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bump. It's been pretty slow here lately...

Last edited by All4one (2012-09-30 22:45:24)

I'm sorry I have not been active here lately because I've been working extremely hard on my solo album (not many know this yet) and on some work for Frozen Coco's upcoming album too. I've made good progress really, given the time I've been restricted to due to long vacationing and the above reasons. I may perhaps upload a pre-alpha mix of what I've done with both songs so far (needs a little touching up though) and no promises. But it is good to work with but unfortunately still is missing vocals.

jji7skyline wrote:

I look forward to the solo album! 

Sorry about the vocals, but I don't think I'm really suited to George's songs.

I'd love to hear a pre-alpha mix :3

Why, thank you. 

I've been saving up on some of my best work for my solo album and this will obviously sound more polished when recorded by an individual and not a band, so it's a huge step-up from my work with Frozen Coco.

No prob about the vocals; there's absolutely no hurry. We can iron that out with a separate/existing band member later.

I will try my best to upload a polished version of my instrumental mix soon!

All4one wrote:

I, too, am really looking forward to your solo album.    Will the style differ at all from Frozen Coco's work?

I will never dive into the mainstream style you find today; it will always remain ballad-sy or be upbeat rock songs and we all know there are several sub-genres that categorise under those. Since Frozen Coco is considered a rock band, it won't deviate too much from that style, but I will definitely explore new techniques and rhythms in the solo album.

You could say the chord progressions are more complex too, not just the classic four-chord structure for most songs. 

DIY wrote:

All4one wrote:

I, too, am really looking forward to your solo album.    Will the style differ at all from Frozen Coco's work?

I will never dive into the mainstream style you find today; it will always remain ballad-sy or be upbeat rock songs and we all know there are several sub-genres that categorise under those. Since Frozen Coco is considered a rock band, it won't deviate too much from that style, but I will definitely explore new techniques and rhythms in the solo album.

You could say the chord progressions are more complex too, not just the classic four-chord structure for most songs. 

Great. Can't wait. 

jji7skyline wrote:

I've recorded a higher version of hcts, but I have to admit I'm not good at singing high songs 

I'll give you guys a link once I've uploaded it.

How's Yesterday going DIY?

Great. I found an orchestral backing online a while back and it goes perfectly with the guitar except towards the end where it goes out of tempo.

Sorry, couldn't show the raw mix this weekend; maybe will do so during the course of this week.

All4one wrote:

DIY wrote:

jji7skyline wrote:

I've recorded a higher version of hcts, but I have to admit I'm not good at singing high songs 

I'll give you guys a link once I've uploaded it.

How's Yesterday going DIY?

Great. I found an orchestral backing online a while back and it goes perfectly with the guitar except towards the end where it goes out of tempo.

Sorry, couldn't show the raw mix this weekend; maybe will do so during the course of this week.

Awesome. Looking forward to it, and I'm thrilled that we may be the first Scratch band to incorporate an orchestra. 

LOL, I'd better tell you that Frozen Coco has already covered that for an interesting, melodic song of mine so yeah. It will be released soon as a single too. 

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/86331894/HCTS% … Higher.aif

Higher vocals.

Non compressed .aif file 

EDIT: try right clicking the link and choose something like 'Download linked file' or 'save target as' to download the file rather than listen to it online 

Last edited by jji7skyline (2012-10-07 21:17:21)

Is it good?

Didn't notice that sorry... you're welcome! Maybe we can get this single out really soon 

Hey guys! Today is John Lennon's birthday if you guys haven't noticed yet! Happy 72nd birthday John!

Thanks for all the timeless music you produced and for all the peace and love you spread!

Last edited by DIY (2012-10-08 22:51:52)

It's 9th...

And I was just saying...

Last edited by DIY (2012-10-09 06:51:03)