Are You The One?

[Stinger]

My new song, private on Soundcloud for a couple of days so love to have any input while I can still make changes. Welcome comments on mix, recording or anything good, bad or weird that you notice.

I know it's silly, but I'm a little concerned about this one being pulled down by Soundcloud. It's political in nature, and although pretty mild, I worry that in today's cancel culture, it may be labeled "misinformation". We'll see what happens.

Thank you for listening.

SONG IS PUBLIC NOW...USE THIS LINK

https://soundcloud.com/bruceavery/are-you-the-one

[Time Waster]

Link?

[Stinger]

Sorry. Link is here.

https://soundcloud.com/bruceavery/ar.../s-mbUbrs1Lzx3 (Private)

https://soundcloud.com/bruceavery/are-you-the-one (Public)

[Coachz]

I can't figure out the lyrics. They seem vague at least to me. I don't know which side you're alluding to.

[Stinger]

Originally Posted by Coachz

I can't figure out the lyrics. They seem vague at least to me. I don't know which side you're alluding to.

You must be a bass player....ok, ok, just a joke.

Actually, since you've listened, I have put up a song description, which will probably help. If you go to the SC link again, it's right there on top (just below the audio graph bar).

[Time Waster]

I think with this type of song, the lyrics are all important and the mix/production less so. There were no glaring errors in the mix that distracted me from the lyrics, so all good. However, like Coachz, I'm a bit confused by the lyrics. You seem to be saying that Trump is not a populist leader? I'm not an American, but as I see it, he won on populism. He says what the people want to hear.

[Stinger]

Yes....most of my songs tend to be lyric-centric, partly because I'm not particularly skilled instrumentally, especially on guitar.

But I find it quite interesting that the lyrics were misleading to you guys, and I'm glad you told me. It's very commonplace to hear lyrics that are so clever that they're confusing, and maybe that's what I've done here, especially to the listener who is not tuned in to the details of the American political scene.

Maybe it will help if you listen with this in mind......Trump's followers were, and still are, well aware of his blustering, impulsive style, as I've tried to convey in the song. But they have come to realize that his is the only type of personality that won't be run over by the other side. Previous leaders have caved under relentless media & opposition pressure, and end up apologizing themselves into oblivion.

When I think of Trump, I'm reminded of the Billy Joel line - You may be right, I may be crazy, but it just may be a lunatic you're looking for. Anyway, thanks for listening and commenting, fellows.

[martmix]

Originally Posted by Stinger

My new song, private on Soundcloud for a couple of days so love to have any input while I can still make changes. Welcome comments on mix, recording or anything good, bad or weird that you notice.

I know it's silly, but I'm a little concerned about this one being pulled down by Soundcloud. It's political in nature, and although pretty mild, I worry that in today's cancel culture, it may be labeled "misinformation". We'll see what happens.

Thank you for listening.

https://soundcloud.com/bruceavery/ar.../s-mbUbrs1Lzx3

you play good guitar,nice track (what's the wave-format render have you use?)

[Stinger]

Originally Posted by martmix

you play good guitar,nice track (what's the wave-format render have you use?)

I'm assumimg you mean MP3, LAME 3.99.5 ??? I did not render in WAV format.

[martmix]

Originally Posted by Stinger

I'm assumimg you mean MP3, LAME 3.99.5 ??? I did not render in WAV format.

at320kbps ? cuz it sound very compressed..

[Stinger]

Originally Posted by martmix

at320kbps ? cuz it sound very compressed..

Rendered at 128 kbps. Would you suggest using more? or less?

I record & do playback through headphones only....maybe you're listening through speakers / monitors? And yes, I know, I need to get some good monitors for playback.

[martmix]

Originally Posted by Stinger

Rendered at 128 kbps. Would you suggest using more? or less?

I record & do playback through headphones only....maybe you're listening through speakers / monitors? And yes, I know, I need to get some good monitors for playback.

128kbps is to low-quality i would advice 256 or better 320kbps

right now im not render mp3,i do use flac-24bit for youtube & soundcloud