should be in the there

http://www.sendspace.com/file/yxaubx