A Lonely Road (TMOA Idol 2011 Entry 3 of 3)
Duration: 8min 09sec
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Submitted: 9 years ago
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EDIT:
Ok! I finally understand why so many people are commenting about the volume of the vocals... I just listened to the song on here and it turns out TMU messed up the audio so there is constant static and distortion throughout. The original recording sounds a million times better... I'll try upload that somewhere when I get a chance because I'm annoyed TMU ruined this one :(
EDIT 2:
Ok here is a much better quality version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWkmmXWYO7k
This is my third and final entry to The Monk's 2011 TMOA Idol Competition, this time an original song by me. I wrote and recorded every part of this song.
All comments and feedback much appreciated :)
P.S. Since a few people are saying they thought my singing was too low in the mix, I thought I'd point out that it was intentional. I originally mixed the song with a more prominent vocal track and it sounded totally wrong (especially through my pc speakers, which made it sound almost acapella) so I brought it back in the mix a little (though I agree some parts I lowered too much). Really though, there isn't meant to be a single "lead" vocal, it's more a case of the various parts all fading into one another in a kinda dreamlike effect. "Stoner music", as Uber called it :P
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«It's like there are 4 different songs all in a medley in this one. Each one a good and promising song in itself. New and overdubbed guitar parts are really effective and the vocals and perfect if not perfectly recorded. A lot of potential here.»
«Again. As usual, AMAZING performance! Especially for an original song! I loved the effect you used in this. Overall, I love the song.
~BeatyBeaks»
«Great job you talented bustard lol.
I do agree with uber some of the music was draining out the vocals»
«The guitar bit at 5:50 is so good. Great riff.»
«I can't believe how delicate and complex some sections of this work are... wow..
again, I can hear a good producer just taking this raw greatness.....
and blowing people's fucking minds!!!»
«excellent work on this - Well done
only minor nit is the music sometimes drowned out the vocals»
«Terrific stuff Mac.
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I suspect it would have been tough raising your vocals. you were in the red at some points as it was.
Original, done in a deplorable student flat (I assume), with non-pro tools, outstanding work.
Reminiscent of the late, great, Jeff Buckley. If you've never listened to Grace, do it soon
«loved it! you are quite talented»
«good vocals macca, but I felt the music was drowning you out. »
«MAC!! thats wicked! good job! r u gonna post the lyrics some were please pretty please? an when r u gonna start performing live in sl?
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«Wait, you actuallly wrote and performed this piece? Ok, this is just too much talent. I'm gonna have to petition Mother Nature, or God, or whatever, to take some away. Viva equality! Enough of this elitist privileged stuff. But good luck in the contest anyways
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«Were I to mix this, I'd have put your voice more out front, but even in the mix the way it is, you have great range and tone and this song really shows that off. I like the tune a lot, and your voice is off the chain.
Really well done!»