Dang I dunno how you keep churning out these detailed lyrical numbers.  Good storytelling and a anthemic feel to escape the shadowgate.  Not sure if it's about the old game but that old NES version scared the crap out of me the one time I played it lol.  Suhweet outro too!

Dang I dunno how you keep churning out these detailed lyrical numbers. Good storytelling and a anthemic feel to escape the shadowgate. Not sure if it's about the old game but that old NES version scared the crap out of me the one time I played it lol. Suhweet outro too!

there is no translation for shadowgate in German language, but I think it must be an evil passage to enter somewhere. the songlyrics explain it very vell. it is such a nice cosmic cairns song again, evoking pictures of hobbits coming home after their trips. very well, how you did the instrumentation, the guitarsolo and the beachboys outro. a great song.

there is no translation for shadowgate in German language, but I think it must be an evil passage to enter somewhere. the songlyrics explain it very vell. it is such a nice cosmic cairns song again, evoking pictures of hobbits coming home after their trips. very well, how you did the instrumentation, the guitarsolo and the beachboys outro. a great song.

Oh man, I forgot about that game.  It's not about it, but I can't say for 100% certain that's not where I subconsciously got the title from.  I just had the image of a dark evil gate in my mind and that seemed like a fitting name for it.

You've pretty much nailed exactly what I had in mind.  Just an evil passage that some sort of hobbit-like people have to get through on their way home from their adventures.

[quote=Tone Matrix]Dang I dunno how you keep churning out these detailed lyrical numbers. Good storytelling and a anthemic feel to escape the shadowgate. Not sure if it's about the old game but that old NES version scared the crap out of me the one time I played it lol. Suhweet outro too![/quote]Oh man, I forgot about that game. It's not about it, but I can't say for 100% certain that's not where I subconsciously got the title from. I just had the image of a dark evil gate in my mind and that seemed like a fitting name for it. [quote=Q-Rosh]there is no translation for shadowgate in German language, but I think it must be an evil passage to enter somewhere. the songlyrics explain it very vell. it is such a nice cosmic cairns song again, evoking pictures of hobbits coming home after their trips. very well, how you did the instrumentation, the guitarsolo and the beachboys outro. a great song.[/quote]You've pretty much nailed exactly what I had in mind. Just an evil passage that some sort of hobbit-like people have to get through on their way home from their adventures.

The levity of the music and the theme remind me of the Viva La Dirt League videos. I could imagine your tracks being a soundtrack to their videos. Epic track!

The levity of the music and the theme remind me of the Viva La Dirt League videos. I could imagine your tracks being a soundtrack to their videos. Epic track!

Thanks!  I had to look up Viva La Dirt League because I'm not familiar with them, but I can see how the last couple tracks in particular could be a fit!

[quote=Kedbreak136]The levity of the music and the theme remind me of the Viva La Dirt League videos. I could imagine your tracks being a soundtrack to their videos. Epic track![/quote]Thanks! I had to look up Viva La Dirt League because I'm not familiar with them, but I can see how the last couple tracks in particular could be a fit!

Such a bright and hopeful song, so inspiring! especially love how you bring it all together at the end

Such a bright and hopeful song, so inspiring! especially love how you bring it all together at the end <3

Your production skills get better and better. This sounds so good! This one makes me so happy, those harmonies, multitrack voices, just WOW! Great lyrics. Are we all the weary travelers sometimes?

Your production skills get better and better. This sounds so good! This one makes me so happy, those harmonies, multitrack voices, just WOW! Great lyrics. Are we all the weary travelers sometimes?

This is so fantastical, good stuff
Just something you gotta do, you know, no way around it
- Ebrit

This is so fantastical, good stuff Just something you gotta do, you know, no way around it - Ebrit

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Shadowgate? Is that like Watergate, like a scandal in the shadow world?

I like the vocal power coming in at 1:34 where you push the intensity a bit and then drop into a different more mellow vocal melody before the guitar lead.  So much variety of expressiveness in the arrangement. Fun harmonies and layers at the end.  Pulling out all the stops!

Shadowgate? Is that like Watergate, like a scandal in the shadow world? I like the vocal power coming in at 1:34 where you push the intensity a bit and then drop into a different more mellow vocal melody before the guitar lead. So much variety of expressiveness in the arrangement. Fun harmonies and layers at the end. Pulling out all the stops!

Thanks!  It felt like it needed something there at the end to bring it home, so to speak. 

Thanks!  WB has afforded me a lot of chances to practice my production skills this year.  I think I'm getting better.  I can tell I'm at least getting more efficient at it and not wasting as much time.

Thanks!  Sometimes you've just got to get through stuff.

Ah, the Neverending Story!  A favorite from my youth.  I would say this scene probably at least somewhat inspired this song in my mind.

A scandal involving shadow governments maybe?  I tried to do a slightly different vocal effect on each section for this one.

[quote=RajaTheResidentAlien]Such a bright and hopeful song, so inspiring! especially love how you bring it all together at the end <3[/quote]Thanks! It felt like it needed something there at the end to bring it home, so to speak. :) [quote=miraclemiles]Your production skills get better and better. This sounds so good! This one makes me so happy, those harmonies, multitrack voices, just WOW! Great lyrics. Are we all the weary travelers sometimes? [/quote]Thanks! WB has afforded me a lot of chances to practice my production skills this year. I think I'm getting better. I can tell I'm at least getting more efficient at it and not wasting as much time. [quote=Devieus]This is so fantastical, good stuff Just something you gotta do, you know, no way around it - Ebrit[/quote]Thanks! Sometimes you've just got to get through stuff. [quote=emily][img]https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.giphy.com%2Fmedia%2F12wSbEMQnFKLJu%2Fgiphy.gif&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=1ab1b5a4a08872df12d1d384cecb29b1e93d46cb7365f7ed108f4e62738e70ab&ipo=images[/img][/quote]Ah, the Neverending Story! A favorite from my youth. I would say this scene probably at least somewhat inspired this song in my mind. [quote=NWSPR]Shadowgate? Is that like Watergate, like a scandal in the shadow world? I like the vocal power coming in at 1:34 where you push the intensity a bit and then drop into a different more mellow vocal melody before the guitar lead. So much variety of expressiveness in the arrangement. Fun harmonies and layers at the end. Pulling out all the stops![/quote]A scandal involving shadow governments maybe? I tried to do a slightly different vocal effect on each section for this one.

I definitely thought of that exact scene listening to this, ngl
- Ebrit

[quote][img]https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.giphy.com%2Fmedia%2F12wSbEMQnFKLJu%2Fgiphy.gif&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=1ab1b5a4a08872df12d1d384cecb29b1e93d46cb7365f7ed108f4e62738e70ab&ipo=images[/img][/quote] I definitely thought of that exact scene listening to this, ngl - Ebrit

SHADOWGATE IS THE BEST GAMEEEEEEE

This song is really well recorded and mixed - something about the drumming timing is messing me up a little bit?  almost like it just needs to be nudged a hair?  sometimes I get rocked with recording latency through my interface, but other times not?  it's strange.  I think it's because some of your guitar strumming is super "swingy" and the drums are super "straight" maybe? If you want to discuss it more, I'm available - if that's not helpful, please ignore!

LOVE the last line and the vocal overlays.  epic ending!

SHADOWGATE IS THE BEST GAMEEEEEEE This song is really well recorded and mixed - something about the drumming timing is messing me up a little bit? almost like it just needs to be nudged a hair? sometimes I get rocked with recording latency through my interface, but other times not? it's strange. I think it's because some of your guitar strumming is super "swingy" and the drums are super "straight" maybe? If you want to discuss it more, I'm available - if that's not helpful, please ignore! LOVE the last line and the vocal overlays. epic ending!

I'm sure you're right that the drums could be nudged.  I don't totally hear it, but I also don't feel like I'm always super attuned to those types of things.  This is also where I think another pair of ears is always helpful.  I'll try to give the guitar strums and the drums some extra attention on future tracks and see if I can't get 'em a little more solid.

[quote=orangedrink]SHADOWGATE IS THE BEST GAMEEEEEEE This song is really well recorded and mixed - something about the drumming timing is messing me up a little bit? almost like it just needs to be nudged a hair? sometimes I get rocked with recording latency through my interface, but other times not? it's strange. I think it's because some of your guitar strumming is super "swingy" and the drums are super "straight" maybe? If you want to discuss it more, I'm available - if that's not helpful, please ignore! LOVE the last line and the vocal overlays. epic ending! [/quote]I'm sure you're right that the drums could be nudged. I don't totally hear it, but I also don't feel like I'm always super attuned to those types of things. This is also where I think another pair of ears is always helpful. I'll try to give the guitar strums and the drums some extra attention on future tracks and see if I can't get 'em a little more solid.

You're making me wanna write songs

Second time to ask how the drums are done?

You're making me wanna write songs :) <3 :D Second time to ask how the drums are done? [img]https://media.giphy.com/media/kShL0gh7XWoqk/giphy.gif[/img]

It's fun to write songs.     Yeah, this one's the virtual drum kit, too.

[quote=ilzxc]You're making me wanna write songs :) <3 :D Second time to ask how the drums are done? [img]https://media.giphy.com/media/kShL0gh7XWoqk/giphy.gif[/img] [/quote] It's fun to write songs. :) Yeah, this one's the virtual drum kit, too.