A Day in the life of a Fool - Jazz Big Band

[giulioz]

What do you think about this mix?
We are doing a near-zero cd with our orchestra

Orchestra: 2x SM81 in ORTF
Vocals: PG81
Bass: DI
Guitar: AKG C414
Drums: 1 x Sennheiser E 602 II, 2 x Oktava Mk 012-01 MSP2

Thanks

https://soundcloud.com/giulio-zausa/external-combustion-2
https://soundcloud.com/giulio-zausa/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-fool

 

[MusicalSound]

I really don't want to insult or offend, but I'm interested to see what this mix sounds like without the compression I think I'm hearing. I mean dude, this is f-ing brilliant.

 

[giulioz]

Do you mean that you like them?
It was very hard to mix, the drums was too loud, even in the orchestra microphones...

Here is the version pre-mastering, without compression: View attachment External Combustion_01.mp3

 

[jimistone]

This is a very pro sounding recording of a really good band and singer. It sound to be at broacast quality to my ears. You did this with-in the home recording realm?

 

[giulioz]

We recorded the instrumental tracks in a studio but, since we won a single day in the studio, they didn't do a great job... Tha miking was awful.
The rest was done in my home studio, with the cheap PG81 for vocals and mixing in Pro Tools.

Thank you very much

 

[kindafishy]

A Day In The Life: The moment I heard the vocals, I was hooked. Very sultry and smooth. I don't know the first thing about mixing big band jazz, but if asked (and I suppose you are asking), I would say this sounds perfect. There is something very euphoric about these vocals.

This should be the opening song for the next James Bond movie.

Very skilled execution. Sorry, I know this is a critique forum, but I don't have a critique. This is excellent in my opinion.

Okay, just also listened to External Combustion.

WOW!

Your band is incredible. Like, shockingly amazing.

These recordings sound just perfect for the material too.

 

[beezelbubba]

Unbelievable!I also have no nits!

 

[giulioz]

Thanks!!
I also made a video: A Day in the Life of a Fool - Lupia Jazz Orchestra - YouTube

 

[heatmiser]

That's a very good recording right there! Well done.

I think that maybe the drums are a tiny bit loud relative to everything else, but have to admit that reading you mention it may have led me towards that thought. Really, everything sounds good to me as is. I'm afraid I can offer no advice here.

 

[miroslav]

Nothing to more to add....excellent.

Check out Chesky Records....they do this kind of stuff.

 

[gecko zzed]

I'd be happy to achieve something like this.

I don't have any grumbles about the mix. Drums maybe a bit loud, but I don't mind. I would like, though, to hear the bass sound more bassy.

 

[Manslick]

Do you mean that you like them?
It was very hard to mix, the drums was too loud, even in the orchestra microphones...

Here is the version pre-mastering, without compression: View attachment 92175

Beautiful. That swell at the end is really telling of a tight ass group. Very enjoyable listen.

 

[Bubba po]

I agree that the band sounds and plays fantastic, but I do think the EQ balance is off. Some harshness in the upper mids and not enough warmth in the low end. Other than that, great.

The second track just kicks ass. No criticisms.