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Hey Lee!

Very very very nice mixes. There is a nice fullness of the mixes that encompasses the entire frequency spectrum that is very pleasing to the ears. Based on the style, I think you've done a fine job: the guitars and bass are SOLID, synth has a good fit and the vox sit well, too. Although, their is a minute bit of silibance in the vox on the first track.

The only thing that catches my attention (and this maybe a Soundclick problem) are the drums. I like them, but as we all know, drums are tricky. The cymbals are probably my biggest concern. They seem thin and tucked away. I think they could benefit the tracks to another level by supporting the ambience of the tracks; adding definition, air and dimension to the mix.

Thats it! Much respect!
 
Jederino said:
Hey Lee!

Very very very nice mixes. There is a nice fullness of the mixes that encompasses the entire frequency spectrum that is very pleasing to the ears. Based on the style, I think you've done a fine job: the guitars and bass are SOLID, synth has a good fit and the vox sit well, too. Although, their is a minute bit of silibance in the vox on the first track.

The only thing that catches my attention (and this maybe a Soundclick problem) are the drums. I like them, but as we all know, drums are tricky. The cymbals are probably my biggest concern. They seem thin and tucked away. I think they could benefit the tracks to another level by supporting the ambience of the tracks; adding definition, air and dimension to the mix.

Thats it! Much respect!
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appreciate the feedback :)
 
Dark Horse: uploaded prepro track

I just uploaded a song called "Dark Horse" that I figured I could get some feedback on. Mixwise it's nothing special, so I suppose it just more of an asthetic thing I'm looking for.

Dark Horse

-Lee
 
Cymbals could come up.
Close mics on the drums could come down.
Guitrs could be a tad brighter.

The rest is good.
 
I like the songs. The recordings are very complete sounding to me. The performances are very tight and consistent. The vocals strike me as a little strange. I'm not sure if it's something about the recording or if it's just the voice. Dont get me wrong the voice is good but just caught me a little off guard on first listen. The cymbals are way back it seems. Everything else seems really tight. Very well done. Mind telling me what you tracked with?
 
Erockrazor said:
I like the songs. The recordings are very complete sounding to me. The performances are very tight and consistent. The vocals strike me as a little strange. I'm not sure if it's something about the recording or if it's just the voice. Dont get me wrong the voice is good but just caught me a little off guard on first listen. The cymbals are way back it seems. Everything else seems really tight. Very well done. Mind telling me what you tracked with?
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on this one I went with a basic home setup. I used an 002 rack with a mackie VLZ board for the additional 4 pres. I appreciate the responses
 
Dark Horse sounds really good - are there cymbals in there?
Lyrically it's an oddity - a particular contrast to the music.
I like the b/vox/countermelody bits.
The solo doesn't let fly - very controlled - perhaps too controlled as the whole song is restrained.

Dead Before Dawn - nice intro almost early Devo in the combo of keys & staggering riff.
That build up is effective. You seem to work with quite literary bands - is that choice or coincidence?
The only thing I didn't like is the Lincoln Park chant.
Top work as usual Lee.
 
rayc said:
Dark Horse sounds really good - are there cymbals in there?
Lyrically it's an oddity - a particular contrast to the music.
I like the b/vox/countermelody bits.
The solo doesn't let fly - very controlled - perhaps too controlled as the whole song is restrained.

Dead Before Dawn - nice intro almost early Devo in the combo of keys & staggering riff.
That build up is effective. You seem to work with quite literary bands - is that choice or coincidence?
The only thing I didn't like is the Lincoln Park chant.
Top work as usual Lee.
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very solid insight Ray. I always appreciate you taking the time to do that. :)

I really do think the cymbals are too soft, which if we go into a good studio for this, we can address. These cymbals where actually cracked, so I was afraid too much of the "thrash" would distract from the rest. But perhaps not.

you know, honestly I think I attribute it to a bit of ADD. I do put alot of myself on there.
 
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