From West Side Story,
There’s a place for us, somewhere a place for us . . .

Somewhere,,,,

According to his comments
"This is just an improvisation and not a real song as such."

That is what I suspected.

Jerryghr

Jerry that could be correct or not?

Jill is correct. It's not even disguised. The 'improvisation' is on that song. Of course I'm referring to the first one.

chas

Three Coins In A Fountain

Wow, what a great sound! You guys definitely give me something to aspire to!

Wow, what a great sound! You guys definitely give me something to aspire to!

Since we are into big band ballads, here is something we recorded on the job.

https://app.box.com/s/wket89dhwgdhia4o7bfw6inau221zqri

Jerryghr

Right back at you Donny. Very Sinatra like. I bet that it's from the CD I got from you back in time. I'm gonna have to resurrect it. It was a favorite of mine.

Jerryghr

https://app.box.com/s/l1vb7p26aq17vgt5bakcttr5ftduilw2

Add a few Big Band oldies.

Great stuff guys! Thanks so much for sharing! Donny, smooth as silk!
What did you use to record ? Just curious, as things have definitely changed since I last made any recordings!

Thanks!

....I'm working on a new CD also..

... what's a "CD" ???

Jill, the onboard audio recorder on your S-970 does a fantastic job - give it a try, you will love what you hear.

Gary

Thanks Gary, I was aware I have that capability now, just need to find some time to play around with that and do a few test recordings.
Was just curious what software anyone was using these days . . .
Right now, the only things that I have recorded are some simple backing tracks for my church . . . No vocals.

Jill, looking at your equipment list and considering the strength of your vocals, I would suggest that, for the purpose of recording, you consider investing in a large condenser mic. It doesn't have to be super expensive, something in the $200.00 range from one of the major mic manufacturers. You should try them in a store, if possible, as different mics repond differently to different voices. Although a '57 is fine for 'live' work and will work for recording, most dynamics can't compete with a large condenser for vocal recording. Just a thought. I really like your approach to vocals, especially the 'standards'. As to software, I use REAPER. You can try it out free without limitations and it's very powerful. Of course you will need an audio interface but a decent one can be had sub $200.

chas

Jill, if you're looking for a good mic, I suggest contacting Don Mason - he has more in his music room that most music stores have in stock. I would suggest the Sennheiser E series, which provide absolutely superb vocal quality and great feedback rejection.

As for software, if you're looking for multitrack you might want to start out with Audacity, which is a great program with a huge number of features, very user friendly, doesn't require an interface to your PC and is free at https://audacity.en.softonic.com/download . The program was created by Sound Forge, which is one of the programs I purchased many years ago, has many of the same features, and the end results are outstanding. Many of the PSR Tutorial members use Audacity and report excellent results.

When I was still working as an entertainer, I used a Crown CM311A headset mic, mainly because of the freedom a headset mic provides an OMB entertainer. The quality of this mic is fantastic, but it comes with a hefty price tag, about $359 at most locations online. In the local music stores here, they add another $100 to that price.

I wish I could be of more assistance, but today, I feel fortunate to be able to sit in the office and type this post.

Good luck, young lady,

Gary

No message here, Donny.

Gary

Audacity, which is a great program with a huge number of features, very user friendly, doesn't require an interface to your PC and is free at https://audacity.en.softonic.com/download . The program was created by Sound Forge, which is one of the programs I purchased many years ago, has many of the same features, and the end results are outstanding.