Kissinger's Diaries

A folky ditty about a perceived lack of love in the city.

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posted by TheWaves (6 comments total)

Great song. I dig everything. Thank you.
posted by nicolin at 7:36 AM on March 21

I like the way the guitar melody and the piano melody kind of intertwine around each other, particularly around the half-minute mark.

Near the end, are the extended notes keys or vocals? I can't tell.

Nice rainy day song.
posted by Karlos the Jackal at 1:43 AM on March 22

The extended notes near the end are vocals, I put them low down n the mix though to keep them subtle. I kinda like it when you can't be sure what an instrument is or where the sound is coming from.

Thanks for the comments!
posted by TheWaves at 8:59 AM on March 22

I liked this a lot. I think my favourite thing is the tasteful piano part; just picking out certain notes, sorta Nick Drake-like.
I generally hate unsolicited advice (and feel free to tell me off), but I think a quick fade in right before and fade out right after your vocal parts would make the whole thing a bit more polished, as there's a bit of a hiss on that track that's slightly jarring when it just cuts in and out.
Great song.
posted by chococat at 10:24 PM on March 29

i really like this song. thanks for sharing-
posted by localhuman at 8:19 PM on April 1

Chococat, your advice is genuinely appreciated. I'm learning to get better at recording, and trying to use my ears better in the process. You've pointed something out that I would've otherwise missed! Glad you enjoyed the song.
posted by TheWaves at 2:01 PM on April 2