fifeq Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 [url="http://www.myspace.com/danceofthestarlings"]http://www.myspace.com/danceofthestarlings[/url] would like to here some comments! recorded one evening using garage band bass: Yamaha bb414 - sansamp (similar to "SVT like" setting ) - mixing desk Quote
elom Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 [quote name='fifeq' post='153783' date='Mar 9 2008, 12:22 AM'][url="http://www.myspace.com/danceofthestarlings"]http://www.myspace.com/danceofthestarlings[/url] would like to here some comments! recorded one evening using garage band bass: Yamaha bb414 - sansamp (similar to "SVT like" setting ) - mixing desk[/quote] I thought I'd give this a quick listen out of courtesy like, ended up listening to all 4 tracks twice. For me this is just how a raw, young indie band should sound - plenty of rough edges but bags of promise. The Strokes and Arctic Monkey influences are very strong. Sometimes this works (really liked 'Rejects' - could be an early Strokes demo) but the vocals on 'Flight is Fast' sound like they are trying too hard to be Alex Turner. Not sure what you were trying to do on 'Rule of Four' but it didn't do it for me - sounds like it was recorded inside a metal dustbin and I couldn't listen to it all the way through - this could just be me getting old though! Nice tone on the bass and it fits the style of music. The backing vocals could maybe with do with a bit of attention but that's a minor criticism. Overall a good collection of songs and I'd be interested to hear more. Nice one. Quote
ShergoldSnickers Posted March 11, 2008 Posted March 11, 2008 I must have been inside elom's head as that pretty much sums up exactly what I was thinking. OK so there are some rough edges, but it works in the main. Yeah, keep doing it and keep posting the results. Given that I'm actually old and not just getting old, I hope these comments don't do you any harm... "Jeeze - if that Snicks likes us then we're doomed..." Quote
fifeq Posted March 14, 2008 Author Posted March 14, 2008 Thanks for the comments guys! the quality is poor as we just recorded them to give to promoters and pubs so we can start gigs looking for more comments! cheers! Quote
paul, the Posted March 14, 2008 Posted March 14, 2008 (edited) +1 to the insightful chaps above. happy, humbling music that's very addictive. I think you guys will do really well. A bit rough and ready, as you say, but the arrangement is inspired; very professional. EDIT:- Love the band name too! Edited March 14, 2008 by paul, the Quote
OldGit Posted March 14, 2008 Posted March 14, 2008 I'm old too and I liked it. Certainly as good as stuff I hear on the young persons wireless now and then. Lots of energy and drive. Look forward to seeing you guys live. Quote
fifeq Posted March 23, 2008 Author Posted March 23, 2008 [quote name='paul, the' post='157143' date='Mar 14 2008, 02:40 AM']+1 to the insightful chaps above. happy, humbling music that's very addictive. I think you guys will do really well. A bit rough and ready, as you say, but the arrangement is inspired; very professional. EDIT:- Love the band name too![/quote] we play in Cardiff on 3rd of April in The End . more on our myspace! Quote
The Funk Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 Indie is really not my thing but it sounds very together and pretty tight, especially for a rough demo. You should easily be able to get plenty of gigs off the back of that. One thing I do like is the growing number of indie bands not just with good time but pretty good rhythm sections. It sounds like your band could fall into that category. Quote
OldGit Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 [quote name='fifeq' post='162437' date='Mar 23 2008, 11:30 PM']we play in Cardiff on 3rd of April in The End . more on our myspace![/quote] Stick a post code on the address of The End on your myspace so I can find it and I may well come along, assuming there's a discount for old gits : Quote
fifeq Posted March 24, 2008 Author Posted March 24, 2008 [url="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ie=UTF8&ll=51.489731,-3.174496&spn=0.000787,0.001824&t=h&z=19"]http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ie=UTF8&...mp;t=h&z=19[/url] here it is don't know what is their postcode;/ it is about 15min from yours and the entrance is free we play with: [url="http://www.myspace.com/echolounge"]http://www.myspace.com/echolounge[/url] and some acoustic guest. It's our first gig so we will be all stressed! Quote
OldGit Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 [quote name='fifeq' post='162689' date='Mar 24 2008, 03:53 PM']It's our first gig so we will be all stressed![/quote] Ta First gig eh? Here's some suggestions: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=7919&view=findpost&p=142942"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=142942[/url] Quote
fifeq Posted March 25, 2008 Author Posted March 25, 2008 [quote name='OldGit' post='162876' date='Mar 24 2008, 10:13 PM']Ta First gig eh? Here's some suggestions: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=7919&view=findpost&p=142942"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=142942[/url][/quote] we all played before but together however for me for example it will be first after almost 1,5 years break! Quote
OldGit Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 [quote name='fifeq' post='162923' date='Mar 25 2008, 12:02 AM']we all played before but together however for me for example it will be first after almost 1,5 years break![/quote] Coool ... so you know what to do beforehand to make it all work as well as possible on the night ... great, shoudl be a great gig Quote
Steve_nottm Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 Listening as I type and I have to say I quite like it. I can see the Strokes comparison, and for rough recordings I think it's more than enough for the songs to come through and to get you gigs etc. Rejects is good. Like the song and listened to all of that Rule of four. Have to admit I didn't like. The intro showed promise but never happened for me The Bundle. Nope sorry. not for me Flight. Yup, good. Very Arctic monkeys, perhaps too much so. Song itself is strong. Quote
kdphysio Posted March 30, 2008 Posted March 30, 2008 Yeah, like the others, only one doesn't do it for me is [i]Rule of Four[/i].....sounds like the drummer's hammering away on some dustbins!! But can hear Arctics, Strokes, and Fratellis influences.......good stuff. Enjoy the gig. Good luck. Quote
fifeq Posted April 3, 2008 Author Posted April 3, 2008 cheers guys for all comments! first gig tonight at The End , Cardiff! Quote
OldGit Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 [quote name='fifeq' post='242116' date='Jul 17 2008, 08:27 PM']new song on myspace so please check it![/quote] [url="http://www.myspace.com/danceofthestarlings"]http://www.myspace.com/danceofthestarlings[/url] It's easier if you make it a clickable link Quote
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