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Old 01-26-2023, 11:49 AM   #451
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Re: Madman’s Eyes (New Song)

It’s funny that I actually like this chorus and can’t stand squirms. I really hate squirms open up my head chorus. Can’t ever sing along with it and always hated the DUH DUHSSSSS
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    I would not consider Madman's Eyes chorus falsetto at all. But maybe I'm wrong.
    It is definitely not falsetto.

    I like this chorus, always have. It hits.

    I'm digging this studio track. Looking forward to hearing some more. How many more do we get before the release date?
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    Old 01-26-2023, 11:53 AM   #453
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    Pumped Up Kicks is way more effective as a song dealing w/ gun violence. That said, I do like many aspects of this track, and think they did a very good job with the studio version, so I guess I'm about as happy as I could be about it.
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    Old 01-26-2023, 11:53 AM   #454
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    I have been critical of the chorus but the riffs are nasty. I'll keep listening to it for the guitar alone but I do kinda cringe every time the chorus comes around.
    The ‘Billy’s got a gun’ from the jump kinda weirds me out since there’s a song from Def Leppard titled ‘Billy’s got a gun’ and starts with the same lyric.
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    Old 01-26-2023, 01:58 PM   #455
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    The ‘Billy’s got a gun’ from the jump kinda weirds me out since there’s a song from Def Leppard titled ‘Billy’s got a gun’ and starts with the same lyric.
    Billy's got a gun, he's on the run
    Confusion in his mind, the blind leads the blind
    Yeah, Billy's got a gun, he's gonna shoot ya down
    He's got evil in his eyes, got a reason to despise
    There's danger in the air

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    Old 01-26-2023, 08:45 PM   #456
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    Does anyone know what time signature 'Madman's Eyes' is?
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    Does anyone know what time signature 'Madman's Eyes' is?
    It's in 6/8
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    Curious what people who know what they’re talking about think of the mix. I’ve listened many many times now, and I have very conflicting feelings about the quality of the mix. I understand some qualities of mixing and have a good ear, but not an expert in any way.

    There’s a lot I like about it, such as the intro, the orch, Tim’s fills, some good dynamics, etc. but overall it sounds muddy to me and not a polished mix. Lots of times it sounds like a big chunk of mid/low end sound and it’s hard to point out instruments I’m hearing no matter how close I listen. Not the best panning ? (Not complaining in any way, just discussing.)
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    It's in 6/8
    It might actually 4/4 that has a polyrhythmic 6/8 thing going on over it.
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    Old 01-29-2023, 08:08 PM   #460
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    It is definitely not falsetto.
    Correct

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    It's in 6/8

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    It might actually 4/4 that has a polyrhythmic 6/8 thing going on over it.
    I'm not rhythmic enough to know what it is exactly, but they do definitely play with the rhythms a bit, e.g Stefan's line on the verses.
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    So, I finally gave the studio cut my full attention after having a pretty negative initial reaction. While it's not my favorite song ever, there were several moments where I thought "Oh, there you are, DMB!" Gives me hope that this album will be a grower like BTCS since I had a similar reaction when DDTW came out.
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    Love Carters drumming in the bridge and section between verses and chorus through the song. Lots of double base and sick rolls.

    Dave delivers those lines flawlessly as well. I am still really enjoying the chorus as well, think it crescendos nicely there. Only part I’m not as in love with is the verses but they are solid.
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    Today's update -

    Top 50 AAA Radio Chart -

    January 29th - #48 (debut day)
    January 30th - #41 (official radio adds day)
    January 31st - #30
    February 1st - #28
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    Curious what people who know what they’re talking about think of the mix. I’ve listened many many times now, and I have very conflicting feelings about the quality of the mix. I understand some qualities of mixing and have a good ear, but not an expert in any way.

    There’s a lot I like about it, such as the intro, the orch, Tim’s fills, some good dynamics, etc. but overall it sounds muddy to me and not a polished mix. Lots of times it sounds like a big chunk of mid/low end sound and it’s hard to point out instruments I’m hearing no matter how close I listen. Not the best panning ? (Not complaining in any way, just discussing.)

    Yes, I am so glad you brought it up. It’s been bothering me ever since I listened to it. It’s very muddy and flat. I hear some dynamics but not enough, especially for a track that isn’t conforming to the loudness wars. If you compare the mix and master to Come Tomorrow and Big Whiskey they are all louder and more clear with shiny high end and the instruments stand out more.

    I actually do like a lot about this mix - if you listen on really nice speakers or over the ear headphones there is some nice stuff to pick out, and I love the mixing for the riffs, but I’m also very disappointed in it at the same time. I’m legitimately confused. If I listen to it itself I can forget about it, but when a new song comes on I can just see the difference in quality and it’s a little strange.

    I completely doubt it but I am praying they mess with the mix and master and sub it out before it releases.

    It’s such a monster song, and I love it, but I’m just so confused about the short track lengths for the album as a whole, and now this questionable mix and master.

    I’m hoping the full album has a lot of nice surprises or nice arrangements and comes alive all together.

    I’m usually more optimistic and excited than a lot of people here, but even I am scratching my head.


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    Old 02-02-2023, 10:51 AM   #466
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    Today's update -

    Top 50 AAA Radio Chart -

    January 29th - #48 (debut day)
    January 30th - #41 (official radio adds day)
    January 31st - #30
    February 1st - #28
    February 2nd - #24
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    dang its actually moving up
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    people like angry Dave.
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    Yes, I am so glad you brought it up. It’s been bothering me ever since I listened to it. It’s very muddy and flat. I hear some dynamics but not enough, especially for a track that isn’t conforming to the loudness wars. If you compare the mix and master to Come Tomorrow and Big Whiskey they are all louder and more clear with shiny high end and the instruments stand out more.

    I actually do like a lot about this mix - if you listen on really nice speakers or over the ear headphones there is some nice stuff to pick out, and I love the mixing for the riffs, but I’m also very disappointed in it at the same time. I’m legitimately confused. If I listen to it itself I can forget about it, but when a new song comes on I can just see the difference in quality and it’s a little strange.

    I completely doubt it but I am praying they mess with the mix and master and sub it out before it releases.

    It’s such a monster song, and I love it, but I’m just so confused about the short track lengths for the album as a whole, and now this questionable mix and master.

    I’m hoping the full album has a lot of nice surprises or nice arrangements and comes alive all together.

    I’m usually more optimistic and excited than a lot of people here, but even I am scratching my head.


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    I described it to a friend as a muddy wall of sound on the low end.

    Indeed it is


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    Have heard a few times on the Spectrum which surprised me based on the other types of songs they play. Definitely would have thought it would be more of an Alt Nation type of song
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    Have heard a few times on the Spectrum which surprised me based on the other types of songs they play. Definitely would have thought it would be more of an Alt Nation type of song
    Spectrum is always good for some DMB. They played a lot of sam cop and Again and Again a few years ago too. Alt Nation used to be more DMB flavor but I feel like that's really changed the last few years.

    I've actually heard Madman's Eyes on the Spectrum more than the DMB channel which is a funny coincidence.
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    Prolly best studio track they have released in my eyes since pre stand up days…just my opinion.
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