Need to find a capable bassist for Jamiroquai. I tried playing Don't Give Hate A Chance on bass. Can cry weh. Lol.
But maybe just because i'm noob.

SOME UPDATES:

ALMOST Final AUDIO track completed. Based on the feedback from our guys, I have re-edited some parts, though its far from perfect:

http://soundcloud.com/marksherman/secrets-...ration-cover-by

This should be it [including the vocals]:
http://soundcloud.com/marksherman/secrets-by-one-republic

and this is the Instruments only [backing track]
http://soundcloud.com/marksherman/secrets-...umental-backing

I will let Nabz and Kaoru decide whether they want to redo the vocals or not.

This post has been edited by killerkamote7: Feb 5 2012, 07:53 PM

Amazing...

Ouch! Maybe you can point in where it sucks lol

think we have vocal syncing problem.nabz and kaoru voices doesnt seem to sync with each other.especially on parts where they try to make harmony...

1:21=kaoru make mistake.to obvious

1:31-1:58,2:23-2:50=kaoru vocal entering a bit early compared to whole instrument

2:11-2:22=this part nicely done

2:49=better to keep only 1vocal here,or alternate singing between nabz and kaoru.they dont sync+dont sing together.they sing in different styles totally,hence cant be harmonize.

instrumental parts are ok.the one that u posted before this sound nicer

This post has been edited by rarap: Feb 5 2012, 05:12 PM

Yup, the last part is totally way off synch. I wanted to make only one vocal towards the end but both vocals have some lyrics/pitches wrong, maybe both of them should redo that part. One to sing the chorus and one to provide backup vocal.

Or maybe I should delete all the vocal parts and send to them both the instrumental portion only and then re-record theirs. Well, if they got time, else I can't do anything much.

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Added on February 5, 2012, 5:17 pmI'm sorry to disappoint you

This post has been edited by killerkamote7: Feb 5 2012, 05:17 PM

vocal parts are difficult.people will hear them 1st.small mistakes can screw the whole song...

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Added on February 5, 2012, 5:39 pmmy suggestion is to not make double vocal.try make them alternate between each other on the 2paragraphs of the last chorus.should save much more trouble than to record back.and hope u can resync kaoru vocals on the 2nd and 3rd chorus.the mistake part can be discarded IMO

This post has been edited by rarap: Feb 5 2012, 05:39 PM

OK, I have removed the double vocals, and alternate only. I made nabz sing the last part only, except the last '..all my secrets away'.
Resynch kaoru's 2nd and 4rd chorus too and discarded the female rap parts.

Here it is, at least abit better haha
http://soundcloud.com/marksherman/secrets-by-one-republic

man, can the vocals have a bit more feel? i mean, it sounds like some1 is singing in the toilet or something

I know both of them aren't Robbie Williams or Avril Lavigne, but yes we can still improve. I've posted the Instruments only track without all the vocals. I will let the two of them decide if they want to redo the vocals or not. Else, its pretty much the final one.

Here's the BT:
http://soundcloud.com/marksherman/secrets-...umental-backing

my suggestion to vocals, sing your own way, don't try to sound like One Republic. the music we played is a lot more aggressive than the original, try to follow the mood.

I'm not sure how to improve. Maybe can point out where i sound crappy? D:

And yeah there's definitely some timing issues here and there.

This post has been edited by nabzblitz: Feb 5 2012, 08:35 PM

you don't sound so bad, it's just that i think you're a bit shy. there are places where you should just let it out, scream whatever. listen to Robbie Williams or Keith Urban for example, they're both great in expressing the song.

Trust me, i was. Hahaha. For the chorus at least.

Good work guys! just some sync problems. Its a great start. Hope you all dont give up.

Ok,the new one is not perfect,but better.its not bad for a 1st try.
Nice job for vocals,not yet for an idol contest or recording company,but still,u guys pass for a utube cover.both of u have good vocals.only need to adjust feels n dynamics.
Killer,keep up the good work,but honestly,i love ur overdo version more than this one
deadfrog,little ice n maboroshi-u guys sure are at different level already
I learnt a lot from this project.ill surely improve in our next cover(if we plan any).i myself has some timing problem here and there.well,this is my 1st time using daw,make recording and create my own bassline.its a very good experience

This post has been edited by rarap: Feb 6 2012, 09:33 AM

Hey rarap, you wana redo the last bass parts? We still have time haha

would love to.but i got exam until early march.sorry man.now only stealing some time checking lowyat forum while studying

Passing by here every now and then.
Had just listened to this version http://soundcloud.com/marksherman/secrets-by-one-republic

If you're looking for perfection, I think the first thing is to get Kaoru to rerecord using tools like nabz did. Either Kaoru's voice does not suit the song, or her recording tools made her sound like she has a blocked nose.

Then those vocal syncing problems, imho should be tweaked during mixing. In this version, Kaoru's vocal track came in a tad bit too fast. It always starts slightly faster than it supposed to.

Instrumental sounds pretty awesome if you ask me.

hello guys,
count me in as a drummer.
currently recording using garageband for drum covers.

more rooms for improvement i guess..
what songs to collaborate for 2nd project and when?