Falling From The Tree

[stephen1977]

Listing help here guys, if you would.I'm pretty much leaning towards Funk, but the listings for that are so rare, at least from what I've seen so far (only been a paying member since September).Do you see any alternatives to this other than Funk, maybe something else it could fall into for the listings? Any help would be much appreciated.http://www.audio-village.com/_Falling-F ... 29713.html

[stephen1977]

Dec 4, 2008, 4:48am, ideascapes wrote:Cool song, stephen...I listened twice. I think it's one that could fit several genre, depending on how it is produced and sung. It doesn't sound exactly like Funk to me right now, at least not classic Funk. I could hear Chrissie Hynde doing it. Could be R&B, but you'd have to use different instrumentation (e.g., programmed drums). Beyonce?On my laptop speakers, the drums were a little hot in the mix.VinceFunny you mention Programmed Drums, because those actually are Programmed Drums. Chrissie Hynde huh? Doesn't ring a bell. I will have to check her out to compare.. Yeah, I can hear the R & B thing... ...its possible.

[christophersclaybo]

Nice piece of music, man!Wild Man Chris

[partyofone]

First off I agree with BillG on the bass. Killer pocket and tone for sure! And great drum programming.To me the most right on a la I heard so far was Madonna. I think there is more of an jazzy vibe here as opposed to the heavily syncopated rhtyhms and hip-hop style kits of today's R&B. Billboard has an "Adult R&B" chart which perhaps would be the vein. Sorry but I'm drawing a blank on an exact artist match up though. I see what Mazz is saying about the vocal and busy drums competing which is a very astute observation. Perhaps some careful EQ'ing of top end or some more compression would dull them a bit take them out of the spotlight.

[liamkelly]

StephenCool track, man. Thanks for posting. Enjoyed it a lot.The drum programming is excellent but busy IM2cO. It leaves little space, especially for the vocal. I also thought the lead vocal could be a bit hotter. But then I’m a singer The guitar runs, wahs and noodles are great textures. Really liked them.I didn’t really get a Madonna type vibe from this at all (sorry, Patrick ). I definitely got Ray of Light/Substitute for Love from Through the Void (I’m presuming it’s the same singer) but not from this. Am I crazy in thinking that this may be in or around acid jazz? It reminds me of some artist but for the life of me I just can’t figure out who. Sounds like something Gilles Peterson would spin if he wasn’t playing in a club.Have you thought of some horns?I bet I've helped a lot

[jay10music]

STEPH.....SWEET.....Rythm & Blues Dude.....nice..... .Jay.....

[zingstone]

Quote:STEPH.....SWEET.....Rythm & Blues Dude.....nice..... Speaking of Steph, where the feck is she?

[Casey H]

Mazz hit the nail right on the head here. Who is the star of the song, the vocal or the drums? Clashes too much right now...There is a great song in there but it is being destroyed by the drums. Lower the drums A LOT in the mix and bring out the song and that very nice Chrissie-like vocal line.Check out The Pretender's new CD... Plenty of room for a little retro with a voice like Chrissie's.Forget funk and all that... Think film/TV- the right "a la" opportunity.Also, you may want to check out this CD by a fav of mine, a local Philly band:http://www.amazon.com/Little-Voodoo-Gre ... 000068793I instantly heard similarities... big compliment. Casey