No, I'm not giving up, folks. I have been working the last few weeks on a couple of lines here and a couple of lines there as far as vocals go. I have a few lead guitar solo tweaks to make as far as timing issues go, and then I am ready to begin the tedious job of mixing. I might actually get this finished before 2020!

I do have two vocalists who are supposed to be working with me. One cannot start until July. The other has had tracks for some time. If either come through with tracks before I finish mixdown, then I'll go with the stronger singer. But, I did the best I could and tried not to copy anyone. There are some gruff vocals, and some clean. Instead of trying to sing higher than my voice will allow, I did a few things different and tried to bring my register down and still sound metal. I like it, and I don't think that Mission Of One will sound like anyone else out there.

Very cool! Glad to hear you were able to get some stuff finished.

So as it stands right now, are you doing all the vocals, or are a few of the songs set with another singer?

As it stands, I'm all there is. The one song I had by another singer I just decided not to use the vocals. It takes away from the "band sound" that I want.

One thing that you will notice if I use my own voice is the difference in vocals. I am using a couple of different voicings. I am doing a lot of low baritone stuff here, some really gruff vocals in places, some upper mid range clean vocals, and some upper mid range raspy voice, too. I've really tried to do my best, get the best sound I could, and do something different than everyone else. I think I might have succeeded in the final part.

This is encouraging to hear- I will be posting a news update later this weekend.

That's great news to hear. I was a bit concerned that things were slowing down, but I'm glad that it's all turning round now. I'm interested to hear your vocals on this one.

Fundy

I'll try to get a rough mix, Fundy, of our song. I think you'll be impressed.

Sounds very cool, I'm really looking forward to hearing what you created this time.
What about album cover? Have you come up with something yet?

That would be awesome alldat! Can't wait to hear it.

Fundy

Yes, that would be great to be able to hear one of your new songs.

Concept idea..........

I'm no artist, just thinking on my feet as it were....

Fundy

Fundy, I like the picture. Did you get it from someplace that we would need to get permission to use, or is this just a free stock photo? I'm not crazy about the font and color., and the CD name is "Hostile to the Gospel".

You might have to resize it, but here's some text I think would look cool on that picture.

Man I think I must be having a mental block on the title!

Hostile To The GOSPEL
Hostile To The GOSPEL
Hostile To The GOSPEL

I'll get it eventually. That's just plain embarrassing! I've gotten the title wrong so many times it's ridiculous!

I'm just off out now, but tonight I'll find the place I got the picture from.

Fundy

I can send the files of the text if you want, or you can try playing around with the Chrome Two setting on www.cooltext.com if you want, Fundy.

I'll try to get a song or two up. I need to build a Facebook page.

Just to save face a bit.........

If we could get rid of the black fill color on the band logo and shrink it down more, I think this could be completely doable. If we went with the album title with the flame letters, we could do the song list on the back with the same text.

It would be better if you could get rid of the black background on band logo

Also the title could be a little flashy/flamey looking, but I'm not sure it would contrast enough with the color of the image. (unfortunately it looks like you can't change colors in the cooltext flame logo)

I got the picture from here.......

http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/2008/09/29/



Fundy