Richard Somers - Longing For...

richardasomers wrote on 5/9/2009, 1:49 PM

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This is an original composition written for Kristine Welles. I guess you could say I'm a one man band here. I did all tracks on the recording including Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard and drum tracks. The audio was recorded using Magix Samplitude Music Studio 14. I am a big believer in improvisation and everything but the opening melody lines in the verses are improvised. Because of this you may notice some minor imperfections with my phrases.
This is also the first video I have ever shot and edited so it's not that fantastic. Thank you for all of your nice compliments. I really appreciate them.

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jorual wrote on 9/11/2009, 5:36 AM

Dream music... your talent is indisputable

Regards Jorual

dKlaus wrote on 9/12/2009, 3:43 AM

...vGdK

slovenstria wrote on 9/15/2009, 11:16 AM

very good job Richard, and Its real nice to watch it with the video. I see you have grate fun with music. bravoooooooooo

Chris_Carl61 wrote on 9/15/2009, 3:42 PM

Wow, thats great and a very nice composition from the video to. I hope you get the next Paul Pott in your category ;-).

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A_Williams wrote on 9/17/2009, 8:19 PM

Great! This was sent to me and I like it .

Former user wrote on 9/24/2009, 3:18 PM

I´ve made on myself many years ago selfmade music in a band too. Wunderfull time it was. But here your demonstration of your own music remember me of this time and I must say, its exellent!!!

LG Hans Josef

Tranceaholic wrote on 9/25/2009, 1:52 PM

wow very nice song! and so good quality! really like it! 5*

Procyon wrote on 9/26/2009, 1:14 PM

Well done Richard. A very nice composition, and I have to admit I too am envious of your skills.

I assume you asked to be a contact because you would like some honest feedback? The dishonest kind is of little real value other than ego stroking.

The video was not bad, but I assume your focus is the music, yes?

First of all, I have to base my opinion entirely on the quality of the streaming audio, which leaves just a little to be desired.

I also did not dig the bass snapping/popping. It didn't seem to go with the rest of the piece and was a bit of a distraction.

The other thing is that the stereo soundstage seems a little cluttered making the piece sound muddled and indistinct. I'd suggest widening the soundstage a bit and panning the instruments a little to give them some sonic separation. I think you'll find it will make the presentation much more listenable.

Overall, I liked it very much. Keep up the good work.

richardasomers wrote on 9/26/2009, 3:07 PM

You assume right in saying the focus is the video is the music. When I recorded and mixed this song I was not very familiar with Samplitude. Today however I am much better with it. If I had mixed this piece today I would have panned the instruments and even done a better job equalizing it. I see how the slap bass does not 100% fit with the tune but I really enjoy hearing slap bass. I have never heard slap bass in a slow song so quite like that and I thought it would be interesting and change things up a bit from the first verse. I do agree with much of what you have said and thank you for saying it. I don't think I will be remixing this song in the near future but if I do I will keep that in mind.

siggi_s wrote on 9/26/2009, 6:08 PM

Hy Richard,

this Musik it's

Former user wrote on 9/27/2009, 2:15 AM

Hy Richard,
Excellent work of guitar and bass but perhaps I have varied some the accompaniment of the keyboards (in effects they are only four key accords)
The guitar is played in professional style and remember me a romantic Santana
5*
Antonio

J.J.L. wrote on 9/27/2009, 11:55 AM

Hola Richard
Impresionante tu interpretación...el tema es casi perfecto.
saludos
josé

Michel-Solo-Band wrote on 9/27/2009, 1:20 PM

This is a little touch of ``Gary Moore``.

Very good work my friend...5* Points

Tyler

Mr.Thomson wrote on 9/28/2009, 5:03 PM

You are a very good guitar player, but where is your smile. Keep on laughing

;)MRT

Former user wrote on 9/30/2009, 5:17 AM

Oh yes ,you are a very very good guitar and bass player

Former user wrote on 9/30/2009, 10:03 AM

You´re truly gifted. And the composition´s great, too. I really enjoyed myself!

Tom

pascal14 wrote on 9/30/2009, 3:44 PM

super morceau tres bon solo de guitare bravo

Maury wrote on 10/1/2009, 6:40 AM

...BRAVO!!! Its nice that someone in the face community see and hear how many instruments he plays!!!Compliments!! The Song is...5* Maury from Italy

jpsch wrote on 10/2/2009, 5:44 AM

A true talent and a gift to the guitar playing world

MartinJr wrote on 10/5/2009, 5:03 PM

Very nice composition and very interestin to see, how you play it.
Kind regards. Martin

Former user wrote on 10/8/2009, 10:20 AM

Hallo Richard!
wundervoller song und guter sound !schönes soli .I like it.
Gruss Klaus 5 P.

CONDOMINIO wrote on 10/9/2009, 8:37 AM

Richard the wizard !!

Soundschill wrote on 10/17/2009, 11:01 AM

Absolutly cool !!! Great, fantastic job !!!!!!!!!!!!!

-Sonnenanbeter- wrote on 10/21/2009, 4:10 AM

Hi Rockard ^^

Who was Jimmy hendrix....who is.....slash ????

You are the .......Electronic -G- Master.......

nice sound...
FIVESTAR
.....das Yang