My funk/pop-band

Norwegianwood · #1 03-09-2006, 11:16 AM

Last week me and some buddies decided to start a band. So we made four songs, practised, and did a gig on thursday.
Anyway, these are live recordings from the console - and not by any means perfect. Especially the vocals sound bad - but the guys is an entertainer, you know

The youngest one of us is 16 (keybs) and I´m the oldest one. (19) Any feedback on how the band sounds is highly appreciated. Thanks.

http://home.no.net/hanton/marq/Marq%20-%20Funk.mp3
http://home.no.net/hanton/marq/Marq%20-%20Dance.mp3
http://home.no.net/hanton/marq/Marq%...eel%20Free.mp3

Matt Till · #2 03-09-2006, 03:24 PM

I'm glad you noted that the singer sucks... because that was my first note... I hope he really entertains for your sake.

But the music is tight! I dig it, a cool vibe fo sho. Pretty amazing that kids your age would be making funk/pop this tight, very cool.

sdguyman · #3 03-09-2006, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Till

I'm glad you noted that the singer sucks... because that was my first note... I hope he really entertains for your sake.

But the music is tight! I dig it, a cool vibe fo sho. Pretty amazing that kids your age would be making funk/pop this tight, very cool.

Umm exact what he said! Get a better singer and who knows?????

Norwegianwood · #4 03-10-2006, 02:14 AM

Thanks! The singer does not sound that bad in a real live situation, though. It sounds way more terrible in this recording - straight from the mixing board, you know. It sounds way more musically when he blends with the music.

That being said, I totally agree with you that he is our weakest link. What do you guys think about my tone?You got to turn up a bit to hear me properly

**Vorago** · #5 03-10-2006, 02:34 AM

Ditch the singer.

And, I thought the music was ok, but it needs "dryer" you know, I miss "snap" and cleanness.

Matt Till · #6 03-10-2006, 07:45 AM

Your tone is pretty good, it could use a bit more highs to achieve that modern funk bass sound. They tend to use a smiley face EQ these days. I'm really on the fence about your tone though, it could be brighter, or it could stay where it's at.

Norwegianwood · #7 03-10-2006, 12:06 PM

Thanks, I'll think about that. I left my eq flat, and chances are the soundguy did the same! I also had pretty old strings...

mwlaurenson · #8 03-10-2006, 12:12 PM

well gosh darn it, why can't I get to play in a band like that?! sounds like great fun.

poptart · #9 03-10-2006, 12:40 PM

Ahhh the beauty of recording...often in a live situation the ear can be fooled - I think the band sounds great and the singer sounded a bit nervous. I think some more practise and a few more gigs should sort that out. Keep up the good work

I enjoyed the links in Norwegian - I am sure he is very funny lol

Norwegianwood · #10 03-11-2006, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mwlaurenson

well gosh darn it, why can't I get to play in a band like that?! sounds like great fun.

Well, get one together!
I've only been in cover bands and jazz combos before. So this time I found out how cool it is to play your own songs....I mean, a couple of this songs we made in like, an hour - just because we needed something to play on the gig. But it was (and is) a whole lot of fun.