I agree with Orangedrink.  You really make the raw lo-fi sound work in your favor.  Very punk.  Hang in there.  You never know when a new burst of inspiration will come.

I agree with Orangedrink. You really make the raw lo-fi sound work in your favor. Very punk. Hang in there. You never know when a new burst of inspiration will come.

Punk rock can definitely sound good unpolished.  Its pretty awesome that you recorded most of this on a cellphone.  Sounds a lot better then the stuff I was recording back in the day when I first got an audio interface. 

Also, my cousin was telling me about an app called JamKazam which is supposed to be a low latency virtual band practice app.  May be an alternative for you guys if everyone's not comfortable meeting up just yet.     

Punk rock can definitely sound good unpolished. Its pretty awesome that you recorded most of this on a cellphone. Sounds a lot better then the stuff I was recording back in the day when I first got an audio interface. Also, my cousin was telling me about an app called JamKazam which is supposed to be a low latency virtual band practice app. May be an alternative for you guys if everyone's not comfortable meeting up just yet.

Ah you take me back to the time of playing in punk bands in garage. We were raw, unpolished and so loud we had to amplify the drums to be able to hear them.
This feels good, raw, abrasive. Good! Keep it up like this!

Ah you take me back to the time of playing in punk bands in garage. We were raw, unpolished and so loud we had to amplify the drums to be able to hear them. This feels good, raw, abrasive. Good! Keep it up like this!

So cool you recorded this on a cellphone. that sound is huge. great raw energy in here.

So cool you recorded this on a cellphone. that sound is huge. great raw energy in here.

Thanks man, I do not worry that much, It is far to be a burden to work a little bit every weeks on music. This is something I really like to do.

We did try jamulus and just the ping for the internet is like 80-100ms, then you add the audio interface driver in-out latency, not very usable. . I do different stuff, it is all right.

We actually do not play that loud, I tend to leave my snare drum head very loose so snare doesn't project that much, but yeah, I was hitting hard on those drums... . Cell phone was actually behind me, and Niko (guit) is at the end of the room, amp fronting me (1x12 15W combo)

Yep, raw energy it pretty much what it ok with this track . I like it raw, but with a more hi-fi sound. Same jam, but with a setup with close guitar mic and maybe a 2-3 or 4 mic setup for the drums would be "perfect"... It is all right, I still find this fun to listen too.

[quote=CosmicCairns]I agree with Orangedrink. You really make the raw lo-fi sound work in your favor. Very punk. Hang in there. You never know when a new burst of inspiration will come.[/quote] Thanks man, I do not worry that much, It is far to be a burden to work a little bit every weeks on music. This is something I really like to do. [quote=Chrisfoo]Punk rock can definitely sound good unpolished. Its pretty awesome that you recorded most of this on a cellphone. Sounds a lot better then the stuff I was recording back in the day when I first got an audio interface. Also, my cousin was telling me about an app called JamKazam which is supposed to be a low latency virtual band practice app. May be an alternative for you guys if everyone's not comfortable meeting up just yet. [/quote] We did try jamulus and just the ping for the internet is like 80-100ms, then you add the audio interface driver in-out latency, not very usable. :( . I do different stuff, it is all right. [quote=Kedbreak136]Ah you take me back to the time of playing in punk bands in garage. We were raw, unpolished and so loud we had to amplify the drums to be able to hear them. This feels good, raw, abrasive. Good! Keep it up like this![/quote] We actually do not play that loud, I tend to leave my snare drum head very loose so snare doesn't project that much, but yeah, I was hitting hard on those drums... :). Cell phone was actually behind me, and Niko (guit) is at the end of the room, amp fronting me (1x12 15W combo) [quote=Q-Rosh]So cool you recorded this on a cellphone. that sound is huge. great raw energy in here.[/quote] Yep, raw energy it pretty much what it ok with this track :). I like it raw, but with a more hi-fi sound. Same jam, but with a setup with close guitar mic and maybe a 2-3 or 4 mic setup for the drums would be "perfect"... It is all right, I still find this fun to listen too.

Very cool way to embrace the lo fi/unpolished method. Some of the riffs here almost have a Morbid Angel quality to them, as if Morbid Angel were a rock band and not a death metal band haha.

Very cool way to embrace the lo fi/unpolished method. Some of the riffs here almost have a Morbid Angel quality to them, as if Morbid Angel were a rock band and not a death metal band haha.

Damn, this rocks. Cellphone recording adds to the trash chique sound. Lots of good grooves and jams. Hang in their kitten, you got many more ideas left for the year!

Damn, this rocks. Cellphone recording adds to the trash chique sound. Lots of good grooves and jams. Hang in their kitten, you got many more ideas left for the year!

Yes!  Love the raw sound.  Cell phones seem to be getting better at capturing recordings.  I've probably said this on most of your tracks here but I love your voice.  Don't always understand what you're saying but that doesn't take away from it.

Yes! Love the raw sound. Cell phones seem to be getting better at capturing recordings. I've probably said this on most of your tracks here but I love your voice. Don't always understand what you're saying but that doesn't take away from it.

Sounds great, I love the vocals

Sounds great, I love the vocals

Reminds me as well of jamming in garages in my younger days...playing music is now miles away from that feeling (and I miss it!!!) Great track

Reminds me as well of jamming in garages in my younger days...playing music is now miles away from that feeling (and I miss it!!!) Great track

Thanks, It is not that much that I wanted to embrace it, but I was able to have a jam last week but didn't have time to do a proper recording setup with microphones and laptop...

Getting there, getting there, one week at a time. I am getting pretty confident that I'll be able to make it. And decently confident that I'll do at least 2-3 other very satisfying tracks (at least to me) within those. Thanks!

Thanks a lot! I actually hated my vocals when I did start this year weekly beats project, but I am getting use to it, know a little more what can work with it and it is not as disturbing to me as it was.

you liar... It doesnt sound great but I am happy if you liked it!

Yes, I am really fortunate to still be able to lock time to be able to go hit drums with friends 2-3-4 times a month. This is exactly what we still do, pretty much jamming on a big rehearsal room with (not that) loud amps...

This is my therapy (this and alcool, but boose is not too good for me). Damn playing rock with friends feels good to me.

[quote=ViridianLoom]Very cool way to embrace the lo fi/unpolished method. Some of the riffs here almost have a Morbid Angel quality to them, as if Morbid Angel were a rock band and not a death metal band haha.[/quote] Thanks, It is not that much that I wanted to embrace it, but I was able to have a jam last week but didn't have time to do a proper recording setup with microphones and laptop... [quote=NWSPR]Damn, this rocks. Cellphone recording adds to the trash chique sound. Lots of good grooves and jams. Hang in their kitten, you got many more ideas left for the year![/quote] Getting there, getting there, one week at a time. I am getting pretty confident that I'll be able to make it. And decently confident that I'll do at least 2-3 other very satisfying tracks (at least to me) within those. Thanks! [quote=coreytrev0r]Yes! Love the raw sound. Cell phones seem to be getting better at capturing recordings. I've probably said this on most of your tracks here but I love your voice. Don't always understand what you're saying but that doesn't take away from it.[/quote] Thanks a lot! I actually hated my vocals when I did start this year weekly beats project, but I am getting use to it, know a little more what can work with it and it is not as disturbing to me as it was. [quote=fetalface]Sounds great, I love the vocals[/quote] you liar... It doesnt sound great but I am happy if you liked it! [quote=Sodabelly]Reminds me as well of jamming in garages in my younger days...playing music is now miles away from that feeling (and I miss it!!!) Great track[/quote] Yes, I am really fortunate to still be able to lock time to be able to go hit drums with friends 2-3-4 times a month. This is exactly what we still do, pretty much jamming on a big rehearsal room with (not that) loud amps... This is my therapy (this and alcool, but boose is not too good for me). Damn playing rock with friends feels good to me.

So raw. Love how garage band-y it sounds. Really fits nicely with the feel of the track.

So raw. Love how garage band-y it sounds. Really fits nicely with the feel of the track.