Bongo in the Studio

[AnthonyD]

Hey guys - we're preparing for a promo-kit and just wrapped-up a few demos. My Bongo HHp through an Ampeg SVT-3PRO direct, then tweaked with a ProTools model of an Ampeg SVT-4PRO.

Anyway - first time in the studio in a l-o-n-g time. Was interesting and a learning experience. We recorded five tunes:

Pride & Joy

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Bad Case of Loving You

I Saw Her Standing There

Margaritaville

Have a listen - and don't be shy with the commentary!

 

[Aussie Mark]

The Bongo's sounding great there, Anthony, nice work. I think the vocals could do with less reverb though - that's the most obvious thing that stood out on first listen for me.

 

[AnthonyD]

Thanks Mark - and I agree, but my cousin can't seem to get enough of the stuff on his vocal.

The first cut print of these songs were awful - tone and mix were a mess. My guitarist and I spent 4+ hours with the "engineer" to clean-up the tone and level things out. We'll pay much closer attention to the overall process next time but we're pleased to have something that reasonably represents the Band.

 

[five7]

When you are listening to a mix, close your eyes and it will be easier to get correct levels.

 

[Busterkilrain]

I really like that tone. Nice job!
Brent

 

[TheAntMan]

Very nice stuff.

I think your cousin has a very good voice but some material may be in the wrong range/key for him. I think his best vocal was in 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered'. He was very strong and it sounded 'right' for his voice. May think about trying out various keys / ranges on some material. The instruments sound right. The Bongo sounds clear and tight. Very good job

-- Ant

 

[tuba_moe]

great tone, I like it!!!

congratulations

 

[AnthonyD]

When you are listening to a mix, close your eyes and it will be easier to get correct levels.

I will definitely give that a try!

Very nice stuff.

I think your cousin has a very good voice but some material may be in the wrong range/key for him. I think his best vocal was in 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered'. He was very strong and it sounded 'right' for his voice. May think about trying out various keys / ranges on some material. The instruments sound right. The Bongo sounds clear and tight. Very good job

-- Ant

Good call - there are definitely certain songs we do that are right in his "wheel house" and Signed, Sealed, Delivered is one of them.



Thanks for the feedback guys. We're planning on recording a few more songs later in the year.

 

[Freddels]

The Bongo sounds good on the recordings. I think Pride and Joy could be a tad more uptempo though (just my feeling when I heard it).

I Saw Her Standing There and Margaritaville were very good.