My "The Stone" cover...

T714 · Unread post by **T714** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 7:48 pm

I think you need to start with a metronome...They come fairly cheaply, and all you have to do is match the beats to what dave plays...lay down a track with the beat and you'll get a better foundation as to what you're playing...

Also, you need to project your voice, you sound as though you are talking, so get into it, get pissed, and belt it out...

mangold · Unread post by **mangold** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 8:26 pm

DMBartender wrote:nice work on the guitar (cut it down to one, though), but honestly, you really need to work on your voice. Props for posting it though. Keep it up!

thanks

mangold · Unread post by **mangold** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 8:28 pm

T714 wrote:I think you need to start with a metronome...They come fairly cheaply, and all you have to do is match the beats to what dave plays...lay down a track with the beat and you'll get a better foundation as to what you're playing...

Also, you need to project your voice, you sound as though you are talking, so get into it, get pissed, and belt it out...

i dont wanna necessarily play it the same speed as dave, gotta change it up a little bit. i admit that i cant sing and i need to work on it

Tranman66 · Unread post by **Tranman66** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 10:35 pm

people are getting nicer. Critique is good.

mangold · Unread post by **mangold** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 10:39 pm

its never been that the general public is ass-like, it is a few select individuals!

Tranman66 · Unread post by **Tranman66** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 10:42 pm

(^_^)

EnFuego · Unread post by **EnFuego** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 3:19 pm

You really need to slow this song down some. It sounds like you play the part pretty well, just way to fast. I think the pause is crucial too. You can play the 3's in there, but I think that the pause just sounds better IMO. As for the singing it sounds more like you are talking softly. I agree with T714-get some emotion into that singing and it will sound a lot better.

Overall I think your guitar is good, if I were you I would slow the song down a lot, work on the pause, then speed it up to normal speed, not how fast you were playing it, it would be great.

mangold · Unread post by **mangold** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 4:31 pm

EnFuego wrote:You really need to slow this song down some. It sounds like you play the part pretty well, just way to fast. I think the pause is crucial too. You can play the 3's in there, but I think that the pause just sounds better IMO. As for the singing it sounds more like you are talking softly. I agree with T714-get some emotion into that singing and it will sound a lot better.

Overall I think your guitar is good, if I were you I would slow the song down a lot, work on the pause, then speed it up to normal speed, not how fast you were playing it, it would be great.

thanks man, ill work on that, the fast playing was just me tryin to cover up my singing by not having to hold notes more. i may re-record tonight.

MWR · Unread post by **MWR** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 10:01 pm

First of all you're starting to get the hang of the recording thing. Having each of the doubled parts panned to both sides and the main verse in the middle is a nice touch.
You're playing sounds good. The main riff is ok at the faster tempo but when the verse kicks in it gets overwhelming like Sonic the Hedghog on crack.

I don't know if you were singing and playing at the same time but I always tell people who have vocal problems to track the voice seperate from the gutiar. I know that doesn't make you feel like a rock star but when you're trying to train you're voice you have to give it all the attention.
Overall this was a nice surprise. No offense but I was expecting something more half-ass.

mangold · Unread post by **mangold** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 10:37 pm

MWR wrote:First of all you're starting to get the hang of the recording thing. Having each of the doubled parts panned to both sides and the main verse in the middle is a nice touch.
You're playing sounds good. The main riff is ok at the faster tempo but when the verse kicks in it gets overwhelming like Sonic the Hedghog on crack.
I don't know if you were singing and playing at the same time but I always tell people who have vocal problems to track the voice seperate from the gutiar. I know that doesn't make you feel like a rock star but when you're trying to train you're voice you have to give it all the attention.
Overall this was a nice surprise. No offense but I was expecting something more half-ass.

thanks alot mike, this means alot comin from you. i liked the double intro thing too, especially when i play it louder for one verse and it tapers back into the lower volume one. noone else seems to tho. my bassist friend is here and we is gonna re-record this (maybe) and do an ants marching cover. I will post them either 2nite or tmrw.

btw: i hope this means you retract your comment about me not beng good enough to post! :lol:

MWR · Unread post by **MWR** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 11:03 pm

praisedave wrote: btw: i hope this means you retract your comment about me not beng good enough to post!

I don't think I ever put it that bluntly?(don't quote or I kill you. :lol:

) If I did it was based purely on frustration because you were having us critique things you didn't put any effort into. This is different.

mangold · Unread post by **mangold** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 11:06 am

MWR wrote:
praisedave wrote: btw: i hope this means you retract your comment about me not beng good enough to post!
I don't think I ever put it that bluntly?(don't quote or I kill you. ) If I did it was based purely on frustration because you were having us critique things you didn't put any effort into. This is different.

aw..... and i had my quote gun all loaded up...

JazzBassist114 · Unread post by **JazzBassist114** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 1:08 pm

i thought it sounded decent...a bit fast for my taste, but some may like it more than others. guitar i give an 8, singing i give a 5 or 6...work on that, and maybe throw in some melody to your voice? lol, jk... well done for someone who hasn't been playin that long.

mangold · Unread post by **mangold** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 1:30 pm

JazzBassist114 wrote:i thought it sounded decent...a bit fast for my taste, but some may like it more than others. guitar i give an 8, singing i give a 5 or 6...work on that, and maybe throw in some melody to your voice? lol, jk... well done for someone who hasn't been playin that long.

heh heh... i like how he pretends hes not at my house... hes the one im recordin the ants marching cover with. (will be posted later today)

Swe dmbfan · Unread post by **Swe dmbfan** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 5:18 pm

guitar=6 or 7
singing= -10

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