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Hey guys, we might want to start coming up with a name for the second album. Any ideas?

jslomba wrote:

Hey guys, we might want to start coming up with a name for the second album. Any ideas?

No, we definitely need to complete most of the songs before deciding upon a name that will at least vaguely support the general themes of the album. I'd really like to go with the title of one of our best songs in the album (probably my masterpiece or one of techno's strong songs) once they are complete with lyrics. For now, please record the drum tracks for the remaining songs you didn't cover.

@ techno: Coming up with album titles shouldn't be a problem for me once everything is sorted out, but as I mentioned above, I'd rather go for the title sharing the same name of possibly the best song in the album.

Last edited by DIY (2012-07-01 14:37:25)

Crimson Love had the subtitle "A collection of songs", so idk, might be a bit repetitive. Let's think about this once all songs are done.

All4one wrote:

What about A Collection of Post-Modern Rhapsodies?

I can try to come up with other names, too, if you want.

The name is impressive; thanks for the suggestion! 

Techno's right: I did add a subtitle to Crimson Love, though it's more commonly referred to without it (as is with most albums containing subtitles). Maybe we can change 'collection' to something else like 'assortment' (I know that's not the best). Then it won't sound too much like 'A Collection of Songs'.

For now, I'd say we wait until our best song in the album is complete (I gave my suggestions for this in one of my previous posts) and then see if it makes a good album title; I think techno is OK with that. At the moment, I've completely mixed one song of mine sans vocals, that will be ready for release once vocals are done(the funky A-Major song). The rest are still being done, but the progress is good, so it'll be a while before are best hits start rolling in as singles and later album releases. Please do try to come up with more names though All4one if you want to, it's appreciated!

All4one wrote:

DIY wrote:

All4one wrote:

What about A Collection of Post-Modern Rhapsodies?

I can try to come up with other names, too, if you want.

The name is impressive; thanks for the suggestion! 

Techno's right: I did add a subtitle to Crimson Love, though it's more commonly referred to without it (as is with most albums containing subtitles). Maybe we can change 'collection' to something else like 'assortment' (I know that's not the best). Then it won't sound too much like 'A Collection of Songs'.

For now, I'd say we wait until our best song in the album is complete (I gave my suggestions for this in one of my previous posts) and then see if it makes a good album title; I think techno is OK with that. At the moment, I've completely mixed one song of mine sans vocals, that will be ready for release once vocals are done(the funky A-Major song). The rest are still being done, but the progress is good, so it'll be a while before are best hits start rolling in as singles and later album releases. Please do try to come up with more names though All4one if you want to, it's appreciated!

Thanks for the compliment! I'll be back with more possible album titles by tomorrow. 

No prob. 

Thank you for your help!

Last edited by DIY (2012-07-02 00:12:26)

LolaRose1892 wrote:

I'm real sorry, but I just CAN'T reach some of those low notes in Out of the Possible, no matter HOW hard I try! 
There was someone else you were considering to sing that, right? I'd say he'd be better as I just can't reach them.
Again, sorry.

Well, vocal ranges are an issue all right. If you can't pitch those notes, there's simply no way we can train you to do so. What we can do though is to change the key of the song (seeing that the instruments for the song are complete except my piano; we can change the key of the instruments altogether and have you sing to the mix). Is that OK with you?

Can you upload a demo of you singing my G-Major Ballad (just the female parts; it's a very little to do so far). Then I can get an idea of how it'll sound.

Also, just asking, is piggydude101 your annoying brother? I think I saw him say so somewhere. 

jslomba wrote:

Hey guys, I found one of my old songs, I think it might fit well in the second album

EDIT: 2400th post!

Hmm... I just listened to your song, but again, it's far too simplistic (like all your other songs) compared to techno's and my song ideas. It would be good if you could vary your songs since they all have a very similar style to them.

Have you completed your drum tracks for the two paino ballads yet? Once I get your tracks, I can start mixing those too.

jslomba wrote:

people seem to like LSJ and Flashback, those are pretty simple

I think I'll have time to record the drum tracks tomorrow

I'm talking of the once you submitted afterwards. I believe techno agreed with that view. Don't worry though, we'll pick out the best of your songs.

Hope you can upload by tomorrow then.

LolaRose1892 wrote:

I'm real sorry, but I just CAN'T reach some of those low notes in Out of the Possible, no matter HOW hard I try! 
There was someone else you were considering to sing that, right? I'd say he'd be better as I just can't reach them.
Again, sorry.

I could see if I can change the vocal track in that case. Where do you have these problems?

technoguyx wrote:

LolaRose1892 wrote:

I'm real sorry, but I just CAN'T reach some of those low notes in Out of the Possible, no matter HOW hard I try! 
There was someone else you were considering to sing that, right? I'd say he'd be better as I just can't reach them.
Again, sorry.

I could see if I can change the vocal track in that case. Where do you have these problems?

I'm guessing she struggles in the chorus. It has some pretty low notes for a girl and in the demo she uploaded a while back, she could pitch the verses fine (the chorus was left undone back then).

technoguyx wrote:

Hmmm, probably it's that. It should be easy to change the chorus melody then - she could sing an upper harmony of the chorus melody while I or someone else sings the lower part - and the upper part will be more prominent in the mix. Even if that's not the part Lola is struggling with, it would be a nice change to make, I'll go edit the score as soon as I can 

EDIT: Well, turns out I already had written a harmony part for the chorus    Seeing as that part is above what originally was the lead, LolaRose should sing the upper part (which I made louder) while I sing the lower one.

The bridge also has some quite low notes, do you also have problems with that part, LolaRose?

Yeah.

I'm alright at the bridge.

Also, is it possible to bring it up in the verses just on the word 'truth' in the first verse? That note is tricky 

technoguyx wrote:

Okay, I modified the melody in both verses (both have the same note), that note in particular. Doesn't sound too good in Noteflight but it should sound fine when actually sung.

You'll be singing some parts of the lead and what used to be harmony (on the chorus - the "harmony" is now louder than the lead). I notated in the score which parts you should sing.

Okay thanks! 

Got it. Also, got my new mic, so now I just need my llaptop back to record    (What is with my family and breaking stuff?  )

Am on a phne rite nw wtchng the sun cm up on a lvly resort. Didnt hv time 2 chck on edited OotP score or any links. Gr8 2 see u guys carrying on proceedings even w/o me. Will b bck hm soon. Cant wait 2 get on track agn.

EDIT: techno, tell evry1 in the walruses tht i will mix whn i get bck n im pleased 2 see ur bass trcks up (dis isnt my phne, tis my uncle's crppy 1). I hvnt told thm f my vacation. I can count on u 2 do dat. Thx.

Last edited by DIY (2012-07-03 21:06:14)