A Ballad a Month

[saxplorer]

Well here goes nothing .... I decided I would post a version here, and I better do so before the end of the month.

Ordered a cheapie microphone, followed rudjarl's handy hints, and here we are.

I don't like it much, but not sure its going to get any better;} anyhow, it's a benchmark to measure future improvement.

http://soundcloud.com/saxplorer/when-i-fall-in-love

Now to think what my Christmas torture will be ....

 

[Saxlicker]

My thinking is to get us to perform ( 'Play'... keeping in mind others are listening) by doing that we will all improve & because our audience is this forums members, the criticism, I am sure will be constructive & sympathetic ....


Maybe Boss you would like to give us something to strive for in the Christmas Tune...
Please ;}

A good point there Ade.

And go on Pete ....er sorry, I mean Mr Thomas! much appreciated.

but not sure its going to get any better;} anyhow, it's a benchmark to measure future improvement.

Well Done Saxplorer,
You will keep raising the bar!

 

[Saxade]

anyhow, it's a benchmark to measure future improvement.

http://soundcloud.com/saxplorer/when-i-fall-in-love

Now to think what my Christmas torture will be ....

Exactly!!!... & you have set your benchmark quite high ... I find my impatience to get a tune online is measured by basic mistakes.. That said it is amazing how you hear yourself while paying.... & thinking I have done it justice... Then reality strikes upon listening to the result.. :shocked: It' a great learning curve...

Thank you for paticipating

Adrian

 

[rudjarl]

Well done saxplorer :welldone

Now to think what my Christmas torture will be ....

That is to be feared as The Spanish Inquisitions 'Comfy Chair'...))

Ad Notam:

... rudjari's...

rudjarl with an ell... lower-case L

 

[saxplorer]

rudjarl with an ell... lower-case L

Deepest apologies ....! now corrected ~ have to get these eyes changed for a better model....

 

[rudjarl]

Deepest apologies ....! now corrected ~ have to get these eyes changed for a better model....

No worries.

 

[Chris]

:welldoneWell done Saxplorer:welldone Onwards and upwards and I am looking forward to yout Xmas tune

Chris

 

[Taz]

My turn

Well here goes my attempt. We've had altos and tenors so it thought it was only right to try it on the bari. I don't actualy know the tune very well so there are some right clangers, so you'll have to excuse them, other than that I hope you enjoy it.

DeadAudiolink Removed

 

[trimmy]

Re: My turn

I don't know where the clangers where ???? Sounded good to me and i don't like bari

Well done taz :welldone

 

[rudjarl]

Re: My turn

Great Taz, the bari way is a lovely way

 

[Clivey]

lovely bit of crooning Taz. I loved it:welldone

 

[Saxade]

Re: My turn

Well here goes my attempt. We've had altos and tenors so it thought it was only right to try it on the bari. I don't actualy know the tune very well so there are some right clangers, so you'll have to excuse them, other than that I hope you enjoy it.

DeadAudiolink Removed

Taz...:shocked: that is Great ... Clangers ?? they must be the bell sound I heard in the background ...Lovely to here the baritone... all we need now is a Sop .... Jimu... anyone...

 

[Chris]

Re: My turn

The bari seems to like this one:welldone.. well played:welldone..

Chris

 

[Saxlicker]

Re: My turn

alllriiighhhht!

 

[visionari1]

...Lovely to here the baritone... all we need now is a Sop .... Jimu... anyone...

Hi guys I'm in transit .... I'll get there... Hold a spot



Cheers & ciao
Jimu

"Together We Create Beauty"

 

[johnboy]

This silly 'OLD DUFFER' wants to know how/what you guys are using to record such great tracks. I want to get in on the act.
My Zoom H2 alone just doesnt do the business.
What do I need, I just haven't a clue

John ;}

 

[Saxlicker]

This silly 'OLD DUFFER' wants to know how/what you guys are using to record such great tracks. I want to get in on the act.
What do I need, I just haven't a clue

John ;}

Heck John you old duffer!

There are too many software choices out there to be specific about things. For example I have used cubasis, audacity and most recently garage band (on a MAC). That is just the tip of the ice berg and I only use a couple of settings. Their capability goes way beyond anything I understand or have time for.
I suppose the point I'm getting to is it can be done cheap enough even with a small amount of knowledge such that I have.
So once you have some software of this ilk on your PC, you need an interface to record from a microphone into that software without suffering latency. I bought a cheapo lexicon thing about £45. Now you need headphones.

Next you spent countless hours working it out.
The aim being, importing the backing track into the software.
Getting the interface and software to work together (not as difficult as it may sound, usually plugging the thing in is enough).
Play it / record until you are happy with your performance.
Edit the track (EQ and effects).
Bob's your aunties live in lover!!!

Now I know thats just skimmed the surface and I'm sure as the thread develops others will be able to answer more specific questions. Somewhere, Crazydaisydoo put up a real good video to answer your question If I find it I'll post it.

Now if you want to make backing tracks thats a whole new subject.

 

[BigMartin]

Your Zoom H2 can act as an audio interface. That's what I do. Then you just need some recording software like Auacity, which is free, although it can be a bit quirky, as I mentioned in the Mozart duet thread.

 

[Saxade]

Just before we get introduced to the new Ballad for March ... I have revisited " Have I told You Lately " with more Impro in middle and End .. Jus wanted to see what you guys Think ...;}
http://soundcloud.com/saxade/have-i-told-you-lately-2

Ade

 

[rudjarl]

Just before we get introduced to the new Ballad for March ... I have revisited " Have I told You Lately " with more Impro in middle and End .. Jus wanted to see what you guys Think ...;}
http://soundcloud.com/saxade/have-i-told-you-lately-2

Ade

Hi Ade, It made a huge difference. It sounded much more complete now. Well done :welldone