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Hi Guys, I reviewed one of your songs and liked it so i came over to check out some of the rest of your stuff. You Guys are really good!, great songwriters. I'm impressed. As I have been on a journey of my own to make better recordings I think there's just one thing holding you back from big success, I hope you'll take this as constructive criticism and maybe it will help but I think you need to do some more research and education on your mastering EQ, The mixes are pretty good but the mastering mix needs a little help. I'm not a pro by any means but have been obsessing over my own mastering for like 2 years now and finally getting close to some good quality. Your stufff is a little boomy, from what I know there are certain frequencies that need to be pulled back and others that sound better to push, something about the 200 range that makes things boomy and too much 1k makes them hurt your ears, the 3-4k seems to add good high end clarity without hurting your ears, guitars sound good when you pump the 6-8 hundred range and off course kicks live down at 50 - 60 range, But anyway... I ramble. Look up some video tutorials on mastering EQ and try to remaster some of your stuff I'll bet you can make it sound a lot better, ooh yea, almost forgot, they need a little more compression too, tighten things up and keep from getting the dynamic distortion that your getting on the high volume parts. PEACE OUT BARRY
was going to follow you or connect but can't figure out how, where the hell is the button, great stuff, Keep up the good work, looks like you've been at this a while.
Thanks for kind words Mr Osbourn. I'll try connecting as well. Steve
I love the artwork on your Volume 1. Beautiful and simple, I alsoenjoyed listening to your music. XXO
Hi Randall, I just wanted get get back to you on your comment, The reason I said I didn't think it was mastered is becuase of the volume, it seemed kinda low, when you master something, after its mixed down you basically tweek the overall EQ and add compression and bring the volume up to 0 , most digital mix downs are kinda low on volume, Try and experiment. Set your volume on your computer, with good headphones on, and listen to your song, then switch to a song on You Tube by a industry band, or switch to a song on your I Tunes from a disk, or switch to a song on my feed and listen at the same volume, don't change your volume settings, and see if they are the same volume or if your song seems much quieter, It also seems to be lacking a little bit of high end and compression which tightens things up a bit and makes all the parts seem to be equal in volume and dynamics. I did listen to your other song and the vocals on it are much louder and sound pretty finalized, I thought the music was kinda low compared to the vocals but that's just a mix preference. Hope this helps..Barry
Thank you so much Barry for this clarifying info. I don't have this equipment you are referencing but I will take it up with the guy who produced it. Take care
Love the track, you nailed the sound and feel of the 70's perfectly. Some very nice playing. Love it!
Thanks so very much Barry, it's very appreciated.
I get a little lost here on BJ sometimes , I saw your comment but was wondering what song you are referring to? just curious and thanks for the compliment. Barry
I'm new to BJ so just learning as I go along too. It could have been The Juice or Get Down on It both amazing tracks but the more I listen to your songs it could be any one of them. All done so well, you sir have "The Funk" in you. I notice that you have your name only on the musical credits, are you playing everything? If you are, very impressive.
OOOH yea, Get Down on it, was made to be a retro funk thing and the Hot boogie Love is a retro Disco thing. There seems to be lots of requests for those on BJ so I made a few attempts. Thanks for the thumbs up.
Yes, they do have that 70's funk/Disco vibe to them, you obviously love that era of music. I do notice you have some heavier guitar stuff going on also, but only have good grooves going on. My compliments. We seem to like a lot of different style that we use in our tunes. Do you use real horns or computer/keyboard? I like how they sound.
thanks for the nice reveiew Rascal. much appreciated.barry
dear Muriel, When reveiwing instrumental music please don't forget to check the N?A boxes on the two questions about vocals as leaving them blank brings the score down and they are NOT APPLICABLE. thank you and have a nice day.
I'm so sorry---I thought I did--will remember next time!
great hook w/slide & vocal ("heaven's gonna' know your name"...), really nice work...
thanks brother.
thanks for the review , there is a version with vocals but this is the version without.
thanks for the review input, Barry...
thanks for the review Llyod....
Thanks Barry for your review and rating of my soundtrack In the Forest. You are correct. This was done for an opportunity which often times are familiar since thats what hey are looking for. I have started creating some that are no so common but still a bit familiar. How can one be original if all the ask for is the same? i am glad you now and appreciate. Thanks again. :)
I hear you, Thats why I said sometimes thats what they want. I'm plenty guilty of making things for opps that are NOT at all in pursuit of my own original artistic vision. So I fully understand. I was just trying to think of some positive constructive advice. Your work is amazing I wold love to hear something like that piece but with your own original take on it. Just pushing the curve thats all. Thanks barry
I will definitely work on something just for you! :) Thanks for you confidence in me. I truly appreciate it. In the meantime check out Incredible Heroes on my page.
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I just realized You were selected for the same app I was , which is the one that blew me off, Blues for spirts TV, A guy named Mike Elli was the contact provider, Did they ever follow through with you or did they blow you off too?
Hi Barry, yes Mike Ell is the one I was thinking about. He did get in touch and as always "a man of few words" lol. He never asks for alternative mixes? I've noticed that he doesn't give second chances and doesn't like to be even slightly messed around. He has ignored me in the early days but I now know how to deal with him! If he's already got in contact with you then send him the details anyway! maybe forward me the email so I can look at it? I'm sure it is the same as my email I got from him as we were both selected!
thanks for the nice review Larry. barry
MY PLEASURE!
Thanks for your review of my song Paxico Ramble, I like your idea of a banjo, if I owned one I'd do it, maybe I'll pick up a used one and learn how to play it.
Barry, I'm honored for the 5 stars you gave "Determination". Coming from a musician of your caliber makes it even sweeter! - Kevin
Sure Thing, you as well, great material.
WOW BRO! THANKS FOR THE GREAT REVIEW !!!
Thank you Barry for the review of my song. Good critique which I appreciate!
sure, I always try to add something and be nice at the same time. seems only fair.
I think the two songs that blew me away were Struggle is Real and Send me to my grave. I'll send you some music here in a few days and if you like it and think you can do something vocal wise over then cool, and if not, no harm no foul, I appreciate you given the listen. peace, Barry
Aaaaah, OK. Struggle is Real is one of my favorites as far as the subject matter...it is very personal. I actually wrote the lyrics for Send me to my grave over 20 years ago! Haha! Yea, just email me what you want and if you have an idea for content for any of the music that I can center my lyrics around just let me know.
will do, I want to remix a few things and pull out some leads so you can have a better idea of what they would be like to put vocals on, they're mixed as instrumentals right now so there's not much room for vocals but give me a few days and I'll send em your way. thanks again for considering the music.
Hey, Barry, I got a message from Susan Odella about some music and the possibility of working with you. I apologize if I missed a message from you about it but my email is flavahype@hotmail.com and I would like to hear your ideas and music for what you would like for me to collab with you on.
Sure thing, it was a while ago maybe about April, I totally understand, sometimes we miss emails, happens to me too. Give me a week or so to organize some of the material I had in mind and I'll get in touch. I was inspired by some of the things I heard on your page and blown away by what an amazing poet you are. seriously man, you have a gift and great insight into the human heart. I'll go look again and let you know what song of yours it was that struck me. Thanks and I'll be in touch. Barry
Please do, Barry. I greatly appreciate you reaching out and considering me for a collaboration. I never know stands out to others artists so I am humbled by your acknowledgement. Yea, let me know what struck you. Thanks again.
Thanks, Barry, for the stars on "Ridin' On It" - nice of you...thanks for listening! Susan
sure thing. I actually tried to get Flava Hype to sing on some of my music and he never responded. He never heard the music, so it wasn't that I just thought he wasn't interested in the idea.
Barry, I just asked Flava about it, and he asked me to let you know he must have missed the message. He said he would like to hear your ideas! If you connect with him here as friends, he will respond. Susan
Thanks for contacting Flava, he contacted me and is going to at least listen to some of my tracks and maybe collaborate, we'll see, thanks for the prod.
You're welcome, Barry. Flava is a great guy to work with...very professional and detail-oriented. We are working on another song now...it's gonna be a bit crazy!
wow, Your an amazing song writer, why don't you write more songs and get them up on here, 3 songs in 15 years? I don't get it. Did you just give up on Broadjam or find a better outlet. why not put your material on here too, can't hurt.
Hey Barry, Thanks for connecting. I am enjoying listening to your creativity. Ron
like wise, see you around.
Thanks for both a Friend request and reviewing "LA New Years Blues". Appreciate the score and i did move its genre into an Alt Folk area. Thanks again
Sure , just trying to be honest but nice! keep up the good work
Barry, I can see this being used in lots of places! Not too busy and a great vibe!
Thanks David for checking them out and the thumbs up, I value your opinion and its good to know I'm on the right track. I did, fix and stat doing button endings on all my stuff too. Something I would have never thought of as a problem.
Hi barry. Thanks for the review of talk to nana! Mrs kate
Sure, I knew it was you! that's good, you have a style!
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I guys, made it over to listen, love it. Second chance 2 and doing the best I can, faves. Your newest song waiting for the sun doesn't seem to have as good a mix as the other two named. Its a vocal song and they sound great, but needs a little more drums or acoustic guitar or something up in the mix. just a little advice. I love the song and the vocals are amazing, the music seems a little buried. Keep up the good work and thanks for the visit. Barry
Barry, thanks for the listen and thanks for the musical input! We'll take a look at "Waitin' For the Sun To Rise? and see if we can make the Mix more interesting!! Happy Trails...... The Corey's.......
Hey Billy, I've been back in the studio for a while, finally done. come check out the songs on my album "Souler Power" you would probably like that material best, and then maybe the "Super Deluxe" album songs Hope your doing well, oh and I finally got a song picked up by a library, "Walk the Walk" by perpetual motion music. looks like a decent library. Thanks for all your advice. Barry
Hi Barry, I'm still listening in... but these new tunes are sounding great. Writing, production, playing.... all the goods are there and sounding awesome. Keep up the good fight Barry and congrats on the PMG pickup! And also, thank you for the recent song likes on my side. I always appreciate it Barry. I'll be gigging at Overland Park Farmers Market tomorrow morning til noon (Julie Major Trio, my first gig with those fine folks). Take good care bud, Billy
Hi David, just wanted to thank you again for the advice and inspiration you shared with me back in April. I'm not one of those empty talkers, I actually do what I say I will. I went back into the studio and have been working ever since. I ended up with like 40 new instrumentals and really expanded my beats and textures and moods thanks to your inspiration. I didn't listen to any of your music again after that so any resemblances are purely coincidental. I very mush like to pursue my own passions. anyway. I wish there was a way to highlight new songs on our song list here but don't see such a function. 4 songs that were inspired by listening to you are: "Cruising" "Broken", " Passion and Pride", and "Triumph and Defeat". The last one oddly enough could fit in the same sub genre as your vastest work. the Zeitgeist at work. and I too find the Broadjam description list wanting. Take care and thanks again. Barry Osbourn
You are welcome Barry! I never mind anyone being inspired/influenced by my work! Or borrowing the odd riff here and there! I take it as a compliment. You are probably unaware about the time I was working with Peter Gabriel (many years ago) and my friends phoned me and said "have you heard the latest Peter Gabriel album! It has quite a bit of your work in it!" They thought I would be upset but the opposite! If Someone like Peter Gabriel wants to nick parts of my work then it only validates my worth! I was a struggling musician at the time so it was a huge compliment! And I've never shut up about it since! I will listen to your new tracks shortly and give some feed back! But well done in writing all those tunes in such a short time!
Thanks David, any feedback is welcome, I do know one thing, My production isn't quite as good as yours, I'm just working on a laptop with garageband so it has its limitations. A real studio would be nice but oh well.
Just uploaded 40 new instrumental songs that I've been working on since April, various styles . I'll do some some promotion soon.
Barry, just listened to your song, "Passion
Barry, we just listened 4 of your tunes and they all sound very COOL!! Great job on playing and producing your tunes!! Gave them all 5 Stars & Likes!! If you have a chance, we invite you to come on down to our Broad Jam Site and have a listen, think you will enjoy some of our compositions as well! Also, while you are there, let's connect as Broad Jam Buds........ Toodles, Art & Margie Corey
Margie & Art, thank you so much, I've been working pretty hard since April and finally finished up a bunch of new material. I learned a lot in my first 4 months on Broadjam and wanted to take a second stab at new material. I'll come over to you site and listen up in the next day or two. and check all your new material. Peace, Barry
Barry, always exciting to have a New Broad Jam Member listen to our songs!! Thanks, Art & Margie Corey
Hi Barry Thanks for the stars on 'Photographs, memories' and 'Dirty Game', and thanks for the connect. Alan
sure thing, see you around