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    Humanization Pro/con ?

    in Music Production and Recording

    Posted

    Personal Thoughts on Humanization of midi tracks.
    Can of worms?  Probably.
    A bit of back ground on myself. 
    I played in my own and others bands thru out my teen years into my 30’s.
    I finally can afford Logic.  I am retired.  I'm back into making music. 
    During this time I was also learning theory composition, arranging, and songwriting.
    The Songwriting being my favorite.
    Now I have time to play.
    I have logic and other music apps for my Macbook and my iPod.
    I score all my music, I do not do Classical but Rock. 
    I started sequencing using a Roland MC 101 and a TR909. I wrote everything on Paper then programmed it into the TR 909 and the MC101 synced with Midi.
    While doing this I was playing in bands.
    No on to how I feel about humanization. 
    Neither the TR909 or MC101 had humanization.
    Logic does. I am not a fan. 
    When I score something that is the way I would like it played.
    If I wanted it played off the notes, etc. I'd play it myself.
    I think the people hollering about humanization should go ahead with it if that’s what they want.
    But don’t bitch about the “midi sound†of other peoples work.
    After years of dealing with “Human Players†I'm Thankful for my machines.
    Who are at the ready to work don’t show up on cocaine, heroin, various pills and liquors. 
    Actually do show up and are not late, do not have to “Play it their way.†
    And are capable of playing what I have written.
    So as for humanization no thank you. Tried it don’t like it.
    If you like it that’s fine with me I won’t complain about you using it.

    A Song About Being Afraid

    in Musician's Lounge

    Posted

    Hi Uncle,

     

    What are you hoping to get back from posting this in 'this' part of the site? Critique? If so, you need to let me know so someone can move it to the right place.

     

    Thx

    First My apologies for putting it in the wrong place. I was just putting it up for listening. Where is the proper place to post it?

    Again I apologize. 

    A Song About Being Afraid

    in Musician's Lounge

    Posted

    https://soundcloud.com/uncle808us/fear

    Fear    â™©= 110

    Fear is what some men feel.

    Fear that's all too real.

    Sometimes men fear what is true.

    For the things they do.    

     

    Verse1

    Fear of fire and fear of death

    Both should cause concern.

    Smoke alarms and gasoline 

    Scary and they burn.

    Verse 2

    In our great society

    Lots can make us scared

    Guns and thugs and angry men

    Hopefully we're spared.

    Verse 3

    In our fear and in our dread

    We should show some strength.

    We should try and fight our fears. 

    Go to any length.

     

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    Chorus Or Verse First?

    in Songwriting

    Posted

    For the record, I've done both....multiple times.

    Matter of fact, when it comes to the actual writing, I find it easier to craft chorus first, then build out from there. Similar to the way you'd construct an essay.....decide on the theme first, the build on it. I've also begun with a title, then chorus, then verse/bridge sections.

    In my experience, there's no one way that's correct, comes down to whatever the specific individual is comfortable with.

    Tom

    Thank you Tom: That was exactly the kind of answer I was looking for. 

     

    Bob

    Chorus Or Verse First?

    in Songwriting

    Posted · Edited by tunesmithth
    moved response out of quote box

    Just to clarify a bit.....I'm confused by the way the question was stated.

    • Are you asking for thoughts on beginning a song with the chorus section?
                                                           or
    • Are you asking about creating (writing) the chorus section first?
    Those are 2 entirely different questions.

    Sorry to be so confusing. I'd like to hear people's thoughts on either question.

    Chorus Or Verse First?

    in Songwriting

    Posted

    I had a comment on one of my songs it went like this:

        "I created a song once that started with the chorus, and was told by the dude doing the backing that starting with chorus wasn't done…well I am glad you are like me and actually several other commercial song writers and like to push the boundaries"

         I'd be happy to hear others thoughts on this.

    My thoughts are.   I usually write the chorus first.

    Which is the idea for the song.

    Then write verses to expand on the idea of the song.  

    Then I repeat the chorus as a reminder as to what the song is about. Also usually contains the "Hook".

     

    ​     Let me also add that I don't find form that essential. Anything goes.  Rules are there to be broken,

    As displayed by my neighbors who do not bother to pick up their dog's waste, or use leashes.

     

    Thanks

    Am I In The Right Place?

    in Musician's Lounge

    Posted

    Hi: I have a website with all my songs on it is this the place to give the url so people can go there to listen to my songs?

      I am not a producer just a songwriter composer. Melody lyrics with a simple band that I compose for. Guitar, Bass, Drums, Organ, Piano, and me singing. All done in Logic 9. Thanks 

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