I do like the guitar though. Almost reminiscent of Neil Young. You say the electric was a crappy guitar, but I like the scratchy tone. The acoustic sounds a bit flat and empty to me though. I don't suppose you have a dobro or something lying around that you could beef it up with?
Yeah, I guess if there was some bass on it it would balance out the screechy-scratchy guitar. I agree the acoustic doesn't sound quite right... I'm not sure why, but it has something to do with the way it was recorded, which was done five years ago. On other recordings, it has sounded better. I don't have a dobro, but that would be nice!
Yeah, I guess that's why no one liked Neil Young's Ohio.
Sorry... I see your point, but I don't think it matters. Plus, my original lyrics were way more specific.
I like it man, its pretty groovy, I've been trying to record some of my stuff and I was gonna put some of it on here, but after realizing how many pricks are on this board, I may just leave it up on myspace
I like it man, its pretty groovy, I've been trying to record some of my stuff and I was gonna put some of it on here, but after realizing how many pricks are on this board, I may just leave it up on myspace
Dude, I would love to hear your music. Forget the pricks. They're always going to be there.
but after realizing how many pricks are on this board,
In other words, you don't know how to accept criticism. If you don't want people to be honest with you about their points of view, then all you need do is add a disclaimer stating that you are only interested in hearing what you want to hear. Anyone can understand that.
In other words, you don't know how to accept criticism. If you don't want people to be honest with you about their points of view, then all you need do is add a disclaimer stating that you are only interested in hearing what you want to hear. Anyone can understand that.
There are ways to give constructive criticism without being rude and childish.
If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
In other words, you don't know how to accept criticism. If you don't want people to be honest with you about their points of view, then all you need do is add a disclaimer stating that you are only interested in hearing what you want to hear. Anyone can understand that.
I doubt the dude has a problem with criticism. You can't create music without it. What he probably has a problem with is how some people react because the contents of the lyrics are something they disagree with or because it's not on par with Pearl Jam's material. Now, instead of people simply saying "Man, even though I didn't like the lyrics, I really dug the music" or "You should work on it more, right now it just doesn't sound that great", they spout off shit that's better left unsaid. Therfore...they act like pricks.
I doubt the dude has a problem with criticism. You can't create music without it. What he probably has a problem with is how some people react because the contents of the lyrics are something they disagree with or because it's not on par with Pearl Jam's material. Now, instead of people simply saying "Man, even though I didn't like the lyrics, I really dug the music" or "You should work on it more, right now it just doesn't sound that great", they spout off shit that's better left unsaid. Therfore...they act like pricks.
maybe, but he quoted the songwriter's reaction to my criticism when he made his prick accusation.
It's too specific. The problem is that we know exactly what you're talking about. So, instead of art, it becomes an opinion editorial.
Even in Bushleaguer, one has to kind of sit down and figure out exactly what Eddie is trying to say. It's real abstract and open to interpretation. That's what makes it art. "A happening tailpipe of a party" That's really putting the whole pollution/oil company perspective into a single line. That's what makes it genius.
But, I give you props for posting it.
No, this is not childish at all. It is, infact, a well thoughtout reply/criticism. I don't think anyone was refering to you as one of the 'pricks'.
If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
I listened to the song 'Tide' and the first thing it reminded me of was Daniel Johnston, although not as....weird/spooky/kooky.
Sometimes the roughness of a recording adds something to it. My advice is....don't worry too much about polishing it.
(Listen to Daniel Johnstons stuff if you need any inspiration. Especially 'Discovered/Covered', or 'Yip/Jump Music').
Thanks, my friend! Even to be half as weird/spooky/kooky as Daniel Johnston is a great compliment. I'm pretty happy with my newer songs like Tide. I like them much better than a song like American Town. I have about five half-written songs that I've been working on in the last year or two. I've been progressing far too slow on them.
I'm more worried about the quality of the songwriting than the quality of the sound, but I do appreciate good sound production.
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Yeah, I guess that's why no one liked Neil Young's Ohio.
Sorry... I see your point, but I don't think it matters. Plus, my original lyrics were way more specific.
Yeah, I guess if there was some bass on it it would balance out the screechy-scratchy guitar. I agree the acoustic doesn't sound quite right... I'm not sure why, but it has something to do with the way it was recorded, which was done five years ago. On other recordings, it has sounded better. I don't have a dobro, but that would be nice!
I listened to the song 'Tide' and the first thing it reminded me of was Daniel Johnston, although not as....weird/spooky/kooky.
Sometimes the roughness of a recording adds something to it. My advice is....don't worry too much about polishing it.
(Listen to Daniel Johnstons stuff if you need any inspiration. Especially 'Discovered/Covered', or 'Yip/Jump Music').
I like it man, its pretty groovy, I've been trying to record some of my stuff and I was gonna put some of it on here, but after realizing how many pricks are on this board, I may just leave it up on myspace
Dude, I would love to hear your music. Forget the pricks. They're always going to be there.
In other words, you don't know how to accept criticism. If you don't want people to be honest with you about their points of view, then all you need do is add a disclaimer stating that you are only interested in hearing what you want to hear. Anyone can understand that.
http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=272825
There are ways to give constructive criticism without being rude and childish.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
And you think my criticism was rude and childish?
http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=272825
I doubt the dude has a problem with criticism. You can't create music without it. What he probably has a problem with is how some people react because the contents of the lyrics are something they disagree with or because it's not on par with Pearl Jam's material. Now, instead of people simply saying "Man, even though I didn't like the lyrics, I really dug the music" or "You should work on it more, right now it just doesn't sound that great", they spout off shit that's better left unsaid. Therfore...they act like pricks.
lost for your words,... that song was cool
if pj ever let someone from the first row get up on stage and play a song, maybe it would be you,...
~Ron Burgundy
maybe, but he quoted the songwriter's reaction to my criticism when he made his prick accusation.
http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=272825
I didn't realize we were talking about you. I don't even remember anything you've posted about it.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
I wouldn't think we were talking about me either, but he quoted the songwriter's reaction to my post.
http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=272825
No, this is not childish at all. It is, infact, a well thoughtout reply/criticism. I don't think anyone was refering to you as one of the 'pricks'.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
Are we talking about kenny or gossman?
Perhaps we was just using the most recent post by kenny?
I think I may be confused. Anyway, after reading what you said about the song, you weren't the prick man.
http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=272825
Sweet! I'm 'cited
Thanks, my friend! Even to be half as weird/spooky/kooky as Daniel Johnston is a great compliment. I'm pretty happy with my newer songs like Tide. I like them much better than a song like American Town. I have about five half-written songs that I've been working on in the last year or two. I've been progressing far too slow on them.
I'm more worried about the quality of the songwriting than the quality of the sound, but I do appreciate good sound production.
i like the new direction this thread is taking, and i don't remember if i was high in that picture or not.