ronniegwilliams Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 As some of you already know, I've been working on an album for awhile now. After a lot of busy months spent balancing my last semester in college, a move to D.C., and a record, it's finally finished. If you're into sad bastard songs, played by tall awkward guys, go have a listen. As much as I'd love to press this bad boy on wax, it's not too cost effective at the moment; therefore, I'll take advantage of the internet. All eight songs are posted at http://ronnieglennwilliams.bandcamp.com Youinreverse, sacredheart, BuzzersonKillwell and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HybridxReality Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 WOW, this is good stuff. Can't believe I'm the only one commenting. A little off topic, but did you record yourself or go to a studio? I ask because I've been thinking about making a studio for myself and if I can get sound quality like THAT, I need to do what you're doing, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futures Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 posting so i can listen later when i get home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidroje Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Awesome stuff man. Would love to see this get pressed on vinyl someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniegwilliams Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 Thanks skidroje! Me too, it's been my dream for the longest time to hold a record I've made in my hands, it's just a really expensive dream. Also, please let it be known that me posting this does not mean me trying to sell this. That would never be my intention, if anyone digs it, wants it, but is broke, just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniegwilliams Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 Thanks Hybrid, I appreciate the feedback. As for recording, everything was done from the bedroom of a crummy apartment in Kansas. Prior to starting, I knew hardly anything and through trial and error, ending up learning a decent amount about Logic, mic placement, and sound. I say do it yourself and learn what you like and don't like. The benefits are vast: save money, record at 4 am over whiskey, etc etc. There are downsides: it's nice to have feedback from others, etc. though it may not sound like a radio recording in the end, that is typically due to mastering, which can end up costing a ridiculous amount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan8765 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 These are good songs. You should be proud of your work here. Try to keep the momentum going. It can't be that difficult to get this pressed on wax. Do some shows, sell some cd's and or t-shirts and save that money to get it pressed on short run. Maybe even do a little crowd funding. Price it out and see how much it'll cost, then see if you cant get most of it funded by that. Time is on your side at least.I share the same dream as you, and I know for a fact less capable people have made it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzersonKillwell Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Congratulations fella. I think 4-tracking yourself is just fine here. I'd be shocked if your production put fans of this style off in any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Really, really good stuff man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRees Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 damn man, good stuff. buying now. congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Solid Ronnie. Great stuff. would love to see a bonus "wichita lineman" cover!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigalanp Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 I dig it, good job man! I hope to one day finish an album or be a part of one in my lifetime, particularly in the post-rock/instrumental genre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youinreverse Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Great stuff, Ronnie. I like it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniegwilliams Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 These are good songs. You should be proud of your work here. Try to keep the momentum going. It can't be that difficult to get this pressed on wax. Do some shows, sell some cd's and or t-shirts and save that money to get it pressed on short run. Maybe even do a little crowd funding. Price it out and see how much it'll cost, then see if you cant get most of it funded by that. Time is on your side at least. I share the same dream as you, and I know for a fact less capable people have made it happen. Thanks man! As far as keeping it up, I'm all over it. I've actually been doing this for a long time (just not as a solo act). I play a decent amount of shows, but I'm moving to D.C. in a couple of weeks, so I'll be starting all over again. I'll get it pressed, eventually, I refuse to not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniegwilliams Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 Some people on here have picked this up and I just want to thank you so much, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 One piece of constructive criticism -- I'd rather hear you open the pipes a little bit. Don't think I could repeatedly listen an album of what sounds like someone whispering to me. Maybe more "range" is the musically proper way to put it? Other than that, sounds bad ass. Probably would have guessed it was made by a professional musician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiltar Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 One piece of constructive criticism -- I'd rather hear you open the pipes a little bit. Don't think I could repeatedly listen an album of what sounds like someone whispering to me. Maybe more "range" is the musically proper way to put it? Other than that, sounds bad ass. Probably would have guessed it was made by a professional musician. To me it sounded like the vocals needed to be compressed a bit (or a bit more if they are already), maybe we're noticing the same thing? But yeah really good otherwise, that was the only thing I didn't like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
controlthebleeding Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 i don't give props unless i really think someone deserves them. mainly because i'm more critical of people i know for some reason, but this is really good. it brought back memories of when i use to kick it on the upstairs porch while drinkin' and listening to rocky votolato records through the window of my bedroom. will definitely buy this on payday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamubro Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Listening now Ronnie. Really digging this...been on a Damien Rice kick lately, so this sad bastard music fits right in. You need to press this. I'd be in for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniegwilliams Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 Thanks so so much, I love Damien rice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheriver Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Music sounds pretty cool, but you've gotta edit the thread title. It's killin me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniegwilliams Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 Music sounds pretty cool, but you've gotta edit the thread title. It's killin me! Better? Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheriver Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Better? Haha I don't care that it didn't say it was digital, it was that it said "my albumS is out" when it should've been "my album is out" or "my album's out". Just being anal, do your thing dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniegwilliams Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 Oh snap, I didn't even notice that. It would've driven me crazy too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutinyzine Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I like it, especially Wanderlust. I'll go ahead and embed it on my blog. Good luck with this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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