ghost Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 Beautiful day isn't it? I'm scunnered with the worst cold I've had in a decade. Ah, life. Nevermind, I took the chance to dust off the accordion I got for my birthday and attempt to rattle off a tune. I've never played an accordion before mind, so no cheap shots....The track is here: http://www.soundclick.com/iansimpson - it's the first track on the page - no shit sherlock!Back to bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neubeatz Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 Well, as a test, it's working Can you try and substitute the drum pattern for a couple of mad breakbeats ,?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted May 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 It's a possibility. Thanks for checking & the idea.In my Lemsip-addled state I forgot to tell you what I was wanting you to check the track for.* Anyone got any good accordion-playing tips? (Only one I've found so far is to move the bellows in and out once a bar - I'm telling you I'm a complete beginner).* How does the instrument sound in the mix? I'm playing around with mic placement and reverb patches, trying to get it sounding reasonably natural. Ignore the tinny guitar - that's deliberate... Off to check for breakbeats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve corps Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 well, i also am ill today, too ill at the mo to make any comment on accordians but i would like to say i still play my copy of coffee and ideas, and always enjoy it.i especially like the tune about you seing the same man on gearge street i think, whilst you were on the bus.in fact i'll play it next, after the fantastic ac/dc track 'nick of time', which to me gives off the slight vibe of classic motley crue, mixed with melodic ac/dc riffy hooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 I just played it on 'lo-fi' setting, and it sounded pleasantly down...you could easily add lyrics and make a short song out of it.As for the mix, personally I find the drum machine a bit loud. Unlike neubeatz I'd replace them with something more organic, like bongoes (but then, I'm not a drums fan).I took accordion lessons for a while in the early 70s, but very little has lodged in my memory, sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 I enjoyed that. Slightly spooky sounding and perhaps a little bit of Tom Waits. Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted May 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Thanks for the comments. Drums definitely seem to be the problem here, so I'll take that as a positive comment about the accordion!Steve - long time no speak, glad you're still about and listening to CAI. "Eyes" is set on King Street in my head, but it can be on George St in yours!! Alan - good luck with the Thomas Truax gig this week! I'll be there in spirit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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