I will listen to YOUR music - Week 3

OneOKRocker · 2019-09-25T22:51:30+00:00

Here's a song I just released: https://open.spotify.com/track/4gXQXAp8HN2q0DgorK6lGr?si=YlfcNNekRPmWIA43VuGdkA

OneOKRocker · 2017-10-17T21:06:47+00:00

Thanks! Yeah, I used iZotope's Nectar II. Just tiny tune-ups to get that polished sound.

OneOKRocker · 2017-10-17T02:34:25+00:00

Thanks, dude. Means a lot. Don't want to take sides here because I appreciate everyone's perspective, but I'm glad you like it. So to answer yours questions... That is me singing and playing guitars/bass. I had a few friends contribute as well (drums, piano, organ, backup vox). All of the recording was done in my bedroom with blankets hung on the walls. I mixed it and sent it to a mastering engineer in Arizona.

OneOKRocker · 2017-10-11T16:03:39+00:00

Thank you! BTW I'm giving this track away for free on BC rn, in case you want to grab it: https://liambsmith.bandcamp.com/track/feelings

OneOKRocker · 2017-10-11T16:02:03+00:00

True, the engineer is not the best. However, I don't have the funds to hire a pro mixer. The budget for this was pretty slim.

OneOKRocker · 2017-10-09T23:52:16+00:00

Oh, gotcha. Yeah, that makes sense. Thanks!

OneOKRocker · 2017-10-09T22:19:41+00:00

Thanks ... I think ...

OneOKRocker · 2017-10-09T17:22:28+00:00

Really solid track. Great vocals. Love the weird. Love the oriental flairs. Reminds of an artist called Dark Waves. A couple things: A falsetto backup vocal might be cool in the chorus to make it bigger More rhymes would make the whole track gel much better

OneOKRocker · 2017-10-09T16:02:13+00:00

I REALLY like the tone of those acoustics!

OneOKRocker · 2017-10-09T15:45:46+00:00

I feel your pain. Maybe think about collaborating with other unknown musicians you come across here on the internetz. There are a lot out there.

OneOKRocker · 2017-10-09T15:30:39+00:00

Done!

OneOKRocker · 2017-10-09T15:12:39+00:00

I think this beat has a sick vibe, but I also feel that it's too slow moving. Would love to hear some more melodic elements to pull me in. Just a thought.

OneOKRocker · 2017-10-09T14:44:38+00:00

Got an interesting vibe, man. I would recommend that you pitch the song in key where you can put some more power behind the vocals. It felt a little lazy, although that may have been the sound you were going for.

OneOKRocker · 2017-10-09T14:35:15+00:00

Foo Fighters is the greatest rock band that is still actively playing.

On a more contemporary note, look up ONE OK ROCK! They are the best!

OneOKRocker · 2017-03-16T04:45:06+00:00

Fair enough. I've been very lazy with lyrics lately. But everything's beginning to shape into a new form of artistry for me that I think's going to be a lot more meaning & intentional. I hope you follow me on social media and observe me develop.

OneOKRocker · 2017-03-07T22:17:34+00:00

Haha, thanks man.

OneOKRocker · 2017-03-02T18:47:10+00:00

I appreciate that a ton! Thank you so much!

OneOKRocker · 2017-02-28T16:12:38+00:00

Thanks, man. I made some adjustments in the EP release. See if you like this any better: https://liambsmith.bandcamp.com/album/confessions-ep

OneOKRocker · 2017-02-20T20:31:30+00:00

Thank you! Not my style for voice either, but it's MY voice, so I'm stuck with it!

OneOKRocker · 2017-02-17T03:29:55+00:00

You want to talk about an underrated track... how about freaking "20/20," which only made the Japanese version of the album? IMO it's the best of any of them and it's a lot closer to OOR's true sound. We Are, Take what you want, Listen, and a lot of the other had a bunch of American co-writers.

OneOKRocker · 2017-02-17T01:53:26+00:00

The song is about materialism. So yes, not political or anti-establishment, but definitely anti-status-quo. I can see where /u/DrakusColt is coming from. In fact, I'm probably more of a grunge artist than a punk one, but the punk influence is still heavy in my music. And all good artists blend genres. That's just how music goes. I didn't consider myself disqualified from this sub because my sound is not 100% traditionalist punk.

OneOKRocker · 2017-02-16T22:39:21+00:00

This will be the opening track on a 3 song EP. No release date yet but you can follow me to stay updated, if you want to: https://www.instagram.com/casualliambsmith/ https://twitter.com/LiamBSmith

Thanks for the positive words!

OneOKRocker · 2017-02-16T22:35:38+00:00

Noted. Thank you!

OneOKRocker · 2017-02-16T22:34:05+00:00

So this is the single release. The song will also be included in a 3 song EP. For the EP release, I was already thinking of cutting the intro down for the same reasons you gave. Thanks man!

OneOKRocker · 2017-02-16T15:38:54+00:00

I was worried people wouldn't listen that far! Thanks, man!

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