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Title: Wouldn't It Be Nice - A Cappella
Post by: Too Much Sugar on December 17, 2008, 05:18:44 AM
I got bored during Thanksgiving and so I decided to finally cover a song that I normally never thought I could pull off, which is "Wouldn't It Be Nice."  Just mostly spent that night goofing off, picking out the harmonies in my head and just recording what I heard and going from that.  Nothing particularly special.  But because time was of the essence, I was only able to get the vocals done, but eventually I will record the music. However, I do like this version as well, as it shows the complexities of Brian's songwriting. 

Everything you hear is me, including voices and production. It's not perfect, but it was fun recording.

http://www.sendspace.com/file/pbl6q8

Enjoy!



Title: Re: Wouldn't It Be Nice - A Cappella
Post by: Aegir on December 19, 2008, 06:55:43 AM
I like it. Some of your nonsense syllables are wrong, but otherwise I'd say it's pretty accurate. I like your Mike Love voice.


Title: Re: Wouldn't It Be Nice - A Cappella
Post by: Chris Brown on December 27, 2008, 12:35:35 AM
Really nice job Matthew...you replicated the arrangement pretty well.  I dig your falsetto too, wish mine was that good!


Title: Re: Wouldn't It Be Nice - A Cappella
Post by: Too Much Sugar on January 03, 2009, 01:42:49 PM
I like it. Some of your nonsense syllables are wrong, but otherwise I'd say it's pretty accurate. I like your Mike Love voice.

Thanks, Aegir.  But would you mind clarifying the "nonsense syllables" part of the comment?   :)


Title: Re: Wouldn't It Be Nice - A Cappella
Post by: Too Much Sugar on January 03, 2009, 01:43:47 PM
Really nice job Matthew...you replicated the arrangement pretty well.  I dig your falsetto too, wish mine was that good!

Thanks, although my falsetto was sure tested in that song, particularly the backing part on the bridge.  Geez, how does one even write like that?  Great song.  Thanks, Chris! 


Title: Re: Wouldn't It Be Nice - A Cappella
Post by: Awesoman on January 20, 2009, 08:53:20 PM
What did you use to record/mix this?


Title: Re: Wouldn't It Be Nice - A Cappella
Post by: Too Much Sugar on March 22, 2009, 04:29:34 PM
What did you use to record/mix this?

Logic Studio with a Rode NT100 mic. 


Title: Re: Wouldn't It Be Nice - A Cappella
Post by: Christoph on May 15, 2009, 05:56:44 PM
Nice, sounds pretty close to the original, although there are still some voices missing. The reverb on your voice sounds very good! You seem to have a quite versatile voice, maybe you record something with an instrumental backing? Anyway, keep it up, you are talented!