That Durn Dan Again
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From: Sue Morton on 22 Oct 2006 13:31 I don't know if I'd label his falsetto "amazing" but he did do a good job of it. What kind of "modernization" are you planning? -- Sue Morton <Organphreak> wrote in message news:079nj2dcudrakk9shjsfu3iesos5oluj3p(a)4ax.com... > > So for the two of you who might be interested.... > I'm thinking of re-producing this great old song in a more modern > version. The question: is it worthy of spending hours on? I want to do > a video of Dan doing it on the organ for a Youtube Experience. > > <www.organfreak.com/parking/NovemberChild-96.mp3> > > BTW-- here's an example of why I have trouble accepting the idea that > he's a terrible singer. There is a bit of the smarmy posturing in > there that sometimes rubs me the wrong way, but it's in-tune and > dramatic. Check out the amazing falsetto singing that begins at about > 1:20. The song begins nicely enough, singing a jolly tune about > missing his daughter and wife-at-the-time (both "November children") > while he's on the road, then pitches into despair by about 1:50. One > of my Fav-O-Rites. > > > >
From: gregor on 22 Oct 2006 14:26 Organphreak wrote: > So for the two of you who might be interested.... > I'm thinking of re-producing this great old song in a more modern > version. The question: is it worthy of spending hours on? I want to do > a video of Dan doing it on the organ for a Youtube Experience. > > <www.organfreak.com/parking/NovemberChild-96.mp3> > > BTW-- here's an example of why I have trouble accepting the idea that > he's a terrible singer. There is a bit of the smarmy posturing in > there that sometimes rubs me the wrong way, but it's in-tune and > dramatic. Check out the amazing falsetto singing that begins at about > 1:20. The song begins nicely enough, singing a jolly tune about > missing his daughter and wife-at-the-time (both "November children") > while he's on the road, then pitches into despair by about 1:50. One > of my Fav-O-Rites. > > > > I dig it. Like a truly funky Hang on Sloopy. Bass channel sounds like a blown speaker though, not like a Mel Schacher overdrive. Just blurs together with the guitar. I like Dans delivery, kind of reminds me of Sugarcane Harris a little bit. Not sure why the only vocal contrast(harmony) is reserved for that one small section. Dan has a soulful voice, but not what I would call a "pretty" one. It's a bit like a sax, very distinct when used as a lead, but listener fatigue sets in if the passages are not provided with either contrast in delivery or accompaniment. Even a very subliminal doubling here and there(with voice or some other instrument mirroring the melody). Vocals are tough. Very few people around that can carry a song or a whole cd with just one voice and not have that fatigue set in(for my ear anyway). There is a playfulness to Dan's delivery that is genuine. In places there is a rough draft quality to the actual vocal performance that feels a little unpolished and casual and it robs a fullness and weight by sliding into and out of notes rather than just nailing a simpler phrase with conviction(even with a light hearted pop song). Not sure if any of that is useful<shrug> gregor
From: Sue Morton on 22 Oct 2006 14:54 JMO, of course. I rather like the scratchy analog sound, to me it is part of the character of this tune. Indeed it is a big part of those of Dan's that I have listened to. His songs feel like they are offered on an equal level with everyone, that he's just another guy sharing what he knows. Reachable, human, attainable. I would try to improve on the balance and especially the spatial characteristics of the mix, give it a broader, deeper feel without disturbing the down to earth character of the sound or getting too heavy. As soon as his songs get that 'processed', he's just another studio recording and the message is lost. Again JMO. -- Sue Morton <Organphreak> wrote in message news:rubnj2tvv88ogqq9d7u5v1n6v5rrpf4ce5(a)4ax.com... > "Sue Morton" <867-5309(a)domain.invalid> blatted: >>I don't know if I'd label his falsetto "amazing" but he did do a good job >>of >>it. > > 'K, how about "electrifying"? <g> > >>What kind of "modernization" are you planning? > > I hadn't gotten there yet, but I'm open to suggestion. That's one > reason I posted it. I do know that it needs a better recording-- this > is from distorted cassette tape. Also it should have a better/heavier > bass, IMO. Thanks! > > > > >
From: Ted Perlman on 22 Oct 2006 16:54 <What kind of "modernization" are you planning> Mummification. TP
From: Ted Perlman on 22 Oct 2006 16:56
<I would try to...give it a...deeper feel... > I'd bury his voice so deep in the mix that not even dogs could hear it. That way, I'd be kind to the animals. TP |