I recorded a Reggae band for the first time

greatgreatriver · 15th May 2008, 02:13 PM

Tracked live in my basement - awesome vibe!

What do you think?

http://www.mrpony.com/whatever/pony---gay-jedi.mp3

BCNinternational · 15th May 2008, 02:45 PM

I 'pressed play' and .........................hmmmm......still.... .................... thinking..................................... ......................................
............................................. ............................................. .
............................................. ......................that awesome vibe is putting me to ......

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...!!!... ..doh....sorry...thinking...............
............................................. ............................................. .
Not sure yet.......................................... ....................zzzzzzz.............
doh!.. sorry that is the worst REGGAE SONG I have ever heard. the mix was certainly in your face though and that picture is wild (that costume must have taken some serious time and effort; where did you see that person-- was it a star wars convention??).

greatgreatriver · 15th May 2008, 03:46 PM

Bless!!!

Found the image on google - ha....

Prick Up UR Ears · 15th May 2008, 03:54 PM

greatgreatriver · 15th May 2008, 05:28 PM

No love on this board? -

darkman2 · 15th May 2008, 05:36 PM

far from regae , wheres the piano strumming..

not to dis you but where im from every other song on the
radio is a regae,, i have lots of exposure to it..
and i make regae beats and have singers
come in and sing ... for a good regae try droping on second beat..
high hat and kick and youll be ok.. blessings..

greatgreatriver · 15th May 2008, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkman2

far from regae , wheres the piano strumming..

not to dis you but where im from every other song on the
radio is a regae,, i have lots of exposure to it..
and i make regae beats and have singers
come in and sing ... for a good regae try droping on second beat..
high hat and kick and youll be ok.. blessings..

Cool man - If you have the time could you add that to this song and I can show the guys how it's supposed to sound. That would be awesome.

Roots!

greatgreatriver · 20th May 2008, 06:09 PM

Would be cool with some feedback on our reggae session!

greatgreatriver · 21st May 2008, 05:02 PM

what do you think of the mix?

Amun Ra · 22nd May 2008, 09:45 AM

That might actually be the worst song I've EVER heard. Thanks.

Jaques Beraques · 22nd May 2008, 10:04 AM

Sorry....
I don't like it!
Can't listen to the whole song!

DaveUK · 22nd May 2008, 10:27 AM

where's chewy? you could have slipped some chewy noises in ,try doing them into a pint glass always helps

greatgreatriver · 22nd May 2008, 02:06 PM

You guys don't like old school reggae? This is pretty hardcore and far from UB40 etc. Thanks for the feedback though - we are just amazed how muc bad print we get hear. These guys know reggae from the heart! Bless.

greatgreatriver · 22nd May 2008, 04:11 PM

The guys told me to post this image >>

TroyTempest · 26th May 2008, 02:07 AM

Well it does suck... SO I guess if it DOES suck thats a positive thing, because its not not doing something... but its not doing good... so maybe thats the negative....

its real bad, I thought it was a joke before I read further.

greatgreatriver · 26th May 2008, 02:04 PM

Strange this is a floor filler in sweden - can't understand the negative feedback it got hear on GS??? These guys are great performance to.

Anyone else?

OldSkool · 26th May 2008, 02:34 PM

You're kidding, right? I've been listening to reggae since 1973, and one thing I've learned is that smoking a big spliff is not going to instantly convey the knowledge of one-drop drumming.

"Padawan" is right - these guys need a master to learn from. Listen - and learn.

The mix: vocal too up-front obviously. Adding reverb to guitar gives slightly dubby feel, but this isn't dub. Sounds like one guy put a demo together, not a band feeling at all.

Hane · 26th May 2008, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greatgreatriver

You guys don't like old school reggae? This is pretty hardcore and far from UB40 etc. Thanks for the feedback though - we are just amazed how muc bad print we get hear. These guys know reggae from the heart! Bless.

Hardcore reggae! You must be joking

. How do you define hardcore reggae? It's old school in that it uses the old one drop style drumming from the seventies but this doesn't have the vibes of old school reggae. UB40 may be lightweight reggae, but i'd sooner listen them any day over this.
As for the lyrics, well....

muziekschuur · 26th May 2008, 03:41 PM

http://www.mistybasement.com/sound/D...20Basement.mp3

Mistybasement.com ......

greatgreatriver · 26th May 2008, 07:06 PM

Ok I get the message :(

They are labled as reggae anyway - old school or not.

This is both old school and new school reggae - they bring something new to the scene. Maybe you need to listen more to understand?

Thanks for your honest feedback.

Strange Leaf · 26th May 2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaques Beraques

Sorry....
I don't like it!
Can't listen to the whole song!

The last part is what makes the whole song great.

TroyTempest · 26th May 2008, 09:06 PM

Honestly I don't think this is a band he recorded, I think this is his band, or his project. Thats why he is so concerned about what we think.

I don't think anyone is going to come here and pump this guy up, and if they do, its a lie.

greatgreatriver · 26th May 2008, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TroyTempest

Honestly I don't think this is a band he recorded, I think this is his band, or his project. Thats why he is so concerned about what we think.

I don't think anyone is going to come here and pump this guy up, and if they do, its a lie.

Why are you giving us so much crap man! It's only music - old roots music and we are here to put up a good show for all peps in the world!

Rasta for ever! Let's unite - one nation!

Jaques Beraques · 26th May 2008, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strange Leaf

The last part is what makes the whole song great.

I missed something?

greatgreatriver · 26th May 2008, 09:31 PM

Yeah check out the other song! I uploaded two songs. Maybe you like the other song better? I like the other one much better. It's more emotional.

One nation!

TroyTempest · 26th May 2008, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaques Beraques

I missed something?

I think he means the part at the end where the song stops is the best part.

I am not giving you crap, I am giving you an opinion.

You want someone to lie to you, play it for your mother or your girlfriend.

greatgreatriver · 26th May 2008, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TroyTempest

I think he means the part at the end where the song stops is the best part.

I am not giving you crap, I am giving you an opinion.

You want someone to lie to you, play it for your mother or your girlfriend.

Man you are dancing over my face right now. That's almost cruel. My mom hates everything I record because she don't understand old music (roots music). She likes modern stuff like Sade, Thompson Twins, XTC, Toto, Saxxon etc...

I grew up listening to old roots music. My father played drums in a band and I learned early how important music is. How music brings people together hand in hand.

I'm just trying to be creative.

I love recording bands. I'm doing a lot of free gigs because I love music so much.

Hope we can be friends... You don't have to like my work.

Thank you for your criticism. I value you're opinion. Music is free so let it shine tonight.

TroyTempest · 26th May 2008, 09:45 PM

I have not personally attacked you, nor have I judged you on a personal level, I don't dislike anyone. But when it comes to production I am honest, always.

greatgreatriver · 26th May 2008, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TroyTempest

I have not personally attacked you, nor have I judged you on a personal level, I don't dislike anyone. But when it comes to production I am honest, always.

That's almost rasta!

As I said earlier - I value you're opinion. Thank you!

Amun Ra · 26th May 2008, 10:22 PM

Stop feeding Troll.

15th May 2008, 02:13 PM	#1
greatgreatriver Gear addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 396	I recorded a Reggae band for the first time Tracked live in my basement - awesome vibe! What do you think? http://www.mrpony.com/whatever/pony---gay-jedi.mp3 __________________ Seasick Steve

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BCNinternational Gear Head Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 60	Constructive fun!! I 'pressed play' and .........................hmmmm......still.... .................... thinking..................................... ...................................... ............................................. ............................................. . ............................................. ......................that awesome vibe is putting me to ......zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...!!!... ..doh....sorry...thinking............... ............................................. ............................................. . Not sure yet.......................................... ....................zzzzzzz............. doh!.. sorry that is the worst REGGAE SONG I have ever heard. the mix was certainly in your face though and that picture is wild (that costume must have taken some serious time and effort; where did you see that person-- was it a star wars convention??). __________________ Respect and God Bless, Dan BCNiSS

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greatgreatriver Gear addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 396	Bless!!! Found the image on google - ha.... __________________ Seasick Steve

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Prick Up UR Ears Gear Head Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vienna/Austria Posts: 50	__________________ I always wonder why people want to hear their gear I want to hear the music

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greatgreatriver Gear addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 396	No love on this board? - __________________ Seasick Steve

15th May 2008, 05:36 PM	#6
darkman2 Gear nut Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: montserrat w.i. Posts: 107	far from regae , wheres the piano strumming.. not to dis you but where im from every other song on the radio is a regae,, i have lots of exposure to it.. and i make regae beats and have singers come in and sing ... for a good regae try droping on second beat.. high hat and kick and youll be ok.. blessings..

20th May 2008, 06:09 PM	#8
greatgreatriver Gear addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 396	Would be cool with some feedback on our reggae session! __________________ Seasick Steve

21st May 2008, 05:02 PM	#9
greatgreatriver Gear addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 396	what do you think of the mix? __________________ Seasick Steve

22nd May 2008, 09:45 AM	#10
Amun Ra Gear interested Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 14	That might actually be the worst song I've EVER heard. Thanks.

22nd May 2008, 10:04 AM	#11
Jaques Beraques Gear maniac Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 293	Sorry.... I don't like it! Can't listen to the whole song! __________________ "The drummer - who should be whacking the crap out of the drums and playing the cymbals softly and tuning the drums to sound great in the room " -Jules "i'll pay you $4001 to surgically remove your fingers." -aeonsound ,replying to a spammer

22nd May 2008, 10:27 AM	#12
DaveUK Gear Head Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 57	where's chewy? you could have slipped some chewy noises in ,try doing them into a pint glass always helps

22nd May 2008, 02:06 PM	#13
greatgreatriver Gear addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 396	You guys don't like old school reggae? This is pretty hardcore and far from UB40 etc. Thanks for the feedback though - we are just amazed how muc bad print we get hear. These guys know reggae from the heart! Bless. __________________ Seasick Steve

22nd May 2008, 04:11 PM	#14
greatgreatriver Gear addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 396	The guys told me to post this image >> __________________ Seasick Steve

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TroyTempest Gear maniac Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 210	Well it does suck... SO I guess if it DOES suck thats a positive thing, because its not not doing something... but its not doing good... so maybe thats the negative.... its real bad, I thought it was a joke before I read further. __________________ I'm not here to tell you what you did right. Because if I'm here you did everything wrong. ------------------------------------------------------ The best vocal chain in the industry is... Depends>Depends>Depends>Depends>Optional>Tape

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greatgreatriver Gear addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 396	Strange this is a floor filler in sweden - can't understand the negative feedback it got hear on GS??? These guys are great performance to. Anyone else? __________________ Seasick Steve

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OldSkool Gear nut Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 119	You're kidding, right? I've been listening to reggae since 1973, and one thing I've learned is that smoking a big spliff is not going to instantly convey the knowledge of one-drop drumming. "Padawan" is right - these guys need a master to learn from. Listen - and learn. The mix: vocal too up-front obviously. Adding reverb to guitar gives slightly dubby feel, but this isn't dub. Sounds like one guy put a demo together, not a band feeling at all. __________________ ...but I still love you more than I love my Clavinet. - Stevie Wonder, Sweet Little Girl

26th May 2008, 03:41 PM	#19
muziekschuur Gear addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Stavenisse Posts: 351	This is reggae http://www.mistybasement.com/sound/D...20Basement.mp3 Mistybasement.com ...... __________________ I use BAGEND SPEAKERS. you should hear em too.

26th May 2008, 07:06 PM	#20
greatgreatriver Gear addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 396	Ok I get the message :( They are labled as reggae anyway - old school or not. This is both old school and new school reggae - they bring something new to the scene. Maybe you need to listen more to understand? Thanks for your honest feedback. __________________ Seasick Steve

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TroyTempest Gear maniac Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 210	Honestly I don't think this is a band he recorded, I think this is his band, or his project. Thats why he is so concerned about what we think. I don't think anyone is going to come here and pump this guy up, and if they do, its a lie. __________________ I'm not here to tell you what you did right. Because if I'm here you did everything wrong. ------------------------------------------------------ The best vocal chain in the industry is... Depends>Depends>Depends>Depends>Optional>Tape

26th May 2008, 09:31 PM	#25
greatgreatriver Gear addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 396	Yeah check out the other song! I uploaded two songs. Maybe you like the other song better? I like the other one much better. It's more emotional. One nation! __________________ Seasick Steve

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TroyTempest Gear maniac Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 210	I have not personally attacked you, nor have I judged you on a personal level, I don't dislike anyone. But when it comes to production I am honest, always. __________________ I'm not here to tell you what you did right. Because if I'm here you did everything wrong. ------------------------------------------------------ The best vocal chain in the industry is... Depends>Depends>Depends>Depends>Optional>Tape

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Amun Ra Gear interested Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 14	Stop feeding Troll.

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