Why do you look so sad - v0.9

[Mikael Hansson]

Martin Naef wrote:
>> Getting closer! I recorded completely new takes for all vocals today, 
>> around eight takes per part and then I did some comping, putting 
>> together the best parts. Not completely satisfied though.
>>     
>
> 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?


> 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'm gonna sing-a-long to this for a while and do another try later. The 
>> local musishop didn't have any pop-stoppers in storage but I think I 
>> managed to avoid pop's anyway.
>>     
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> Get some wire and a fine stocking - that should work just as well. 
> You'll need it when you starting pushing the volume.
>   

Well I ordered one so I'll have it next week...

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

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

/Micke