[linux-audio-user] My First Linux Song

[Rick B]

james at dis-dot-dat.net wrote:

>On Sun, 13 Feb, 2005 at 08:12PM +1100, Shayne O'Connor spake thus:
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>>well, it's taken awhile, but i've managed to complete my first song on
>>linux!
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>>http://www.machinehasnoagenda.com/downloads/The_Girls_-_The_Sailor.ogg
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>>(please be kind in any comments - i'm especially open to tips on
>>mixing/mastering).
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>Woo!  I love this!
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>It could do with a bit of fiddling, tuning and mix-wise, but you've
>had lots of comments about that already from people a lot more
>experienced than me.
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>>* i can't really sing.
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>You have a "different" voice, granted, but I think it suits the style
>really well.
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>I think we should have a place for showcasing what we've all been up
>to.  This list is OK, but somewhere specifically for showing off and
>getting feedback would be good.
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>Another thing I'd like to see would be people willing to post unmixed
>audio.  I'd love to play around with this track myself - not that I
>think I'd do a better job than you have, but just for the experience
>of doing it.
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>James
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    I agree with the unmixed audio thing. It would also give Linux users 
who aren't musicians an opportunity to learn how to mix. And he's right 
about your voice Shayne, it does suit the style real well.

                   Rick B