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As some of you who have met me may know, I really am a big fan of making, recording, and playing music. I've been in several bands, but nothing that has lasted even an entire year. Because of this, I began working on a solo project about half a year ago. Yesterday I finished recording the first four songs for it. Since I really value everyone's opinions around here on music, I was hoping to get some feedback on the songs before final mixing and mastering. This will give me a place to grow musically. Here is a link to the facebook page I just put up:
The project is called Lombardy Circle (I got the name from the street I grew up on). Also, one final note, the songs are heavier on bass, so they generally sound better through speakers that can handle a lot of low end (but I guess you can argue this for most songs). Anyway, any feedback would be much appreciated and thanks to everyone on here, you all are great people.
Ok, what the hell is Shoegaze for a Genre? Is that when you play a song and stare at your shoes the whole time?
Haha, it's a music movement that emphasized distorted guitars and softer vocals. My music actually really doesn't fit that genre perfectly, but I do get a lot of inspiration from it.
Thanks to rdk0r and Jess for listening! I really do appreciate the feedback. If anyone else has any comments or criticisms I would be grateful to hear it.
I have a little list of people I would love to get their opinion on this:
nodepression Mr. Forward JHOinTN Badass Barry Hall holls superfurryanimal Mike D Garageland baconus66 Bunny Cap'n Jack Scrog madman pondo ☮ superbek ☮ laggy EAP jhammett Lono Bonzai The Druid CPK
I really think everyone on here has a great taste in music and would love to get as much feedback as possible. Thanks again!
To be honest, I very honored to see my name on that list ;D, unfortunately, right now I am on the computer at work, which does not allow Facebook or videos for that matter, and the home computer has been hit or miss lately, but I promise Noage, when I can I will check it out!
To be honest, I very honored to see my name on that list ;D, unfortunately, right now I am on the computer at work, which does not allow Facebook or videos for that matter, and the home computer has been hit or miss lately, but I promise Noage, when I can I will check it out!
Nice work Noage, build on that and I look forward to the day when I can say," I remember when he was noage123 on Inforoo and now look at him, he does even have time for us any more." I say that jokingly, but not really. Remember, you are just a vessel, for a message that is bigger than you. I just stole that from Beebs., lead singer of Beebs and her Money Makers, it fits here.
Wow, noage - I just now remember us talking about this when we were drinking @ the Yacht Club in Asheville! (Funny how you forget stuff while in festival mode! Now when I hear your music, I get a craving for tater tots & microbrews!)
So yeah, I'm definitely digging what I hear. You're right about the genre not being easily "defined" but why should that be an issue? If anything, a genre/category is simply a starting point for the journey. Oh, and the name is just vague enough to be hip and intriguing at the same time. It doesn't give away the "type" of sound the listener can expect, but it's interesting enough to draw in a casual, curious listener. And then their musical journey begins!
I'm proud of you - keep up the great work! I can really see you going somewhere with this project.
Nice work Noage, build on that and I look forward to the day when I can say," I remember when he was noage123 on Inforoo and now look at him, he does even have time for us any more." I say that jokingly, but not really. Remember, you are just a vessel, for a message that is bigger than you. I just stole that from Beebs., lead singer of Beebs and her Money Makers, it fits here.
I love festival corn!
Thanks Scrog! I really appreciate the encouraging words!
Now when I hear your music, I get a craving for tater tots & microbrews!)
That's actually the sound I was going for
So yeah, I'm definitely digging what I hear. You're right about the genre not being easily "defined" but why should that be an issue? If anything, a genre/category is simply a starting point for the journey. Oh, and the name is just vague enough to be hip and intriguing at the same time. It doesn't give away the "type" of sound the listener can expect, but it's interesting enough to draw in a casual, curious listener. And then their musical journey begins!
I'm proud of you - keep up the great work! I can really see you going somewhere with this project.
Thanks so much! I'm working on finishing up the songs that are posted and starting another block of four right now. Once I have 8 or 9 done I'll start trying to play a show or two. This project is really something I would love to have take off, so I am going to work really hard at making that happen. Also, since there are no other band members, I don't have to worry about breaking up!
I'll start off by saying that I hate telling friends what I think about their music. I usually give some non description that relates to geography. I'll try not to do that. I'm doped up on cough syurp. Please forgive me of that.
I like the fact that it's not so dense. Too many bands/artists get bogged down in making as many sounds as possible and forget to let the music stand on it's own. You managed to not do that. It flows easy like those old K record 7" I spun years ago. K is actually a good starting place for a lo-fi sound, Beat Happening, Mecca Normal, and whatnots. That's a good thing. Jesus, I'm gonna rock Tiger Trap after this.
Hide & Seek was my only problem out of the 4. It was a bit repetitive towards the middle to end of the song and the ending felt a bit rushed. I'm feeling like you just wanted it over.
The meat and potatoes is the last song, Two Lives Ended. In my highest praise I can say that is definite mixtape worthy.
I'll start off by saying that I hate telling friends what I think about their music. I usually give some non description that relates to geography. I'll try not to do that. I'm doped up on cough syurp. Please forgive me of that.
Completely understand, but like the great Dude says "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." In other word, I value what you have to say, but I'm not going to get offended.
I like the fact that it's not so dense. Too many bands/artists get bogged down in making as many sounds as possible and forget to let the music stand on it's own. You managed to not do that. It flows easy like those old K record 7" I spun years ago. K is actually a good starting place for a lo-fi sound, Beat Happening, Mecca Normal, and whatnots. That's a good thing. Jesus, I'm gonna rock Tiger Trap after this.
I do appreciate this. I was trying not to over-fill anything. I actually had more lines of music that I cut to try not to fill it out too much.
Hide & Seek was my only problem out of the 4. It was a bit repetitive towards the middle to end of the song and the ending felt a bit rushed. I'm feeling like you just wanted it over.
I am a bit surprised to hear this as some people have said that was their favorite song. Do you feel like it needs a bridge or something to change the pattern? I really do like the end, so I wouldn't want to change that as much, but defiantly appreciate the criticism. I wrote this song when I was living in Wilmington. It's about a ship that sunk in the area during the civil war. I always love the general calamity of the story and wanted to write a song that captured that feeling.
The meat and potatoes is the last song, Two Lives Ended. In my highest praise I can say that is definite mixtape worthy.
This one, or Glorious Revelations, is my favorite. I really, really enjoy playing the bass line on this one.
I hope that helps.
So, so much. Thank you so much for the feedback. I truly appreciate it.
If anyone else would like give me some feedback, I would love it. Thanks again.
I just downloaded all of your songs off of FB and are listening to them right now!! Having a glass of wine and putting some laundry away... and feeling it!
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
I just downloaded all of your songs off of FB and are listening to them right now!! Having a glass of wine and putting some laundry away... and feeling it!
Haha, that is awesome! I'm glad at least one person has downloaded the songs!
I've been meaning to listen for a while and then it completely slipped my mind. I saw it on the first page today and it reminded me. Be back with an opinion soon
Ok just got through listening to everything twice over. Cool stuff. Perfect music to listen to will cranking out some emails for work which is what I was doing while listening. I wish I had enough musical talent to write and record some stuff, but alas I'm a mediocre guitar player, a bad singer, and I can't write worth anything.
A few suggestions and these mostly come from my personal music tastes so if they go against what you are trying to achieve ignore me and keep doing what you're doing . In regards to the mix I would like to hear it with the vocals brought up a little bit and perhaps with the drums taken down a little bit. I think the vocals could sound really cool with a thick reverb. Also have you considered adding a really low in the mix acoustic guitar strumming the rhythm? That might sound cool too, especially on Glorious Relevations.
Make sure to let me know when you put more stuff up. I'll be sure to check it out.
Ok just got through listening to everything twice over. Cool stuff. Perfect music to listen to will cranking out some emails for work which is what I was doing while listening. I wish I had enough musical talent to write and record some stuff, but alas I'm a mediocre guitar player, a bad singer, and I can't write worth anything.
A few suggestions and these mostly come from my personal music tastes so if they go against what you are trying to achieve ignore me and keep doing what you're doing . In regards to the mix I would like to hear it with the vocals brought up a little bit and perhaps with the drums taken down a little bit. I think the vocals could sound really cool with a thick reverb. Also have you considered adding a really low in the mix acoustic guitar strumming the rhythm? That might sound cool too, especially on Glorious Relevations.
Make sure to let me know when you put more stuff up. I'll be sure to check it out.
Hey Bacon, thanks for the input. One of the reasons I have been asking around is the tracks are mixed, but not mastered yet. I have had a few people say the same thing about taking the drums down a notch, and I think it would probably be a good idea. I feel like taking the vocals up a little would not be bad either, but I'll have to see how it sounds. I really don't want the vocals to be front and center at any point during the songs, but rather to blend in with the music. I'll let you know when I have more up. Thanks again!