Musicians,Composers,etc...

[WILDCAT]

Good thread start. I could really use some support and encouragement! I had mentioned this as part of my [many] topics on a music thread.

I have had a music block for about three/four years now. I used to love playing my guitar and writing music and lyrics - and creating medodies. This all was a very special way of me expressing myself... even if just for myself.

I try to explain to folks, it's like painting. If you created that way, and then it all just shut DOWN - you would feel that loss!

I always have drumming, but this is a very different part of me - even though that is creative too, yes. But, that is more like a familiar therapeutic jog down memory lane for me. And I'm not doing that as much as I would like to either.

I feel lost emotionally and losing this creative side to me has been like a partial death to my spirit. I can readily see and feel this.

Actually, a sweet woman artist once told me online to sage... and that did help. I think I am due for that today! I just don't understand how to get past this block. Or WHY I haven't been able to! It's a very strange place for me to be. When my mother stopped playing the piano years back, I always said to her, "HOW could you stop playing"?! I loved it so much. I was so baffled with her. And now I'm going through it myself. She is not missing it though, the same as I - as she found replacements. I don't want to replace this part of me. Sure, I can keep adding new parts to my way of "being", but I don't want this to stay away from me. It hurts too much. And it's a way that I've always felt very centered and grounded.

I could still sit at the drums and bang it out, but again... it is not the same thing, creativity-wise. Chord progressions and melody lines, and the rhythms one can create on the guitar. (I enjoy acoustic.) And lyrics are about growth for me, sharing and working through personal things and celebrating. I just canNOT pick up a guitar. I walk past them every day here in my cabin, a hundred times.

It did start back a few years when I was going through a very emotionally distraught time relationship-wise, which means absolutely nothing to me now. But, also then when I lost my older kid cats, M.L. at 23 and Mertie at 24. It's like that part of me died along with the grief of loss at that time.

Any suggestions, I am open... Plus, I haven't sang as much, so I know I am "rusty". I don't like to sound "off" - at all. (Perfectionist Virgo crap.) That has something to do with it all too. But, I know I must play to get back to a certain level to be able to enjoy it again. I do sing along with music, and still very much enjoy listening to songs, but my own stuff... whole 'nother story.

Thanks,
Wildcat

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by WILDCAT

Good thread start. I could really use some support and encouragement! I had mentioned this as part of my [many] topics on a music thread.

I have had a music block for about three/four years now. I used to love playing my guitar and writing music and lyrics - and creating medodies. This all was a very special way of me expressing myself... even if just for myself.

I try to explain to folks, it's like painting. If you created that way, and then it all just shut DOWN - you would feel that loss!

I always have drumming, but this is a very different part of me - even though that is creative too, yes. But, that is more like a familiar therapeutic jog down memory lane for me. And I'm not doing that as much as I would like to either.

I feel lost emotionally and losing this creative side to me has been like a partial death to my spirit. I can readily see and feel this.

Actually, a sweet woman artist once told me online to sage... and that did help. I think I am due for that today! I just don't understand how to get past this block. Or WHY I haven't been able to! It's a very strange place for me to be. When my mother stopped playing the piano years back, I always said to her, "HOW could you stop playing"?! I loved it so much. I was so baffled with her. And now I'm going through it myself. She is not missing it though, the same as I - as she found replacements. I don't want to replace this part of me. Sure, I can keep adding new parts to my way of "being", but I don't want this to stay away from me. It hurts too much. And it's a way that I've always felt very centered and grounded.

I could still sit at the drums and bang it out, but again... it is not the same thing, creativity-wise. Chord progressions and melody lines, and the rhythms one can create on the guitar. (I enjoy acoustic.) And lyrics are about growth for me, sharing and working through personal things and celebrating. I just canNOT pick up a guitar. I walk past them every day here in my cabin, a hundred times.

It did start back a few years when I was going through a very emotionally distraught time relationship-wise, which means absolutely nothing to me now. But, also then when I lost my older kid cats, M.L. at 23 and Mertie at 24. It's like that part of me died along with the grief of loss at that time.

Any suggestions, I am open... Plus, I haven't sang as much, so I know I am "rusty". I don't like to sound "off" - at all. (Perfectionist Virgo crap.) That has something to do with it all too. But, I know I must play to get back to a certain level to be able to enjoy it again. I do sing along with music, and still very much enjoy listening to songs, but my own stuff... whole 'nother story.

Thanks,
Wildcat

How about teaching someone? Sometimes, in the process of helping someone discover that piece of them that is new and growing, you could rediscover that piece of yourself as well.

I am strictly a spectator in the sport of music, but I know it's the same for me with writing. When I've struggled (which has been recently, especially), I tend to get fresh perspective from someone who is working on bettering themself and bouncing ideas off of me. Referential therapy, I guess you could call it.

[Passionaria]

While I do not sing or play an instrument, I do spoken voice work, and A LOT of Digital sound production / editing for radio. At the station we use Adobe Audition for production. It is a good program, fairly high learning curve, but that just comes with the territory. At home I use a freeware program called Audacity. I like that I can record ANYTHING from the internet and save it as an MP3 file. What I don't like about it is the volume controls are clumsy (editing) and non existent for recording. My favorite all time sound editing program was by Macromedia, called Deck 2. They sold the program to ????? But it was so intuitive and just made sense.

What I am looking for is a really good microphone, and a mixing board. I like the hands on of a mixing board. I used to use a Shure Microphone with a Bass roll off that I loved, but have not seen in years. I like a very warm sound, with a slightly exaggerated Bass pick up. My clarity and enunciation are present so I don't need to up the "crisp sound". LOL I love sound equipment, I really want a fabulous sound studio at home.......

[Glenn]

I'm past electronic rock except for the vocals, which i believe need a good mix. I'd like an new/old, wild, concept now with old/new wooden vintage instruments in larger groups. Sort of a mix of rock, country, and the old twenties jazz. On some magical nights though, I hear celestial music in the air, floating through the trees, and I copy and record the melodies on my flute and yamaha keyboard. I've had many a block too wildcat, but, when you least expect it, your heart song will return.

[Jet]

Originally Posted by Passionaria

While I do not sing or play an instrument, I do spoken voice work, and A LOT of Digital sound production / editing for radio. At the station we use Adobe Audition for production. It is a good program, fairly high learning curve, but that just comes with the territory. At home I use a freeware program called Audacity. I like that I can record ANYTHING from the internet and save it as an MP3 file. What I don't like about it is the volume controls are clumsy (editing) and non existent for recording. My favorite all time sound editing program was by Macromedia, called Deck 2. They sold the program to ????? But it was so intuitive and just made sense.

What I am looking for is a really good microphone, and a mixing board. I like the hands on of a mixing board. I used to use a Shure Microphone with a Bass roll off that I loved, but have not seen in years. I like a very warm sound, with a slightly exaggerated Bass pick up. My clarity and enunciation are present so I don't need to up the "crisp sound". LOL I love sound equipment, I really want a fabulous sound studio at home.......

A friend of mine and I recently re-connected and she does her radio show from home and sends the stations files.......long way from the days i was in radio and everything was analog. She and I had met in radio and to listen t o her talk about radio now amazing. Her show is syndicated now like Delilah.

[tonaderspeisung]

Originally Posted by Passionaria

While I do not sing or play an instrument, I do spoken voice work, and A LOT of Digital sound production / editing for radio. At the station we use Adobe Audition for production. It is a good program, fairly high learning curve, but that just comes with the territory. At home I use a freeware program called Audacity. I like that I can record ANYTHING from the internet and save it as an MP3 file. What I don't like about it is the volume controls are clumsy (editing) and non existent for recording. My favorite all time sound editing program was by Macromedia, called Deck 2. They sold the program to ????? But it was so intuitive and just made sense.

What I am looking for is a really good microphone, and a mixing board. I like the hands on of a mixing board. I used to use a Shure Microphone with a Bass roll off that I loved, but have not seen in years. I like a very warm sound, with a slightly exaggerated Bass pick up. My clarity and enunciation are present so I don't need to up the "crisp sound". LOL I love sound equipment, I really want a fabulous sound studio at home.......

i bet you were using the sure sm7 - that's an awesome mic on a lot of vocals
it has a bass roll-off and a presence boost selection and get in close there's a sweet proximity effect not too crazy
it sounded surprisingly good on a guitar cab too
i've also used the electrovoice re20 - the fraiser mic
and i've tried a re27 - but it seems to have a slight bump in the presence 2k-4khz and a reduced proximity response comped to the re20

i've been told that a crisper sound is what you need for radio work - is that true?

[Passionaria]

Originally Posted by tonaderspeisung

i bet you were using the sure sm7 - that's an awesome mic on a lot of vocals
it has a bass roll-off and a presence boost selection and get in close there's a sweet proximity effect not too crazy
it sounded surprisingly good on a guitar cab too
i've also used the electrovoice re20 - the fraiser mic
and i've tried a re27 - but it seems to have a slight bump in the presence 2k-4khz and a reduced proximity response comped to the re20

i've been told that a crisper sound is what you need for radio work - is that true?

Yes! I do believe you are right on the Shure sm 7, thank you, I loved that mic. I am going to research the others you mentioned as well, much appreciated!

I think the sound you try for, has to do with what you are voicing. Or the sound of the station you work for. In news reporting yes definitely, the crisp sound adds authority and believability to a story. For DJing or public affairs, I prefer warm, accessible, and friendly with an edge of sultry. Fun stuff.

[tonaderspeisung]

Originally Posted by Passionaria

I think the sound you try for, has to do with what you are voicing. Or the sound of the station you work for. In news reporting yes definitely, the crisp sound adds authority and believability to a story. For DJing or public affairs, I prefer warm, accessible, and friendly with an edge of sultry. Fun stuff.

that makes perfect sense now that i think about it - dj's swim in that warm deep sound while ads and news spots are far more out front and on top and present


i also know an engineer who swears by the heil pr40. he wants to put that mic on everyone. he claims it is superior to the sm7 but i have yet to hear for myself. i would love to get my mitts on one and see what kind of magic it can do

have you considered large diaphragm condensers - they are usually very transparent but i can recommend

the rode nt1 - it has a really smooth sound and comes at a budget price. i've found quite a few of them lately at the pawn shops for about $100. it definitely doesn't sound like a budget mic and slightly off axis it darkens up quite nice
and actually the nt2 as well - it comes with selectable polar patterns and high pass filter but it costs a bit more

and

the neumann tlm103
this mic has sounded amazing on everything i've put it on
it's super quiet so even whispers can be captured with amazing clarity
and run it through an avalon pre - heaven

[Stronghealer]

Advice anyone?Good sound -not too expensive.












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