Why do you look so sad - v0.9

[Martin Naef]

Mikael Hansson wrote:
>> I finally had the time to listen to the new song. It definitely has 
>> potential. I understand you're not yet in the final mixing stage, but 
>> I'd bring the vocal a bit more up-front in any case, it's buried too 
>> much behind the synths. With this style, I'd also apply a bit more 
>> reverb to the voice to support the slightly dreamy style.

> In general or just the drier parts like the verses?

Hmm, I'd try it either way. In general, I'd try to make sure the voice 
fits nicely with the synths.

>> Next time you do the recording, I'd also try to sing a lot louder and 
>> check how it sounds. You might want to to do this when you're home alone 
>> if you don't feel comfortable "belting out" with the family around.
>>   
> Yeah, Ill try some different styles. I'm still a virgin in this regard 
> so I really don't know how I can sound yet.

I know the feeling. I've only ever finished two proper vocal pieces 
myself... It feels very strange to listen to my own voice, and there's 
only a few registers that I feel happy with myself.

>>> I need to train getting a more consistent vocal character. Most notes 
>>> ended up in the correct semitone this time though :)
>> That's what they invented autotune for... ;-)

> ...or Melodyne which helped me correct the missing cents... :)

Cheater! ;-)

(... I plead guilty...)

Martin