Need your ears ! Original Song Development "The Counter"

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Need your ears ! Original Song Development "The Counter"

Posted by TMutter on December 27, 2021 at 6:32 pm
https://youtu.be/36l1zPWDRdU

Working up a new original called “The Counter”. @Branman is helping me once again with production (grateful as usual for all his support and wizardry!).

On the table now is the harmonica bit. Would love input on:

1. Leave it out and stay with just the basic guitars, bass and drums

2. keep some of it but do not overlay harmonica and vocals

3. Keep it as is

Any additional input is always welcome !

Thanks
- This discussion was modified 4 years, 3 months ago by TMutter.
- This discussion was modified 4 years, 3 months ago by TMutter.
- This discussion was modified 4 years, 3 months ago by TMutter.
TMutter replied 4 years, 2 months ago 9 Members · 16 Replies
16 Replies

DianeD

Member
December 27, 2021 at 7:59 pm

So this is my first post on the community forum and I don’t know much about music. 🙂

1. Love it as is; and

2. One alternative: Maybe pull a little bit of the harmonica out of the first verse. It covers up some of the vocals — and it feels like I’m just getting to know your voice in the first verse. In the second verse it seems like you use the harmonica as more of a highlighter, and that works great.

Thanks for posting it. Sounds terrific.
TMutter

Member
December 27, 2021 at 11:13 pm

Diane- well i am honored to get your first post as fees back from you. Great input – thanks!
Bill_Brown

Member
December 28, 2021 at 8:49 am

Hi @TMutter , the arrangement sounds nice as is, but leaning toward @DianeD ‘s alternative. In fact, I wonder how the arrangement would sound if the harmonica was used only during the chorus, and perhaps the ending as well🤔? I would definitely keep some harmonica in it.
- TMutter
  
  Member
  December 28, 2021 at 10:14 am
  
  Bill – thanks – I am going to give this a try.
  
  Thanks
Moonhare

Member
December 28, 2021 at 9:40 am

The basic track is solid – absolutely no problems there – but bringing in a feature instrument like the harmonica does elevate it and bring a texture an tone that creates a really beautiful lonesome atmosphere. @DianeD has a good point about the arrangement. I’m not so bothered by it in the first verse but from a purely songwriting point I would always leave something in the tank for later and saving this to bring added texture later on would do just that. Great work! Really enjoyed this. 🤘😎🎸 – Darren [Moonhare]
- TMutter
  
  Member
  December 28, 2021 at 10:16 am
  
  great point about leaving something in the tank to build some energy for the ending in what is a very slow tempo laid back song.
  
  Thanks for taking the time to listen and provide input!
  
  T
BethL

Member
December 28, 2021 at 5:29 pm

They are spot on!!! Well done! So polished. LOve the timbre of your voice. Well thought out songwriting. Love a good story. Bravo!
- TMutter
  
  Member
  December 28, 2021 at 7:40 pm
  
  Thanks for listening and your kind words!
  
  T
Marquita

Member
January 3, 2022 at 9:08 pm

Great storyline. I agree, buildup tension before introducing the harmonica, (although I loved that you added it). It sounds great on the chorus. You are a good songwriter, musician and humble human. That’s all there is to it. Great that you shared this.
- TMutter
  
  Member
  January 3, 2022 at 9:28 pm
  
  Thank you for the very kind words. I have played with a new production version that adds in instrumentation over the course of the song and I think it is better. I look forward to sharing the final version.
  
  I think at one point your were going to play one of my originals “Fabric Of You” at a memorial service. Did that happen ? I did release that song on my EP and it has a cello incorporated which I think is a nice add. You can listen to it on:
  
  https://terrymutter.bandcamp.com/releases
  
  Terry
Guerra6007

Member
January 4, 2022 at 5:27 pm

Sounds very good, Terry! Maybe Diane D is onto something. I like the harmonica!

Keep it going!
- TMutter
  
  Member
  January 4, 2022 at 5:44 pm
  
  Thanks – I think you are right!
Tom000-18

Member
January 5, 2022 at 5:59 pm

TMutter, I like this tune as is! Like how the vocals, harmonica and guitar work complement each other. Thank you for sharing!
- TMutter
  
  Member
  January 5, 2022 at 7:28 pm
  
  Thanks – I appreciate you having a listen!
MamaGotBabyT

Member
January 6, 2022 at 11:37 am

I’m Diane, too! I like the guitar accompanying the vocal. I love harmonica but maybe as a bridge? That way loud and clear, its mournfully by itself! Reminiscent of “The Gambler”. Ballads speak volumes in a few minutes!
TMutter

Member
January 6, 2022 at 12:21 pm

Thanks for listening and the input !

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