AKR Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 www.myspace.com/buildingcastlesmusic (I'm just going to copy and paste some from my myspace blog) This is a big day for me. I'm stoked to have my first song up. This is the first "completed" song. I put that in quotes because it has not been professional mixed, and hardly mixed at all by my unskilled self. My computer bleeds out it's ass when I ask it to simultaneously play all of my tracks in cubase. So, until I get a new computer (this summer), the mix will remain as it is. I will also redo all of the vocals, as I'm still working at strengthening my voice, singing for a recording, and being good at the engineering aspect of it. The orcchestral elements will also be improved when I get new software. As for the song meaning, I think it's somewhat clear if you just listen to the lyrics, but I will elaborate. This song is about losing my religion, getting over the threats of hell, and the empty promises of a god that speaks to people. It's basically speaking to my younger self when I was going through the process of seriously doubting christianity and trying to figure out how to come to a conclusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astreja Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Nice groove! The song ambience reminds me very much of the sound from about 1985-86, (Tears for Fears, Crowded House, et al.) And nicely recorded, too. Can you give us a quick rundown on your recording gear & setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKR Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 Nice groove! The song ambience reminds me very much of the sound from about 1985-86, (Tears for Fears, Crowded House, et al.) And nicely recorded, too. Can you give us a quick rundown on your recording gear & setup? Thanks, it's interesting that you said that about the 80's, because I had someone else tell me the same thing. I use Cubase LE, as it came with my Presonus Firebox sound interface. I'm using a P4 1.8 Ghz home built computer right now. I used Battery 3 for the drums, and then Vanguard for all of the synth parts, except the orchestral elements, which was Edirol. I use a Novation Remote 61 key midi keyboard. I think I used a Shure SM57 (I have the 58 as well, and can't remember which one is hooked up) for the vocals. This summer, I will build a new computer with a Quad processor and get Garritan Personal Orchestra so I have some real orchestra sounds. And then upgrade Cubase when I can. Thanks for listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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