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Comments to Germaniac
I've deleted the post in the Audio Forum, but wanted to capture comments here. thanks to BasketCase, Kobeshi and Denis for the feedback. It really helps. Based on your comments I will work to improve the tune and repost the next version.
BasketCase
This grabbed my attention right away with the harmonics...(reminded me of Metallica, Sanitarium) then the riff reminded me of Metallica again ( Nothing Else Matters) Just slightly, anyways.....first of all the lead is way too quiet/acoustic too loud...not sure about the timing(sounds a bit off) I havent played in so long..plus I always play out of time..Lmao. Nice relaxing track however I'm sure thats the mood you were going for...a period of reflection..looking at ones self..anyways I think you could develop this into full out production..just watch your levels so you don't over power a track with another.
Kobeshi
Completley agree on the metallica sound around the beginning! Not going to repeat what's already been said about the levels, but I'm in agreement.
With regards to timing, I'm in the same boat as you. I find click-tracks and metronomes just throw me off. A solution that I find really helps though is if you have any kind of drum sequencing program (I use FL Studio) then set up a simple drums track that would be appropriate to the song and just loop it. Its effectivley doing the same thing as a click track or metronome, but feels much more natural. Works wonders for me.
I would definatley keep developing this though. Its a great piece of music with a lot of potential!
Denis
Timing Issues: Seems there are a lot of musicians that cant get on with metronome's.
I adopt the same method as Kobeshi, using a preset rhythm on a drum sequencer
Make sure you get the bpm right too. I often set it up, only to find that it's the wrong tempo.
You may also want to pan the rhythm guitar left and right. [assuming you are micing the guitar up]I use two mics to give a natural stereo effect. If you have an electro acoustic which sounds better through the pic up, you can simply copy and paist, but it's not as effective as micing them up. Lead guitar central.
Another way to keep you in time is more traditional, Tap your foot to the rhythm. It takes some practice,
but once you get into it, you will find a better feel than say working with a drum sequencer.
I like the feel you have here, I would defiantly work on the production side. Other than that perhaps some percussion, vox would be nice, but would still like it as an instrumental.
Nice job
BasketCase
This grabbed my attention right away with the harmonics...(reminded me of Metallica, Sanitarium) then the riff reminded me of Metallica again ( Nothing Else Matters) Just slightly, anyways.....first of all the lead is way too quiet/acoustic too loud...not sure about the timing(sounds a bit off) I havent played in so long..plus I always play out of time..Lmao. Nice relaxing track however I'm sure thats the mood you were going for...a period of reflection..looking at ones self..anyways I think you could develop this into full out production..just watch your levels so you don't over power a track with another.
Kobeshi
Completley agree on the metallica sound around the beginning! Not going to repeat what's already been said about the levels, but I'm in agreement.
With regards to timing, I'm in the same boat as you. I find click-tracks and metronomes just throw me off. A solution that I find really helps though is if you have any kind of drum sequencing program (I use FL Studio) then set up a simple drums track that would be appropriate to the song and just loop it. Its effectivley doing the same thing as a click track or metronome, but feels much more natural. Works wonders for me.
I would definatley keep developing this though. Its a great piece of music with a lot of potential!
Denis
Timing Issues: Seems there are a lot of musicians that cant get on with metronome's.
I adopt the same method as Kobeshi, using a preset rhythm on a drum sequencer
Make sure you get the bpm right too. I often set it up, only to find that it's the wrong tempo.
You may also want to pan the rhythm guitar left and right. [assuming you are micing the guitar up]I use two mics to give a natural stereo effect. If you have an electro acoustic which sounds better through the pic up, you can simply copy and paist, but it's not as effective as micing them up. Lead guitar central.
Another way to keep you in time is more traditional, Tap your foot to the rhythm. It takes some practice,
but once you get into it, you will find a better feel than say working with a drum sequencer.
I like the feel you have here, I would defiantly work on the production side. Other than that perhaps some percussion, vox would be nice, but would still like it as an instrumental.
Nice job