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Heefty
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Oct 2, 2017
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I've always been the kind who is a big enough nerd to go look up lyrics to make sure I know what they are saying, but I've got a bit of a different pass time that is definitely related.
I like looking for the "ear candy" that the recording/mastering folks add to (seemingly) every track these days. I love to take an album that I have listened to and enjoyed on lower quality rigs than what I use presently and go through and see how much of it is there.
I'll have to see if I can find an example on youtube or something so I can show you what I mean. I'm not sure I can highlight any examples easily though. I don't know what to call most of the effects they put in there and don't do a decent job of describing them. Except for reverse cymbals, I guess, but those are pretty obvious.
Oct 2, 2017
GunsOfBrixton
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Oct 5, 2017
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HeeftyI'd definitely be interested hearing some examples of what you are talking about. I had heard reverse cymbals before, but never knew they had a name until just now.
Oct 5, 2017
Heefty
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Oct 5, 2017
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GunsOfBrixton I suppose I should add the qualifier that they're mostly in rock tracks. Most other genres are all electronic or so purely instrumental that the added synths would be a detriment.
Here's a quick example. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBRAnuT48qo
In each of the first 2 verses there is some subtle synth in the background that builds up peaking at the beginning of the refrain. During the bridge (starting 1:07) there's a similar sound that builds and falls with the music throughout leading up to the break (cheerleaders) at around 1:30. I won't go into everything that's in there. They get a bit more obvious from that point, and repeat some of the things I've already indicated.
That trick with the subtle build up to the chorus is pretty common actually. I wish I knew a name for it.
Oct 5, 2017
GunsOfBrixton
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Oct 6, 2017
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HeeftyDude, that's really cool that you posted that! My listening skills may not be at the level where I can single out sounds well enough. I sense a qualitative difference in the sound at the points you mention, but I can't say that I can put my finger on why. I'm going to give it some more listens and see if I can train my ears a bit. Cool song, by the way. Outside my typical genres, but I like songs that incorporate unique sounds (like the cheerleaders in this case) that you wouldn't normally associate with the genre. Thanks man, I appreciate it!
Oct 6, 2017
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