The Frightened City (again)

[Roger...]

Hi All,

I have tussled with this one. I have read so many posts as to 'what pickup', 'what sound', etc, so decided to have a go and do my best with it. The sound I have is the best that I can manage. I used to play it using the bridge pickup, but have now changed to the middle pickup after reading many postings.

My line-up for this one:-

1979 US Strat.
Strings D'Addario 10 - 46's.
Yamaha MagicStomp - Charlie's patch 03.
BOSS GE-7 with boost set at 1.6kHz (cutting gradually back at both sides of this boost).
Roland Cube 30X Amplifier set to 'Black Panel' Bass 75% Middle 80%, Treble 60%.
BOSS MICRO BR Digital Recorder.

See what you think.

Any comments good, bad, or other welcome.

www.4shared.com/audio/YLzjD3qX/The_Frightened_City.html

Kind regards
Roger

[Charlie Hall]

Hi Roger,
Good sound from the middle pickup, maybe you cut the lower mids a bit too much on the EQ. Well played, except that in the choruses, the second line is against an E minor chord so instead of playing the C# note you should play a C. May players miss this important change so you are not alone.
Regards,
Charlie

[Roger...]

Hi Charlie,

Many thanks for listening and your kind comments. I tried to get the sound more gruffy/punchy by removing some of the lower mids but perhaps I over-did it. Thanks very much for the observation on the chorus incorrect note. I had no idea. I will put these things right if I can and re-post (same thread).

Thanks again.

Kind regards
Roger

[grip]

Hi Roger,

Well played and a good sound, I enjoyed your rendition. I appreciate your detailed explanation of your set up.


Kind regards,


Chris

[Roger...]

Hi Chris,

Thanks for your kind comments and for listening. I will post again soon.

Kind regards
Roger

[Roger...]

Hi Charlie,

I have re-recorded and increased the lower mids as suggested. I have also hopefully rectified the incorrect note which you kindly pointed out (I hope that I got the right one...).

I hope this one is better.
(Myself, I think that I prefer the sound of the 1st one)

www.4shared.com/audio/tZFITxw1/The_Frightened_City_3.html

Kind regards
Roger

[joeboy]

Hi Roger

Sounded good to me, very well played

[Roger...]

Hi joeboy,

Many thanks for listening and your kind comments.

Kind regards
Roger

[Charlie Hall]

Hi Roger,
It sounds better to me, and the notes are correct now.
The added mids have brought the guitar well forward now, it doesn't sound as distant as before.
The guitar level could now be reduced slightly in the mix, I think you would like the sound better if you were to try remixing it like that.
Regards,
Charlie

[Roger...]

Hi Charlie,

Thanks for your observations and help. I'll remix it with the lead guitar level slightly reduced before saving it to my archive.

Thanks again.

kind regards
Roger

[Len]

Hi Roger,

That is now a very nice sound file. I did notice an improvement in the tone with the second file. But it wasn't bad before; just a slight improvement in tone I think. Charlie picked up that false note. I eventually did too (I think) - even though I certainly don't have his ears. ;D well done Roger. I liked it.

Cheers,
Len

[Roger...]

Hi Len,

Thanks for listening and your very kind comments. Up until Charlie said, I didn't know that I was playing the wrong notes. I am learning all the time. My thanks to you all.

Kind regards
Roger

[loujones12]

Hi Roger, very well played and the sound is very very close. to me this track is a tuff nut to crack. personaly and this is Only my view. if you could re work the file and add a little more Depth or maybe reverb to the Guitar you would Nail it. but all in all very very good. Kind regards Lou

ps where in west mids are you!!!

[Roger...]

Hi Lou,

Thanks for your kind comments. I might re-work the file, but not just at the moment as I am working on one or two others. I must say though, that I sometimes feel that they are a bit like an artist's painting. You never know when it's finished, and there is alway something that you want to tweak.

By the way, I live in Shirley, Solihull. Please see thread 'Apache (again...)'

Kind regards
Roger

[ubique]

Hi Roger
I have listened to both files for the first time and really enjoyed both, probably the second one has the edge, but both very well done. I have never played this one myself but its now on my 'to do' list. This forum has so many fine players and it just really fires you up to keep learning and improving.
Best regards.
Neil

[Roger...]

Hi Neil,

Thank you for your kind words and for listening. There are indeed many fine players on this forum, but there are also many beginners. I think that it is brilliant that the members on this forum cater for everyone, in being very kind and friendly to anyone with their constructive comments and tips. It has opened a new world to many, many music lovers.

I thank you Charlie for this jewel.

Kind regards
Roger