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  • Mothereffer
    Roth Army Recruit
    • Nov 2004
    • 17

    So This Is Love?

    this has always bugged me for years and years since I bought Fair Warning on vinyl and CD. anyone else notice the sudden fairly dramatic volume level drop within the first 10 seconds of "So This is Love?".

    Musta fucked up when mastering the record and I guess decided just to leave it as is. I mean, how could you not notice it?
    Mothereffer
  • Atomic_Rob
    Head Fluffer
    • Apr 2004
    • 462

    #2
    Yeah I noticed it too, real shame its like that. I'm guessing Ed was probably drunk at the time
    Diamond Dave Is Van Halen. 'Nuff Said

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    • LookN4AMootBeat
      Head Fluffer
      • Nov 2004
      • 264

      #3
      That may be due to the compression/equilization technology of the time period. During the actual performance of the song as soon as Dave is about to start singing it happens, and his presence near the microphone may have been enough to trip the compressor, which then equalizes the bass (and other instruments) down to the level it needed to be so that the vocals aren't competing with the rest of the band. In my opinion it's all equalized as it should be.......I don't mind the slight volume drop, it never bothered me.
      I like Van Halen more than Dave's PA Rental.....which means I like Van Halen more than you


      "YOU JUST BUILD BIKES!"

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      • EbDawson
        Veteran
        • Apr 2004
        • 1674

        #4
        Another reason to get the remasters (if you haven't already). Drop is still noticable but everything else is up so it all works out in the end.
        "If anyone came here hoping to hear Sammy Hagar Van Halen, there's the fucking door, man!" Ralph Saenz, Atomic Punks

        "Carpe Mammarium"

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        • DLRdelight!
          Veteran
          • Jul 2004
          • 1501

          #5
          Who cares, still a kick ass tune

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          • LookN4AMootBeat
            Head Fluffer
            • Nov 2004
            • 264

            #6
            Originally posted by EbDawson
            Another reason to get the remasters (if you haven't already). Drop is still noticable but everything else is up so it all works out in the end.
            This kindof proves I may be right about it, since they are unable to remix the volume drop out means that it happened during recording, and based on personal experience older compressors/limiters will do that as soon as you even breath on the mic or get near it. This was probably still a mistake made in the pre-setting of the equipment, since it doesn't happen all the time on recordings it means the sound person/people screwed up lol.
            I like Van Halen more than Dave's PA Rental.....which means I like Van Halen more than you


            "YOU JUST BUILD BIKES!"

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            • diamondsgirl
              ROTH ARMY SUPREME
              • Apr 2004
              • 7546

              #7
              Its my fave tune, and I love that little glitch. It is perfectly imperfect.
              “Why do people say "grow some balls"? Balls are weak and sensitive. If you wanna be tough, grow a vagina. Those things can take a pounding” ― Betty White

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              • DlocRoth
                ROCKSTAR

                • Jan 2004
                • 5515

                #8
                "Now check me out on my good side here."
                Fuck Scott Weiland. Fucking asshole. I get trashed all the time and still go to work. And my job sucks ass. -ODShowtime

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                • Antman
                  Commando
                  • Jan 2004
                  • 1261

                  #9
                  Always noticed it, never bothered me. That's what made real VH so badass, they lived for the moment. You can't capture magic with a hundred takes. It usually is spontaneous and can't be staged. It gives the song a real feel. That's why Van Hagar sucks so bad-everythig is staged, planned and just plain boring.
                  When the shit hits the fan, close your mouth and duck.

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                  • smaz
                    Commando
                    • Mar 2004
                    • 1441

                    #10
                    I thought it was intentional, to bring everything down and quiet ready from everyone coming in with a bang later. Sounds like Mikey and Alex were playing quieter, not being made quieter.
                    Moving webhosts & will be making changes to the picture hosting - watch this space..

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                    • RogueHorseman
                      Commando
                      • Apr 2004
                      • 1296

                      #11
                      Originally posted by smaz
                      I thought it was intentional, to bring everything down and quiet ready from everyone coming in with a bang later. Sounds like Mikey and Alex were playing quieter, not being made quieter.
                      Zackly.
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                      • RogueHorseman
                        Commando
                        • Apr 2004
                        • 1296

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Antman
                        Always noticed it, never bothered me. That's what made real VH so badass, they lived for the moment. You can't capture magic with a hundred takes. It usually is spontaneous and can't be staged. It gives the song a real feel. That's why Van Hagar sucks so bad-everythig is staged, planned and just plain boring.
                        Zackly x2.
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                        • Vivian Campbell
                          Head Fluffer
                          • Oct 2004
                          • 356

                          #13
                          Originally posted by smaz
                          I thought it was intentional, to bring everything down and quiet ready from everyone coming in with a bang later. Sounds like Mikey and Alex were playing quieter, not being made quieter.
                          I thought the same thing. I like how it starts calm and low and then hits you with pulse pounding energy - Thats what Rock N Roll is all about.
                          The Fat Lady is singing for Van Hagar.

                          http://www.rotharmy.com/forums/attac...&postid=392002

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                          • katie
                            Crazy Ass Mofo
                            • Nov 2004
                            • 3072

                            #14
                            Originally posted by smaz
                            I thought it was intentional, to bring everything down and quiet ready from everyone coming in with a bang later. Sounds like Mikey and Alex were playing quieter, not being made quieter.
                            That's right

                            Yes this is called production,
                            This is why you have a producer (Ted).

                            They hold back,
                            Then go for the SLAM DUNK!

                            Great days...........................

                            Katie - UK

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