Mountain Of Hope
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ibleedburgundy
The Anti-Lambo
Cool tune. Has a nice relaxed feel. A lot of people could like this.
The first thing I noticed was there is no space before the music starts. Should be 1-3 seconds there.
The phaser thing on the voice is an interesting choice. Maybe tone it back some? I feel like it's out of place in this genre.
The main rhythm guitar on the left side sounds a little muddy.
Are you using automation in this mix? I think there are a few times where you could dip the instruments 2-3 DBs in favor of the vocals - for example at 3:00.
The end fade out of a little too abrupt. A more gradual fade would be more natural I think.
Hope this helps!
The first thing I noticed was there is no space before the music starts. Should be 1-3 seconds there.
The phaser thing on the voice is an interesting choice. Maybe tone it back some? I feel like it's out of place in this genre.
The main rhythm guitar on the left side sounds a little muddy.
Are you using automation in this mix? I think there are a few times where you could dip the instruments 2-3 DBs in favor of the vocals - for example at 3:00.
The end fade out of a little too abrupt. A more gradual fade would be more natural I think.
Hope this helps!
VomitHatSteve
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The breaths and lip smacks between vocal phrases are killing me. Please edit those out!
A little more variety in the drums would help a lot. As it stands, they give it a midi/karaoke track kind of vibe.
Guitar tones are pretty fine tho. And everything's pretty balanced volume-wise
A little more variety in the drums would help a lot. As it stands, they give it a midi/karaoke track kind of vibe.
Guitar tones are pretty fine tho. And everything's pretty balanced volume-wise
flatpickerjohn
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I worked on the drums a little bit. My intention is to have a real drummer play on it. I cleaned up the vocal noises, and backed off the chorus. The vocal might be a bit buried, just me not liking my own voice.
I worked on the drums a little bit. My intention is to have a real drummer play on it. I cleaned up the vocal noises, and backed off the chorus. The vocal might be a bit buried, just me not liking my own voice.
VomitHatSteve
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The cleaned-up vocals help a lot.
The drums are better. Some fills would help too.
The drums are better. Some fills would help too.
OldManRigney
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I enjoyed your track! The phaser on the vocals sounds a little aggressive at the beginning, maybe try bringing that in more gradually. And as far as the drums go, solid groove, maybe think of switching to a ride during the guitar solo to change it up and add momentum. Those are the only two suggestions I can think of! Hope it helps some--great job 
Chili
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Good improvements on the 2nd mix. I suggest just removing whatever effect you have on the vocal and go with a short slapback delay and/or reverb.
As others mentioned, the drums need work. I know you said you would like a real drummer to play the part, but until then, some good midi editing will help the track out immensely. Think like a drummer.
As others mentioned, the drums need work. I know you said you would like a real drummer to play the part, but until then, some good midi editing will help the track out immensely. Think like a drummer.
flatpickerjohn
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thanks for the advice