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04-21-2006, 09:19 AM
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These Dreams
I recorded this song yesterday, using separate tracks for guitar and vocals. Guitar was played using the 914 with a ORTF pair of Gefell M300's. Vocals were sung with the Peluso 22 47, both through the Avalon AD2022 preamp, then into the computer using an E-MU 1212m soundcard. This is a song originally written and recorded by Jim Croce. I just love doing his songs and I hope you enjoy! These Dreams
Last edited by Rick Shepherd; 04-21-2006 at 12:44 PM. 
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04-21-2006, 12:29 PM
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Thanks Kevin, I will have to learn that song. BTW, I rerecorded the song and I think I sounds much better. I sped it up a bit and balanced the vocals and guitar volumewise, then applied more effects and moved the voice back in the mix. These Dreams
Last edited by Rick Shepherd; 04-21-2006 at 03:53 PM.
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04-21-2006, 03:51 PM
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Wow guys, thanks alot! Coming from people on this forum , that means alot!
Ketchup, I started playing when I was 21, so that means I have played for 24 years. I have been recording for a year now, still trying to learn how to use this equipment, which is an art in itself. As far as the playing is concerned, I am pretty stuck in my ways. I haven't learned a whole lot about guitar playing, but enough to accompany myself in live situations. Harlon, coming from you, it also means alot! I have heard people with cheap equipment record some really high quality stuff, so I feel a great responsibility to really learn how to get a decent sound. I really need input from you and everyone to help me with this endeavor, thanks amigo!
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04-21-2006, 09:51 PM
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Final Mix
After some input from another forum, there was a bit much boominess on the guitar. Vocals were also too far back in the mix. I tweaked the effects again and EQ. BTW, there is now no EQ at all on the guitar, amazing how well-balanced these mics and preamp are. I listened with a good pair of headphones, so I think it is just where I want it to be. Thanks for all the great input! Here is the final mix: These Dreams
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#8
04-21-2006, 10:40 PM
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Nice work Rick your playing is very clean and sounds great. Id love to hear you do Photographs and Memories
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Thorny http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Thorny2 Fender DG 20s Dread Taylor 854ce 1979 Yamaha FG-612 1962 Martin D-18 2006 Martin DC-Aura
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04-22-2006, 08:02 AM
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Hey Rick, as always, great work. It may be simply my preference but I would enjoy your stuff even more if you didn't carry the words out for as long as you do. But hell, that's just being picky. Good stuff.
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04-22-2006, 08:19 PM
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i started playin when i was 12.....now im 14.......
anything by cat stevens or jim croce i can(try to) play, i like simon n garfunkel, anything from the 60's, 70's, and some 50's i also write my own songs out of around 100 i have 6 that im atempting to record...... seeya kevin (do peace train.haha.) it's real easy but you gotta have the feel.....
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04-23-2006, 01:15 PM
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Nice Rick! Always a pleasure listening
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For only in their dreams can men be truly free. Twas always thus, twas always thus will be. --Keating, DPS Taylor 314ce-LTD Taylor 514ce Alvarez Yairi DY-95 Seagull S6
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04-23-2006, 03:28 PM
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Another Great One!!!
Rick. I absolutely love your music. you are so good at capturing the feeling of each and every song you do...
 You need to get yourself out there and share it with the public. And don't forget about us little people... Keep um commin man.
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04-23-2006, 03:36 PM
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Funny you should mention that Bob. Last night, I did just that: I set up my PA at a party with about 80 people, had loads of fun, other people were singing along. I was set up next to a beautiful pool with a disappearing edge and a gas fire pit with people gathered around. I felt like I did in my younger days when I used to do that more often. Thanks Danny, Kevin, Jedd, and Thorny!
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04-26-2006, 01:22 PM
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Lets see! Just to name a few:
Sister Golden Hair - America Fire and Rain - James Taylor Peaceful Easy Feeling - Eagles Cat's in the Cradle - Harry Chapin Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffet Wild World - Cat Stevens If You Could Read My Mind Gordon Lightfoot Poems, Prayers and Promises - John Denver Lyin Eyes - Eagles Time In a Bottle - Jim Croce You've Got a Friend - James Taylor's version Photographs and Memories - Jim Croce Lookin For Love (in all the wrong places) - Waylon Jennings Make It With You - Bread Tequila Sunrise - Eagles Father and Son - Cat Stevens Sand and Foam - Dan Fogelberg Now and Forever - Richard Marx
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