ccmtcanada Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Well, my reports have tailed off a bit in the past few weeks. I have gone fishing, but I've been busy with my band...doing some recording and videotaping. <BR><BR> When we do songs like this, I do everything technical...this means I record each track separately, set up the microphones, as well as mix the final product. To give you an idea of how long it takes, I'll spend about 1 hour just placing mics for the drums and a sound check to make sure the levels are to my liking. The recording process for this song took about 4 hours...yes...for a 3 minute song...LOL. The mixing takes me about 12 hours. <BR><BR> Anyhow...after about 8 to 10 different mixes, I settle on the final product. Then comes the video production. I'll usually videotape us playing the song 3 to 5 times...this gives me lots of raw footage to edit and synch video to the audio track. It's challenging and fun being a recording engineer, producer, recording artist and video editor. <BR><BR> The final result is what is shown below...it's a song called "Steady as She Goes", originally by the Recantours. I hope you enjoy it! <BR><BR> <object width="320" height="240"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqXVOfb41X8"></param><param'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqXVOfb41X8"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqXVOfb41X8" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="320" height="240"></embed></object> <BR><BR> I am in the process of writing an OFC theme song. I have the drums/bass rhythm written, as well as a guitar line. Just working on vocal melodies and of course the lyrics!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Thats great!! ill have to get ya to help me with some of my video stuff..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 I'm very impressed Cliff. That really sounds and looks great. Speaking of rock and roll music, I'm going to a 70's and 80's outdoor concert this afternoon. The lineup includes Rick Derringer, Bay City Rollers, Edgar Winter Group, Orleans and Tommy Tutone. I can't believe that Sis is dragging me there when the Brook Trout fishing is at it's best at this time of the year. Oh well. Maybe next weekend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianguy33 Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Great stuff! I really like how the lead vocals are so crisp and clear. The mixing and video and are pretty damn good too. The only minor criticism I have is that I'd like some more bass, but great job all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecxstriper Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 wow cliff that was great. Your voice sounded great :worthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 (edited) Could y'all play and record "Dream Home Heartache" by Roxy Music for me Cliff?... Please??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F2X5Qrgo0Y Edited August 18, 2007 by Greencoachdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 That was great Cliff thanks for sharing that looking forward to the OFC song.Will you be mentionning the Rednecks MTP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 That was great Cliff thanks for sharing that looking forward to the OFC song.Will you be mentionning the Rednecks MTP He doesn't have to mention the Rednecks... we're our own entity in the Southern Contingency!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 He doesn't have to mention the Rednecks... we're our own entity in the Southern Contingency!!! Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyman Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Thanks Cliff. Enjoyed that. Nice job bud. You guys sounded really tight on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 that was awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 You're a man of many talents Cliff, that was great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Definitely a man of many talents .... sounds great Cliff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan's Jane Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Wow Cliff, I really enjoyed that. Played it twice and was "bee bopping". Good stuff and I too am looking forward to the OFC song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacklebuster Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 you and your band are really good. If you guys ever play in bars, you should check out this bar in Oakville called Moonshine. They have live bands every day, mostly blues bands, rock, and on certain days its basically take the mike and go for it. I have only been there a couple of times, and I was not disapointed, the bands are all very good. I have never been there on jam night, but I heard its very good too. The owner charges a cover most nights, and I think a portion goes to the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 That is great Cliff. Now where were you the last month when I was trying to find that song. I knew it was Jack White, so I kept searching all the songs by the White Stripes, to no avail. I finally found out he had the band The Racontours (also known as The Sabatours). Sheesh Sounds awesome. I can't wait for the OFC song Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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