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Mikem · Post by **Mikem** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 12:34 am

This_Mistake.mp3

My first composition in like five years, so be gentle.

Comments, please!

-Mike

annode · Post by **annode** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 2:44 pm

Soft rock "torch"ballads are not my thing but you put lots of good effort into this and it shows,so this reply from me is more to bump this back up so it has more time to be heard.

I'm not aware...are ppl still doing rock ballads?(don't listen to radio anymore)
The performance is good,I guess.Singing is surely good.
The song composition seems very generic to me...but what do I know?
Maybe somebody else knows how to review this song better then me.

Mikem · Post by **Mikem** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 2:48 pm

I guess the only thing that makes this a "rock ballad" is the piano + distorted guitars. It felt like the right combo. The only way to maybe make it more "modern" sounding is to make the guitars considerably MORE distorted or LESS distorted. Or lose the piano, which I'm not prepared to do. I dunno. It just seemed like the right treatment of the subject matter.

Anyway, thanks for the bump!

Migal · Post by **Migal** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 12:59 am

You have a really good voice, Mike. I think I see what annode is talking about in this one, but I would describe it a little differently. It sounds like a mix of yesterday and today; Coldplay/Keane in the verses and intro, then a bit 80s in the chorus. Nothing wrong with it, especially if that's what you're shooting for. And you're absolutely right about music today. Seems like Linkin Park thrash guitar during choruses or very clean guitar in less harsh music. In any case, good performance here.

Mikem · Post by **Mikem** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 2:05 am

Thanks so much for the comments and compliments.

I may play with the guitars on the chorus so more. I'm taking a break from the song to give myself some space so I can listen with fresh ears again in a couple days.

polyslax · Post by **polyslax** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 9:31 am

Lovely track Mike, hope we don't have to wait another 5 years for the next!

Laguna Rising · Post by **Laguna Rising** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 9:56 am

Very well done mike !
Nice vocals and good production, excellent track

Cheers

darl_chenu · Post by **darl_chenu** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 4:25 pm

Gentle ? OK I will be VERY gentle !

It's a fantastic track, Mike, the kind of track I like to keep on my HD. And I can add, like Migal : you have a very good voice.

Mikem · Post by **Mikem** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 6:36 pm

Thanks for the comments! Keep 'em coming.

Sounddrops · Post by **Sounddrops** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 8:43 pm

Very well composed. Taste doesn't matter, the production is perfect and I couldn't agree more regarding your voice: It's fantastic!

respirator · Post by **respirator** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 9:15 pm

Hi Mikem (48 posts in four years - anti-vurt...)

This is not my usual cup of tea. But I think you have an interesting voice and is obviously very talented. I think the composition and the backing are both very old fashioned. I'm sure there is a market for this, but it would be interesting to hear your talent in more challenging circumstances.

JeffSanders · Post by **JeffSanders** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 9:17 pm

Mikem,

This is a great song with a fantastic arrangement and near perfect production. And you have easily one of the best voices I've heard on KVR.

It reminds me of the 80's bigtime. Which I'm feeling nostalgic for lately.

Funny, because in the 80's I couldn't stand this type of music (I was into Anthrax, Metallica, Megadeth, Iron Maiden...). Now I hear some stuff I disliked then and appreciate it.

Are you using the CSR all over these tracks? I can hear/feel space, but the tails aren't thick and gooey...they seem to disappear into the track. Not that this is a bad thing.

Hink · Post by **Hink** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 9:22 pm

I have to agree, awesome track...great voice...

pettinhouse · Post by **pettinhouse** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 9:27 pm

Nice voice mike.
The songs remind my a little something like Europe band or bon jovi in the 80's.
Use some nice modern drumkits. Start with an electric drumkit and very nice harmonic piano for explode later with a very rocky drumkit and an electric guitar distorted. The voice more agressive, more choir. The tune is very nice and for who like this 80's style it's perfect.
if you are interested to update your song just post it here.
Ciao
Andrea Pettinao sound designer
www.pettinhouse.com samples libraries for you music

Mikem · Post by **Mikem** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 9:43 pm

Thanks for the continued comments.

I guess it's kinda sad to hear electric guitar with moderate distortion, clean piano, and fairly standard bass and drums described as 80's. Couldn't that also be 70's, 60's, 90's or 00's? Maybe I'll crap up the vocals a bit--distort them and auto-tune them to death--so they'll sound modern.

But yeah, I'm not done with it. I'm 36, so admittedly a product of the 80's. But I'll see what I can do to "update" it. My fear is that for every change I make, some will like it more, others will think I've ruined it. Oh well. I'm pretty flexible myself--I did it the way I wanted it, but I'm not married to it at this point (yet).

This Mistake