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Go Away
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Submitted on: Dec 30, 2004 - 10:25:29 PM
Last Updated: Oct 24 2005 - 12:25:45 AM

Description First time using a MAC as well as Garageband. Time of creation from start to completion of this little ditty was about 25 minutes for 36 second song. No instructions read...just intuition. Guitar tracks just spontaneous outbursts based on drum loop. As this is my first attempt at recording I'd like to hear some constructive feedback.

Hardware PB G4, Ibanez Artcore AXD81

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	tmcfate said 1467 days ago
	great bass line i would build around that bass. as far as recording play areound with all the settings and parameters that you can apply to each track or the entire master track. think about what isnt playing as well as what is tim

	aclarke said 1461 days ago
	great bass line Thanks for the tip! I didn't do anything with the master track...at the time I wasn't aware I could. The bass line was a loop that I transposed a few notes in a couple of spots. Now if only I could transpose some of my guitars notes!

	JimmyMac said 1466 days ago
	Good mix Sounds like you got the levels right. I can hear all the instruments and nothing gets buried. Overall, it sounds a little muddy. You should cut back on the mid range a little. I would play with the EQ settings on each of the instruments and then the master track. Also, you could play with the reverb a little to get everything in the right place. Good luck! JG

	compyellow said 1461 days ago
	pretty good guitar sound i like the compressed lead sound your getting. looking forward to more songs from you!

	UncleSamwich said 1437 days ago
	Better than the first thing I ever recorded- For sure. My first recording sounded like an asthmatic monkey squawking into a garbage can during a monster truck ralley. I say that conservatively. Congradulations on this first go at GB, and here's to losin' your apple cherry.:beer

	said 1420 days ago
	Made me Want to Hear More Good guitar and bass here. Nice groove.

ThatNation said 1416 days ago

The Song Is Good, For a start!
If you wanted some constructive critism, im pretty good at that. First of all, let me compliment you, I really like the song! But, you can build the guitar a bit more, and play around with some of the effects in the sofwatre that you use. I'm sure you can put together an ok piece in 25 minutes, but why don't you sit down for a few hours and really compose a song! But it was great for a start! Really cool, keep up the good work AClarke!

joymark said 1404 days ago

make it longer please
I like this a lot. As with others comments, this was very good for a first try, especially in light of having a real instrument in the mix and not being 100% loops.

My main criticism is that is just not long enough. I would like to hear a new version that is longer and not chopped off at the end.

I also like how the guitar nearly speaks at times. You could really develop that into something as well.

	lavalamp said 335 days ago
	Hitting your first Hey, this is good. I mean the drums could have been busier, but I dug it. Cuts off suddenly, but you know that. LL

	said 282 days ago
	Great beat. Sorry I had no time to comment on this song, I love all your music and comments are important. I think. nice work. Peace Dee x

	aclarke said 1461 days ago
	Good mix I appreciate the EQ tip...I was going more for the tone of each individual track and didn't mess with EQ at all. I will be sure to try that. Thanks!

	aclarke said 1461 days ago
	pretty good guitar sound Thanks. I can't remember what I did exactly though I'm pretty sure I did use some compression on the lead track...truth is, I was trying to cover up my clumsy lead playing and tried different things until I got a sound I liked. I'm hoping to put some more guitar based stuff up soon.

	aclarke said 1436 days ago
	Better than the first thing I ever recorded- Thanks for the beer and the compliment!

	aclarke said 1416 days ago
	The Song Is Good, For a start! Hey- thanks for the feedback. It's much appreciated. This was basically a test of Gargage Band for me. Oddly enough, I've been contemplating building on this. Thanks again for your suggestions!

	aclarke said 334 days ago
	Too funny! heheh- it does cut off... that's about where my impromptu guitar solo fell apart (and one the reasons I leave the heavy duty soloing to the big boys)! Thanks for checking out the real old stuff- not the best but certainly was good for learning and a great Macjams jumping off point.

	aclarke said 282 days ago
	Thank you, Dee! This was the first song I tried with Garage Band... I used loops for the drums and for the bass... I played the guitar. Then I discovered Macjams.... and now you know... the rest of the story.

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