Newstep

A Funky Groove.  This song highlights my production skills coupled with my mixing ability.  There is good separation amongst the guitar tracks and the rest of the mix.  The bass translates well from tinny laptop speakers to larger audio systems. The mix has good movement and the effects are well embedded with the track tempo.  This track also highlights my bass playing ability along with my drum work and sequencing skills (horns and drums are synthesized.)  Although I usually write drums electronically then give the final version to a drummer when writing in the studio,  I think that this translates well enough without the need for real drums.

FUNKGROOVE3

Just a fun diddle with my old friend Chadwick Kenyon.  Chad singing vox and playing guitar,  Anthony Jacobs on Bass and backup vox. .  This was completed Dec. 19th 2011

Why Don't You Be My Girl

7th---a poor man's dream.  Somewhat inspired by Spacehog, but Jived out.

recorded 2005
Royal Recording. 
Anthony Jacobs
Jon Stringer
Robby Wicks
Nick Hereau
Jon Oleary
Bill Douglass

A Poor Man's Dream-

I loved the original "What So Not & GANXZ track Lone (feat. JOY)" and found a Slow Hours remix of it that was just incredible, but I felt that the song lost some energy in the remix and needed a boost.

So- I started messing with it. 

 I kicked up the BPM, deconstructed the piano parts that were prominent in the slow section, and transposed them to midi, which I then used to layer the synths, pads, and samplers. Those notes lead the way to the arrangement. I aggressively took out some of the slow parts, and doubled up on the parts that I liked.  Then the drop was developed into something huge!  It's evolved to it's current state after many hours of engineering it and the song has finally really come together and hit that sweet spot where the mix is good.  - I ended up adding some pretty gnarly analog-esque synth parts that made the drop happen in a style that represents how I head it in my mind. I wish I had true analog synths- I might have to revisit this one again someday. 

I finally got the piano to sit in a nice place after playing with the sampler for a few hours.   Making it big and far put it in its place. :)My favorite part is the last chorus.  I found some good samples from the original and was able to loop them to create a nice sounding effect. 

I am a fan of very complicated layering with lot's of automation- I think you can listen to this one a few times and keep finding new sounds in there.  (There are over 60 tracks)

 I added a bunch of compression sidechaining to make the mix pop, and processed several tracks through my analog gear. (Custom Drip LA-2A opto all tube compressor with sowter transformers, SB4000 buss compressor with quadVCA mod, All tube Drip Pultec eq via Sowter transformers and audiophile caps)

Re-Mastering
It is pumped up now-  if you don't think it's loud enough turn it up and be glad it's not clipping. ;) 

I think that my mastering chain really gave the song a nice and organic eq curve, it was a bit harsh and spread thin before, although @SlowHours have some amazing sounding layered instruments and great production skillz. (it might be time for me to upgrade my software instruments) but there is no substitute for the musical quality of tube amplifiers and analog equalization-  It takes the computer a step back and brings a musical quality to the final sound.   

This was completely remixed using Apple Logic, Native instruments, analog eq and compression along with one or two waves plugins- there are also a few Logic instruments In there. Studio and equipment info at http://mammothsounds.com 

- This song got my head back into my studio space.  I'm so happy to be making music again.  Enjoy and please comment.
-Anthony

What So Not & GANZ - Lone (feat. JOY.)(Mammoth Remix)

I record, produce, create and make Mammoth Sounds in Denver Colorado.   Mammoth Sounds is the entrance to the sounds i hear in my mind.  I combine, create, write, mix, remix, and master everything from electronic remixes to good jamming bands with proven circuitry and analog capturing devices. ”Music isn’t just what we do, It’s who we are.”- Anthony Jacobs

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