lol Ern, that's cool man! Well, I do try to put out something that matches what I've talked about in the past. Ammo indeed! lol
Anyway, yes, more covers to come. We've got a fair few, due to things that have happened over the last year. A couple I did for a wedding, one we put together for our WWRY show, another for the WWRY dvd and one last one for our upcoming WWRY playback show. The next one I'm going to finish is orchestral...
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I very good version Adam, well done, I listened to it the other evening.
What Software are you using?
As for the drums (I see a few comments here) they do seem a little out to me to be honest but it's also down to the fact I am so used to hearing the original. That being said, as you will know after listening to your own version so many times your ears also play tricks on you as well.
All in all a great version, I will be interested to hear more later.
What Software are you using?
As for the drums (I see a few comments here) they do seem a little out to me to be honest but it's also down to the fact I am so used to hearing the original. That being said, as you will know after listening to your own version so many times your ears also play tricks on you as well.
All in all a great version, I will be interested to hear more later.
Glad you like it. I'm using CubaseSX3 with East West Colossus for Piano, strings and a synth during the piano bit. That's pretty much all we used. Of course, there were plugins for reverb (Breverb) and other EQ/Compressor, delay bits n bobs. Do you want a list?!
Yeah, I think it's a common 'complaint' about the start of the drums. Just needs a tweak. I'll fix it at some point, I guess. More coming at some point. I think we're about ready to resume the other covers we have.
Adam.
Yeah, I think it's a common 'complaint' about the start of the drums. Just needs a tweak. I'll fix it at some point, I guess. More coming at some point. I think we're about ready to resume the other covers we have.
Adam.
Interesting, I always like to know what software was used just out of interest because there are so many these days.
I have not used Cubase myself, I tend to use Pro Tools these days, however recently I have done a fair bit in Adobe Audition which is very easy to use and seems to work well.
I liked the balance of everything, nicely put together.
I have not used Cubase myself, I tend to use Pro Tools these days, however recently I have done a fair bit in Adobe Audition which is very easy to use and seems to work well.
I liked the balance of everything, nicely put together.
I use CubaseSX cause I seem to get more out of it and can really compose with all the tools. I have Pro Tools on this machine as well as on another system, but I think I'd just use that to get the initial recording. It's good for just plain recording. But it's too costly to run because of the hardware requirements. Running everything with CubaseSx is more cost friendly.
I do love to use Adobe Audition to piece things together and feel most creative in that program. It's just nice and easy to put things together.
Adam.
I do love to use Adobe Audition to piece things together and feel most creative in that program. It's just nice and easy to put things together.
Adam.
Vocals sound weak I'm afraid. Sounds like someone who is an average singer but who thinks they sound amazing. Just my honest criticism... take it as you like, but I don't mean to offend. Criticism can't always be good.
Maybe try songs which suit your voice better... not Queen though!!!
Maybe try songs which suit your voice better... not Queen though!!!
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]The Jailer 79 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Vocals sound weak I'm afraid. Sounds like someone who is an average singer but who thinks they sound amazing. Just my honest criticism...[/QUOTE]
Uh, that's not criticism. That's called an insult. And this is what you do with your first post on Queenzone? Goodbye noob. ;P
Uh, that's not criticism. That's called an insult. And this is what you do with your first post on Queenzone? Goodbye noob. ;P
Actually couldn't remember my old login details... been coming to this site on and off since the days were the site owner was good enough to put up tons of bootlegs. As if that even matters though!
WTF has being a "noob" anyway got to do with anything or whether I choose to join this post or any other. By reading back on other similar posts, you haven't always held back on your criticisms of other fan songs, so why should I? Are you that insecure that you can't take criticism of any sort? Or should I just kiss your ass cos you have over 4000 posts?
For the record, it is actually "noobs" that keep this site fresh and the Queen community so strong. What's the point in having a bunch of long time users, with all that Queen knowledge, if there is nobody else to pass it down too? Too often someone comes to this site and gets cut down by some arrogant twat who is fed up hearing the same questions over and over again! Reality is... don't fucking answer then and read something that does interest you. You should be grateful that new users are coming to this forum and keeping it strong, offering their own unique opinions or observations... not trying to humiliate them at any given opportunity with your superior Queen knowledge.
Do you deserve more respect just because you've been here longer or offered more? Should I say your version of TMLWKY was fantastic and the vocals superior to any other attempt by fans?
"noob"... every time I see that word getting used it amuses me. "Your new... how dare you offend me... how boring your questions are... how can you possibly know better than me" lol.
Goodbye yourself!!! And one last thing... if that offends you you really need to toughen up... a proper insult would be that you bore the fuck out of me every time you offer an answer on anything technical because you're a tech engineer (wow)... or if I said you ruined a nice version of Under Pressure with that girl on your myspace (who actually could sing btw) with your piss poor vocals. Or better still... maybe you should stop insulting the name of Freddie Mercury by saying you learned everything you know by listening to him... THAT WAS AN INSULT... IF YOU'D SAID YOU LEARNED ALL YOU KNOW FROM SPIKE EDNEY OR MAYBE BRIAN MAY (IF HE HAD A PARTICULARLY BAD COLD) THEN I'D MAYBE AGREE.
Goodbye again... this will be the last post I take part in if that's the response I get.
Toughen up!!!
WTF has being a "noob" anyway got to do with anything or whether I choose to join this post or any other. By reading back on other similar posts, you haven't always held back on your criticisms of other fan songs, so why should I? Are you that insecure that you can't take criticism of any sort? Or should I just kiss your ass cos you have over 4000 posts?
For the record, it is actually "noobs" that keep this site fresh and the Queen community so strong. What's the point in having a bunch of long time users, with all that Queen knowledge, if there is nobody else to pass it down too? Too often someone comes to this site and gets cut down by some arrogant twat who is fed up hearing the same questions over and over again! Reality is... don't fucking answer then and read something that does interest you. You should be grateful that new users are coming to this forum and keeping it strong, offering their own unique opinions or observations... not trying to humiliate them at any given opportunity with your superior Queen knowledge.
Do you deserve more respect just because you've been here longer or offered more? Should I say your version of TMLWKY was fantastic and the vocals superior to any other attempt by fans?
"noob"... every time I see that word getting used it amuses me. "Your new... how dare you offend me... how boring your questions are... how can you possibly know better than me" lol.
Goodbye yourself!!! And one last thing... if that offends you you really need to toughen up... a proper insult would be that you bore the fuck out of me every time you offer an answer on anything technical because you're a tech engineer (wow)... or if I said you ruined a nice version of Under Pressure with that girl on your myspace (who actually could sing btw) with your piss poor vocals. Or better still... maybe you should stop insulting the name of Freddie Mercury by saying you learned everything you know by listening to him... THAT WAS AN INSULT... IF YOU'D SAID YOU LEARNED ALL YOU KNOW FROM SPIKE EDNEY OR MAYBE BRIAN MAY (IF HE HAD A PARTICULARLY BAD COLD) THEN I'D MAYBE AGREE.
Goodbye again... this will be the last post I take part in if that's the response I get.
Toughen up!!!
The noob thing was due to a brand new login made and the first post was for this thread that was far down the thread list. You seeked it out and that seemed a bit strange.
As for your criticism, it was basically an insult. When I post about tracks on here, I actually try to help the person improve their cover. But you said my vocals sounded weak and (this part I really didn't get) "someone who is an average singer but who thinks they sound amazing"! What's that all about? And where's the critique you speak of in your post?? There is none. You're just trying to cause trouble.
I have taken critique on the cover, IF you've bothered to read through the entire thread. Some was informative, some didn't seem to help at all.
Why are you telling me about new users coming on here? New users are sometimes a good thing. But you singled me out, so I threw the noob thing at ya with a little smiley. Why so serious?! There have been some "crafty" users signing up a new account on QZ, just to put in a horrible remark against someone and then that's it, they're never heard of again. Once more, I thought this seemed familiar with your post.
As for your little outburst in the last paragraph, that shows what kind of person you really are. I've heard people on here call them "trolls" and I have to agree. No good person would spout a huge post in a thread about a little comment like "noob" unless they were somehow out to cause trouble. Who can't take critique now..?
So, sorry to call you a noob. You're actually a troll. :P
As for your criticism, it was basically an insult. When I post about tracks on here, I actually try to help the person improve their cover. But you said my vocals sounded weak and (this part I really didn't get) "someone who is an average singer but who thinks they sound amazing"! What's that all about? And where's the critique you speak of in your post?? There is none. You're just trying to cause trouble.
I have taken critique on the cover, IF you've bothered to read through the entire thread. Some was informative, some didn't seem to help at all.
Why are you telling me about new users coming on here? New users are sometimes a good thing. But you singled me out, so I threw the noob thing at ya with a little smiley. Why so serious?! There have been some "crafty" users signing up a new account on QZ, just to put in a horrible remark against someone and then that's it, they're never heard of again. Once more, I thought this seemed familiar with your post.
As for your little outburst in the last paragraph, that shows what kind of person you really are. I've heard people on here call them "trolls" and I have to agree. No good person would spout a huge post in a thread about a little comment like "noob" unless they were somehow out to cause trouble. Who can't take critique now..?
So, sorry to call you a noob. You're actually a troll. :P
I really am at a loss here. The critique WAS that your voice sounded weak... pretty simple. To me you sound like your taking on material that you sound (to me anyway) to struggle with, but from your comments you feel that you coped quite with easily.
You added a cover song, obviously expecting feedback (good or bad)... you seemed to really like the positive feedback, but jumped down the throat of anyone that thought the vocals weren't that strong (although you obviously think they are which is your point of view). Why is my comment an "insult" cos I didn't like your vocal interpretation?
eg.
Also, the "that it's" part in the line "can't you see that it's impossible to choose..." sounds like a CD is skipping on those two words. Just thought I'd point that out. - Inu Luger
He tried to critique your voice too and you said that it was in "bad taste"... do you intentionally contradict yourself or do YOU not read through posts properly?
"I have taken critique on the cover, IF you've bothered to read through the entire thread" - AB
Yeah... but only with piano, drums, guitars, etc... anyone that dares mention the voice you don't really react to that well it would seem.
I may have over reacted to the "noob" comment, but I've enjoyed sitting back quietly taking in all the posts here (have done for many a year) and decided to get back into actively taking part... your thread just happened to be the first one that caught my eye. By reading through it, I thought you were sounding a little biased to those that congratulate you, but acted very negatively to anyone with the slightest criticism!
If you were being honest with yourself... look back at some of the other covers posts and try be objective on how you go about criticising others... Not helping!
No wonder someone called you Simon Cowell... you don't hold back, so why can't it be the same in reverse?
"troll"... who gives a fuck about being called that btw lol.
To conclude... You deducted I'm here to cause trouble... I disagree. My last paragraph was also a critique... maybe a little harsh... but a critique all the same. Would you rather I took back my post and said you sounded great at Under Pressure with that girl with the amazing voice or be honest and tell you she's way out of your league and it shows?
yours sincerely,
The Troll.
You added a cover song, obviously expecting feedback (good or bad)... you seemed to really like the positive feedback, but jumped down the throat of anyone that thought the vocals weren't that strong (although you obviously think they are which is your point of view). Why is my comment an "insult" cos I didn't like your vocal interpretation?
eg.
Also, the "that it's" part in the line "can't you see that it's impossible to choose..." sounds like a CD is skipping on those two words. Just thought I'd point that out. - Inu Luger
He tried to critique your voice too and you said that it was in "bad taste"... do you intentionally contradict yourself or do YOU not read through posts properly?
"I have taken critique on the cover, IF you've bothered to read through the entire thread" - AB
Yeah... but only with piano, drums, guitars, etc... anyone that dares mention the voice you don't really react to that well it would seem.
I may have over reacted to the "noob" comment, but I've enjoyed sitting back quietly taking in all the posts here (have done for many a year) and decided to get back into actively taking part... your thread just happened to be the first one that caught my eye. By reading through it, I thought you were sounding a little biased to those that congratulate you, but acted very negatively to anyone with the slightest criticism!
If you were being honest with yourself... look back at some of the other covers posts and try be objective on how you go about criticising others... Not helping!
No wonder someone called you Simon Cowell... you don't hold back, so why can't it be the same in reverse?
"troll"... who gives a fuck about being called that btw lol.
To conclude... You deducted I'm here to cause trouble... I disagree. My last paragraph was also a critique... maybe a little harsh... but a critique all the same. Would you rather I took back my post and said you sounded great at Under Pressure with that girl with the amazing voice or be honest and tell you she's way out of your league and it shows?
yours sincerely,
The Troll.
This thread just happened to catch your eye? How?! - when it's like 2-3 pages behind everything!
The vocal comments that I react to are strange comments to me and that's why I don't accept them, e.g. sounds like a cd skipping. I mean, why say that to someone? What can I possibly take from that? It's my style and throughout my theatre life, it's never been an issue. It's the same as some folk that criticise a cover on here on the basis that the guy singing sounds foreign! So what?! That's what makes them them. If you don't like it, don't make a point of rubbing it in their face! lol
You say about the Simon Cowell thing, but hey, that guy knows his stuff 90% of the time. :P
As for the comment that I don't help, I don't get that. I always try to make a comment that brings about positive thought. A way of seeing how something works or doesn't work in the context of their track. However, I know that if I've said something that doesn't help, it's usually the general consensus of folk on here listening to the cover. I always feel that if I say something and then someone else picks up on the same point I've made, it seems justified.
Your points are pretty meaningless because of the way you worded them, e.g. sounds like someone who thinks they sound better than they do. If that was true, I wouldn't have headed up a WWRY cast as the lead, Galileo, singing Queen songs. That's not boasting - it's just a simple fact. There are times I like my voice (this cover) and times I don't (IWBTLY cover). So, I'm not up myself and have a humility about my voice. I think that's most important and that's why I take comments on that mean something worthwhile. It has to help otherwise it may as well just be tossed in the trash.
Why do you think Queen stopped giving interviews to folk? Because the crap that was written was useless. It's why they only went to certain people and talked without a guard being up.
I can't believe I've actually spent time on this now. You talk about new users coming here being a good thing and yet, you've spent the first 3 of your 4 total posts on QZ attacking me. What a great contribution. :(
Adam.
The vocal comments that I react to are strange comments to me and that's why I don't accept them, e.g. sounds like a cd skipping. I mean, why say that to someone? What can I possibly take from that? It's my style and throughout my theatre life, it's never been an issue. It's the same as some folk that criticise a cover on here on the basis that the guy singing sounds foreign! So what?! That's what makes them them. If you don't like it, don't make a point of rubbing it in their face! lol
You say about the Simon Cowell thing, but hey, that guy knows his stuff 90% of the time. :P
As for the comment that I don't help, I don't get that. I always try to make a comment that brings about positive thought. A way of seeing how something works or doesn't work in the context of their track. However, I know that if I've said something that doesn't help, it's usually the general consensus of folk on here listening to the cover. I always feel that if I say something and then someone else picks up on the same point I've made, it seems justified.
Your points are pretty meaningless because of the way you worded them, e.g. sounds like someone who thinks they sound better than they do. If that was true, I wouldn't have headed up a WWRY cast as the lead, Galileo, singing Queen songs. That's not boasting - it's just a simple fact. There are times I like my voice (this cover) and times I don't (IWBTLY cover). So, I'm not up myself and have a humility about my voice. I think that's most important and that's why I take comments on that mean something worthwhile. It has to help otherwise it may as well just be tossed in the trash.
Why do you think Queen stopped giving interviews to folk? Because the crap that was written was useless. It's why they only went to certain people and talked without a guard being up.
I can't believe I've actually spent time on this now. You talk about new users coming here being a good thing and yet, you've spent the first 3 of your 4 total posts on QZ attacking me. What a great contribution. :(
Adam.
I didn't start of attacking you... you blew my criticism way out of context. I really don't think you can take criticism of any sort that well.
And playing Galileo in an UNOFFICIAL remake in "Hamitlon" of WWRY is certainly not going to change my mind any... and it IS boasting for the record.
I won first place in a Karaoke competition in Glasgow singing I Want To Break Free, among 100 contestants... but I'm not going to turn round and say I'm a proper singer and that nobody should say otherwise. Your voice is distinctly average, as was your performance of IWTBF you've put up. Try compare it to some of the more official versions from around the globe and then make a critique on your own voice before making wild boasts of playing Galileo.
This is getting nowhere. I tried making a comment on the track. Most people challenged the piano or drums or guitar, which got positive feedback from you. Only 2 have mentioned the vocals, which got a very different type of feedback. You say you learnt everything from Freddie... well maybe that's your mistake. Try sing your own way without trying to mimick some of his techniques which are way out of your range. You may sound better while not trying to hit such a powerful range, cos it just sounds like your shouting all the time.
And playing Galileo in an UNOFFICIAL remake in "Hamitlon" of WWRY is certainly not going to change my mind any... and it IS boasting for the record.
I won first place in a Karaoke competition in Glasgow singing I Want To Break Free, among 100 contestants... but I'm not going to turn round and say I'm a proper singer and that nobody should say otherwise. Your voice is distinctly average, as was your performance of IWTBF you've put up. Try compare it to some of the more official versions from around the globe and then make a critique on your own voice before making wild boasts of playing Galileo.
This is getting nowhere. I tried making a comment on the track. Most people challenged the piano or drums or guitar, which got positive feedback from you. Only 2 have mentioned the vocals, which got a very different type of feedback. You say you learnt everything from Freddie... well maybe that's your mistake. Try sing your own way without trying to mimick some of his techniques which are way out of your range. You may sound better while not trying to hit such a powerful range, cos it just sounds like your shouting all the time.
Anyway, thanks for bringing this thread once again. It reminded me of a great cover, one of the best I've heard on QZ. I don't remember if I commented on the vocals, but now I will: I think they're brill. Not my favourite part of the performance (that goes for the piano, I love it!), but they're ace anyway.
The piano is FAB ain't it!! Good ol' Stuart. I hope to play with these guys again very soon. Maybe as soon as tomorrow. Well, I'm off this one till the next cover - this is getting things nowhere.
Adam.
Adam.
Good luck with your next cover Adam. Maybe Chinese Torture would suit your voice better.