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by Kevin Mellows
Wed Dec 03, 2014 11:28 am
Forum: Sidefights and Highlights
Topic: GOM 2014-2015
Replies: 109
Views: 25916

Re: GOM 2014-2015

Don't worry guys, it's just chords and singing. What could possibly go wrong?
by Kevin Mellows
Fri Oct 24, 2014 12:05 pm
Forum: Sidefights and Highlights
Topic: GOM 2014-2015
Replies: 109
Views: 25916

Re: GOM 2014-2015

I'n in!!! I missed the last one and I've been waiting all year, lol. Okay here are my picks: "Walkin' On The Sun" - Smashmouth LQj--Kjn0z8 "In My Life" - The Beatles UKQpRgxyyqo "Stuck In The Middle With You" - Stealers Wheel DohRa9lsx0Q "Shake It Out" - Flore...
by Kevin Mellows
Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:27 pm
Forum: Fight Discussions and Reviews
Topic: September (pre-fight)
Replies: 15
Views: 3598

Re: September (pre-fight)

Was running on the beach. Got the chorus vox and some of the background vox parts down, and about twice as much as I used for verses. Wrote it all down, but barely notated the chorus melody. A few hours later, went back and couldn't remember it. And couldn't decipher my notation, either. Fortunatel...
by Kevin Mellows
Wed Sep 10, 2014 7:09 am
Forum: Help and How To
Topic: CD Baby Free
Replies: 5
Views: 1414

Re: CD Baby Free

Another great thing about Bandcamp is that you can set it up to be your main page if people go to your personal URL. This is super handy if you're not great at making websites.
by Kevin Mellows
Tue Aug 19, 2014 11:28 pm
Forum: Help and How To
Topic: P&M is having a massive sale on their plug-in collection
Replies: 0
Views: 1158

P&M is having a massive sale on their plug-in collection

You can get their VIP plug-in bundle for $49.99! (Normally $259.99 and you get 45 plug-ins).

http://store.dontcrack.com/product_info ... cts_id=888

Here's a list of what's in the VIP bundle: http://www.plugandmix.com/products/

-Kevin
by Kevin Mellows
Fri Aug 01, 2014 7:10 am
Forum: Fight Discussions and Reviews
Topic: Not suitable for vampires (Harsh Light of Day reviews)
Replies: 37
Views: 10585

Re: Not suitable for vampires (Harsh Light of Day reviews)

Woke up and gave all these a listen. WOW- I think Big Crouton kills it this week! Reviews to come.

-Kevin
by Kevin Mellows
Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:36 am
Forum: Ye Olde Lyric Archive
Topic: Harsh Light of Day
Replies: 7
Views: 1792

Re: Harsh Light of Day

Harsh Light of Day By Kevin Mellows Stumble through the dark Searching for the light Time just barrels on In an endless night I’ll never get back All those wasted days Just give me one more chance I swear I’ll change my ways But every time I try I’m burned by Harsh light of day Harsh light of day C...
by Kevin Mellows
Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:30 am
Forum: Fight Discussions and Reviews
Topic: Harsh Light of Song Fight! (pre-fight)
Replies: 31
Views: 6921

Re: Harsh Light of Song Fight! (pre-fight)

Just got in! See y'all in the fight.

-Kevin
by Kevin Mellows
Fri Jul 18, 2014 2:03 pm
Forum: Fight Discussions and Reviews
Topic: How do you say, L'Occitane Reviews?
Replies: 47
Views: 12141

Re: How do you say, L'Occitane Reviews?

I'm not an art student or a TV, I'm a broom. And I agree as well.
by Kevin Mellows
Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:03 pm
Forum: Fight Discussions and Reviews
Topic: How do you say, L'Occitane Reviews?
Replies: 47
Views: 12141

Re: How do you say, L'Occitane Reviews?

I gotta chime in too, that track is sooooo Jack White, love it!
by Kevin Mellows
Thu Jul 17, 2014 3:48 pm
Forum: Sidefights and Highlights
Topic: And Then There Were None: A Ramones Tribute(?)
Replies: 36
Views: 10124

Re: And Then There Were None: A Ramones Tribute

Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue!
by Kevin Mellows
Wed Jul 16, 2014 1:13 pm
Forum: Help and How To
Topic: To touch bass or not
Replies: 27
Views: 6099

Re: To touch bass or not

If you can play bass for sure get a real bass!
by Kevin Mellows
Wed Jul 16, 2014 12:04 pm
Forum: Song Fight! Live
Topic: SF 2012 was pretty great
Replies: 19
Views: 6043

Re: SF 2012 was pretty great

Man I wish I was going! Maybe next year
by Kevin Mellows
Mon Jul 14, 2014 2:09 pm
Forum: Help and How To
Topic: Zen question
Replies: 10
Views: 2093

Re: Zen question

Thanks Kevin. Good heavens, if "commercial release" quality is your hurdle in mind, then really, how many songs here, acoustic or otherwise, would be considered demos? Perhaps the "demo" label is not particularly useful as a descriptive element in the review process? Just a thou...
by Kevin Mellows
Mon Jul 14, 2014 1:07 pm
Forum: Help and How To
Topic: Zen question
Replies: 10
Views: 2093

Re: Zen question

IMO if the artist is just recording a rough version of their song then it's a demo. But if they spend the time to figure out the best mic placements, get the best takes, edit the tracks to clean them up, mix the song so it sounds good on a wide variety of speakers, and polish it with a little master...
by Kevin Mellows
Sun Jul 06, 2014 10:14 pm
Forum: Help and How To
Topic: Drumming up a storm
Replies: 38
Views: 4562

Re: Drumming up a storm

Drums are my main deal, and I like using Addictive Drums with my electric kit. It gives me a lot of flexibility and I don't make so much noise in my apartment. I would say this route is the easiest, but it is very dependent on how well you can play drums.

-Kevin
by Kevin Mellows
Fri Jul 04, 2014 7:13 am
Forum: Help and How To
Topic: Stuck in a Box!!!
Replies: 28
Views: 3605

Re: Stuck in a Box!!!

Kevin, I have looked at Guitar Rig myself and was intrigued. I'm curious if you consider them on par with other amp simulators, or better and definitely worth the extra dollars. Some free amp simulator plugins I have downloaded sounded worse than the native ones in Mixcraft, like they were underwat...
by Kevin Mellows
Thu Jul 03, 2014 6:01 pm
Forum: Sidefights and Highlights
Topic: Cover-a-Fight?
Replies: 13
Views: 4292

Re: Cover-a-Fight?

I like the idea, but I also like what Chips said- maybe if in a fight everyone who participated has to do a cover of someone else's entry? That would make it much more manageable and would include more people.
by Kevin Mellows
Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:27 pm
Forum: Help and How To
Topic: Stuck in a Box!!!
Replies: 28
Views: 3605

Re: Stuck in a Box!!!

I say guitar sims are awesome! Mainly because there's no way I would be able to get away with cranking a real amp in my apartment, but the best part about sims is how flexible they are. If you record with one amp that sounds good at the time, but need to switch the head or add a distortion pedal, ba...
by Kevin Mellows
Thu Jul 03, 2014 7:05 am
Forum: Help and How To
Topic: Stuck in a Box!!!
Replies: 28
Views: 3605

Re: Stuck in a Box!!!

I'm no expert, but I can tell you "boxiness" is not an EQ problem. It's the way the sound is reflecting off your walls, and you can't just "carve it out" with an EQ plugin. You see microphones aren't very smart. Us humans have brains that allow us to filter out extraneous noises ...
by Kevin Mellows
Fri Jun 27, 2014 3:49 pm
Forum: Fight Discussions and Reviews
Topic: Unpack your reviews (suitcase)
Replies: 53
Views: 16661

Re: Unpack your reviews (suitcase)

I think we have a winner! This is fantastic! Thank you very much!!! This comment made my week :D Living up to your name on a nice mellow track. Hehe, I got a reputation to keep. I dig the sound. I really like the chord change that happens around 40 seconds in. The music really matches the traveling...
by Kevin Mellows
Tue Jun 24, 2014 9:46 am
Forum: Fight Discussions and Reviews
Topic: Unpack your reviews (suitcase)
Replies: 53
Views: 16661

Re: Unpack your reviews (suitcase)

Hey guys, wow what a turnout! Here are my reviews. Just-a-so-you-know, I’m listening to your songs through good, but not fancy, headphones. Airlines The guitar seems to be moving around. I really like the lick in the chorus. I think there are a few too many pauses in the verse. The vocals sound a li...