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[thesultanofswing86]

Alright folks. Got a couple of more songs for your listening pleasure, hopefully.

The vocals are still unfinished in these tracks, but we thought we'd get some feedback on what we've done so far. The two new tracks I've put up are, "Round and Round" and "Where did you go?" (which is the re-recording of a previous effort). Hopefully I'll be able to put up the rest of our Trilogy up soon also.

As far as i can tell at the moment, only one of the new songs has actually processed but given a short while, both songs should be available for you to listen to.

Anyway, please let me know what you think of our tracks so far. It's always appreciated

Cheers

Rory

Oops, almost forgot the link. . . www.myspace.com/thesnaketemplekings

[scottyboy]

it's ok... seems a bit structureless, but maybe that's what you after; it seemed to go from wierd extended intro straight to guitar solo. i quite liked the solo though, sounded pretty hendrix-like.

im talking about round and round btw

[CRANIAL_MIND]

Hey man , i gave the new tracks a listen , very cool its like floyd have been reborn in your music, could do with some vocals(im sure you probably know that) just to stop the tracks from bein percieved as jam tracks and not actual songs.
Thats just a minor drawback tho becuase what you have there is undoubtedly the best prog rock sound in aberdeen(probably scotland as well) , very full sound (even sax! lol), honestly i think you guys have somethin special there, keep it up! and let me know when your next gig is!! i want in!

[Al Fleming]

Rory,
Can you tell me what hardware/software synth you used on the track - Our Vision? It is a convincing emulation of the real thing.
Al F

[RockAustin]

Originally Posted by Al Fleming

Rory,
Can you tell me what hardware/software synth you used on the track - Our Vision? It is a convincing emulation of the real thing.
Al F

Andy uses a Roland RD 170 digital piano for the organ, Roland JP-8000 synth for the soundscapes and lead parts.

There is a real flute in that track too.

Sounding great guys, can't wait to hear it with the vocals in.

[thesultanofswing86]

cheers for the feedback folks.

The mellotron you're hearing on "our vision" is actually a genuine mellotron, courtesy of Phil who also recorded the flute parts for us a while ago. I don't think any emulator is that good

Anymore feedback from you folks?

[thesultanofswing86]

And we're playing this Sunday at the tunnels, if anyone is interested . . .

[thesultanofswing86]

I have just updated those two tracks. They now have vocals and something much closer to our final mix.

It'd be great to hear some thoughts on the recording side of things as well.

Please, let us know what you think.

[all_his_engines]

As always, I'm really enjoying what you guys are doing. I love the warm sound that you can only get with real instruments and proper analogue synths. All the playing is top notch and very groovy. I particularly like the sax and flute but I still can't get over the fact that you guys have AN ACTUAL MELLOTRON on there. Sounds fantastic!

"Round & Round" has a great intro and I really dig the guitar solo, but seems to end too quickly. Was this intentional or is there more to come? Just feels like the ideas could have been developed a bit more.

"Where Did You Go?" is awesome, very nice Canterbury vibe about it. Wearing your Gong influence on your sleeves, it seems, but without being derivative. Special mention to the bass playing on this track, it's great stuff. Richard Sinclair would be proud.

Keep up the good work, guys. Aberdeen needs you.

PS. Have you guys heard "Space Shanty" by Khan? It's the album that Steve Hillage recorded with Dave Stewart before he joined Gong. I think you would really get a kick out of it.

[Ray]

great tunes guys, keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.. *coff*