[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Adam Baboolal wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Mr Mercury
wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
All in all, I'd say 8 out ot 10 for this. Well done Adam.[/QUOTE]
Thanks dude. Appreciate that.
The piano is a SteinwayB Grand Piano from East West Colossus. http://www.eastwestsamples.com/details.php?cd_index=961
I tend to use that a lot for just playing and Stuart (who plays piano btw) makes it sound very nice here.
Yeah, just listened through the song and I'm 99% happy with it. I'll leave it as is. :)
Adam. [/QUOTE]
Thanks for that. I have listened to this version a few times now. The piano sounds nice and sweet here. I also like the fact that this version isnt an exact "paint by numbers" version. Very good indeed.
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Probably for the first time ever, we decided it should be different. I'll tell the story...
In the beginning..! It was Stu's idea to do a piano and vocal version. Simple. But a few days after Stu n Al had left it with me, I tinkered with it and tacked on a Queen MIH type ending. Once I'd done that, I wanted some acoustic guitars in the song. Then...well, just 3 weeks ago Stu re-recorded his piano cause he wasn't quite happy with things. After that was finalised, Al (our 2nd guitarist) and I recorded acoustic guitar parts from the start of the song. After doing a lead vocal, it was just a case of finding time to put it all together and edit it. I should also put a shout out to my brother Ben who added his real cymbals and (unwittingly) the trademark Roger hi-hat hits. Unwittingly cause I stole those from our other cover, Save Me.
Adam.
In the beginning..! It was Stu's idea to do a piano and vocal version. Simple. But a few days after Stu n Al had left it with me, I tinkered with it and tacked on a Queen MIH type ending. Once I'd done that, I wanted some acoustic guitars in the song. Then...well, just 3 weeks ago Stu re-recorded his piano cause he wasn't quite happy with things. After that was finalised, Al (our 2nd guitarist) and I recorded acoustic guitar parts from the start of the song. After doing a lead vocal, it was just a case of finding time to put it all together and edit it. I should also put a shout out to my brother Ben who added his real cymbals and (unwittingly) the trademark Roger hi-hat hits. Unwittingly cause I stole those from our other cover, Save Me.
Adam.
People here are waaaaaaay too picky...
Adam, well done! It sounds like you all had a blast doing your own version of the song, and, to me, that's what it's all about.
For some here to criticize minute timing issues just really, really puzzles me. We're not pros, we don't have producers in studio to "fix" things.
We just plug in, have fun, and do what comes to us.
Again, well done.
Adam, well done! It sounds like you all had a blast doing your own version of the song, and, to me, that's what it's all about.
For some here to criticize minute timing issues just really, really puzzles me. We're not pros, we don't have producers in studio to "fix" things.
We just plug in, have fun, and do what comes to us.
Again, well done.
I totally agree, I think it's great.
The link works now, I apologize for the error.
The link works now, I apologize for the error.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Adam Baboolal wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Listen, I think these "issues" are our personal choices and we're happy with the song the way it is.
Inu - The drums sound weak and lifeless? The drums are from BFD/Andy John series and those sounds are top notch stuff. Maybe it's a personal taste thing. I know some people prefer one drum set over another. So if they sound weak, I can't tell you why you hear that.[/QUOTE]
Well, I'm comparing the drum sounds not only against the original Queen recordings, but against my own band's as well. Roger and myself are similar in that we both like a crisp yet powerful drum sound.
I have a custom kit based on a Gretch setup (although we are awaiting a new custom Mapex Saturn kit to come in some time this year), and I've tweaked it to get a really good sound.
You can hear the snare from the set on the kit I used at our first show earlier this year, which you can view on YouTube through the links on our website http://www.unbalanced.ca [/QUOTE]
[QUOTE]And dude, a cd skipping? Thanks for mocking my singing voice. :(
Adam.[/QUOTE]
I didn't intend to mock your voice.
However, I also hate to point it out, but you sometimes are the Simon Cowell of Queenzone, so it's my turn to give you my constructive criticism.
Anyways, my offer still stands to provide a new drum track.
Inu - The drums sound weak and lifeless? The drums are from BFD/Andy John series and those sounds are top notch stuff. Maybe it's a personal taste thing. I know some people prefer one drum set over another. So if they sound weak, I can't tell you why you hear that.[/QUOTE]
Well, I'm comparing the drum sounds not only against the original Queen recordings, but against my own band's as well. Roger and myself are similar in that we both like a crisp yet powerful drum sound.
I have a custom kit based on a Gretch setup (although we are awaiting a new custom Mapex Saturn kit to come in some time this year), and I've tweaked it to get a really good sound.
You can hear the snare from the set on the kit I used at our first show earlier this year, which you can view on YouTube through the links on our website http://www.unbalanced.ca [/QUOTE]
[QUOTE]And dude, a cd skipping? Thanks for mocking my singing voice. :(
Adam.[/QUOTE]
I didn't intend to mock your voice.
However, I also hate to point it out, but you sometimes are the Simon Cowell of Queenzone, so it's my turn to give you my constructive criticism.
Anyways, my offer still stands to provide a new drum track.
Exactly Inu, you compared against what you like. lol That's my point. Personal preference.
Sorry, but after hearing your Youtube and Myspace stuff, it sounds nothin like Roger's sound. Come on...even I would never say I sound like Brian on guitar or like Freddie singing. You and I sound like ourselves, that's it.
If I wanted the drums to sound like Roger, I would've dialed all the Gretsch stuff in and brought in a more emulated sound. Thankfully, I didn't want to copy Roger. Just the hi-hats part which my brother recorded. I only wanted a quality drum sound and I believe I have that now.
Oh and the cd-skip thing about my voice is like someone making a remark about a foreign singer doing a cover. It happens and I often find it in bad taste.
Lastly, the Simon Cowell of Queenzone, eh. I, along with some others at times, point out proper issues that need fixed. Matt's M-Waltz where I said I liked it quite a bit, but had to point out the low-mid stuff which could be fixed. I even offered to remix it for him. How does that compare to what you say here? It doesn't Inu. The way I sing is how I sing. You can't say I have to change that because you think it sounded like a cd-skip. :P
Adam.
Sorry, but after hearing your Youtube and Myspace stuff, it sounds nothin like Roger's sound. Come on...even I would never say I sound like Brian on guitar or like Freddie singing. You and I sound like ourselves, that's it.
If I wanted the drums to sound like Roger, I would've dialed all the Gretsch stuff in and brought in a more emulated sound. Thankfully, I didn't want to copy Roger. Just the hi-hats part which my brother recorded. I only wanted a quality drum sound and I believe I have that now.
Oh and the cd-skip thing about my voice is like someone making a remark about a foreign singer doing a cover. It happens and I often find it in bad taste.
Lastly, the Simon Cowell of Queenzone, eh. I, along with some others at times, point out proper issues that need fixed. Matt's M-Waltz where I said I liked it quite a bit, but had to point out the low-mid stuff which could be fixed. I even offered to remix it for him. How does that compare to what you say here? It doesn't Inu. The way I sing is how I sing. You can't say I have to change that because you think it sounded like a cd-skip. :P
Adam.
Nicely done!
I quite liked the little bit of harmony that was put in towards the end of the second chorus.
I was hoping for more of the same in the final chorus. It seems to add feel and emotion.
I agree that the sounds used are down to personal preference.
Piano, vocals and drums all sound great, although there's something I don't quite like about the guitar. Can't put my finger on it though.
One of the better covers on this site I must say!
I quite liked the little bit of harmony that was put in towards the end of the second chorus.
I was hoping for more of the same in the final chorus. It seems to add feel and emotion.
I agree that the sounds used are down to personal preference.
Piano, vocals and drums all sound great, although there's something I don't quite like about the guitar. Can't put my finger on it though.
One of the better covers on this site I must say!
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Adam Baboolal wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Exactly Inu, you compared against what you like. lol That's my point. Personal preference.
Sorry, but after hearing your Youtube and Myspace stuff, it sounds nothin like Roger's sound. Come on...even I would never say I sound like Brian on guitar or like Freddie singing. You and I sound like ourselves, that's it.
If I wanted the drums to sound like Roger, I would've dialed all the Gretsch stuff in and brought in a more emulated sound. Thankfully, I didn't want to copy Roger. Just the hi-hats part which my brother recorded. I only wanted a quality drum sound and I believe I have that now.[/QUOTE]
Whatever floats your boat. I tried.
[QUOTE]Oh and the cd-skip thing about my voice is like someone making a remark about a foreign singer doing a cover. It happens and I often find it in bad taste.[/QUOTE]
I'm just only saying, cos it seems a bit fast to me.
I never said you sound like a foreigner.
[QUOTE]Lastly, the Simon Cowell of Queenzone, eh. I, along with some others at times, point out proper issues that need fixed. Matt's M-Waltz where I said I liked it quite a bit, but had to point out the low-mid stuff which could be fixed. I even offered to remix it for him. How does that compare to what you say here? It doesn't Inu. The way I sing is how I sing. You can't say I have to change that because you think it sounded like a cd-skip. :P
Adam.[/QUOTE]
Well gee sorry. You're reading way too much into it.
Your singing was fine. I never said it was terrible, did I?
I only commented on one little nitpick, and you're freaking out on me. Very unwarranted there. I'm trying to help you out.
Goes to show how much my suggestions are taken....not.
And btw those MySpace demos, I really would not consider them myself to be close to Roger's sound at all. Those were done in November last year with a totally different kit, and that was also when I was just starting out.
My drumming has advanced a lot since then.
Also, Joshua doesn't seem to know how to mix drums properly at times. Those demos were mixed by him, and they sound like shit (keep in mind too, we were very limited for drum and condenser microphones then too, so he had to 'gate' and 'compress' it a lot to get a 'decent sound'...)
We have some new recordings in the works now that we have better drums and more equipment for recording and mixing, and they sound a LOT better than these demos.
Sorry, but after hearing your Youtube and Myspace stuff, it sounds nothin like Roger's sound. Come on...even I would never say I sound like Brian on guitar or like Freddie singing. You and I sound like ourselves, that's it.
If I wanted the drums to sound like Roger, I would've dialed all the Gretsch stuff in and brought in a more emulated sound. Thankfully, I didn't want to copy Roger. Just the hi-hats part which my brother recorded. I only wanted a quality drum sound and I believe I have that now.[/QUOTE]
Whatever floats your boat. I tried.
[QUOTE]Oh and the cd-skip thing about my voice is like someone making a remark about a foreign singer doing a cover. It happens and I often find it in bad taste.[/QUOTE]
I'm just only saying, cos it seems a bit fast to me.
I never said you sound like a foreigner.
[QUOTE]Lastly, the Simon Cowell of Queenzone, eh. I, along with some others at times, point out proper issues that need fixed. Matt's M-Waltz where I said I liked it quite a bit, but had to point out the low-mid stuff which could be fixed. I even offered to remix it for him. How does that compare to what you say here? It doesn't Inu. The way I sing is how I sing. You can't say I have to change that because you think it sounded like a cd-skip. :P
Adam.[/QUOTE]
Well gee sorry. You're reading way too much into it.
Your singing was fine. I never said it was terrible, did I?
I only commented on one little nitpick, and you're freaking out on me. Very unwarranted there. I'm trying to help you out.
Goes to show how much my suggestions are taken....not.
And btw those MySpace demos, I really would not consider them myself to be close to Roger's sound at all. Those were done in November last year with a totally different kit, and that was also when I was just starting out.
My drumming has advanced a lot since then.
Also, Joshua doesn't seem to know how to mix drums properly at times. Those demos were mixed by him, and they sound like shit (keep in mind too, we were very limited for drum and condenser microphones then too, so he had to 'gate' and 'compress' it a lot to get a 'decent sound'...)
We have some new recordings in the works now that we have better drums and more equipment for recording and mixing, and they sound a LOT better than these demos.
Listen, I'm not jumpin on you or getting "freaked out" by anything. I'm merely trying to say that these things you mention are your personal preference and don't hold anything for me. Whereas the engineering comments I make are real tips on how to fix things, and therefore aren't just my own way of looking at something. That's all. But your opinion is just that, your opinion. So, they're not the same, which is why we disagree on the drum sound. Cool? We must agree to disagree on that one.
If you want to throw some tracks towards me, I could try doing something with them, if you wish. Always glad to help out.
Adam.
If you want to throw some tracks towards me, I could try doing something with them, if you wish. Always glad to help out.
Adam.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]mattsmith wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Nicely done!
I quite liked the little bit of harmony that was put in towards the end of the second chorus.
I was hoping for more of the same in the final chorus. It seems to add feel and emotion...
...although there's something I don't quite like about the guitar. Can't put my finger on it though.[/QUOTE]
Funnily enough, the piano man told me to do another harmony one for the last chorus!
So you're not sure about the guitar either? Interesting. Maybe there's something there that people aren't liking. I'd love to get to the bottom of what that is.
Thanks for the comments!
Adam.
I quite liked the little bit of harmony that was put in towards the end of the second chorus.
I was hoping for more of the same in the final chorus. It seems to add feel and emotion...
...although there's something I don't quite like about the guitar. Can't put my finger on it though.[/QUOTE]
Funnily enough, the piano man told me to do another harmony one for the last chorus!
So you're not sure about the guitar either? Interesting. Maybe there's something there that people aren't liking. I'd love to get to the bottom of what that is.
Thanks for the comments!
Adam.
Now ive listened to it again, I think it's the tone of the guitar.
The sound is ok in itself, but it seems very dry, cutting and harsh.
Needs to be fairly powerful, but just maybe needs the sharp edge that it has at the moment taking off.
The sound is ok in itself, but it seems very dry, cutting and harsh.
Needs to be fairly powerful, but just maybe needs the sharp edge that it has at the moment taking off.
I like it. A lot, in fact, but something doesn't quite sit right. After a couple of listens, it hit me--the lead vox are somewhat buried in the mix behind pianos and guitars. Maybe it's just the way I have my speakers set up, but it does seem that the instrumentation overpowers you from time to time, Adam. On the whole, though, it's excellent work, and you sound eerily like Brian May at points.
You mentioned a cover of "In the Lap of the Gods...Revisited" a while back--any chance of this one showing up eventually? I was looking forward to it greatly, as I consider that to be one of the band's more underrated songs.
You mentioned a cover of "In the Lap of the Gods...Revisited" a while back--any chance of this one showing up eventually? I was looking forward to it greatly, as I consider that to be one of the band's more underrated songs.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]mattsmith wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Now ive listened to it again, I think it's the tone of the guitar.
The sound is ok in itself, but it seems very dry, cutting and harsh.
Needs to be fairly powerful, but just maybe needs the sharp edge that it has at the moment taking off.
[/QUOTE]
It is very cutting, but it's somewhat intentional. I really liked the tone of it and couldn't bare to take anymore of it out. Oh well...
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Thunderbolt
Well, that was four minutes I'll never get back.
Only kidding! It was actually pretty damn good! I wish my voice were that good...
Only kidding! It was actually pretty damn good! I wish my voice were that good...
LOL Oh you nice man ya! Nice one Dan. Glad you liked it. :)
See, now I'm thinking I should get on with all the other covers we have on my machine.
Adam.
See, now I'm thinking I should get on with all the other covers we have on my machine.
Adam.