Thanks Mark. I wish I had better recording gear when I did Nightingale. I'm happy with the performance, but not so much with the tech end. Too much sibilance, and the EQ just isn't right. I've remixed it over the years, and still can't seem to get what I want. What amazes me is the tracking quality of the Digitech VR harmonizer - that recording is probably 30 years old, and gear has improved so much since then, but I'm really impressed with how the harmonies followed my vox on that track.
Dave, love your harmony work! How do you rate the 4X on board harmonizer in comparison?
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Studio: Korg PA4X/Yamaha DGX670/Nord 6D73/Boss BR900CD/Tascam DP24SD/MTM Iloud/Sony C80/AGK 214/ATEM Mini Pro switcher/K&M stand
Here's a few samples I've made on different instruments over the years.
Nightingale Sang on 9000Pro with digitech VR harmonizer, and
All done in real time - hope you like 'em!
Dave...a couple of songs from Synthzone members that were keepers for me (stored on my hard drive) was your "Nightingale" from a few years back and Donny's "We'll Meet again." I happen to really like those WWII songs.
But you did a brilliant job on "Nightingale"....great arrangement, harmonization, creativity. One of the best you posted on here over the years.
Mark
Dave....I like the way you moved around with the melody line...and the chords you used to feed the harmonizer...and other things in your Nightingale version. I'm curious. You said you played it "in real time." How long did you have that arrangement floating around in your head before you recorded it? It's really a great take on an old song. I'm very impressed with your creativity.
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Originally Posted By Mark79100
" How long did you have that arrangement floating around in your head before you recorded it? It's really a great take on an old song. I'm very impressed with your creativity.
Mark, Thanks again for your very kind comments. That arrangement is based on Manhattan Transfer's recording. I didn't try to copy it, but I definitely tried to mimic the feel. They are way "up there" in my harmony professors. Earlier influences include the Four Freshman, The Beach Boys, and more recently, Pentatonix. Addressing 4 parts is very different than standard 2 part harmony, like the Everly Brothers, or Simon & Garfunkel. The lead voice needs to be simpler, less affected (vibrato, scoops etc) and dynamic expression is crucial to the believability. It's very much like working the expression pedal on an organ - the up, and down regulation of the volume is as important as the subtle bends on a guitar string ... it's happening ALL THE TIME in some way. This is why many singers avoid using compression on their vocals. Misuse can severely affect dynamics.
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Dave, I read all your posts. Sometimes they are annoying, sometimes you’re a pain in the A--S, but after listening to your music – your singing, the rest does not exists.
Great job. Enjoyed.
I am not suggesting that you change anything, just sharing.
In The early 80’s I left my band and started doing jobs with my guitar and a drum machine. I did not like it’ After playing with a band it sounded empty. I added midi to my guitar and plugged it into a Yamaha keyboard. the guitar was controlling the chord changes. The sound was full again – big room, small room, I was able to cover the job.
Dave, I admire your thinking, it’s out-of-the-box thinking. Freedom Freedom Freedom.
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Originally Posted By bruno123
Dave, I read all your posts. Sometimes they are annoying, sometimes you’re a pain in the A--S, but after listening to your music – your singing, the rest does not exists.
I hear ya, John - sometimes my mouth starts before my brain is fully engaged. Sorry for the annoying, A**H*** posts. I'll try to minimize those, but glad you like the tunes!
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