MikeyEB Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Hello, I have been working on some melancholy little songs and I was hoping you lovely people could have a listen and give me some feedback. I don't usually sing so it's a bit of a departure for me. There are two songs with vocals and one sort of improv instrumental.Question, comments, blatant insults are all welcome.ThanksMikeSome Cast FireOr myspace if ypu want to be friendsSome Cast Fire on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyEB Posted September 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Ka-Bump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idol_wild Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 I think these are decent for a first effort, really.Your vocals have a naive quality to them which maintains my interest. One thing I'd say about Everything Glows II is that I usually despise guitar lines that back up the vocal melody, and you drift into that a few times, which puts me off a little.I think Sigh would really benefit from a more aggressive picking style with the lead guitar, as it just sort of plinks and plonks, with the notes failing to really resonate and grab my attention. I also think, because it's an instrumental, that it could do with a pick up of pace, or a bit of a build up/crescendo, because it just sort of feels like it doesn't travel anywhere. But that is potentially the point. I always like instrumentals that tell a story, but without words.Overall I found it very listenable. My small criticisms are very much personal preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyEB Posted September 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Your vocals have a naive quality to them which maintains my interest. One thing I'd say about Everything Glows II is that I usually despise guitar lines that back up the vocal melody, and you drift into that a few times, which puts me off a little.QUOTE]Thanks for listening!I think what happened here is that I felt very nervous about my voice so I ramped up the guitars a little to help carry the melody, it has possibly come off a bit "soft rawk" because of that but I can take that on board for future songs.I wasn't sure about the instrumental but I liked the way it just moved between a few simple chords with the e-bows in the background, I probably should have left the other guitar off actually.Very helpful criticism Phillip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyEB Posted September 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Anyone else care to comment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 You know that I approve. I think that for a first attempt, it is very encouraging, so I look forward to hear what else you have in store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Localboylost Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 Vocals are shit hot, reminds me of two door cinema club, a band i'm very into right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyEB Posted September 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 Vocals are shit hot, reminds me of two door cinema club, a band i'm very into right nowOh my! Thanks very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyEB Posted September 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 I'm digging it, the panning is really annoying though, so better quality recordings could make these songs really shine!So thumbs up, very good for a first attempt.Thanks John, I'm still not quite sure where some things should sit in the mix and I guess I tend to pan all the "lead" or whatever guitars hard to one side.as that always sounds right to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyEB Posted January 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Hello there. I've added a couple of new songs onto my Bandcamp. They are Winter, which was on the Kilau CD and Hands Together, a lovely ballad with an eye on valentines day.Have a listen if you like.Some Cast Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyEB Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Hello there. I've added a couple of new songs onto my Bandcamp. They are Winter, which was on the Kilau CD and Hands Together, a lovely ballad with an eye on valentines day.Have a listen if you like.Some Cast FireBumpity bumperoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 You should gig these sometime, Mikey! A mini-set at Cellar 35 maybe? *hopeful smiley* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyEB Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 You should gig these sometime, Mikey! A mini-set at Cellar 35 maybe? *hopeful smiley*Thanks Alan! I'm pretty sure I'd empty the place if I did that, I'll have to settle for making a racket with Seas, Starry.I am hoping to do some live things this year once I've practised a bit more and finished the next batch of songs.Thanks for listening sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOX Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I really liked "Winter" on the Kilau CD, but I don't know how it would work live... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyEB Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I really liked "Winter" on the Kilau CD, but I don't know how it would work live...Thanks for listening young man.It's a thought, I don't have the voice for a full band. I was thinking of saving some percussion loops to my Loop pedal and playing over that. The ambient guitar bits are easy to recreate, I have the technology! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyEB Posted January 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Hello.I have a new song up called 'Dancing Queen'. It's not that famous one that you might have heard on the radio though, it's a different one.Some Cast Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 ....and it's a charmer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 I'd say that Dancing Queen is the best one you've written so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyEB Posted February 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 ....and it's a charmer! Awwww, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyEB Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Hello, I've added a new song called 'Goodnight', have a listen if you like.Some Cast Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyEB Posted February 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Hello, I've added a new song called 'Goodnight', have a listen if you like.Some Cast FireKabumpity bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyEB Posted May 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Hello, New song up, it's called Kiss The Girls. Have a listen if you like.Some Cast Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyEB Posted May 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Bump, bump and thrice bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyEB Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Hello, New song up, it's called Kiss The Girls. Have a listen if you like.Some Cast FireErrr, SUPER BUMPEROO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHand Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I like it, your voice reminds me a bit of that guy from Pavement. And a little bit like a guy called hezekiah jones I like to sing too but rarely let people hear me, got a real phobia of it or make it silly, so much respect, keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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