Leathers Cover

[afxwinter]

Hey guys I've been really digging the new track and have been messing around with doing a possible full cover. The only issue is I can't sing anywhere close to Chino's style so I'm not sure if I should bother doing the whole thing in my own style.
Some feedback would be awesome!

http://soundcloud.com/afxwinter/afxwinter-leathers-rough-mix-1

[buddyboy101]

I like your vox, keep running with it!  And awesome scream!  Guitar doesn't sound right during the verse - too punchy, not enough swing. 

[Slacker]

im diggin the instrumentation on the chorus, not so much the bridge (or pre.chorus). about the vocals, i  would just leave it instrumental, you're way low.

[DeftonesNZ]

im diggin the instumentation on the chorus, not so much the bridge (or pre.chorus). about the vocals, i  would just leave it instrumental, you're way low.

Yea I like your voice and screams but they just don't suit the song too low.

[Vesanic]

Sounds more Deftones-ish with those low vocals! Almost sounds like Hum. Great job, unexpected!

[Caín]

Sounds more Deftones-ish with those low vocals! Almost sounds like Hum. Great job, unexpected!

Oh Ves, never change.  Gotta love ya.

[Vesanic]

Hahahaha, oh, Caín. I should start collecting these.

[bewareofrats]

Sounds more Deftones-ish with those low vocals! Almost sounds like Hum. Great job, unexpected!

If that sounds more like Deftones then I don't want to listen to Deftones.  No offense, but I found those vocals pretty scary.

[There Will Be Blood]

nice scream

[bewareofrats]

Chino's scream is better, but a good scream nonetheless.

[afxwinter]

I like your vox, keep running with it!  And awesome scream!  Guitar doesn't sound right during the verse - too punchy, not enough swing.

Thank you!
Maybe I'm palm muting too hard and it needs to be a little looser.  I'll try to listen harder for what sort of rhythm he's got going on for that part next time I get a chance.

im diggin the instumentation on the chorus, not so much the bridge (or pre.chorus). about the vocals, i  would just leave it instrumental, you're way low.

Yea I like your voice and screams but they just don't suit the song too low.

Thanks, yeah I was a bit worried the song would lose some energy an octave lower on the vocs.  I may give it another shot because I'm happy with the scream and parts of the vocs, just not everything as a whole.

Sounds more Deftones-ish with those low vocals! Almost sounds like Hum. Great job, unexpected!

Thanks man, that's a big compliment.  Hum kicks ass!   

Sounds more Deftones-ish with those low vocals! Almost sounds like Hum. Great job, unexpected!

If that sounds more like Deftones then I don't want to listen to Deftones.  No offense, but I found those vocals pretty scary.

Lol my fiance said the same thing about the scary vocals.  I find the lyrics are pretty dark so I may have taken it a bit too far there.

nice scream

Thx dude!

[from_musings]

the scream was dope. i think it would be cool to hear chino sing the chorus lower like this

[kitesvera]

Id say if we were close by, you should let me record the vocals. I've been told by many that I can match Chino very well. And I mean, the dude taught me to sing, he's my favorite singer, and Deftones are my favorite band EVER.

[from_musings]

I've been told by many that I can match Chino very well.

ok cool... but before you soak it all in, maybe they were referring to conan show chino, or music in high places chino?

[dictatesofreason]

dammmnnn Gina!

[afxwinter]

So, I think we've established my vocs are mediocre at best.   
How do you guys feel about the guitar and bass tone and drums, along with the mix in general?
I tried going for an ultra-thick bass heavy mix for this.

[downtownpony]

They are decent considering you most likely did everything yourself in a home studio setting.

[bewareofrats]

I think the music is quite good.