Lateralus' Musical Meanderings

Mojo · 11-21-2010, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Lateralus

Yes, we are finished it! We've just gotta record and upload it now! Will most likely post it here when it's done

I'm glad you like it!

I definitely don't love to say that, I honestly don't think any of the stuff I do is that good haha! But it's really nice to hear that you like it, reassuring! Thanks so much mojo. One thing I'd like to work on next time is perhaps doing more harmonies instead of singing in unison.

Thanks for reading my journal!

I read the first post ages ago, but for some reason never commented. Hopefully you do post that track when it's done.

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

100 x better than the crap that was on X factor tonight that I had the misfortune to catch out of the corner of my eye tonight as it was Beatles night on the programme and apart from the final performer, they all murdered the hell out of the songs.

I didn't see it but that doesn't surprise me. As usual on X Factor night, my Facebook feed was brimming with pages and pages of pro-Factor chatter but quite beautifully, amongst of all that was a comment that read "John Lennon just shot himself...just to make sure he was dead."

Astronomer · 12-01-2010, 09:10 PM

So I've been covering (i.e. butchering) a lot of songs lately, in an attempt to improve my amateur music skillz...

I forgot to add that my guitar is missing a string in this video so it's a bit blergh.

TheBig3 · 12-01-2010, 10:14 PM

That wasn't half bad. A few questions...

1. How are you getting the echo in the refrain? Pre-recording or is that a mic effect?

2. is this the sort of music you usually play?

Astronomer · 12-02-2010, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBig3KilledMyRainDog

That wasn't half bad. A few questions...

1. How are you getting the echo in the refrain? Pre-recording or is that a mic effect?

2. is this the sort of music you usually play?

1. It's not a mic effect, the software I use has a default of adding reverb when you record vocals and select the 'vocals' setting. You have the option of removing it but I'm not really a fan of my voice so I leave it on to make it more bearable to listen to.

2. Usually I don't sing, I normally just play keys and bass. I guess this is the kind of music that my band does, but a little more fuller (more instruments obviously) and more upbeat. But when I'm making music on my own I usually play a wide variety of music... such as lots of classical on piano and funk on bass.

Thanks for reading/ watching

Astronomer · 04-26-2012, 02:32 AM

I recorded something recently, it's really half-assed but I thought I'd post it anyway!

Astronomer · 04-26-2012, 02:39 AM

Oh, & this too!

Dr_Rez · 04-26-2012, 01:08 PM

You should consider a inexpensive USB mic. For instance I have the Blue Yeti which for everything but drums has incredible sound. Not to mention its got 4 mic types in it so its really great for any situation. There is also the Blue Snowball which is about 70 Usd opposed to 100 Uds but is most certainly worth it. What nicest part being its usb so you dont need an interface to plug it into a laptop or whatnot.

These are the links with a little describing each one.
Amazon.com: Blue Microphones Snowball iCE Condenser Microphone, Cardioid: Musical Instruments
Amazon.com: Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone: Musical Instruments

Astronomer · 04-27-2012, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Rez

You should consider a inexpensive USB mic. For instance I have the Blue Yeti which for everything but drums has incredible sound. Not to mention its got 4 mic types in it so its really great for any situation. There is also the Blue Snowball which is about 70 Usd opposed to 100 Uds but is most certainly worth it. What nicest part being its usb so you dont need an interface to plug it into a laptop or whatnot.

These are the links with a little describing each one.
Amazon.com: Blue Microphones Snowball iCE Condenser Microphone, Cardioid: Musical Instruments
Amazon.com: Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone: Musical Instruments

I've been considering getting one but whenever I've used a relatively inexpensive mic I always get that 'pop' sound when you pronounce words with the 'p' sound in them (know what I'm talking about?!) I might invest in one though... am gonna check out those links thanks Dr!

Astronomer · 04-27-2012, 03:01 AM

EDIT: I'm really interested in the second one you posted but none of those Amazon offers ship to Australia and I'm finding it hard to find any other places online that sell it for a decent price! Oh well.

Dr_Rez · 04-27-2012, 01:32 PM

You sure?

Amazon.com Help: Australia

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Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	Oh, & this too! __________________

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Dr_Rez Registered Jimmy Rustler Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,360	You should consider a inexpensive USB mic. For instance I have the Blue Yeti which for everything but drums has incredible sound. Not to mention its got 4 mic types in it so its really great for any situation. There is also the Blue Snowball which is about 70 Usd opposed to 100 Uds but is most certainly worth it. What nicest part being its usb so you dont need an interface to plug it into a laptop or whatnot. These are the links with a little describing each one. Amazon.com: Blue Microphones Snowball iCE Condenser Microphone, Cardioid: Musical Instruments Amazon.com: Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone: Musical Instruments __________________ Best chance of losing virginity is in prison crew Always Checks Credentials Crew nba > nfl crew Shave one of my legs to pretend its a girl in my bed crew

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Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	EDIT: I'm really interested in the second one you posted but none of those Amazon offers ship to Australia and I'm finding it hard to find any other places online that sell it for a decent price! Oh well. __________________

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Dr_Rez Registered Jimmy Rustler Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,360	You sure? Amazon.com Help: Australia __________________ Best chance of losing virginity is in prison crew Always Checks Credentials Crew nba > nfl crew Shave one of my legs to pretend its a girl in my bed crew