Hi Guy's

Thank you for the comments on first thread, I didn't answer because listening to the recording I wasn't that happy sooo I've re-done it. I have left the old recording up so if you wouldn't mind comparing I would be grateful.

This one faster and two semi-tones higher also a different backing more like the original.

I've also done a Donny of the original LOL

https://app.box.com/s/rjqmw45h4e78cj3g4zvv



Kind Regards

Col

Col I have to say I enjoyed your first recording much better.
use the wind screen also & back off the mic about a foot for condenser.

Dear Donny

I am using a pop screen and am singing about 15" from the mic.

Col

I differ with DNJ, I like this version a lot. Both are good, but I prefer this one.

Col,

Me I also prefer the first rendering but they are both very pleasant to listen to. You have indeed made great progress within the scope of 12 months. Listening to you I am beginning to wonder why I only held on to the G70 for a month or so...
Ah well, you cannot have them all!!

regards,
John

Hi Guy's

Not happy with the recording yet. I think somewhere between(That rings a country bell) the two is what I'm trying to achieve.

The mic is very good but soo sensitive I had the mic stand just touching the keyboard stand and I was getting quite a rubble from it. If the studio (bedroom LOL)door is slightly ajar I can hear the TV quietly in the headphones, have to send the Lady out shopping .

It's just a question of time getting the sound I want, maybe it's the voice who knows, it does show up any problems with your singing which can't be a bad thing in the future.

I've just recorded the song again but it's not quite finished. I'll post it when I'm done.

Up to now it's been a great learning experience, I am really having a great deal of fun. Hope I can say the same for the rest of you very patient listeners out there in cyberspace. It's really good to have so many extra pairs of ears all listening on different speakers/headphones etc.

Your opinions are very valuable.

Col

BTW Talking of opinions, what's happened to Diki, has he disappeared down a sink hole LOL

Col,

To me your second take sounded stronger, more confident and was great to listen to.

I've yet to make my first recording with my Rode M3 small diaphragm condenser. I'm curious why many home recordists prefer to invest in a large diaphragm condenser like your NT-3?

Ian

Hi Ian

I decided on the NT-1A after much research, at the price £139.00
complete with shock-mount and pop screen it seemed a good buy. I used to own an AKG C3000 also a large diaphragm years ago and quite liked that but they are more expensive in comparison.

I'm spending most of my time recording these day's so it seemed a good way to go. I use an AKG D5 for my occasional live gig's, but for recording the Rode seems to be have a lot more natural response.

Regards

Col

Col ... I am split - I like the vocal on this one better, but I really like the 'simplicity' of the background of the first one ... more like the first 2:45 of the video ...
Great job, either way ...

Damned good rendition, old friend. Love the style you used and the vocals are really crisp and clear.

Gary

This isn't a song I had ever heard, much less performed, but I tried it with an "Unplugged Guitar" style with the drums and bass off and added a guitar arpeggio with a pad, and it sounded pretty nice ... to me the song needs nothing more than that for background ...

Hi Colin,

Somewhere in the last few weeks you put out "I Believe." I couldn't find the post so I thought I'd drop my message here.

I'm really, REALLY impressed with the tone quality of your voice. I'm thinking about Julio Iglesias. He's not originally a singer, but it's the uniqueness of his voice (the physical properties) that made him popular and very pleasing to listen to.

I'd like to suggest again that you take steps to improve on what you're doing now and I would like to see what you would sound like a few months down the line if you choose to do so.

I, myself, studied with Mark Hayden in London and he really taught me some good stuff on breathing that helps me to this day.

And.....you talked about age. That really doesn't come into play. I'm up there too. And although I sing pop, etc, my heart is really into singing opera and I'm hoping to resume my opera lessons when I can get some time to concentrate. I think being able to express yourself vocally is as satisfying as doing it on a keyboard!

We have a well-known actor here named Paul Sorvino who I guess is around 70-80 years. He takes opera lessons at his age, and though he knows he'll never have an opera career, he just plain wants to keep improving and expressing and enjoying himself. And....btw....opera singers are #1 models for breath control and support that smart singers learn from and carry over into pop music.

Mark

Hi Mark

I have given the lessons serious consideration, there is a Yamaha school of music about 6 miles from us who do vocal coaching I dug out their phone number but haven't plucked up courage to ring them yet. Watch this space.

The Link for "I believe"

https://app.box.com/s/ok8bxci80ukkxt0182z6

Col

PS: I would love to hear some of your work, Perhaps you could PM me a link where I could access some examples.