Dan,
I have tried all the XD9/3 styles; which styles are you referring to?

A selection of 80 styles were made available for sale by Ketron .
dan

[This message has been edited by DanO1 (edited 12-08-2002).]

DanO,
Just had a listen to Spirit somehow I missed it before. I like this tune, but more so then CSN&Y as Andrea suggests, I get a Moody Blues feeling more. Try spending a bit more time on the mix though in the mastering portion of the mixdown and try to get everything in it's own space in the mix and another suggestion might be to not strive to fill every space in the mix, often times what you don't play is more important than what you do play.
jam on,
Terry

Terry ....I added TOUCHED to the selection .


I am getting better with mixing . It could be better . I'll should have my final , final recordings done by the end of the year . dan

Dan,
Touched is my favorite of all. I like the style you've done it in and the progression.

Now with help in mind and only my opinion, let me share some ideas with you if I might.

The melodies of all of the tunes seem a bit too similar to me, try diversifying your melodies a bit more. You use a somewhat predictable pattern on where you voice is going in each of them and where you are going to sustain the notes.

The recording of the styles seems to be recorded a bit shallow, meaning they don't seem to have alot of depth to them. Try a bit less reverb, a bit more bass on some of the instruments, with a bit more treble on others. Try panning the instruments a bit left and right as opposed to center, that will place the instrumentsin different places in the mix and add some depth.

A fill and or a music bridge here or there will add some variety to the tunes.

Bring your vocals up a bit more in the mix too.

Anyway, just some ideas, but if you like them the way they are, that's cool too.
jam on,
Terry

Terry ,
Every song is a work in progress and I agree with most of what your saying . The production aspect is what I'm learning the most about . One keyboard , a hard disk recorder and a guy with some music ideas .

I am happy that I got this far .

One attempt to make some difference was to add the techno groove on 'get it right'.

I am going to add some string parts to 'shoreline' . Build more at the end.

On mystery ...I want to blend the harmony's a little more and use a softer synth sound .

I am having fun . Going to play games with the kids ! dan

Hey Dan, I just listened to your tunes again after your latest remix, and appreciate being able to make out the lyrics more clearly now (Spirit, etc), though I still think it still need to come even further forward, especially on 'Shoreline'. Your lyrics deliver some very powerful personal messages so make sure they STAND OUT CLEARLY. I especially like 'Touched' because I remembered you saying that it's a tribute to your marriage. Nice groove and vocal backup overdubs. Great SD1 B3 organ sound. Dan, I like how you take 70's & 80's grooves and incorporate them into your original music.

Dan, you've composed some nice tunes. You're a talented musician, but I think you could quickly improve your vocals even more with a couple of lessons from a good vocal coach, who could show you some simple 'pop/rock' vocal tricks which I believe would take your songs to new heights. Just my thoughts.

Btw: Are you performing out anywhere these days? Dan, Thanks for sharing. I hope I have the opportunity to get a copy of your completed CD release.

Happy holidays,

Scott

Thanks Scott .
I am stuck in the 70's + 80's .

I completely understand what your saying about vocals . I have had some vocal training in the past , but Rosanne Barr has not been returning my calls .
In reality I think alot of it has to do with how I'm recording . I have done better vocals in a real studio !

It's all a work in progress . I am happy that everyone who has posted took the time to listen . Thanks .

I hope more people tune in . Dan

Terry ,

I have new recordings coming up influenced by your feedback . I be back in a few days.

Dano

Dan,
I look forward to hearing your new work.
jam on,
Terry

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