So, I’m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but whatever. I’ve been messing in garage band for about six months now, wanting to record something but just not sure what to record. I used to be in choir over 20 years ago, and I can sort of carry a tune. I know I need to have a ton of practice to get anywhere close to where I used to be as a kid (and most of my practice was pre-puberty, so I have to re-learn a deeper voice), but I decided to get over the hump and just quickly record something and take my beats for it.
When I was out in Toronto visiting everyone, Raymi pointed me at this song called Mad World by Gary Jules. I decided to cover it quickly in Garage Band using an acoustic guitar. I recorded everything using a shitty USB condenser microphone (resting sideways on my desk) I picked up at Tom Lee a while ago. I know I’m out of key in a pile of places (this is definitely at the top edge of my vocal range), but considering this is my second take, and I haven’t even tried singing in about 15 years, I don’t think it’s horrible.
I know John hates the reverb, so I’ll try and do another version on the weekend with a better vocal track and less reverb.
you got balls, man. i get nervous about making a post about media and here you are recording, playing guitar and singing with skillz. you get a thumbs up!
That sounds awesome dude. Seriously, we need karaoke night here sometime.
that’s pretty damn good dude
I’ll check it out when I don’t have to look over my shoulder at the boss.
I really dig Gary Jules’ cover of that track. Can’t wait to hear yours.
pretty awesome duane. i LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE that song.
Thanks guys, I just did it for fun. I have the worst recording setup possible at home. I really need a Mic stand so I don’t need to rest the mic sideways.
I’ll echo (reverb?) what the others have said….well done!
You won’t catch me doing the same anytime soon so props to you for posting it – that takes a lot of guts!
BTW Gary’s version is a cover as well (made famous by the Gears of War XBox tv ad)
– originally done by Tears for Fears back in the 80’s.
I love that song. The singing isn’t bad at all, it’s a lot better than my singing that’s for sure.
Gary’s version is a cover too? Hmmm I’ll have to find the original version.
Yes Tears for Fears did the original but it was a faster version. Great tune none the less:)