SHEAR - looking for feedback please
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Topic: SHEAR - looking for feedback please
Posted By: JustinTime
Subject: SHEAR - looking for feedback please
Date Posted: April 19 2007 at 07:44
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Hi All, Band: Shear
From: USA
Genre: Progressive/Rock Bio: I am a self taught musician, with drumming and guitar skills. I have been listening to prog rock for the last 20 years or so. This is a solo project, with real guitars, and Reason as my main source of sampler/sequencer.... enjoy! http://www.myspace.com/shearmusic - http://www.myspace.com/shearmusic |
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Posted By: Atkingani
Date Posted: April 19 2007 at 08:55
No band yet? No artistic name?  ------------- Guigo ~~~~~~ |
Posted By: Tristan Mulders
Date Posted: April 19 2007 at 09:03
There's some good pieces in there! Keep up the work 
------------- Interested in my reviews? You can find them http://www.progarchives.com/Collaborators.asp?id=784 - HERE "...He will search until He's found a Way to take the Days..." |
Posted By: JustinTime
Date Posted: April 19 2007 at 18:02
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Sorry, I will change the title to clarify that.
In the myspace page it should show the name (SHEAR) and also the album concept art :)
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Atkingani wrote:Posted By: StarsongAgeless
Date Posted: April 26 2007 at 19:18
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Ah, here you are! I listened to your samples the other day. Shear is simply fantastic. You definately have a gift for songwriting and subtle harmony. I wonder, are you also having difficulty finding other band members, or do you prefer to do music alone for now at least? I'm kind of torn, myself. I want to put together another band, but at the same time I want time to develop my songs more before jumping in again. Just a comment, I know your songs are in early stages, but are you thinking of putting some lyrics/vocals in at some point? As I'm listening to it, I can really picture vocals going extremely well with your music and adding a new dimension. I think I thought of it because some of the sound effects you used already remind me of the sounds made by a human voice (which I liked a lot, by the way). 'Triumphant Exit' is really a triumph. I love that song already, and I've only heard it a few times... but it's already growing on me. ------------- Check out the http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_topics.asp?FID=71 - Unsigned Bands section! "Like the time I ran away, and turned around and you were standing close to me." Yes' Awaken |
Posted By: JustinTime
Date Posted: April 26 2007 at 20:22
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StarsongAgeless,
Thanks, I'm really glad you appreciate the music the way you do. I would love to have some lyrics added, but I am no singer, and my voice is really below average. I would love it if someone with good singing skills would have a go at putting some lyrics over this... I would encourage anyone who wants to seriously have a go at it to contact me. |
Posted By: Prog-jester
Date Posted: April 27 2007 at 15:53
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Hello, JustinTime!
Listening to Digression right now. Reminds me of IQ circa 93-97, but more spacy...nevertheless, Nicholls' voice would definetely fit here! 
Triumphant Exit is the same way IQish - I see it as a culmination/ballad ending of a certain epic. Subtle orchestration is somewhat YESy to my ears...but quite enjoyable!
Very well done, man, keep it! |
Posted By: StarsongAgeless
Date Posted: April 29 2007 at 23:38
Hiya Prog-jester. :) That's so interesting... I didn't notice the IQ-ishness, but maybe that's because I'm not crazy about IQ. I actually like JustinTime's stuff better already than what I've heard from IQ. My dad tried to get me into IQ but failed miserably. Oh well. :) I can always try again. I do see what you mean about 'Triumphant Exit' fitting as the culmination of an epic. It would fit great like that, but I already like it all by itself. The sounds used in there are just so well mixed and suited to their placement. I hear the Yes-like flavor you're talking about in the structure, but this is a more gentle song than most of Yes' creations. And I just love the use of the distorted guitar playing the single notes. Oh, and you're welcome, JustinTime! |
Posted By: StarsongAgeless
Date Posted: May 04 2007 at 13:50
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Are you as amazed as I am at how few people are posting in this section of the site? I think this is the most interesting section! By the way, I've got a recording for you, but I'm not happy with it yet. Tonight I'm going to re-do it, hopefully with better pitch! For some reason I was off in a lot of spots. Have a great day! ------------- Check out the http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_topics.asp?FID=71 - Unsigned Bands section! "Like the time I ran away, and turned around and you were standing close to me." Yes' Awaken |
Posted By: JustinTime
Date Posted: May 04 2007 at 21:08
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I've been anxiously waiting for it!
I am working on another song at the moment. Will post it when done. |
Posted By: Atkingani
Date Posted: May 05 2007 at 12:37
Yes, Jamie, but the number of visitors here have improved a bit recently. Anyway, I still continue to invite people to come here.
 Don't foget to add the new track(s) in your own thread, fellow. ------------- Guigo ~~~~~~ |
Posted By: StarsongAgeless
Date Posted: May 08 2007 at 10:14
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JustinTime, I like the new sample you put up - it has a naivete about it (which I like) that isn't present to this degree in the other two songs. It almost has a hessitant feel to it, like a child who isn't sure if they should pet the cute-looking doggy or not, then decides to go ahead and do it. I can't wait to hear the rest of this! The number of visitors has increased a lot in the last few days. Oh, sorry the recording I was talking about wasn't actually for my band, it was something else. Sorry for the confusion. ------------- Check out the http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_topics.asp?FID=71 - Unsigned Bands section! "Like the time I ran away, and turned around and you were standing close to me." Yes' Awaken |
Posted By: JustinTime
Date Posted: May 08 2007 at 10:56
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http://www.progarchives.com/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=13241&FID=71 - StarsongAgeless ,
Thanks for the feedback. Indeed, the intention here is to get a simpler and different song to break away from the mold... very much work in progress, but I already have 80% structure complete in my latest version. I'll post the final when ready in a few days and let you know.
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Posted By: StarsongAgeless
Date Posted: May 14 2007 at 11:46
I like your updated version of the new song, it is a little more full sounding but it definately keeps the same hesitant mood I mentioned before. (I think I need to look that word up so that I can spell it right ...) It's a very sweet song so far with a pleasant 'vibe'.  It's torture when it ends abruptly like that though. ;) I really want to hear what happens when you continue it! ------------- Check out the http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_topics.asp?FID=71 - Unsigned Bands section! "Like the time I ran away, and turned around and you were standing close to me." Yes' Awaken |