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Virtual Music Studio => Finished Works => Topic started by: stoman on May 03, 2014, 02:45:00 PM

Title: Stuck On The Ground (PVD, stoman, cyclone, DrumGuy, off-site singer)
Post by: stoman on May 03, 2014, 02:45:00 PM

I think it's time to post some finished songs until they sink into oblivion. :)

This is a 80s-ish pop song, the thread in Studio A was:  
http://www.musicianscollaboration.com/forum/index.php?topic=10389.0

Lyrics: Paul Dempsey
Vocals: Susan St. John
Bass: Michael Schöbele
Drums: Mark R. Cole
Guitar: Cyclone (I forgot Tim's last name)
Music & Production: Steffen Offermann

There are two versions with different drums, both played by Mark. Since we cannot decide which one sounds better, I'm posting them both.

Regards,
  Steffen

Title: Re: Stuck On The Ground (PVD, stoman, cyclone, DrumGuy, off-site singer)
Post by: gbm on May 03, 2014, 03:10:15 PM

Steffen

Nice! I was thinking 70's or psychedelic 60's. :) Tight drumming, good stuff! Big busy strings in the refrain would have really picked it up to finish! Nice guitars Cyclone, sounds good!  Sweet vocals!

 :)

Title: Re: Stuck On The Ground (PVD, stoman, cyclone, DrumGuy, off-site singer)
Post by: stoman on May 03, 2014, 03:14:18 PM

Thanks, Gary! 70s is always a compliment for me. :) But the synths are clearly 80s (e.g. the Jupiter 8).

Regards,
  Steffen

Title: Re: Stuck On The Ground (PVD, stoman, cyclone, DrumGuy, off-site singer)
Post by: cyclone on May 04, 2014, 12:06:38 AM

Thanks for the comp G.Turned out very good thanks for letting me join in the fun.
Cyclone

Title: Re: Stuck On The Ground (PVD, stoman, cyclone, DrumGuy, off-site singer)
Post by: stoman on May 04, 2014, 03:30:06 AM

Thank you for joining, Tim!

This song actually isn't my usual style, but I think it turned out ok.

Regards,
  Steffen

Title: Re: Stuck On The Ground (PVD, stoman, cyclone, DrumGuy, off-site singer)
Post by: DrumGuy on May 04, 2014, 11:17:56 PM

Steffen,

Nice job on the mixes and I love the keyboard parts! (even if you don't like keyboard driven songs...)  ;D  Susan did a wonderful job on vocals too.

Thanks for giving me a chance on my first project here!

Mark

Title: Re: Stuck On The Ground (PVD, stoman, cyclone, DrumGuy, off-site singer)
Post by: stoman on May 05, 2014, 04:33:27 AM

I hope it won't be the last one, Mark! :)

Your drumming is just right for the song - both versions. I still can't decide which one I like better.

Regards,
  Steffen

Title: Re: Stuck On The Ground (PVD, stoman, cyclone, DrumGuy, off-site singer)
Post by: PVD on May 06, 2014, 12:12:16 PM

Steffe/everyone:

Glad to see this one complete, great job.
Tks for giving this one a chance.

Paul

Title: Re: Stuck On The Ground (PVD, stoman, cyclone, DrumGuy, off-site singer)
Post by: CosmicDolphin on May 10, 2014, 01:10:03 PM

I prefer the drum sound of the first mix as the others make it sound too 80's with the gated snare etc.

I've not heard this singer before and think she has a good voice for this type of stuff, reminds me a little of the singer from St Ettienne ( Sarah Cracknell )

My fave part is the synth sounds you've used Steffen  8)

CD

Title: Re: Stuck On The Ground (PVD, stoman, cyclone, DrumGuy, off-site singer)
Post by: stoman on May 10, 2014, 02:07:41 PM

Thanks, Paul and Mark. :)

This song was actually meant to sound very 80s. Now, from a distance, I do like the sounds too, but I think my ears were simply over-saturated from working on it.

There were times when I did not think the song would ever be finished. I actually hated it - because my original arrangement was completely inadequate. I thought it was the drums that did not fit, but the synths were the reason. So I reworked them, and I think it was worth the effort. :)

Regards,
  Steffen

Title: Re: Stuck On The Ground (PVD, stoman, cyclone, DrumGuy, off-site singer)
Post by: rightonthemark on May 10, 2014, 10:20:47 PM

i prefer mix 1 as well.
something about it seems to have more groove/feel to it.
not my cup of tea but a good collab nonetheless.
the only criticism i have is that it sounds almost too perfect - too clean - needs to be dirtied up some; especially the vocals.
she has got to have the cleanest sound voice ever - a very nice voice.