Hello Zep -- Welcome to the board
Okay, took a listen (listening on headphones) and here are my thoughts:
Not bad for a one take performance, but there definitely are some timing issues that need to be ironed out (you know this already, though)...Just some more practice and you should have it.
Mix wise - I found it a bit boomy bass wise, and not enough of the highs on there came through. Maybe it is just on my end, not too sure. Also, the entire mix sounds a little monoish but if this is just a live recording and you don't plan on adding anymore to this recording, it is okay. If you want to add vocals and re-track, you may need to fix the panning on it a bit.
Song-wise: The most important aspect, imho, is the song itself. Even if the mix suffers, a good song will still shine. Please remember these are just my opinions, and all that really matters is how you feel about it, so my opinion means nothing
I think this song needs some tinkering and tightinging up. The intro, imho, was way too long. I don't think there is anything wrong with a long intro as long as there is something interesting happening, maybe a build up of some kind musically or something, but this really didn't go anywhere. I was actually surprised when the full arrangement came in because there was nothing to signal this. I thought the entire tune was going to just be the guitar playing that riff over and over. Once the arrangement kicked in, it became more interesting. Would really like to hear the lyrics on this one to see where it all goes, but it is understandable that they aren't there yet since it sounds like you guys are still working this tune out.
The playing was good, just sounds like you guys are still learning each others feels and that is something every band goes through. You'll get there, though, since you are nearly there as it is.
Anyway, that is just my $.02...please don't take any comments here in a harsh way, this is not my intention. I just think from a songwriting standpoint, this one can be stronger, but it does have potential.
Keep the tunes coming, man! You will find this board to be both helpful (and painful sometimes
) but a great source of inspiration.
Thanks for letting me listen!
... *edit -- just read your prior post and boy did I hit this right-on!). Something is popping the mic (cover the mic in the kick with pillows if need be). It sounds like all the frequencies are there, so your eq settings are correct. All of you play well enough, so there's definitely something to work with here.
