Soldier's Angel...new single? - Page 3

jeffd8382 · #31 05-30-2011, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildHearted

I actually didn't hear that until now - my ears weren't picking it up - yes he is. But the 'effect' I'm hearing runs throughout the entire song in all of the portions that Lindsey sings on, even in the earlier choruses and the outro when there is clearly just two parts being sung.

I'm not an expert, but I think it might be an effect produced by splitting the left and right channels of his vocal track and slightly offsetting them from each other (your left ear his hearing the vocal slightly before the right ear... or vice versa as I can't remember since I'm not listening to it right now). I think of it like a faux-stereo-effect... in experiments in audio editing, I have done this. The interesting thing is the stereo image changes depending on how far apart (in time displacement) the left and right channels are from each.

Another curious part of this is when the exact same sample is being used in both channels (at least from what I've experienced), whichever channel comes first, you have to decrease the loudness of it in order for them to sound evenly balanced... your ear perceives the second signal (the delayed channel) almost like an echo, and so the first signal seems to be perceived as louder.

WildHearted · #32 05-30-2011, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffd8382

I'm not an expert, but I think it might be an effect produced by splitting the left and right channels of his vocal track and slightly offsetting them from each other (your left ear his hearing the vocal slightly before the right ear... or vice versa as I can't remember since I'm not listening to it right now). I think of it like a faux-stereo-effect... in experiments in audio editing, I have done this. The interesting thing is the stereo image changes depending on how far apart (in time displacement) the left and right channels are from each.

Another curious part of this is when the exact same sample is being used in both channels (at least from what I've experienced), whichever channel comes first, you have to decrease the loudness of it in order for them to sound evenly balanced... your ear perceives the second signal (the delayed channel) almost like an echo, and so the first signal seems to be perceived as louder.

Yes, that description sounds exactly like what I am hearing. Thank you!

Crystal_Elle · #33 05-30-2011, 10:39 PM

Her record label did release it to radio stations as a "single". It's available for them to download and add to their playlists. They could have done it just for the memorial day publicity, but they sure waited til the last minute to do it.

I really truly hope it's just that.

tabruns · #34 05-30-2011, 11:13 PM

As I've said before, I think Nicks intends to do an extended "slow burn" with this album and she totally could do it. I never would have pegged "Soldier's Angel" as a single, but the appropriateness of it for Memorial Day makes sense. My guess is that we'll eventually see a push for "Moonlight" as Breaking Dawn looms on the horizon, and that we'll see a push for "Italian Summer" too simply because Nicks has said she has "big plans" for the song. I could see promoting "New Orleans" somehow as well.

Jondalar · #35 05-30-2011, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tabruns

As I've said before, I think Nicks intends to do an extended "slow burn" with this album and she totally could do it. I never would have pegged "Soldier's Angel" as a single, but the appropriateness of it for Memorial Day makes sense. My guess is that we'll eventually see a push for "Moonlight" as Breaking Dawn looms on the horizon, and that we'll see a push for "Italian Summer" too simply because Nicks has said she has "big plans" for the song. I could see promoting "New Orleans" somehow as well.

It's got to be some type of slowburn. I mean she still has Italian Summer, Moonlight, In Your Dreams, Ghosts are Gone, Everybody Loves you, You May Be the One, Wide Sargasso Sea, Cheaper than Free... all potential singles. This album almost sounds like a greatest hits. They just can't leave it at Secret Love. That would be a travesty.

WildHearted · #36 05-30-2011, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tabruns

I could see promoting "New Orleans" somehow as well.

Perhaps the Katrina anniversary this fall?

johnnystorms · #37 05-30-2011, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildHearted

Perhaps the Katrina anniversary this fall?

if she would only "get back to New Orleenz"!!! hasn't been here solo since i became a fan!!! closest was casino in MS. in 2008 which was a GREAT show BTW

LorraineRN · #38 05-30-2011, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnystorms

if she would only "get back to New Orleenz"!!! hasn't been here solo since i was became a fan!!! closest was casino in MS. in 2008 which was a GREAT show BTW

I sooooooo agree!

bombaysaffires · #39 05-31-2011, 12:08 AM

Totally off the wall post, but watching these videos I wonder, is it me or does Lindsey not seem as toweringly tall over Stevie as he did in the past? Maybe he's shrinking with age...

michelej1 · #40 05-31-2011, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bombaysaffires

Totally off the wall post, but watching these videos I wonder, is it me or does Lindsey not seem as toweringly tall over Stevie as he did in the past? Maybe he's shrinking with age...

Gotta send him some calcium.

Michele

mitzo · #41 05-31-2011, 09:09 PM

Stevie's vocal on Soldier's Angel is great but she sounds like she has a mouth full of saliva and is spitting/spraying when she pronounces "F's". Is it just me?

Jondalar · #42 05-31-2011, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitzo

Stevie's vocal on Soldier's Angel is great but she sounds like she has a mouth full of saliva and is spitting/spraying when she pronounces "F's". Is it just me?

It's the best, most organic vocal on the album.

GypsySorcerer · #43 05-31-2011, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitzo

Stevie's vocal on Soldier's Angel is great but she sounds like she has a mouth full of saliva and is spitting/spraying when she pronounces "F's". Is it just me?

I haven't noticed the F's. She has always had a distinct "h" sound; it's especially evident on "I float through the hall of the hospitals..."

I do love the vocal/song, though. I was even more impressed with the live performance.

MrStevie · #44 06-01-2011, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jondalar

It's the best, most organic vocal on the album.

I agree and I wasn't really feeling this song at first. On repeat listens the whole thing starts to gel.

michelej1 · #45 06-01-2011, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

I haven't noticed the F's. She has always had a distinct "h" sound; it's especially evident on "I float through the hall of the hospitals..."

I do love the vocal/song, though. I was even more impressed with the live performance.

The "r" gets to me. It's like Gilda Radner doing Barbara Walters.

Michele