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baddbear Joined: Sep 23, 2013 Posts: 9 Brisbane	Posted on Apr 10 2018 07:36 PM Rapt In Blue is my recording project band. This track was recorded and mixed by me in Garageband and Mastered with LANDR online. http://raptinblue.bandcamp.com/track/phrygian-surf Any feedback greatly appreciated. — See Rapt In Blue: https://raptinblue.bandcamp.com Top
Redfeather Joined: Jul 30, 2016 Posts: 854	Posted on Apr 10 2018 09:02 PM I'd say it's pretty solid but some things I would suggest: Condense it into a shorter form. I always shoot for 2 minutes, as that's about the traditional length of surf tunes. You did well at including a variety of sections but--in my opinion--3 minutes can start to drag. Make a surfier sounding drum track! I always say this when people ask for input because I'm really picky about drums. Yours aren't bad--they just don't sound like surf drums to me. I'd be tempted to up the tempo a bit, too. But that is not necessarily a recommendation, as it's your song and your vision. It might be cool if the ocean sound at the end was brought in sooner so that its final cut off coincided with the musical end. Anyway, thanks for sharing and keep up the good work! Top
baddbear Joined: Sep 23, 2013 Posts: 9 Brisbane	Posted on Apr 11 2018 01:33 AM Thanks for the feedback and taking the time to listen. Much appreciated! — See Rapt In Blue: https://raptinblue.bandcamp.com Top
CrazyAces Joined: Jul 31, 2012 Posts: 4052 Nashville, TN.	Posted on Apr 11 2018 08:13 AM That's a fun guitar sound. Keep us posted as you record more and thanks for sharing this with us. Cheers, Jeff — http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic http://www.youtube.com/user/crazyacesrock http://www.reverbnation.com/crazyacesmusic Top
ArtS Joined: May 09, 2008 Posts: 1249 Isle of Kent, MD	Posted on Apr 11 2018 09:18 AM Not a traditionalist, so keep that in mind while reading my input. 1) Length a bit shorter, but not 2 minutes - too short and the song will not breathe, maybe cut at 3 minutes and drop out 17 seconds. 2) Could use a rhythm guitar to help with flow. The bass is doubling the lead so often that the song feels like it stops or has a lot of pauses. 3) Bring lead down slightly, and I mean slightly down. I like the tone you have achieved here and the stereo effect. 4) Bring 2nd gtr at end up in mix and consider fadeout instead of waves. 5) Drums - I'm on the fence. This to me, sounds like a more modern surf sound (80s-90s), so different drum beat could be okay. The tone of the drums may need some help - they sound kind of muffled. Overall I like the song, the feel and the guitar tone a lot. In the end make it sound good to you and take all or none of my suggestions as I don't have a hit record yet... — Surfcat 2023 SG101 Compilation - Tribute to Noel The Journey Home - Agent Octopus (Our SG101 Comp download) From Atlantis with Love - Released - July 2023 Agent Octopus-Spotify Christmas on the Beach - NEW SINGLE Dec 2023!! Reverb Galaxy - Angle of Attack CD - BANDCAMP Surf, the most dangerous of all musical genres... Top
baddbear Joined: Sep 23, 2013 Posts: 9 Brisbane	Posted on Apr 11 2018 06:12 PM Some great constructive feedback. Thank you! Will take these suggestions onboard. — See Rapt In Blue: https://raptinblue.bandcamp.com Top

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