Topic: Bort Musician's Music (Read 2010 times)

seamus76 · « **on:** June 26, 2011, 10:19:01 AM »

We have a thread for videos, so I thought maybe a thread for our songs would be a good idea.

I just started using a cakewalk program(Guitar Tracks 4) and trying to record some ideas I've had for a while. I'm still a novice by all means when it comes to recording and mixing. Anything I put up is not a finished product I'd really like to hear some criticism, and I know I'll get some honesty here.

Forget 'Bout It-
http://soundcloud.com/seamus-shenanigans/forget-about-it-unfinished

Nana's Song-
http://soundcloud.com/seamus-shenanigans/nanas-song

AlexTheDictator · « **Reply #1 on:** June 26, 2011, 05:43:51 PM »

Did you play all of the instruments? The drums on Forget 'Bout It sound pretty tight. I like the way the builds up and adds more harmonies, but it needs to get there quicker and get to the next musical idea. I know you're looking to add a bridge, but it really needs it.

seamus76 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 26, 2011, 07:53:24 PM »

I played everything but the drums actually. I had to use a loop for the drums. I haven't gotten the hang of making my own beats yet, and lack any drums other than bongos. I really like the hook in the song but a bridge would give it a break in the monotany of the same groove for 4 minutes. I have a section in mind but recording that needs a drum change that I can't really match with the loops.

seamus76 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 29, 2011, 11:22:55 PM »

Post 'em if you got 'em!

Here's another

Carlos's Groove- http://soundcloud.com/seamus-shenanigans/carloss-groove

opsopcopolis · « **Reply #4 on:** June 30, 2011, 08:13:36 AM »

http://soundcloud.com/opsopcopolis/02-get-on-gettin-by

Thats probably the most complete out of all the songs we have. Always kinda reminded me of Wilco.
I'm pretty sure I'm playing all of the guitars and maybe some organ somewhere.
Because its still a rough mix I'd prefer if ya'll didn't share it around too much.
But that being said, enjoy it!

seamus76 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 30, 2011, 08:21:34 PM »

Opsopcopolis I like it, so does my wife, and my son who is dancing around to it. Sounds very well put together. I can hear the Wilco influence.

opsopcopolis · « **Reply #6 on:** June 30, 2011, 11:22:25 PM »

Thanks! I'm glad you all enjoy it. We've pretty much got an album's worth of stuff mostly recorded most of it along that vein. I'll put up another track or two tomorrow or Saturday

Paradise · « **Reply #7 on:** July 13, 2011, 11:32:26 AM »

Actually hitting the studio next week to start a debut album with the trio I'm playing with, but we're playing here in Chicago with Juno What? this Saturday night at Ace (1505 W. Fullerton) if anybody feels like checking out some live music. We'll be on at 10:30pm....J.J. & Dre is the name.

Peace.

PiaMater · « **Reply #8 on:** July 14, 2011, 02:13:06 PM »

Feel free to check out my band Pia Mater:

www.piamatermusic.com

There's links to our album and Archive page for all of you listening pleasure.

seamus76 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 14, 2011, 08:24:06 PM »

Here's another new song, it's called "Get Down This Way". http://soundcloud.com/seamus-shenanigans/get-down-this-way

If you guys are on facebook, please go and like my band page Seamus and the Shenanigans.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Seamus-and-thIe-Shenanigans/163048193762590

seamus76 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 30, 2011, 01:21:43 AM »

My first Mash Up! I mashed up 2001 and "Cissy Strut" to get "Also Sprach Strut" Hope you guys like it, I have high hopes for this one.

To hear it on facebook http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Seamus-and-the-Shenanigans/163048193762590 if you go here, please click like for the page

or on Soundcloud http://soundcloud.com/seamus-shenanigans/also-sprach-strut

opsopcopolis · « **Reply #11 on:** August 24, 2011, 02:34:05 AM »

put up two more just now that can be found here:
http://soundcloud.com/opsopcopolis/sets/some-more-jeb

First one was kind of a joke (as you could probably tell from listening to the lyrics) and was just a fun way to get the double chugging guitars in the back.
Second one fits in well with the track "Get on Gettin' By" that I posted earlier. Very folk classic rock sounding to my ears.
Both still have some finishing to be done (i.e. the ending of the first one and redoing the vocals and acoustic guitar on the second one) but they're relatively close

willonguitar · « **Reply #12 on:** August 24, 2011, 09:52:38 AM »

just relaunched http://willmccranie.com

DocProf · « **Reply #13 on:** August 25, 2011, 05:25:38 PM »

www.peoplewithinstruments.com

We're from Boston, hope you enjoy. is it cool to post dates up here?

chadk · « **Reply #14 on:** August 25, 2011, 05:29:15 PM »

Quote from: DocProf on August 25, 2011, 05:25:38 PM

www.peoplewithinstruments.com

We're just another band outta Boston, hope you enjoy. is it cool to post dates up here?

fyp

Umphreys McNES · « **Reply #15 on:** September 06, 2011, 02:48:51 PM »

Check out my band, Capital Zen: Funk, prog, etc. - we're all over the board!

Also, some LMA-style CZ love found here: [url]http://www.archive.org/details/CapitalZen]http://www.capitalzen.net[/net] Funk, prog, etc. - we're all over the board!

Also, some LMA-style CZ love found here: [url]http://www.archive.org/details/CapitalZen

I've also got a little pile of music collecting over here:
http://tindeck.com/users/sukotto42
Nothing really original there, so to speak - except a NES-style dubstep-ish track. There are covers/medleys of Nintendo songs sounding like a band(performed all instruments myself, except the drums - programmed note for note, no loops), a bunch of McNES stuff and such.

willonguitar · « **Reply #16 on:** September 07, 2011, 08:24:36 AM »

willonguitar trio is going in the studio this weekend with the help of our friends. please help us spread the word: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/8421458/lets-make-a-will-mccranie-trio-ep

willonguitar · « **Reply #17 on:** September 23, 2011, 02:35:51 PM »

new tracks http://soundcloud.com/willmccranie-1/sets/will-mccranie-trio-wm3/

Aids Grenades · « **Reply #18 on:** September 23, 2011, 02:52:04 PM »

So... I've been learning ableton. All of this is programmed, as I don't have a way to record drums, and I'm not very good at guitar. But these are the ideas I have, and I'm going to be brave and actually share them with some people.

These are just ideas of mine, but I have put a lot of time into these. The earlier ones are from when I just started using the program, so they are quite rough, but I'm learning more as I go.

Figured maybe if I share, I'll get some useful advice to keep going.

http://soundcloud.com/aidanmr

willonguitar · « **Reply #19 on:** September 23, 2011, 02:56:43 PM »

^shitchea Aidan! Can't wait to dive into these this weekend.

Aids Grenades · « **Reply #20 on:** September 23, 2011, 03:28:52 PM »

Quote from: willonguitar on September 23, 2011, 02:56:43 PM

^shitchea Aidan! Can't wait to dive into these this weekend.

That'd be some very valued input my man! Also, really digging the WM3 material you posted above!

opsopcopolis · « **Reply #21 on:** September 24, 2011, 10:10:12 PM »

I'm having a good time listening through those Aiden. Some damn good stuff. We should jam sometime. I'm getting an electric drumset from a friend late next week and I've got all my guitar stuff here at school.

Aids Grenades · « **Reply #22 on:** September 25, 2011, 10:18:03 PM »

Quote from: opsopcopolis on September 24, 2011, 10:10:12 PM

I'm having a good time listening through those Aiden. Some damn good stuff. We should jam sometime. I'm getting an electric drumset from a friend late next week and I've got all my guitar stuff here at school.

No shit? Thanks man, that's great! And I'll always jump behind a kit man, let's do it! You got my number.

Burt Herdbath · « **Reply #23 on:** September 26, 2011, 04:11:43 PM »

Quote from: subliminal_mess on September 26, 2011, 11:07:47 AM

Quote from: LarrySellers on September 25, 2011, 11:16:22 PM
Quote from: subliminal_mess on September 25, 2011, 10:50:32 PM
RC: has to dress as a piece of fruit so people from an internet message board recognize me better

Bros! I'll be the guy by the stage with a glowing cell phone...and I'm dressed as a banana!

what's your deal brah?

just feel like being a turd tonight?
Maybe, but I won't dress like one at every show I go to

Paradise · « **Reply #24 on:** September 27, 2011, 03:34:56 PM »

I'm playing here in Chicago very regularly with The J.J. & Dre Trio. We've got some live recordings from the Elbo Room residency up on our Facebook page (I'm at work or I'd put a link for you but it's not that tough to seach Facebook).............

Let me know what you think.....always looking for feedback in which to improve. I'm the lead guitarist and we all sing.

P.S.......we're about 75% done with our debut studio album....probably going to be doing a release party in early January if you're local. (most likely at Martyr's) We're also looking for a solid rhythm section if ya'll know anybody that'd be interested PM and send em our way. Thanks.

Peace.

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