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Hello all, i'm a singer/songwriter from Northern Ireland and just wanted to share with you a new tune i put together a few weeks ago called Tonight.
I was lucky enough to be invited over to perform in Nashville USA at the famous Bluebird Cafe back in June and it was that trip that inspired me to write this song.
Its a pretty chilled out tune with a summery feel to it.
Check it out below if you have a spare moment for new music.
All feedback welcome
Chris Keys - Tonight (Live)
[video=youtube;XyFxtLCouiQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyFxtLCouiQ[/video]
Cheers
Chris
http://www.chriskeys.com/
https://www.facebook.com/chriskeysofficial
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12-08-2013, 06:59
(This post was last modified: 12-08-2013, 07:06 by Jerome.)
Not a bad affort, but I feel it needs a few things to make it more interesting and to provide some variation. A good simple bass line and some unobtrusive percussion/drums (think fleet foxes) and possibly a keyboard swell in the chorus section. The harmonics generated by the acoustic lends itself to a keyboard swell. Nothing over the top, just a gentle swell. Just my opinion, but I can hear these other parts in my head as you are playing. Song itself is pretty good, well structured and cohesive. Congrats. (I see a keyboard/controller in the background of the video - use it)
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yes..nice track, it does need "something", not sure if i can pinpoint it though,so i'll take Jerome's word as he is usually right in his judgement,problem i have is that i cant 'hear' what he does
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Well erm.....I hear all these funny voices in my head every now and then - my therapist says this is normal for me.
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TYPO Jerome....
what you really meant to say was "my therapist says this is normal for 'us' " LOL
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Hey Jerome, cheers for the good constructive criticism i appreciated that.
Few more instruments would be nice your right!
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H
ey thanks for list
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Any one else got any constructive criticism for me? Im trying to improve my music video making skill and your thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks
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I was kinda thinking the song is to long?
And maybe the lighting is to much making unwanted shadows?
Also is it just me or does the video look a little squeezed or something?
These are only small issues of course.
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Any ideas how to improve the video?
All feedback is appreciated, good or bad!
