a cover of one of my favourite songs I did yesterday. It deserved more effort but I am too lazy - so it is not mixed or mastered and there are more goofs than I care to mention :D

Great rendition Porty great song , You have a certain quality to your vocals that i love , Its been a long time we need to hear more form you :thumb: :woot: :woot:

Hey it´s about time you post again man! :woot: Never heard this tune, but I love it! It seems to have some sour lyrics to it, but at the same time a real happy vibe on those clock tic-like chordings. And man, you sure sang it out beautifully all the way! I want more of these songs, NOW, (if not I´ll stop breathing and turn red, :P).

hahaha :) thanks. This was really just to try using the variax and toneport. Normally I stick to my VG-88 and RG-470 with the hex pickup. Most of this is one take stuff hence the messiness but it kinda turned out ok.

It was nice to get recording again. I really need to get back in the saddle.

Sure man! Messiness? if you say so, haha! Damn those fingerpicking chords sounded great! (I´m already turning blue, so go grab your guitar again! :stick: ) :D

Excellent work on this m8, lol if this is lazy then i would like to hear your non lazy skills hehe:thumb: :thumb:

You make me SICK!!! LOL!!! Even your "didn't spend alot of time on it/ no mastering,blah blah blah.." stuff, far excedes anything i do!!!! You just have that knack for picking songs that suit you SO well mate!!! LOVE your vocal!!! The bass was extremely good, as was the guitars!!!! Just a really stellar outing for sure!!!! Stay IN the saddle for a bit now Lawrence.......we need to hear MORE!!!!!!! Ohhh......and of course............................................ .....
BIG 5+!!!!!!!!:yourock: :thumb:

This style of music doesn't normally 'speak' to me ... but there's no denying your obvious talent mate ... and that's what counts in my book.

So that's the Variax, eh? sounds nice.

So here's proof that mixing and mastering is just a waste of time :lol:
Sounds great! Great song too, never heard it before.

so it is not mixed or mastered and there are more goofs than I care to mention , eh !!


Like where Are the blobs :headscratch: , i hear nothing but a great song . Everything sounds sweet , tones balance levels , the lot. New one for me but i like the vibe , it plods along with an airy groove lots of gaps and space , makes for a enjoyable listen . Glad your back dude , long been missing , consider your latest song nominated , and whats more ..........

5 STARS !!!!!!!!!

Have i ever told you I LOVE YOUR VOICE:o ..Maybe millions of times..I will tell you millions more too..I LOVE YOUR VOICE..Sorry i get carried away sometimes..I agree though,its about time you fancy us with your talents again..Fantastic post sweety:D
5*****

Your voice has a great quality to it. Might just be the way i'm hearing it but I really like it. And if this is what you call unmixed and unmastered i think i'm just gonna hang it up now... everything sounds great!! :thumb:

not heard this before, not really my kinda stuff..but for a so called "lazy" performance this is pure class! :yourock:

sounds like a lotta works gone into this, so you cant be that much of a dosser! ;)

regards,
jim.

sounds like a lotta works gone into this

Exactly! I think Porty's so full of shit his eyes are brown:D This sounds great!!! I still have all your stuff on CD and this is another keeper:thumb: 5 stars!

Sounded first-class to my ears! Loved the tone of the solo and your voice sounds great. Nice to see you posting some music again Lawrence. Great job. :thumb:

Haha yeah right.....man Porty as usual it is a nice and wonderful job!!
Enjoyed it alot for sure, good to hear you again!
Niels

Great rendition Porty great song , You have a certain quality to your vocals that i love , Its been a long time we need to hear more form you QUOTE]

Cheers Linda - you have always encouraged me to do more. In other words .. you kicked me up the arse to get me back in gear. Much respect to you

[QUOTE=Ukelele;14137]Sure man! Messiness? if you say so, haha! Damn those fingerpicking chords sounded great! (I´m already turning blue, so go grab your guitar again!

Lol - I mean messiness in that there are a few dodgy notes on the vocals and some timing inconsistencies on guitar and bass. Thanks mate.

Excellent work on this m8, lol if this is lazy then i would like to hear your non lazy skills hehe

Thanks chum!! I guess it is more unfinished than I imagined is more in line with what I meant hahaha

You make me SICK!!! LOL!!! Even your "didn't spend alot of time on it/ no mastering,blah blah blah.." stuff, far excedes anything i do!!!! You just have that knack for picking songs that suit you SO well mate!!! LOVE your vocal!!! The bass was extremely good, as was the guitars!!!! Just a really stellar outing for sure!!!! Stay IN the saddle for a bit now Lawrence.......we need to hear MORE!!!!!!! Ohhh......and of course............................................ .....
BIG 5+!!!!!!!!:yourock: :thumb:

hahhaaaa!! cheers John ;) I sort of explained what I meant above if you get my drift :thumb: thanks for the kind words and cheers for picking up on the bass .. I was pretty happy with the sound and feel on that.

This style of music doesn't normally 'speak' to me ... but there's no denying your obvious talent mate ... and that's what counts in my book.

So that's the Variax, eh? sounds nice.

To be fair television were not normally this "soft" - they were a quirky New Wave/Punk act in the US that could really play. I am a big fan of them. Thanks for the props though mate :thumb:

And yeah the variax is pretty solid on the guitar models - I wouldn't want to use it for 12 string work or virtual alternate tunings though.

So here's proof that mixing and mastering is just a waste of time :lol:
Sounds great! Great song too, never heard it before.

LOL!!! thanks Naif - check out Marquee Moon - it is the title track of Televisions debut way back in the 70's - it is a classic.

so it is not mixed or mastered and there are more goofs than I care to mention , eh !!


Like where Are the blobs :headscratch: , i hear nothing but a great song . Everything sounds sweet , tones balance levels , the lot. New one for me but i like the vibe , it plods along with an airy groove lots of gaps and space , makes for a enjoyable listen . Glad your back dude , long been missing , consider your latest song nominated , and whats more ..........

5 STARS !!!!!!!!!

Thank you sir!!! I have never been nominated before :) cheers for the props also

Have i ever told you I LOVE YOUR VOICE:o ..Maybe millions of times..I will tell you millions more too..I LOVE YOUR VOICE..Sorry i get carried away sometimes..I agree though,its about time you fancy us with your talents again..Fantastic post sweety:D
5*****

ooh thankyou very much Mandy - you really are too kind :)

Your voice has a great quality to it. Might just be the way i'm hearing it but I really like it. And if this is what you call unmixed and unmastered i think i'm just gonna hang it up now... everything sounds great!! :thumb:

Lol thank you very much Aitch and I am glad you like it. I wasn't too sure about posting it this morning when I played it back ... so cheers for the reassurance :)

not heard this before, not really my kinda stuff..but for a so called "lazy" performance this is pure class! :yourock:

sounds like a lotta works gone into this, so you cant be that much of a dosser! ;)

regards,
jim.

Thank you Jim ... but believe me, I am a dosser :thumb:

Exactly! I think Porty's so full of shit his eyes are brown:D This sounds great!!! I still have all your stuff on CD and this is another keeper:thumb: 5 stars!

lolololol!! Cheers Charles you are far too kind :thumb:

And BTW - my eyes are blue :lol:

Sounded first-class to my ears! Loved the tone of the solo and your voice sounds great. Nice to see you posting some music again Lawrence. Great job. :thumb:

Thank you SC - it means a lot and yes, it is good to be posting again :D

Haha yeah right.....man Porty as usual it is a nice and wonderful job!!
Enjoyed it alot for sure, good to hear you again!
Niels

Lol!!! cheers Niels - I am glad you enjoyed it and I am happy to be recording again :thumb:

I think that is everyone. Thank you all for listening and seriously thank you all for replying - it really means a great deal. I am hyper embarrassed now. hahahaa

Very nicely done!

Never heard of this band!!! But, I'm glad to hear ya posting again, Lawrence!!!!:woot: Sounds like it was made for your vocals!! Exlnt guitar work and I'm amazed at your bass proficiency in as short of time you've been playing!!!:yourock:

man this was awesome, what a voice, please cover some Crowded House or Finn Bros Material ...you are perfect for it.:wavey:

This was great:yourock:

great work mate,you mixed very special bright & clear.:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Sound like the commercial release ,man

Porty your voice has a great Lennon/Gallagher edge but still sounds unique here. That lead/melody guitar sound that comes in is huge, really this mix is as solid as it gets :)

First off, it's fantastic to hear your posts again!!! This was wonderful! I really loved many parts of it. The bass, the vocals, the guitars, the overall feel and groove. I seem to be out of nominations for mp3 of the month, but I certainly consider this of that calibur!! It's very classy done!! :) :thumb:

I think your ear has really come a long way. For being unmastered, I think this is one of the best productions I've heard from you. The bass and guitar tones sound fantastic and your vocal work really, really fits this song perfectly. This would get 15 stars from me, if I could vote a few times!!

Never heard of this band!!! But, I'm glad to hear ya posting again, Lawrence!!!!:woot: Sounds like it was made for your vocals!! Exlnt guitar work and I'm amazed at your bass proficiency in as short of time you've been playing!!!:yourock:

Thanks Robbie - I must admit I am pretty happy with how the bass has turned out on this. Still not as tight as I would have liked but better than most of my attempts lol.

man this was awesome, what a voice, please cover some Crowded House or Finn Bros Material ...you are perfect for it.:wavey:

This was great:yourock:

hahahaa thanks mate!! I did a crowded house one a while back with MattM "Something So Strong" I popped a nad trying to hit the high notes. LOL

great work mate,you mixed very special bright & clear.:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Sound like the commercial release ,man

blimey!! thanks - I really didn't try to mix this at all. all the fx and tones were recorded wet and I just tried to get a good balance for the mix down. It was a lucky break. Cheers

Porty your voice has a great Lennon/Gallagher edge but still sounds unique here. That lead/melody guitar sound that comes in is huge, really this mix is as solid as it gets :)

Arrrghh!!! I am so not worthy of your praise mate. Thanks for listening and many thanks for the props. As for sounding unique ... that is totally you Eric. Best unsigned original guitarist I have ever heard.

First off, it's fantastic to hear your posts again!!! This was wonderful! I really loved many parts of it. The bass, the vocals, the guitars, the overall feel and groove. I seem to be out of nominations for mp3 of the month, but I certainly consider this of that calibur!! It's very classy done!! :) :thumb:

As ever, any praise from you is always welcome. Especially as you are a far more accomplished singer and musician than I will ever be. Many thanks Sergio!!!

I think your ear has really come a long way. For being unmastered, I think this is one of the best productions I've heard from you. The bass and guitar tones sound fantastic and your vocal work really, really fits this song perfectly. This would get 15 stars from me, if I could vote a few times!!

Thank you very much Joe. As I said earlier on this was recorded wet and it just turned out to be fairly solid as it stood so I went with it. As for my ear? lol I hope it is getting better because I have invested too much money in gear hahah. Thank you again mate - it means a lot.

Pure and crystalline instruments. Clear, fresh and paired down to the absolute essentials here, LOVELY. That is quite a hefty vocal to take on and you gave it a memorable performance. Where the hell have you been lately!?!?:thumb:

I know 'Marquee Moon' and was selling it to one of my students as he should listen where The Strokes stole it from. He heard 'MM' and was bowled over. This one means nothing to me at all but has that looseness that I remember Television having. A ballad whilst not being a ballad...more Lou Reed than commercial. Anyway, I like how it sits and I like the vocal and the playing. Great song done well (even if I don't know it!)

5 Stars Porty!..a man after my own heart!..top notch & glad to see you back!..Mac:rock:

Glad to see ya back big boy !!!! Oh by the way the track was amazingly average !!!!:notme: TWAT !!!!!!! 5 HAWAY 5 O's from me too. :toothless:

Has "You are the bomb diggity" been said yet? I think everything else has been covered, aside from my own personal.... 'Nice to see you friend and I'm looking forward to lot's of Goport posts"... AWESOME!!! :yourock:

Class post all the way!!! I wish I could "not mix" as well as you lol! Don't know the original but I enjoyed this. Well done :thumb:

Pure and crystalline instruments. Clear, fresh and paired down to the absolute essentials here, LOVELY. That is quite a hefty vocal to take on and you gave it a memorable performance. Where the hell have you been lately!?!?:thumb:

Where have I been? all over the world mate. Bahrain, Diego Grcia and soon to greece. I am really pleased you got the spirit of this track and as for the vocal it was a bit of a shouter hahaha

I know 'Marquee Moon' and was selling it to one of my students as he should listen where The Strokes stole it from. He heard 'MM' and was bowled over. This one means nothing to me at all but has that looseness that I remember Television having. A ballad whilst not being a ballad...more Lou Reed than commercial. Anyway, I like how it sits and I like the vocal and the playing. Great song done well (even if I don't know it!)

Many thanks Chris - the strokes did indeed use televisions style to good use on quite a few songs. Lou Reed? Maybe - that is probably down to John Cales influence on the band as he produced MM. Many thanks for the listen.

5 Stars Porty!..a man after my own heart!..top notch & glad to see you back!..Mac:rock:

Thanks a bunch Mac. I am very flattered mate.

Glad to see ya back big boy !!!! Oh by the way the track was amazingly average !!!!:notme: TWAT !!!!!!! 5 HAWAY 5 O's from me too. :toothless:

hahahahaa Ya Git! cheers mate.
Has "You are the bomb diggity" been said yet? I think everything else has been covered, aside from my own personal.... 'Nice to see you friend and I'm looking forward to lot's of Goport posts"... AWESOME!!! :yourock:

Bomb Diggity? Does that mean Arse? lolololol Many thanks mate and thanks for the listen

Class post all the way!!! I wish I could "not mix" as well as you lol! Don't know the original but I enjoyed this. Well done :thumb:

Lol thanks Slacker .. it is actually a little disheartening because I can spend days mixing and yet the one time I don't even try to I get the best feedback ever hahhaha. Cheers.

There was an article in Guitar Player mag this month about how guitar players are going "Mix Crazy" and the like.

Man o man this place is cookin ,Is there anything even close to average on this site!!
This is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shit man a post like this just makes me sick!!! This is quality and yet u say it's half assed! U piss me off!!! Quality man just accept it!:thumb:

thanks for all the cool comments on this one. I am still a little embarrased by the roughness of the track (especially the vocals) but it is honest and played from the heart, so to speak.

The song is the show stopper on Marquee Moon for me. And this actually started out as an experiment for me - I was trying to get some good tones from the toneport and I think it paid off. The guitars are a little bit dry-er than I normally risk but the original is so pure I had to risk it.

Thanks again for the comments :)

So here's proof that mixing and mastering is just a waste of time :lol:
Sounds great! Great song too, never heard it before.

Well-said! Sounded great to me, very cool :thumb: :thumb:

How did i miss this?..this is awesome..what a production!..that bass sound is so Crowded houseish as well!....great geetar playing man! & a beautiful vocal sound..you can hear the seperation in this track which takes some doing!..awesome recording!...i loved this band! 5 stars! :yourock: