Korg Forums Forum Index Korg Forums
A forum for Korg product users and musicians around the world.
Moderated Independently.
Owned by Irish Acts Recording Studio & hosted by KORG USA
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

Graham - I Know You Needed Me - May 09

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korg Forums Forum Index -> One song a month – One year Contract
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
GrahamBanks



Joined: 16 Jan 2009
Posts: 40
Location: Washington, USA

PostPosted: Wed May 20, 2009 10:13 pm    Post subject: Graham - I Know You Needed Me - May 09 Reply with quote

Hi Everyone~

Here is my May song - and it isn't even the last day of the month yet!

This song is less complex lyrically, and maybe there is more there symbolically and maybe there isn't Wink

This is also a departure for me because there are no synths to be found. That means you have to listen to my marginal guitar work. Embarassed

Looking forward to your comments,

Graham


www.grahambanks.com/IKnow
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
georgeinar
Platinum Member


Joined: 15 Jun 2002
Posts: 3425
Location: Chicago

PostPosted: Wed May 20, 2009 10:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This song is like a diamond in the rough. The basic song you've written is very nice. Some of the instrumentation seems too rough or pitchy at times, esp in the beginning, the instrumental break is pretty strong as is the vocal. I think it's the slide guitar that I'm having some troube with. Also, it's a bit off putting when the song seems to come to a comlete end and then starts back up again, I kept thinking it was over then it was not. I do believe with some tightening up you have a nice song here. Keep up the good work.
_________________
George Nelson is 2loose
http://www.cdbaby.com/artist/2loose for my cds
http://www.soundclick.com/2loose or follow my tweets = 2loose_buzzgoth (twitter name)
album cover
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
GrahamBanks



Joined: 16 Jan 2009
Posts: 40
Location: Washington, USA

PostPosted: Thu May 21, 2009 12:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

georgeinar wrote:
I think it's the slide guitar that I'm having some troube with.


I knew you would pick up on that.
I didn't want to say anything initially, but it is my first ever pedal steel work. I spent a couple days with the instrument, then plugged it in and recorded, and then this song formed around the recorded bits.

I fully intend to redo all the steel parts once I am more qualified on the instrument...maybe I'll learn how to tune it too!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
georgeinar
Platinum Member


Joined: 15 Jun 2002
Posts: 3425
Location: Chicago

PostPosted: Thu May 21, 2009 12:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I really like your usage of it, it just needs to be fine tuned to fit the notes and mix better. But do keep it in there, it has an interesting effect on the overall sound.
_________________
George Nelson is 2loose
http://www.cdbaby.com/artist/2loose for my cds
http://www.soundclick.com/2loose or follow my tweets = 2loose_buzzgoth (twitter name)
album cover
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Stephen
Platinum Member


Joined: 28 Aug 2002
Posts: 4709

PostPosted: Thu May 21, 2009 11:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I agree with George, some work is needed, but do stay with that steel, it's a great instrument when played well.
Good luck.
Regards,
_________________
Stephen
https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=1514031
http://www.soundclick.com/jsf
http://cdbaby.com/all/jstephenfoster

Location Central U.S.A.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
joet63
Full Member


Joined: 24 Mar 2007
Posts: 161
Location: Scotland, UK

PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 9:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ditto with George mate, but a Diamond in the Rough is worth 2 in the bush!, stick with it Graham and you'll get there. Well done!

joe
_________________
Apple iMac G5 1.9Ghz 1.5Gb RAM 10.4.10, MBox 2 + MBox Mini 2, ,Shure SM58,
Reason 5, Record 1.5, KLC 1.2v, Korg MS2000, BR, Korg Electribe Series Mk11, Roland JV1080, Novation A Station, Novation Bass Station, Evolution 49 M/Controller, Yamaha PSR295,300,DSR 2000, E/Acoustic CPX900, Epiphone Sheraton, Suzuki Acoustic Guitar,
Washburn RB2500 Bass Guitar, Akai Pro ME30PII, Fostex Mixer, Korg DS-10, Korg PadKontrol.

www.myspace.com/joethompson63
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korg Forums Forum Index -> One song a month – One year Contract All times are GMT
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group