Shaky Town - redeaux

rhancox · #1 05-14-2010, 09:37 PM

Some of you may remember I posted a recording, back in late April, of Jackson Browne's Shaky Town. I wasn't entirely happy with the vocals and even my wife said it didn't sound like me.

I had a nagging cough back then but it's been gone now for a couple of weeks so I thought I would finally rerecord the vocals for the song and now I'd like to get y'all's opinion on how it sounds.

I sang closer to the mic this time, so there is no room effect on the sound. I wanted to add a little reverb but I just couldn't get anything to sound right, so I left it dry. I did play with some EQ but nothing drastic, though I still need to learn more about the controls.

So, without further ado, Shaky Town, part II

For reference, here's the original

CCreyeder · #2 05-14-2010, 10:07 PM

i like version deux much better. Overall recording sounds better and the voice especially are richer. Nice job!

rhancox · #3 05-14-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CCreyeder

i like version deux much better. Overall recording sounds better and the voice especially are richer. Nice job!

Thanks, Clay.

I just realized I spelled "re-dough", not "re-do". Ooops.

Ranger1964 · #4 05-15-2010, 04:39 AM

I remember when you posted the original and I really like BOTH versions. In your original version your vocals aren't as crisp but I think it actually sort of matches the song being sung by a "grizzled touring veteran". Both are great, and the guitar sound REALLY nice. What kind of guitar is that??

rhancox · #5 05-15-2010, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ranger1964

I remember when you posted the original and I really like BOTH versions. In your original version your vocals aren't as crisp but I think it actually sort of matches the song being sung by a "grizzled touring veteran". Both are great, and the guitar sound REALLY nice. What kind of guitar is that??

I used my Yamaha 12-string and my Alvarez 6-string (in my sig).

Interesting take you had on the original version. My wife and an online friend of mine both could tell my voice wasn't right in the first version. Plus, there were some off-key parts that I really wanted to fix. But I'm sure you hadn't really heard my voice before so you got a different impression.

Thanks for listening and commenting.

shawlie · #6 05-15-2010, 11:34 AM

The vocals are much nicer in this one, sounds great! The other one was nice, but it just sounds better/clearer/more "realistic" that you are closer now. Really nicely done, on everything.

markIvan · #7 05-15-2010, 01:48 PM

Sounds ok to me ....good job ....nice sounding guitars .

rhancox · #8 05-15-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by shawlie

The vocals are much nicer in this one, sounds great! The other one was nice, but it just sounds better/clearer/more "realistic" that you are closer now. Really nicely done, on everything.

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Originally Posted by Zelator

Sounds ok to me ....good job ....nice sounding guitars .

Thanks. Appreciate the feedback.

Bob1131 · #9 05-16-2010, 05:46 AM

Ditto all of the above! Very good recording; sound quality and mix are spot on! Nicely performed, too!

rhancox · #10 05-16-2010, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob1131

Ditto all of the above! Very good recording; sound quality and mix are spot on! Nicely performed, too!

Thanks, Bob. Considering the fine offerings you've put up here, I take that as a huge compliment.

Not that I take everyone elses comments more lightly..... I just....... you know....... ah jeez.