Should I just trash this? Real opinions only please..

[musicmonster]

Originally Posted by musicmonster

Sorry only got the mp3..free though!

Mp3 sounds quite funny like it's coming out of a sock puppets mouth. It get clipped or gated sounding.

I record 24 bits 44.1k so I can post these files. will they sound very different I dont know. less like its coming from a sock puppets mouth maybe?

[Snail]

Originally Posted by Benson Paris

I want to buy this stuff on vinyl.

You guys really crack me up. This is one of the more interesting threads I've come across on Gearslutz... Too funny.

[Miharbi]

Originally Posted by musicmonster

I'm lost. If this is s hit then I can just move on. Please tell me..

Man, just keep doing what you're doing. The shift of mood works fine. The ending is not too long. Don't change the song. Don't shoehorn it into some tired pop mold. It is its own mold! Honestly, I enjoyed that shit more than 99% of the music I've heard in the past few months. The comical air is the best part!

[musicmonster]

Originally Posted by Miharbi

Man, just keep doing what you're doing. The shift of mood works fine. The ending is not too long. Don't change the song. Don't shoehorn it into some tired pop mold. It is its own mold! Honestly, I enjoyed that shit more than 99% of the music I've heard in the past few months. The comical air is the best part!

hard to know huh? when to leave alone and when to move on with. I thank you for your words of kindess for my song. when it will be finished it when it ends a bit like the song but whoever knows where the song goes anyway/ probably here mostly with the listens here!

[PeteGJ]

For what it's worth I listened to the two first tracks and really liked them. Like the vocal as well. A very interesting mix project. Currently a bit of a mess. Hooray for someone doing something a bit different and for allowing some human error into the process. Please don't go near autotune, the perfect pitching comes at a high price.

[scruffydog]

Originally Posted by musicmonster

I'm lost. If this is s hit then I can just move on. Please tell me..

not sure?...is the voice the finished take?
obvious comparissons to squiggle but he is better at singing and stuff.
but overall it is not worth 'binning'...you would regret that.

the voice seems to sharpen up later on as in the beginning you sound drunk...which is quite bad to listen to.
i believe this track nearly connects with emotions...nearly...how you make it really connect is a huge step...i mean..a HUGE step up.
but then it would actually be a masterpiece...so....try not to loose the plot.

[musicmonster]

Originally Posted by scruffydog

not sure?...is the voice the finished take?
obvious comparissons to squiggle but he is better at singing and stuff.
but overall it is not worth 'binning'...you would regret that.

the voice seems to sharpen up later on as in the beginning you sound drunk...which is quite bad to listen to.
i believe this track nearly connects with emotions...nearly...how you make it really connect is a huge step...i mean..a HUGE step up.
but then it would actually be a masterpiece...so....try not to loose the plot.

Who is squiggle?

I have got a autotune now and have fixed the vocals.

alot of people say my music is nearly good! Im glad you get emotions thats the important thing. Thanx

[mojomills]

yay!!!!!!!!

glad to hear some new music.

sounds great!

whenever i'm having a bad day, i throw on some musicmonster.
...or a good day for that matter.


also, don't tune your voice, it's absolutely perfect just the way it is.

[musicmonster]

Originally Posted by mojomills

yay!!!!!!!!

glad to hear some new music.

sounds great!

whenever i'm having a bad day, i throw on some musicmonster.
...or a good day for that matter.


also, don't tune your voice, it's absolutely perfect just the way it is.

Hey thank you When I automtune it sounds a bit robot maybe people like it better Im not sure. Its like I cant work out which one is worse the robot or the truth!!

[TheBrightSide]

Originally Posted by musicmonster

Hey thank you When I automtune it sounds a bit robot maybe people like it better Im not sure. Its like I cant work out which one is worse the robot or the truth!!

Most people here will hate the robot.
What autotune are you using?
If you really want to use it, it must be subtle.
If there is a mix setting, don't set it to 100 percent.
I actually use tune on my vocals, but I feel your voice and music style doesn't really need it.

[IHateMyUsername]

If you use autotune for the sake of pitch correction in this song and try to make it sound "natural", you will start to meander not just in the matter of the structure of the song, but the whole essence of it. Then it's almost better making it a robot sound so it works more like an effect than a tool. It will be pretty boring/tasteless if you use it that way on the whole song, though. Maybe if you make robot voices only on the multivoiced "ohs" or something?

[musicmonster]

Originally Posted by IHateMyUsername

If you use autotune for the sake of pitch correction in this song and try to make it sound "natural", you will start to meander not just in the matter of the structure of the song, but the whole essence of it. Then it's almost better making it a robot sound so it works more like an effect than a tool. It will be pretty boring/tasteless if you use it that way on the whole song, though. Maybe if you make robot voices only on the multivoiced "ohs" or something?

I dont think I want it to be a robot song cause theres noting about robots in the song but I could. It def sounds more like robots with the autotune plugin. I got a friend who is gonna melodine it with the grapgh thing

[musicmonster]

Originally Posted by oil

have a good masturbation session then start all over again.

what do you mean?????

[mojomills]

eww. posted by oil!?

i think he means nothing.

auto tune is not always bad.
if you want to sound like a T-Pain robot, go ahead.
it is merely a tool. just like eq, compression, blah, blah, blech...

what gets me is, i don't think musicmonster is your real name.
who are you?
who am i?
what is this?!

maybe oil was right...

[IHateMyUsername]

Originally Posted by musicmonster

I dont think I want it to be a robot song cause theres noting about robots in the song but I could. It def sounds more like robots with the autotune plugin. I got a friend who is gonna melodine it with the grapgh thing

Ok, sounds much better than using the autotune plugin. It was more like a suggestion if you had decided to use it.

[musicmonster]

Originally Posted by mojomills

eww. posted by oil!?

i think he means nothing.

auto tune is not always bad.
if you want to sound like a T-Pain robot, go ahead.
it is merely a tool. just like eq, compression, blah, blah, blech...

what gets me is, i don't think musicmonster is your real name.
who are you?
who am i?
what is this?!

maybe oil was right...

musicmonster not my real name. Eddie is my name. Dont have a band name. Got some wak ideas for bandnames

[mojomills]

pleased to meet you Eddie.
my name is Jordan.

do you play shows?

[Headliner]

Not got time to go in depth but you shouldn't trash it - well, at least not the first 1:00

Reminds me of Elbow with a chilled Motown twist.

The 2nd song is even better.

You've got some talent, just learn to sing better (your voice itself suits your music) and try and focus your songs a little more.

WIth regards Structure vs Weirdness, after experimenting I'd look to make a structured song and then chop it up a bit and edit in the weirdness where it suits the song. ATM it's verging on sounding like a jam rather than a song.

[musicmonster]

Originally Posted by Headliner

Not got time to go in depth but you shouldn't trash it - well, at least not the first 1:00

Reminds me of Elbow with a chilled Motown twist.

The 2nd song is even better.

You've got some talent, just learn to sing better (your voice itself suits your music) and try and focus your songs a little more.

WIth regards Structure vs Weirdness, after experimenting I'd look to make a structured song and then chop it up a bit and edit in the weirdness where it suits the song. ATM it's verging on sounding like a jam rather than a song.

I dont want it to sound like a jam. I could def chop out some bits.

[musicmonster]

I know Id be better posting thsi in the new demos but I put it here anyway..

just a guitar and vocals.

[mojomills]

there is something strange about you.

first off, your songs are all complete in their current form.
they don't need "better singing" or "more structure".
they are done and shouldn't be compromised whatsoever.

secondly, you knowingly (or maybe not-so-knowingly) posted
these tracks in a recording forum wherein many would scrutinize
your music openly.
this, ideally, should always be a constructive process that helps the poster hone their craft and get an honest opinion.
all too often though, you see the opposite.

thirdly, and lastly, your music doesn't belong here.
i'm ecstatic to hear anything you post, but there must be a grander outlet for your talent.
have you considered posting to SoundCloud?
this is one of many ways to promote your music.

i know this is a long post, but i can't help but try and understand the mystery that is musicmonster.

gearslutz is a great place for people to talk about, well...gear.
there is a new songwriting forum like you mentioned, but there are more ways to get yourself out there.
if you already are, i'd like to know where to look.

thank you for the music.
it has inspired me more than you know.

[initialsBB]

that new one is awesome!

[musicmonster]

Originally Posted by mojomills

there is something strange about you.

first off, your songs are all complete in their current form.
they don't need "better singing" or "more structure".
they are done and shouldn't be compromised whatsoever.

secondly, you knowingly (or maybe not-so-knowingly) posted
these tracks in a recording forum wherein many would scrutinize
your music openly.
this, ideally, should always be a constructive process that helps the poster hone their craft and get an honest opinion.
all too often though, you see the opposite.

thirdly, and lastly, your music doesn't belong here.
i'm ecstatic to hear anything you post, but there must be a grander outlet for your talent.
have you considered posting to SoundCloud?
this is one of many ways to promote your music.

i know this is a long post, but i can't help but try and understand the mystery that is musicmonster.

gearslutz is a great place for people to talk about, well...gear.
there is a new songwriting forum like you mentioned, but there are more ways to get yourself out there.
if you already are, i'd like to know where to look.

thank you for the music.
it has inspired me more than you know.

Thank you!

Im trying to get help and ideas and Im so glad people have made helpful comment. There is no mystery... just a guy and his songs. if this is where my songs get listened to then Im happy cause I havent posted them anywhere else anyway!

[narcoman]

Man. Interesting stuff. You remind me of Scott Walker post the Walker Brothers. Very cool. very arty as well, not sure what your aims are but whatever, you're doing something I like.

[musicmonster]

Originally Posted by narcoman

Man. Interesting stuff. You remind me of Scott Walker post the Walker Brothers. Very cool. very arty as well, not sure what your aims are but whatever, you're doing something I like.

I record with my brother half the time and he hates my music so much cause hes more into drum an bass which I hate but he still helped me anyway

[wagz]

I like all of the tunes you have posted so far. They are very creative. Your music seems to imply that anybody can do whatever they will do musically and that it will be cool. Your music reminds me of lots of different artists. My advice to you is to keep making music. You already have a "sound". If you polish up your voice and your mixes you will have more "pop" appeal and you could potentially make money from music, but be careful that you don't trade your sound and style for mediocrity. Trust your ears and do what you think is right for the songs.

*Disclaimer*
keep in mind, i don't know anything about music and i have been told i've got very bad taste, so don't lean too heavily on anything I've said. I'm clearly not a professional or anything.

Originally Posted by musicmonster

I know Id be better posting thsi in the new demos but I put it here anyway..

just a guitar and vocals.

[purplesky]

Originally Posted by musicmonster

I know Id be better posting thsi in the new demos but I put it here anyway..

just a guitar and vocals.

Hey I like your tunes. I feel like I am doing bongs at a friends house and you are just jamming for us.

You sound like the singer from the band GENERAL PUBLIC and your writing and production style is kind of early TODD RUNDGREN and FRANK ZAPPA LIKE in a way.

I like your art.

[musicmonster]

Originally Posted by purplesky

Hey I like your tunes. I feel like I am doing bongs at a friends house and you are just jamming for us.

You sound like the singer from the band GENERAL PUBLIC and your writing and production style is kind of early TODD RUNDGREN and FRANK ZAPPA LIKE in a way.

I like your art.

Hey thanx. Have to say no to bongs cause pot dont agree with me and makes me fall asleep

Used to own Frank zappa Sheik your bootie and Billy the mountain on vinyl btu my records got stolen.

[purplesky]

Originally Posted by musicmonster

Hey thanx. Have to say no to bongs cause pot dont agree with me and makes me fall asleep

Used to own Frank zappa Sheik your bootie and Billy the mountain on vinyl btu my records got stolen.

I never liked pot because it gave me a sore throat and MADE OUR HIPPIE DRUMMER PLAY SLOW.
I played in bands sometimes when the whole damn group would be outside getting high and make us late for sets.

[musicmonster]

Originally Posted by purplesky

I never liked pot because it gave me a sore throat and MADE OUR HIPPIE DRUMMER PLAY SLOW.
I played in bands sometimes when the whole damn group would be outside getting high and make us late for sets.

I liked pot till I feel asleep. maybe if I was sleepless it would be a good help.