vocal aahs - Togepi

eyesore · 25th July 2006, 08:42 AM

I'd just like opinions on the sound of the vocal aahs in this recording. What kind of space does it sound like, etc. Thanks.

eyesore · 22nd September 2006, 12:19 AM

Lots of people listened but no comments relating to the clip...

This is one of those cases where something was an accident but then when I showed this clip to lay people they kept saying they really liked the backup vocals. So I wanted to get the opinions of other engineers to see if it is a technique I should continue to employ in the future.

Thank you.

**Remoteness** · 8th November 2006, 06:45 PM

Skel,

The clip seemed to skip within the piece. It happens right at the start of "It could be tommorrow." Maybe an edit???

I like the space you have the vocals in. I would blend the "ahhs" back into the mix more and add just a touch of additional verb.

The vocal "aahs" sound like samples. Take it as a compliment. Well done.

MissE · 8th November 2006, 11:13 PM

Those vocal ahhs were sung by me. I don't know if I would call it complimentary to sound like samples. Or maybe I don't quite understand what you mean. Remoteness, you mentioned that you liked the "space that the vocals are in." Could you elaborate on that word "space" please. Is this a good technique to continue use of in the future.
Thanks,
MissE

King Oliver · 9th November 2006, 12:13 AM

i really like the sound of those backups, reminds me of something off of a Mr Bungle era Mike Patton release "California" or whatnot... its spacious yet has a distinct sound

**Remoteness** · 9th November 2006, 07:18 AM

Well done MissE,

The layering you did on the BG vocals works well. They sound thick and I like the placement of the vocals -- I would bring them back a bit in the mix and add a touch of verb to the "AHHs" sound.

The technique works for you but, don't over use it.

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8th November 2006, 06:45 PM	#3
Remoteness Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 4,867	Skel, The clip seemed to skip within the piece. It happens right at the start of "It could be tommorrow." Maybe an edit??? I like the space you have the vocals in. I would blend the "ahhs" back into the mix more and add just a touch of additional verb. The vocal "aahs" sound like samples. Take it as a compliment. Well done. __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network Remoteness on Myspace

9th November 2006, 07:18 AM	#6
Remoteness Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 4,867	Well done MissE, The layering you did on the BG vocals works well. They sound thick and I like the placement of the vocals -- I would bring them back a bit in the mix and add a touch of verb to the "AHHs" sound. The technique works for you but, don't over use it. __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network Remoteness on Myspace

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22nd September 2006, 12:19 AM	#2
eyesore Gear addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 302	Lots of people listened but no comments relating to the clip... This is one of those cases where something was an accident but then when I showed this clip to lay people they kept saying they really liked the backup vocals. So I wanted to get the opinions of other engineers to see if it is a technique I should continue to employ in the future. Thank you.

8th November 2006, 11:13 PM	#4
MissE Gear interested Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 10	Those vocal ahhs were sung by me. I don't know if I would call it complimentary to sound like samples. Or maybe I don't quite understand what you mean. Remoteness, you mentioned that you liked the "space that the vocals are in." Could you elaborate on that word "space" please. Is this a good technique to continue use of in the future. Thanks, MissE

9th November 2006, 12:13 AM	#5
King Oliver Gear nut Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 87	i really like the sound of those backups, reminds me of something off of a Mr Bungle era Mike Patton release "California" or whatnot... its spacious yet has a distinct sound