Donny, Terry, Jim, José, Mike, Rich, and Andrea:
Many thanks
for both viewing my video, as well as giving your thoughtful replies.
On the comments made about the recording quality, I need to explain that the performance conditions (as usually the case) were less than idea for sure, and was more a spontaneous recording made by a friend (audience spectator) on a Sony DV recorder with built in mic. In addition, the final WMV file required compressing the original file significantly to afford internet accessability. Unfortunately, a 5.90 MB WMV file doesn't look or sound anything like the 500 MB AVI file, which it was converted from.. And even the intermediate AVI file had to be compressed from the original video capture file which was several times larger.The lighting problems were due to it being a hand-held video relying on exisiting light only. Also there was a lot of extraneous low frequency noise (banging drums, and popping firecrackers) so the low frequencies needed to be cut which is why you are missing the bass. I personally think my friend did an excellent job of recording the event considering the circumstances.
Originally posted by The Pro (Jim):
I thought the instrumental sound was a little thin compared to your vocals, which sounded fuller in comparison. Was that just my perception? Seemed like the Tyros could've used more bass/lo-mids, but again that's just comparing it to your voice which sounded good...
Jim, good observation.
Unfortunately had to cut the low frequencies (EQ) substantially to reduce the annoying banging drums, popping firecracekrs, and crowd noise. I think another reason the sound on my instrumental sounded thin is because (like Jose Mathias mentioned) the proximity of the camera & mic at that time changed. Btw, Jose, noticed you changed your Sythzone user name.
Speaking of, did you know that the intrumental I played is my improv solo of: "Route 66".
Originally posted by keybplayer (Mike):
The Tyros sounded really good. Were you using onboard Styles or were you perhaps accompanying a CD backing track[s], etc.? And I take it the Harmonizing was done with the Tyros' onboard Harmonizer?
Mike: CD Backing Track(s)?!
NO! Utilizing a Pre-recorded backing track (CD, midi, or otherwise) is against my religion. I pride myself in performing all my music 'live'. I find backing tracks 'lock me in' and create too much predictability (canned) keeping me from delivering a fully live spontaneous performance. I nearly always play in 'auto accomp' arranger keyboard mode, playing full left hand comping chords (btw: did you guys notice the rootless jazz chords played?
), simultaneously triggering the auto accompaniment, while comping & soloing with the right hand, and triggering fills, registration changes, and vocal harmonies (with built in Tyros vocalizer) via foot pedals.
Thanks again to everyone for taking the time to view my first ever internet video clip. I may consider adding more performance videos in the future (hopefully in a more controled performance venue). - Scott