Recording Independent Acoustic Album

[sp4585]

I moved this thread over to Bash this Recording... also I fixed the link on both threads.

Wow... it's been well over a year since I've been on here - probably more like 2. I posted 1 song before but that was before the overhaul so I doubt it's still up here. Anyway, I'm finally putting all of my efforts into one unified album effort. It is a solo acoustic album since I can't seem to get a consistent band together anymore.

Presently I have 2 songs online - I have about 8 total songs for this album finished (writing) and a basket of ideas that should culminate in at least 4 more.

I'm looking for critiques/comments on the 1) the music 2) the lyrics 3) the vocal parts 4) the production and 5) the song as a whole. Feel free to mention one or all of those things or whatever you choose. Be brutal if you need to.

Steve Pierce - Alternative / Acoustic / Indie Artist

Thanks!

[dlh]

Hey Steve.
I listened to both cuts.
I have to admit, I'm tired. So, I will listen again, but the first thing I would comment on is the string/finger sound when you change chords and slide your fingers across the strings. It's loud. Distracting.
I'll listen closer to the lyrics and such later.

[sergio]

Originally Posted by dlh

Hey Steve.
... but the first thing I would comment on is the string/finger sound when you change chords and slide your fingers across the strings. It's loud. Distracting.

Same here.
Do you like how that sounds?

[brandondrury]

I'm listening to Chicago.

The acoustic guitar is quite brittle in the upper midrange. I like a bright acoustic which I call the "transparent" sound, but in reality that sound isn't nearly as bright as you may think. I would want more "smoothness" in the top end. I'm positive that this acoustic would hurt on certain bright stereos I use to gauge my work.

The vocal sounds very good. What mic is this?

Cool song.

Brandon