God's Gonna Cut You Down
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God's Gonna Cut You Down
Hi Taxi friends,
Still got a couple of days to the deadline, so I would appreciate your opinions on my take while I still have time to tweak it.
Thanks a lot!
Chuck
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MAJOR CABLE NETWORK is looking for your COVER of "GOD'S GONNA CUT YOU DOWN" for the THEME SONG of a highly anticipated NEW REALITY SERIES. They need a CONTEMPORARY, GRITTY, BLUES-INSPIRED recording of the Public Domain song, "God's Gonna Cut You Down." Your COVER VERSION should be between :30 to :45 long, preferably :30. You MUST include (at the very least) the lyrics listed at the bottom of the page.
All sorts of folks have covered this song, from Moby to Johnny Cash. For this version, They're leaning towards CONTEMPORARY "RAW" BLUES ROCK a la Black Keys and White Stripes. Give this OLD SCHOOL FOLK and BLUES classic a FRESH and UPDATED spin while staying true to the NATURALLY PRIMAL and ROOTSY vibe of the genre. Interesting production and EQ are crucial.
They need covers with MALE vocals ONLY please. Your VOCAL TIMBRE is all-important here. You have :30 to make an IMPACT and EXCITE listeners. Your vocal performance needs to sound TIMELESS, SOULFUL and AUTHENTIC. Think: VISCERAL, GRITTY, WORLD-WEARY but with a YOUTHFUL VITALITY. In other words, they're NOT looking for the mature vocals of Johnny Cash but more of a dark, sensual vibe a la Mark Lanegan or Nick Cave.
Still got a couple of days to the deadline, so I would appreciate your opinions on my take while I still have time to tweak it.
Thanks a lot!
Chuck
"GOD'S GONNA CUT YOU DOWN"
http://www.taxi.com/haywire
MAJOR CABLE NETWORK is looking for your COVER of "GOD'S GONNA CUT YOU DOWN" for the THEME SONG of a highly anticipated NEW REALITY SERIES. They need a CONTEMPORARY, GRITTY, BLUES-INSPIRED recording of the Public Domain song, "God's Gonna Cut You Down." Your COVER VERSION should be between :30 to :45 long, preferably :30. You MUST include (at the very least) the lyrics listed at the bottom of the page.
All sorts of folks have covered this song, from Moby to Johnny Cash. For this version, They're leaning towards CONTEMPORARY "RAW" BLUES ROCK a la Black Keys and White Stripes. Give this OLD SCHOOL FOLK and BLUES classic a FRESH and UPDATED spin while staying true to the NATURALLY PRIMAL and ROOTSY vibe of the genre. Interesting production and EQ are crucial.
They need covers with MALE vocals ONLY please. Your VOCAL TIMBRE is all-important here. You have :30 to make an IMPACT and EXCITE listeners. Your vocal performance needs to sound TIMELESS, SOULFUL and AUTHENTIC. Think: VISCERAL, GRITTY, WORLD-WEARY but with a YOUTHFUL VITALITY. In other words, they're NOT looking for the mature vocals of Johnny Cash but more of a dark, sensual vibe a la Mark Lanegan or Nick Cave.
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Re: God's Gonna Cut You Down
I like it.
The only thing I found was the lead vocal was overpowering the music.
Maybe pull it back a tad.
Rich.
The only thing I found was the lead vocal was overpowering the music.
Maybe pull it back a tad.
Rich.
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Re: God's Gonna Cut You Down
Dig it Chuck. Maybe more fuzz on the vocals and like Rich said back them off a couple db?
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I liked that too!
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Re: God's Gonna Cut You Down
Thanks a lot guys - took your advice Rich, Ethan - I dialed back the leadvox and put a clothespin on my nose. Hope this works!
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