lurksalot

Ok , so this is my second bite at the cherry with this , same song re-mixed a bit , new vocal (still me though ) , re- recorded the bass part and mic'd a cab in as well this time, added a freesound file in and now it will do my head in if I spend any more time on it so It is up now It is a touch bottom heavy but is reasonably tight for me anyway as it is supposed to be a dance song I think it should be hope you enjoy [url="https://soundcloud.com/lurksalot/dance-hall-shoop-1"]https://soundcloud.c...ce-hall-shoop-1[/url]

I don't get to listen too much music properly nowadays ;( it tends to be in the van and it also tends to be radio so quality listening is a bit awkward , also just to rub it in , my phone has loads of music on it but I hate using earphones when I am out and about , and getting music on it is a right phaff aswell , as it is synced to an old lappy , but you have given me an idea to try , I can switch the monitors from the interface to the computer headphone out , so I will give that a try to see the difference.

This one has just struck me now that I am rolling my Composition in glitter , as it doesn't polish so well, and I have noticed a big difference in the mix when using (the same) headphones through the interface playback and the onboard soundcard. the onboard sound is bottom heavy , lacking clarity down there and light in the mids , yet the interface sound is pretty sweet , even if I do say so without great authority ! I cant find a way of checking any adjustable tonal adjustments on the computer , so is it fair to assume that the interface version will not be colouring the sound , but the onboard soundcard is ? Any pointers on the issue will be exremely welcome .

[quote name='Bottle' timestamp='1416347133' post='2609349'] Loved the challenge. Learnt some new stuff. Played around with MIDI. And a couple of bods liked my mix. Can't complain life is good [/quote] That works for me , apart from the MIDI bit

Sorry to be a pain to those that have commented but I am doing a bit more work on my entry this month , I have been having a really good play with Reaper and have learnt a few more tricks both with recording and production , so I will see if I can polish this t**d just a little , or at least roll it in some glitter

well, what I do is cut the cable and put a UK 3 pin plug on them , spare kettle leads , sorted

Welcome to the Spector fold Mark , I love them , I have a legend 4 that I bought many moons ago and kept GASsing for Euro , I ordered one a couple of years ago and got the Euro 4LX 35 TW ,Czeck built , an absolutely beautiful bass to play ,and a stunning level of finish. I am sure you will eventually get to one and you will have the widest smile when you do .

Ah Shucks Douglas , thank you dude . I have now voted, and listening to all the treatments there is much in all of them that has great merit , maybe a mash between the lot, taking the bits I particularly liked would work , well done all , it is quite amazing listening to the fruits of some peoples imagination , well done all .

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1415831255' post='2604377'] [size=4]I've done another couple since, and have another still on the hob. [/quote] I didn't really mean as an entry to hold the space , more as an 'album' filler to pad the gaps out between the good ones

Ah Dad , it is your inspirational shooping that made me do it , still, your ears are still free for a continued treat even when watching paint dry , and with any luck it might make it last longer

I have had a listen in to the work already in , and I must say gents , absolutely top drawer , I think I will leave mine in as a filler

OK then , I'm in [b]link removed sorry[/b] I still cant get to the point where my voice sounds any good and thats a shame because I keep putting more sounds in to disguise it and the tune just started to sound a bit busy , I got it quite good at one point then everything I did made it worse , so lots of backwards engineering , 1 step forward 2 back On the plus side this was great fun to do this month, I tried lots of things and learnt a fair bit doing it , I really enjoyed putting it together and even better , we have just had the fibre put in the village and the upload took less than a minute , stroll on , who'd have thought it . I hope you enjoy it ed to add I have done a bit more work on the production , and will put the new one up shortly sorry all ,

You can try , but you are more intertwined with my entry in this months composition than she is....... as it currently stands .........

[quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1415606736' post='2601805'] Can't be any worse than mine! I've been tempted to get autotune, but for the moment notch filters, reverb and delay will have to suffice... [/quote] Oh yes , I am with you all the way , but I have invoked the wrath of 'Reatune' with a fairly heavy attack , so its a full house so far from me , the only trick left is to have it so low in the mix that you can barely hear it , I asked the daughter if she would contribute her beautiful vocal tones , but alas , she says my vocal work so far makes her ears sick and she does not wish to be associated with it

[quote name='RockfordStone' timestamp='1415567151' post='2601577'] at least you have the bare bones, i have nothing [/quote] It amazes me sometimes how something just kicks in and gives me an idea , I don't for one minute suggest it is a good idea , but it's something to work on , and besides , with this challenge I find the journey to be as much of the fun as the destination

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1415570918' post='2601640'] [size=4] ..? At least you've got an opening first line..! (... although it might swing better as '[/size][size=3][i]At least you have the bare bones, I have nowt[/i]'. Can you pull off the accent, though..? )[/size] [/quote] Oh , Dad, you are sooooo close , I have tried to put on a fake accent to add a bit of interest to my dire vocal tones , I am not a fan ofy own voice but at least I have disguised it a touch .

Everyones a bit quick off the mark this month I have the bones down , I have even recorded a vocal , but again , I am really hoping to get a visit from someone who can sing to give it a proper shot , even Lurksalittle winced at the suggestion she could contribute , so while it is a little bit poop , it just might have to suffice , I will hang on in hope though . I will listen to the others when I am uploaded , looking forward to it .

I am stuck between a couple to be honest , they all have some great ideas , I will have another listening session tommorrow and make a call

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1415226707' post='2598270'] [size=3][size=4][i]Shoo[/i] shoopy [i]shoo[/i] shoopy shoopy shoopy [i]shoo[/i] pah pap pah [/size][/size] [size=3][size=4][i]Shoo[/i] shoopy [i]shoo[/i] pah pap pah shoopy shoopy shoopy [i]shoo[/i] pah[/size][/size] [size=3][size=4]...[/size][/size] [/quote] DOH , i'll have to write a new chorus for my November one now , I inadvertently read yours ..........again

[quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1415090081' post='2596453'] I like the influence of Cage in this piece... And Mr Lurks, may I suggest a cross of Divine and Wang Chung with a touch of Sylvester and Chic? [/quote] You may indeed sir , but you are likely to find that it sounds more like boney M with an Anthea and Donna influence

[quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1415042929' post='2596070'] The pic is called "Last Days of Disco", and was taken at the legendary Studio 54 night club in New York... [/quote] If I could write a Wang Chung song for this it would fit quite well , HMmm OK noodling time

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1415043341' post='2596080'] Here, then, is my entry... [color=#0000cd][u]'Last days of Disco'...[/u][/color] Enjoy. [/quote] Quality

Well done Mr Smalls Thanks to all who voted , and well done to all the entrants , top stuff from all , even the 'edgie' ones. If you have a picture to let Skol have , we can get started and Dad can get his entry in before breakfast

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1414934194' post='2594773'] [center][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]How to put on a brave face and see the positive in everything, Lesson 101...[/font][/size][/center] [size=4]I can be proud and flattered that my modest work has (at the time of writing,at least...) been considered by the literate public as being of equal merit as that of Bilbo. That, in itself,is reward enough. [/size] [size=4]([i]I'm not certain, of course, that Bilbo reciprocates this point of view.[/i] )[/size] [/quote] Bizarrely mine took a turn at the first stage , when I inadvertently listened to your monologue and broke my first rule , I had a thought of a similar thing for my entry but had to rethink

I have a vote , YEEE HAAAA Many thanks to the kind soul who put a tick in my box , I think I can face November now, having got an approval for October