Cutting Edge, or No??

[filterayok]

Hey---this is a mix for this group I'm producing-----It's wierd how some songs evryone's like "yea thats a cool song!" but with this particular song, it seems to be THIS TRACK IS SIIIICK!! or a dissapointed "eh..."-----I think it does have breakthru potential, but the problem i feel is that unless the song is being blasted, it sounds very "plastic." I'm wondering a) do you like the song, and b) If it did get radio play, do you think the added compression of radio would help or hurt as far as the plastic thing goes........ps if you wanna hear more stuff like it, check out HisboyLroy.com...THANX

[DeeDrive]

I think the lyrics are very "radio-friendly" and would go over well, but the instruments just sound sound sort of obnoxious. The buzzy bass sound through out the sound commands WAY too much attention. I think if they tried some different sounds, and dropped the first line "Everybody in the club...." ahem....getting tipsy....ahem.....not a good first impression. The rest of lyrics seem really creative and interesting though. Good track, I would drop the fuzzy bass and try some new sound FX maybe though.

[djui5]

That's sic....

Love the 80's drum samples Might get some comments about how you ripped that from Loyd Banks though...

I'd say it's cutting edge.

[knekor]

I like it.

I would back off the buzz on the kick when the lyrics come in. It was cool in the beginning of the song but it makes me stray from the main vocals a bit.

Maybe change the sound of the kick when the first 80's tom fill comes?

Oh well, cool song though! Like it alot

[octatonic]

Originally Posted by knekor

I like it.
I would back off the buzz on the kick when the lyrics come in. It was cool in the beginning of the song but it makes me stray from the main vocals a bit.
Maybe change the sound of the kick when the first 80's tom fill comes?
Oh well, cool song though! Like it alot

I like it also- I dont think the vocal performance in the chorus is quite up to par.
I like the bass- it does distract, not because the bass is, imho, over the top, but just be cause the vocal performance isnt quite there.

A harder, more aggressive vocal.

It is commercial- has some underground elements- I don't see it so much of a cross over as a commercial track tipping its hat to the underground scene.
That isnt a bad thing really... if you want to get noticed by majors then you need that commercial edge, but you need to stand out also.

The stops at 1:36 are cool.
I'd quite like to do a breakbeat remix of this- PM me if you are into it.

JR

[AustinAaron]

I think you might have something, I'll give you my suggestions as a club DJ:

I would move the start to the 13.5 second mark... "every body..."

And start with just the vocal and the drums...till "chick workin coat check"

then put that little sweep from the 23 second mark in and unmute everything on the one.

Try doing that effect for that line thoughout the song.

Refrence: "Tipsy" by J-KWON
Notice how the bass is very pronounced and techo, but it's only in very short bursts. This works wonders at the club.

beef the kick and shorten the bass so that it (the bass) is more pronounced but not making noise the whole time.

try bringing the vocal out more and instead of a chorused effect, pan and layer multiple takes.


Obviously these are just suggestions, but I wouldn't have replied if you didn't already get it to where it's at.

[filterayok]

YO thanx alot guys---glad you're feelin' it!

[Mark Warren]

This tune definitely has some solid potential, and is cutting edge IMO.

One thing though the buzz is annoying, but only in the thickest parts of the verse. In the more open areas and intro / break areas it is quite cool.

A suggestion would be to 'duck' the buzz in the heaviest areas of the verse, either by volume reduction or an EQ/effect during the verse passages to 'soften' its effect, and then it will be even more prominent and cool in the other areas.

-Mark

[filterayok]

seriously, guys thanx for the input!