Critique My New Band

[squeally dan]

I have ended up playing in an original band for the past year. Didn’t really want to do it but the singer who is a friend, asked me too. Now it has turned out to be one of the most fun projects I’ve ever been involved with. Great people, great songs, and I think I actually enjoy bass more than guitar. I’ve started taking bass lessons which has helped as well.

So, now we have started some recording and just put our first single out. It was recorded in a day with very few overdubs. I’m posting it hear because I’m proud but also because I’m curious what people think who weren’t involved in making it. So, tell me what you think about the song, the performances, and the recording. And don’t hold back.

It’s on most streamers:

 

[Mighty Thumb]

Nicely done! Anyone that puts in the time to write and record their own music gets props from me. It’s not easy to do, much less do well. The song sounds well recorded and mixed, though I would have liked a little more mid harmonic content for the bass so it’s easier to hear on tiny mobile device speakers (which is what a lot of folks will listen on). The song composition follows tried and true formula so will feel familiar to the music consuming public and I don’t mean that as a negative. Sounds like you have a good thing happening!

 

[squeally dan]

Nicely done! Anyone that puts in the time to write and record their own music gets props from me. It’s not easy to do, much less do well. The song sounds well recorded and mixed, though I would have liked a little more mid harmonic content for the bass so it’s easier to hear on tiny mobile device speakers (which is what a lot of folks will listen on). The song composition follows tried and true formula so will feel familiar to the music consuming public and I don’t mean that as a negative. Sounds like you have a good thing happening!

Thank you and I agree. I wish the bass had more definition instead of blending in with every else. I used a USA P bass with TI flats. The engineer plugged me into an API. I think it was a preamp. It sounded very warm in the room but in the future I need to figure out how to make the bass stand out more. Thanks again.

 

[brianrost]

in the future I need to figure out how to make the bass stand out more.

That's for the engineer (and/or producer if there is one) to figure out.

 

[ElectroVibe]

Good mainstream rock. And that is one of the most difficult styles to create well.

 

[No Malarky]

Nice.

 

[HardNHeavy]

sounds great good production, and very marketable imo. And good on you for getting into an original project. I miss those days of collaborating and creating music from scratch.

 

[Rib 13]

Sounds good to me.

 

[squeally dan]

That's for the engineer (and/or producer if there is one) to figure out.

Understand but wondering what I can do or suggest on my end. Just don’t want to have to completely rely on someone else.

 

[mambo4]

You had me at the fender rhodes. Sounds good!

 

[Krakmann]

Salud!

Sounds very good to me!

I don't like the rhythm guitar tone that much, but that's a totally personal opinion, of course. And the solo has to my ears too many Sweet Child of Mine vibes.

I don't think you can do ANYTHING to make the bass stand more in a recording, because that's the engineer, producer and mixing person's job. You just give them a good performance with good tone. And give them your opinion, of course.

Good job! Following on Spotify.

 

[FrenchBassQC]

Very nice

 

[Kipp Harrington]

I have ended up playing in an original band for the past year. Didn’t really want to do it but the singer who is a friend, asked me too. Now it has turned out to be one of the most fun projects I’ve ever been involved with. Great people, great songs, and I think I actually enjoy bass more than guitar. I’ve started taking bass lessons which has helped as well.

So, now we have started some recording and just put our first single out. It was recorded in a day with very few overdubs. I’m posting it hear because I’m proud but also because I’m curious what people think who weren’t involved in making it. So, tell me what you think about the song, the performances, and the recording. And don’t hold back.

It’s on most streamers:

Great song! Your lines are steady when they need to be and melodic. Perfect example of knowing when to serve the song and then stretch out a bit when appropriate. You SHOULD be proud of it!

Just one thing… while listening to the intro, I kept hearing “It Don’t Come Easy” (Ringo Star). But there’s nothing wrong with that.

Nice work

 

[smogg]

I liked it

 

[hieronymous]

Sounds great! I initially felt it resembled Chicago by Sufjan Stevens - not a bad thing in my book, and of course it's totally different. I couldn't really hear the bass on my laptop speakers, but overall I thought the song was great. I liked how it got heavier towards the end. Best of luck with the project!

 

[smarthound]

Sounds good to me, and the bass has a nice audible top end. Our engineer tends to boost bottom end of my bass at the expense of middle and treble clarity, although it still seems to work. See if you agree:

 

[Carl Hillman]

I have ended up playing in an original band for the past year. Didn’t really want to do it but the singer who is a friend, asked me too. Now it has turned out to be one of the most fun projects I’ve ever been involved with. Great people, great songs, and I think I actually enjoy bass more than guitar. I’ve started taking bass lessons which has helped as well.

So, now we have started some recording and just put our first single out. It was recorded in a day with very few overdubs. I’m posting it hear because I’m proud but also because I’m curious what people think who weren’t involved in making it. So, tell me what you think about the song, the performances, and the recording. And don’t hold back.

It’s on most streamers:

Production: A+
Playing (Execution): A
Vocals: A
Lyrics: B-
Music (Writing) & Arrangement: C
Overall: B+

Very nice!

 

[Tanner5382]

I think it sounds really good and is nicely mixed. Listening on some good subs, I think the bass sounds nice. The multiple guitars are mixed well, no mud.

 

[JRA]

nice job, @squeally dan!

of the million ways to make a good mix/master from well-played tracks = this is one of 'em! congrats!

 

[Rumble Thunder]

I liked it!!!
This is a good record maybe tighten the arrangement and cag the Sweet Child of Mine lick and boom