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Hi All,

I haven't posted for a long time so here is one I wrote last week.

I recently purchased Pro Tools 11 so I tried to mix with this program.

Wrote song in BIAB, took into Realband then into Pro Tools (wasn't able to use VST plugins as Pro Tools 11 uses AAX plugins)

Let me know how the mix sounds so I can learn.

https://soundcloud.com/havenstudio/i-dont-want-ya-1

****** Song Summary *************
Title: Baby I don't want yah

Key=A , Tempo 120, Length (m:s)=3:34

Style is _SHINUPL.STY (PopShining&UpliftElGuits [120RS])

RealTracks in style: 1255:Bass, Electric, PopShiningA-B Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 1264:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopShiningA-B Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 1850:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopShiningGrittyMuted Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 1852:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopUpliftArp Ev 120
RealDrums in style: PraiseWorshipShine^05-a:Kick2 HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat Slightly Open
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You misled me
You misused me
Told me you loved me so
My love for you
It grew and grew
You broke my heart in two
Baby I don't want yah
Baby I don't need yah
Baby you should go away
Leave me alone
Don't even phone
I don't want you to stay

You went to him lived with him
Never returned my calls
You ignored me
Turned your back on me
I never foreseen my fall
I loved you more than ever
But you never replied
Went on with your own life
Baby I thought I'd die

But life is so funny
Gave you my money
So that you could live in peace
Instead it gave me
A little sanity
The pain started to cease
Life's getting better
The sunnier the weather
Boy it looks so fine
I never imagined
How my life would be
Now this new girl is mine

You went to him lived with him
Never returned my calls
You ignored me
Turned your back on me
I never foreseen my fall
I loved you more than ever
But you never replied
Went on with your own life
Baby I thought I'd die

Instrumental

Life's getting better
The sunnier the weather
Boy it looks so fine
I never imagined
How my life would be
Now this new girl is mine

You went to him lived with him
Never returned my calls
You ignored me
Turned your back on me
I never foreseen my fall
I loved you more than ever
But you never replied
Went on with your own life
Baby my tears are dry

Best regards
George

Last edited by George Nelson; 02/18/15 11:07 AM. Reason: Updated the Song as per advice from forum members.

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Very nice tune. Loved the lyrics


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George,

Good to hear you again. This has a real nice Roy Orbison vibe.

I would place the vocal right in the middle to blend better - this version leans a bit too much to the left.

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Thanks for that Scottt709 very much appreciated.


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Thanks for your insight Bob, I am using Pro Tools to mix and have not got past the newbie stage.
I will amend the vocal as you suggest.

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George,

Good to see you back around....

I like the production on this. Having the vocal panned all to one side, however, makes it difficult to really get a sense of the song. The reverb is a little heavy, but with the vocal centered, it might be just the thing... The lead guitar could come up a bit, too...

You mentioned to Bob that you might remix this, so I'll look for that...

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Floyd,

Thanks for the advice.
I am using Pro Tools to mix and as it is a new DAW for me I am just learning about mixing with it.
I will take the advice given and move the vocals and up the lead guitar.

Regards
George


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I really like your voice


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Hi George,
I agree that your voice needs to be center stage! It carries the song, every reason to be in the middle. I'm wondering if you can get Pro Tools to release more dynamics in the end mix.

But... This is a great song! Roy Orbison vocals (now here's a compliment) and good band (iab☺)

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I agree with all of the above -- it is a nice song
and well delivered. I think putting the vocal
dead center, as mentioned, and perhaps a little
more pan on the instruments would really open
things up. It is definitely deserving of the effort.

Enjoyed it.

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George, Good Old Soundcloud won't play for me again. I'll come back later. Tom

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Soundcloud "couldn't find the track". I'll check in again. Take care. Greg

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Hi Floyd,

I have updated the song so once again your thoughts on the mix.

I'll get it right at one point. smile smile smile

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Hi Greg,

It should be ok now.

Sorry about that. Probably my fault as I was updating the song.

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Hi Tommy,

It should be ok now.

Sorry about that. Probably my fault as I was updating the song.

Regards
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Good job of fixin' that, George. Sounds good. The processing on the vocal works nicely, now that it's sitting where it should. Cool, big sound on that.

Well done.

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This is a good song. I think you did a nice job on the lyrics and performance.


Enjoyed my listen.

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Hi George. Welcome back. I didn't hear the first version but this one sound good. Good luck with the new daw. It can be very frustrating trying to learn something new.


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Hi George. I never heard the first version, but this one sounds good! Well sung and well played. The mix sounds good. Keep em coming. Tom

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Thank you all for your comments.

Learned a little more on Pro Tools 11, just need to use glue to make it stick. smile
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