Recorded in Sonoma after seeing Les Claypool perform at a small club in Sebastopol. Inspired by his awesomeness, I recorded this all day Nov 27th 2009 thanksgiving day.
A cool blend from Electronica to Rockin' Primus vibes.
Did I sound like…
My first attempt at a Blumlein or Mid/Side recording. This one is actually a mid/side recording as I used a directional mic in combo with a figure 8 ribbon mic set at 90 degrees from the main mic. Thanks to Pat Broaders for the loan of the ribbon…
The complete "how to" article and online play back is on my blog http://chrisvaisvil.com/?p=404
Yesterday I was able to capture the Fractal Tune Smithy midi stream of an "on the fly" relay re-tuned performance in Sonar 8.5 by use of LoopBe1…
I didn't like the 1st version so i changed it so here it is. imagine Sitting in the forest listening to the breeze being free and wanting to follow it..........................
"Afoxe" is a rhythm played by carnival groups from Bahia in Northeastern Brazil. It is named after an instrument that is traditionally used to play this pattern: an afoxe is a beaded gourd; aka "shekere". In this rendition, I replaced the shaker…
i don't know if i ever told Tess that's her sampled vox ringing out through the whole tune. the funny thing was she took my song out of 5, and i put hers into 5. we're silly like that.
My first attempt at a Blumlein or Mid/Side recording. This one is actually a mid/side recording as I used a directional mic in combo with a figure 8 ribbon mic set at 90 degrees from the main mic. Thanks to Pat Broaders for the loan of the ribbon…
Completely gorgeous, emotive and effortless, Sir Filthy Shirker.
Seems to me there isn't enough shirking going on, filthy or otherwise.
(And Happy New Year!)
My first attempt at a Blumlein or Mid/Side recording. This one is actually a mid/side recording as I used a directional mic in combo with a figure 8 ribbon mic set at 90 degrees from the main mic. Thanks to Pat Broaders for the loan of the ribbon…
I didn't like the 1st version so i changed it so here it is. imagine Sitting in the forest listening to the breeze being free and wanting to follow it..........................
First song of the year for me...
Recorded on New years day 2011...
-Good Times-
Words and Music By Tharek Mokbul
These Good Times,
In this Old Life
Are Earned...
Not Learned...
I’ve seen old faces,
Fade away,
In my mind…
Recent Comments
Very cool Tune, welcome to AT
You are dangerously close to being the best ever. Real soothing track Kirk. Nice atmosphere!
Damn fine piece of song writing.
This is really good!!
Sonar- nice use of software with many related tones and sounds!
sounds..... Hungarian!
enjoyed!!
This is excellent, really something to listen to closely.
i don't know if i ever told Tess that's her sampled vox ringing out through the whole tune. the funny thing was she took my song out of 5, and i put hers into 5. we're silly like that.
Its cool man have all the beers you want I am fluent in drunkish ;)
fantastic. Utterly fantastic. I love the vocals here.
I just realized, at about the one minute mark, you can just hear my bud Charlie tinkling on a toy piano offstage.
Wonderful journey! And I love the reversed part - lends such a great touch.
Completely gorgeous, emotive and effortless, Sir Filthy Shirker. Seems to me there isn't enough shirking going on, filthy or otherwise. (And Happy New Year!)
Achingly beautiful..!!
Mrenmen sa'm tande an la wi Baz. Rick
Clever folky jazzy feel - great sound all over.
Golden indeed. (The backing ahhhs in the verses really make this for me - love bittersweet upbeat gems like this.)
LOVE IT!!!
Excellent!