The Limit- CounterPlot (jenndye429, nzmetal, ddye) plus special bonus song

Thank you SO much Darrell! This is a huge compliment for me. I’ve been a performer my whole life really, but this skill has really come to fruition for me over the last year specifically :blush: Thank you for the sub! More will be coming :wink:

Thank you David!

Both Dan and Jeff are very skilled in video production and editing! If it was just me doing it, our videos would look very different :laughing: This is part of what makes our trio work so well. Our skills balance nicely so everyone has a different area where they can shine. :sparkles:

We were laughing about how different these two songs are- yet they both still feel very “us”. :wink:

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Two very different songs but you managed to get the CP vibe across in both of them. That, I think, is the mark of a band that’s in tune with the sound and style they want to produce. Super video production for both songs. You are a talented trio and as I’ve said before, it’s amazing you can achieve this from opposite sides of the world. Well done all of you.

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Thank you so much Gordon! This means a lot to us as we really give a lot of thought to our sound and how all the songs fit together so everything is cohesive :blush:

Thank you again for checking it out and I’m glad you enjoyed the songs!

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You three are a talent explosion. :fireworks: Love your sound --lyrics, rhythm, lead, videos, everything! I especially like “Bananas” (the song and the fruit :grin:). Dan is a wizard with the camera. I can’t wait for the rest of the album to come out!

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Thanks so much everyone!! Such amazing feedback and support! Hugely appreciate all your comments!!
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Thanks Toby! I’m glad you liked the heavier side to this one! :metal: I think we all hoped that you might be into it when we were putting it together as we felt the harder edge could appeal. Was fun getting to dig into some palm mutes on this track!! :metal: :smiling_imp:

Thanks Jason!! So glad you liked them and thanks heaps for checking them out!! :smiley: :+1:

Thank so much, Mal! Yeah, we definitely can feel that there’s been some solid growth! Always an ongoing work-in-progress but hopefully tracking in the right direction! :smiley:

Thanks mate! Super appreciate that, means a lot! :blush:

Thanks LBro! Totally agree, Dan really nailed the drums on The Limit! Whilst I was editing his clips, I felt concerned for the wellbeing of his cymbals! They took a hammering on this one!! :rofl: Thanks also for your other comments and suggestions! Really helpful stuff! Much appreciated! :slight_smile:

Thanks buddy!! Really appreciate you checking it out! Got me concerned for a moment though… had I actually remembered to record bass on The Limit?! :thinking: :flushed: I had go back and double check the files as I couldn’t recall for sure… Putting these two tunes together was a bit of a blur! :crazy_face: Thankfully I did! :rofl: But I’m not super confident with my bass playing as I’m essentially a complete novice. I also have no idea about creating a decent tone, so I guess that’s led to a tendency to dial back the bass a lot. Although I’m having fun learning, I’d say it’s far from my primary focus, so J&D will certainly attest to the fact I keep making hints about needing a proper bass player as part of the band! :wink: :joy:

Greetings Rogier! Always great to hear from you and thanks so much for your kind words! :blush: I have a real soft spot for Bananas, it may be my secret favourite too, don’t tell anyone!! :shushing_face: :face_with_peeking_eye: :rofl:

Thanks Eddie!! You won’t of course know this, but you’re partly responsible for The Limit :joy: I had been practicing intervals for ear training and was playing around with a couple of those in F# minor (pedaling the tonic and cycling between the Perfect 5th, minor 6th then minor 7th and circling back to the minor 3rd, etc) when I came up with the riff for this one. I didn’t intend to do anything with it until I watched your “I Ain’t Lost” original song post. Your comments about just running with an idea when it comes, and how well your idea evolved into a great song, inspired me to send what I had to Jennifer and Dan… and well, they sprinkled their magic onto it, so we ended up with what is above :laughing: Just want to say THANK YOU!! :blush:

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Thanks Brian!! Love your comments and feedback, always great insights! :smiley: Jennifer’s already mentioned about her vocals and she’ll agree that I have a tendency to sneak in little bits of reverb, (and, god forbid, delay! :scream:) at times… doesn’t always make the final cut, but it’s fun to play around :wink: :shushing_face: :rofl: In saying that, I am a huge fan of her vocals without any effects, as I think she has a phenomenal voice and am often blown away by how great she sounds whilst working on the mix for our songs :heart_eyes:

Thanks so much Darrell!! We’re really starting to find a good workflow for bringing these tracks together and slowly improving our recording/mixing skills. So much to learn, but lots of fun (and laughs! :laughing:) along the way! Thanks again for checking them out! :smiley:

Hi David! Thanks mate! Glad you liked the new tracks! :smiley: Yes, Bananas was a bit of an odd one that just fell together out of some joking around :laughing: but couldn’t be happier with the result! :slight_smile: And thanks for your kind words on the videos too! I think both Dan & I quite enjoy putting them together (we’ve both had some very late nights working on these whilst “in the zone”! :joy:). Jennifer’s input is huge too, she provides a lot of direction whilst ensuring the final product comes out on theme and polished. Some pretty hilarious discussions have been had about making these videos, shame we haven’t recorded them… or perhaps that’s for the best?! :thinking: :rofl:

Thanks Gordon!! :smiley: Yeah, it is kind of crazy when I occasionally remember that we haven’t actually met in person before! :flushed: :joy: It feels like Jennifer and Dan are long time friends now! The barrier of distance has mostly evaporated, although there are still times I wish I could just jam with them whilst working out the new tunes or be all huddled around Dan’s laptop when pulling a mix or video together… maybe one day! :crossed_fingers: :laughing:

:joy: Thanks Donna!! Love that! :heart_eyes: You’re too kind!! :blush: :hugs: We really are having a blast! :boom: :joy: Super appreciate you checking these out! :smiley:

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Yep, can attest! :rofl:

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This time, I’m so late to the party due to all the christmas prep that has to be done :wink:.

I’ve listened to both tunes and most of what I could say was already mentioned by others, so I just pick a few things out.

You did great on both of them, really enjoyed the video productions!

The Limit
Musically, like others, I would say, you’re finding YOUR sound and it gets more and more immediately recognizable :+1:!
Concerning Jennifer’s voice, I’m more in the “no” reverb camp, I guess. Her voice is quite succinct, raw and strong, another distinguishing factor apart from the sound and out of my gut instinct doesn’t need reverb.
What I would like indeed, is kind of a backing vocal from one of the guys (I know for sure, that at least one of them can sing :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:), that would have added an additional level and reduced a slight impression of repetetiveness.
But all in all, great production and another piece of creativity!

Bananas
What a cute song :star_struck: and so surprisingly and enjoyable different!
A lovely change of sound!
I enjoyed listening to both songs, although I have to admit, that “Bananas” wins the race for me!
I love to see the three of you united in a room :heart:. Great idea for the video, wow, impressing, how this could be achieved on the technical side!
There’s a great vibe going out of this tune, I guess after listening a few times, I now have an earworm :100:. I like the “pumping” chords from around 2:07 a lot.

I wish you all the best for the upcoming new year and hope creativity will be on your side in the future too. I have no doubt… :blush:!
Keep on the good work!

I enjoyed listening to both, although I have to admit, that “Bananas” wins the race for me!

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Thank you so much for checking it out Donna and for the kind words :blush: So happy you enjoyed them!

Thank you so much Andrea! Dan and Jeff did absolutely amazing work on these videos :smile: The first time I saw the rough cut of The Limit video, I about fell out of my chair :laughing: it was SO good!

Thank you :slightly_smiling_face: That’s my opinion too :wink: I (like many other people) used to dislike what my voice sounded like recorded :laughing: Since I have been playing guitar/singing I have really grown to like what it sounds like and I appreciate the character my voice has a lot more now. I feel like effects tend to “flatten” it if that makes sense :laughing: I’ve gotten used to a little added reverb, but many others effects, including this one :wink: :arrow_down:

Are hard for me to hear applied to myself (Sorry Jeff :laughing: :laughing:) Luckily both the guys know this about me and know when they can sneak some in or dial it back :laughing:

We thought so too :blush: It’s a not so hidden secret that some band members may even cite this one as their favorite :laughing:

Thank you! You as well :blush: We will ride the creative wind for as long as it will have us :wink: :wind_face: