Author Topic: Cover // Older Chests - Damien Rice (Read 2524 times)

max_mue · « **on:** March 15, 2019, 11:57:15 am »

Hey there

Finally had the time to record something today. The song is written by Damien Rice and I played it for the first time last week and I have memorized it by now

I'm still experimenting with the last chorus though, but I wanted it to share with you anyway

PS: Be careful when listening with headphones, I couldn't check yet if there are any spikes in volume

PPS: There are 2 covers of songs in German over at my channel, if anyone is interested in that (I've posted them in my Road Case 2 weeks ago)

LBro · « **Reply #1 on:** March 15, 2019, 01:06:26 pm »

Gosh Max, I had to get up pretty early to take this one in first.. Really like this and your vocals please as always. You got a sweet spot to record in for sure.

Keep it going and looking for more as you go along your path!
LB

DavidP · « **Reply #2 on:** March 15, 2019, 02:35:53 pm »

Lovely performance, Max. I get entranced watching your hands, listening to your voice. I enjoyed that last chorus. I wondered if you'd flip back to the picking in the outro?

As LBro said, quality of the recording is great. I am assuming recorded as a single track with a good quality condensor? If so, how far back was the mic and how was it positioned?

A treat as always.

max_mue · « **Reply #3 on:** March 15, 2019, 04:13:04 pm »

@LBro: Haha

Glad you liked it!

@David: Thank you!!

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I wondered if you'd flip back to the picking in the outro?

That's one of the things I'm currently trying out

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I am assuming recorded as a single track with a good quality condensor? If so, how far back was the mic and how was it positioned?

It's actually recorded with my phone, but I recorded it in our staircase - a bit uncomfortable, but I like the acoustics there

DavidP · « **Reply #4 on:** March 15, 2019, 04:22:50 pm »

Quote from: max_mue on March 15, 2019, 04:13:04 pm

@David: Thank you!!That's one of the things I'm currently trying out It's actually recorded with my phone, but I recorded it in our staircase - a bit uncomfortable, but I like the acoustics there

Wow ... amazing how good a recording one can make with just a phone. Will agree with you ... great acoustics

PilgrimPod · « **Reply #5 on:** March 15, 2019, 04:28:38 pm »

Hey Max, that's a really nice take on the original. Guitar? Good! Vocal? Good! What's not to like? It's always a pleasure listening to your content.

If I'm not mistaken I'm seeing constant small improvements with each passing song, be that guitar or vocal technique to general overall performance. It would be pretty cool to see you perform an acoustic set live.

DavidP · « **Reply #6 on:** March 15, 2019, 04:42:00 pm »

Quote from: PilgrimPod on March 15, 2019, 04:28:38 pm

Hey Max, that's a really nice take on the original. Guitar? Good! Vocal? Good! What's not to like? It's always a pleasure listening to your content.

If I'm not mistaken I'm seeing constant small improvements with each passing song, be that guitar or vocal technique to general overall performance. It would be pretty cool to see you perform an acoustic set live.

Wouldn't that be great ... Max plus so many others who post here. The JG Festival in ... Prague ( I hear Prague is a wonderful place to visit, among many other wonderful places in Europe ... before I get flamed

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Fox Cunning · « **Reply #7 on:** March 15, 2019, 05:54:12 pm »

A very emotional performance, great stuff.
I did listen with headphones and didn't notice and major volume spikes - the voice sounds way louder than the guitar though, but not to a point where it makes it any less enjoyable.

jono · « **Reply #8 on:** March 15, 2019, 11:26:12 pm »

Very nice, the finger picking certainly looks impressive, I could never get it right when I tried it. Great singing too.

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DanniTSI3 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2019, 06:06:31 am »

You're nearly ready to go pro mate! What an amazing song. Voice: in tune and heartfelt. Guitar: finger-pickin' awesome!

I really can't fault it mate! Well done you!

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b1rdland · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2019, 06:49:49 am »

Superb Max! As has been said, the guitar work and vocal is excellent. You have a way of performing which draws the listener/viewer in as you seem 100% taken over by the song, like you’re living it....every word. I liked the change to strumming at the end. Looks like you’ll be recording your album on the staircase

Nice one!

close2u · « **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2019, 07:58:07 am »

Nicely done Max.
There are some golden nuggets on that Damien Rice album and you do this one justice.

Rossco01 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2019, 08:03:57 am »

Very nice Max a lovely cover. Overall balance is great and the vocal is lovely

DarrellW · « **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2019, 12:06:51 pm »

It's all already been said Max, not much else to add except that you have a real talent and passion for what you're doing and it's so great to see and hear your performances

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Cagn on Rocks · « **Reply #14 on:** March 16, 2019, 02:47:38 pm »

Really nice performance Max.
You're very good at picking and singing, not an easy thing to do. I watched the video yesterday for the first time directly on youtube, so did not see this post, but I liked the variation for the last part, I was a bit surprise but it's a really nice change and keep the attention of the audience, so I don't know other stuff you tried but I think this is good.

Cheers man

batwoman · « **Reply #15 on:** March 17, 2019, 12:43:37 am »

All the stuff that's been said before me .... yeah. I'm a fan Max and you never disappoint.

One thing you might want to watch in the playback - look at the tension in your jaw and mouth. This affects tonal quality and makes projection harder. I think we're missing out on some of the beauty of your voice because of this.

We all have tension habits. Might be useful to find where you hold tension, and where it's become a habit. Then do something about it before it becomes chronic injury. I say this with the voice of experience.

oldhead49 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 17, 2019, 04:02:53 am »

Beautiful, Max. And I dig your studio. Just goes to show if you’ve got the goods you don’t need expensive equipment. Outstanding performance.

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max_mue · « **Reply #17 on:** March 17, 2019, 12:28:02 pm »

@PilgrimPod, Fox Cunning, jono, Danni, birdland, close, Rossco, Darrell, Cagn, batwoman, oldhead:

Thank you so much, it means a lot to me!

@PilgrimPod:

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If I'm not mistaken I'm seeing constant small improvements with each passing song

I have the feeling, too - glad I'm not the only one

@jono:
It takes some time, but Justin's module is pretty good! Start slowly and you'll get there

@birdland: Thank you! I usually choose songs that I can connect with in some way or another, here it was 'too many books / read me your favoirte line' and from there on I try to expand my 'connection to the song'.

@close: Definitely! Glad you're happy with my rendition

@Cagn: Thanks for the feedback on the last part

@Maggie: Thanks for the closer look, I'll keep an eye on it!

OpsRes · « **Reply #18 on:** March 17, 2019, 03:04:18 pm »

Great work Max. Not much to add beyond what has already been said but I thought it was great work. Really enjoyed it.

Garfield · « **Reply #19 on:** March 17, 2019, 04:51:33 pm »

Good job max. I'm really in awe of the commitment. That's something that a missing for me and it makes a world of difference. Congrats on this piece.

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CT · « **Reply #20 on:** March 17, 2019, 06:45:19 pm »

Damien Rice is right in your wheelhouse, and you drove this one home and put it to bed! Can't say enough good things about it. Great listen as always.

Loefgren · « **Reply #21 on:** March 18, 2019, 03:32:56 pm »

Nice performance Max. Lots of confidence and emotion complemented by solid playing and singing. Nice variation at the end with the change to strumming. Keep it up!

max_mue · « **Reply #22 on:** March 19, 2019, 07:56:12 am »

@Ops, Garfield, Clint & Johan:
Thanks so much guys

brianlarsen · « **Reply #23 on:** March 21, 2019, 02:53:34 pm »

Hey Max,
I enjoyed this when you first posted it and meant to comment, but got distracted.
I just gave it another proper listen and it is even better than I had recalled.
Not only is the playing and singing faultless, it's a cool video as well.
Lots of emotion going on

If you can get any of that across at your open mic nights, you'll be away on a hack!

tobyjenner · « **Reply #24 on:** March 26, 2019, 12:05:27 am »

Beautiful, 'nuff said. Thank you Max that touched my soul