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Old 02-05-2011, 01:10 PM
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My band's first EP is finally done

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Been working on it for 3 weeks. Drums were tracked in a studio and everything else in my bedroom. Was a very challenging and fun process, but instead of boring you with the details, I'll get right to the point: Check it out!

http://deadendpawns.bandcamp.com/album/elusive-ep

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http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6017642/Dead...usive%20EP.zip

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Old 02-05-2011, 01:34 PM
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Not my cup of tea, but for a bedroom recording that sounds amazing. Well done on the recording and production, it sounds excellent.
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Old 02-05-2011, 01:36 PM
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I really like this...I'm listening on KRK Rokit studio monitors...and my only complaint is, not enough low end...Needs more bass. Good job.
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Old 02-05-2011, 01:37 PM
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Wow, not bad at all. Great Job!
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Old 02-05-2011, 01:41 PM
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Little bit of Incubus, 30 Seconds to Mars and LostProphets all in one. I think you guys have a definite future, very cool music and easily marketable. Congrats, best of luck!
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Old 02-05-2011, 01:51 PM
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I like it, you guys are really pretty good. Very alternative. My band is going to try to record our first album in our drummer's church (there's a nice multi track recording system there, and Church sanctuaries have great acoustics anyway, so it seemed perfect.)

But before that, we're recording our gig at that same church to use as a promotional CD that will be free.



While I'm on the subject...
What would a good price for that album be when it's finished? we thought 7 bucks maybe. Put it on itunes and stuff like that.

Thoughts?
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Where are you located? I am helping organize some music acts with an arts councel in Monmouth Co. NJ. They are setting up concert days throughout the summer.

I dig the sound, not too heavy, not over produced canned garbage. Its a good sound and current in todays music trends. If you stay in the groove, I think your band has a future.
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Old 02-05-2011, 02:03 PM
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I really like this...I'm listening on KRK Rokit studio monitors...and my only complaint is, not enough low end...Needs more bass. Good job.
Yeah, in the end we cut a tiny bit of the bass, because we know how many people just smash their sub from their cheap 2.1 to 11 :P - but we're happy with the result Out of curiousity - KRK 6 or 8 inch? with or without a sub?

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I like it, you guys are really pretty good. Very alternative. My band is going to try to record our first album in our drummer's church (there's a nice multi track recording system there, and Church sanctuaries have great acoustics anyway, so it seemed perfect.)

But before that, we're recording our gig at that same church to use as a promotional CD that will be free.



While I'm on the subject...
What would a good price for that album be when it's finished? we thought 7 bucks maybe. Put it on itunes and stuff like that.

Thoughts?
Thanks a lot - and best of luck to you guys as well

Great idea with the free promo CD to catch people's interest. No clue about the pricing, though
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Old 02-05-2011, 02:04 PM
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Where are you located? I am helping organize some music acts with an arts councel in Monmouth Co. NJ. They are setting up concert days throughout the summer.

I dig the sound, not too heavy, not over produced canned garbage. Its a good sound and current in todays music trends. If you stay in the groove, I think your band has a future.
Denmark - so that'd be a pretty long trip

But thanks a lot for the suggestion! We'll hopefully be in the states some day
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I was afraid you were in Denmark as I noticed in the tags. Very nice you guys have talent. - Never give up the dream my friend
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Old 02-05-2011, 02:35 PM
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Very nice work!

Everything sounds really good to my ears, especially the drums (you should send a note of thanks to that studio, lol). The bass sounds great, too.

My favorite track is "Elusive" - it's the one that the singer is least reserved on, he lets go a little and it works for him! Plus the bass sounds great - what did you use for grit?
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Old 02-05-2011, 04:49 PM
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Wow, damn nice work there, you remind me of one of my friends bands, which is a good thing as i love those guys. Definately a marketable sound, i'd buy it.

Edit: Tracks now on my mp3, gonna show my mates these i think.

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Old 02-06-2011, 03:58 AM
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Thanks a lot guys! Means a lot!

The grit for the bass in Elusive is made with Pod Farm 2's imitation of a Big Muff Pi
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Old 02-08-2011, 10:55 AM
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Studio's are quickly becoming unnecessary.

The quality of recording that can be done in a simple home set up is amazing these day.

Nice work. Sounds good, not a big fan of the singer.
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Old 02-08-2011, 10:59 AM
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This sounds great as far as the recording quality. I actually think you guys sound pretty good, too! I was expecting some awful metal for some reason... pleasantly surprised. I will buy the tracks when I get Internet running on my home computer.
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Old 02-08-2011, 11:04 AM
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Sounds really good!!!! I like track 4 "Elusive" the best.... you guys do have a little Incubus going on....
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Old 02-08-2011, 11:06 AM
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GREAT PERFORMANCE AND RECORDING JOB!

Yes - a little more "punch" around 80Hz would be nice, as the bass drum and bass sounds are very good.
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I really like your music. Good strong instrumentation. Good vocal approach.
Great job. Keep it up guys
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Studio's are quickly becoming unnecessary.

The quality of recording that can be done in a simple home set up is amazing these day.

Nice work. Sounds good, not a big fan of the singer.
Home recording is good for Demos but when its time to make a major release, the skill, equipment, experience, and recording tricks that a pro studio can't be matched by a home recording.

Still, I've found many small unsigned bands have been putting out incredible self recordings. This band included.
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Yeah, in the end we cut a tiny bit of the bass, because we know how many people just smash their sub from their cheap 2.1 to 11 :P - but we're happy with the result Out of curiousity - KRK 6 or 8 inch? with or without a sub?




I'm using the KRK 6" without Sub...but I find the bass response excellent. Not complaining about the sound...I just think a little more bottom would fill out the sound.
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