Exploring Country, I Need A Listen...
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Posted on Sep 27, 2007 12:52 pm
DungBeatle
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Member Since: Jan 12, 2006
This is something I'm working on. I don't write country, as some of you already now, but I'm trying... :) Anyway, this is just an instrumental thingie that I plan to put some lyrics to, but before I bother, I'd like to know if the bed sounds Ok... The recording is 100% loops... I'm trying to keep away from totally trad country, country pop/rock is more my inclination...
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Sep 27, 2007 03:51 pm It's well documented that I'm a country-ish kind of guy, so let me interject:
It sounds very country. "Hot New Country" is the buzzword, and that's what this is. Kind of like country with an "up yours" sort of attitude.
When you go to write the lyrics, make sure they're as cheesy as you can get them, and make sure to mention beer, your pickup truck, your naggy wife, and the stars and stripes.
You'll be golden.
And that's not a joke.
Nice job on the looping...sounds very non-looped.
Sep 27, 2007 04:01 pm Thanks Jim! "Hot New Country" is a new term for me, but I don't know anything anyway. I'll do my best on the cheesy lyrics... :) Thanks for the feedback, I'm sorta just feeling my way around on this material right now... And I don't usually do loops, but I can't play worth a damn...
BleakA small pie will soon be eatenMember
Since: Aug 26, 2004
Sep 27, 2007 06:48 pm Don't forget you're dusty boots and the 'man' bringing you down.
Sep 27, 2007 10:28 pm I'm a Texan, so I'll probably go with fast cars and sexy women...
Sep 27, 2007 10:51 pm Absolutely has the country vibe....Sounds great to me....Good enough to get the feel of the song....Amazing what you can do with loops...but I couldn't ....I'm too lame
I used all "session' players on my new song TELL ME WHY in this forum if you want to check it out
Good stuff
Steve Altonian
www.soundclick.com/stevealtonian
Sep 28, 2007 11:25 am Thanks Steve, and welcome to HRC! Checked out your song, left you some kudos... Very sweet song! Thanks again for the listen!
Sep 29, 2007 08:55 am This isn't really about the song or the songwriting, it's about the loops. I'm curious if the loops sound convincing. Thanks for the feedback...
olddogMember
Since: Jul 02, 2003
Sep 29, 2007 12:28 pm Definitley sounds country, though seems to be some odd chord changes for country but I don't listen to enough country especially newer that I'd know what they are doing these days anyhow. :)
The loops sound pretty convincing, with vocals added I don't think it would be noticable.
Dan
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Sep 29, 2007 01:57 pm DungBeatle, absolutely agree with Jim and OD. It sounds like new country with an attitude. And no, it does not sound loopy at all. In fact I was thinking you were only using odd bits of loop's, not the entire project. Lots of change going on so it never even starts to sound loopy at all.
I'll be curious to hear what you come up with for lyrics though. And I agree to stick with Jim's formula, its tried and true for many years. You could maybe toss in something about a train and your dog as well, then it'd be complete.
Sep 29, 2007 02:12 pm Thanks for the listen guys! I really, really appreciate it. I think loops don't usually sound like this but I got these country loops and had to try 'em out. They sure sound a lot better than anything I could play. I used a lot of different bits and pieces and samples meant for other BPM, single shots too. Stretched and re-pitched all sorts... I might add some real piano if I can figure out something suitable. I think that would help smooth it out, plus vocals (I plan some harmonies too). Dan's right about the chord changes. I tried to do some more modern country changes pushing for pop/rock country and maybe it will work and maybe it won't. I can try some more traditional changes pretty easy. Thanks again! My biggest concern was does it sound loopy, 'cuz you know how loops can sound... Onward... :)
SrissoMember
Since: Sep 30, 2007
Oct 03, 2007 11:02 pm I really hate to disagree with the others, but to me it does sound cut and chopped. Maybe add some delay or 'verb to the last little piece of a phrase.
It does sound good and promising. Just sort of staged. I think that a little bit bit of reverb or maybe even delay in places would tie the bits together. Also, maybe adjust the volume of whatever attacks to make a more organic sound.
Oct 04, 2007 08:34 am Thank you, Srisso, for your suggestions. Not sure if there's any way to implement what you suggest, but I surely appreciate you taking the time to help me out!
