Walk the Walk

[Ian McGregor]

Composed and performed by Ian McGregor

Uses EZ Drummer
EZ Bass
EZ Mix

Walk the Walk

You say that you think we’ve lost our way
You don’t know where to go
I think I know what you’re tryin to say
The truth is starting to show

Your eyes tell lies when you look at me
You say our love is strong
But I feel the end will be coming
Give up the chase you keep running

You talk the talk
But can you walk the walk?
Ooo dear you talk the talk
But can you
walk the walk?
Oooo walk the walk

Your friends reassure me
Tell me everything’s fine
But talk on the street says
That you soon won’t be mine

I see the change that is coming
You hesitate when we talk
You’re future plans don’t include me
I know your love will exclude me
You sure can talk the talk

But can you walk the walk?
Oooo you talk the talk
But can you walk the walk?

BRIDGE

VERSE
(Feat. DJ 3Geez)
Storm clouds will be raining down the sorrow
Won’t be around to see what happens tomorrow
I know that you don’t believe me
You say that you’d never leave me
But I can’t wait on your hesitation
Sadness killin me with anticipation

Why won’t you just give me a sign
What? Do you think I’m blind? I’m not that kind
I told you but you wouldn’t listen
Soon I’ll be the one you’re missin
You think that you’ll just move along
Haa….Better think again – cuz you’re wrong

Gave my heart, my soul, my life to you
I gave it all what did you do?
You broke my heart
Threw it all away
But I’m still standin’ I’m OK
I’ve had enough of your trash talkin’
Time for you to best be walkin’

 

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Thanked by: Whagi

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[Bear-Faced Cow]

I like the groove and the overall song.

The mix itself seems a bit busy, however. I also think that there is a bit too much echo on the vocals in the lead guitar. It almost confuses the mix. As well, the vocal sound a bit too “autotune-ish“ to my ears. Not sure if you used any, but it sounds that way to me.

jord

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Jordan L. Chilcott

Web Site: https://jordanchilcottmusic.com/

[Ian McGregor]

Thanks Bear. Yes – I do use auto-tune – as without it my vocals are REALLY bad!  So I’m always left trying to balance how much is too much, and how much is too little.  I suppose the echo on the vocals is also used to mask some of those imperfections.

Regarding the mix, I struggle to find a “standard” device on which I can gauge the final sound. To me, this song sounds awful played directly from an iPhone or iPad speaker, (as most end users probably do), but transforms into something much better using headphones. I do try to find a happy medium between clean studio monitors, speakers with subwoofer, and 2 or 3 different sets of headphones – what do you use for a final test platform?

Thanks for your impressions on this project!

Engsie

 

[playitlive]

I used to have a problem with reverb, but a great way to clean that up is to put reverb on an aux and follow the reverb with a compressor and send the vocal to the key on the compressor plugin (the sidechain) this way the reverb only gets triggered when the vocal is out of the way.  It makes  HUGE difference in cleaning up the reverbs and keeping the vocal clearer.. also you can EQ all the low end and a bunch of the high end out of the reverb (making a frowny face shape). That really helps!  This tip can be used on delays as well.  Best of luck to you! 🙂

[Author]

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