K-dub said:
I'm just soliciting opinions on whether folks think the mix is finished or not --- particularly as it relates the whether drums (which are not real) are convincing enough ...
Any comments truly appreciated ...
Thanks!
Kev-
Sooner or Later
Stellar programming dude!!! What's wrong with flams? I might change out some of the crash sounds, they're "afterthoughty".... Also, when you do some of the tasty 32nds in the hats coming our of the 1st verse, can you dequantize them a tad? They are mechanical if you listen REAL close. No nits on the raw timing of the drums, but I hear two or three tiny entrance clams form the keys and one guitar, nothing you couldn't slide over a bit and fix if you wanted, but don't do it TOO well and dehumanize it.
Given the smoothness of the rest of the tune, I'd go more for a compressed, L.A kind of solo sound, less fuzzy...
I so know what you mean by ceding control in the formative stages; I think that's why I work alone for the most part; unless I need good guitar work.
Anyone ever tell you you have a little Steve Winwood in your voice? A smidge of Gabriel too..
For my taste, the bass guitar is just a little wuffly; I like a little more definition; but the sound you have suits the genre well.
Personally, I get the impression that most people would be happy, but you're not, but you know you probably should be. But go with your heart, dude. I think it's very very close, mere inches from where you're gonna be comfy.