3 songs from my band's self-produced full-length!

[Steve Henningsgard]

I did a quick "Myspace Mastering Job" on these (mild EQ and way over-done limiter), but will probably (hopefully) end up with a much less destructive, more musical/dynamic mastering job in the end.

Either way, let me know how they sound through myspace's shoddy player! I'll post some better versions later.

myspace.com/everestband

 

[ido1957]

Steve, can you please put in a clickable link like this:
http://www.myspace.com/everestband
We are all pretty lazy.....

The shreddability and drum assaults are as impressive as the opening piano parts. (Illumination) Good mix, I like the vocals exactly where they are... The bass is deceptively subtle... I can tell you've put A LOT of work into this and it shows on the finished product...Good stuff Steve!

 

[Steve Henningsgard]

Steve, can you please put in a clickable link like this:
http://www.myspace.com/everestband
We are all pretty lazy.....

The shreddability and drum assaults are as impressive as the opening piano parts. (Illumination) Good mix, I like the vocals exactly where they are... The bass is deceptively subtle... I can tell you've put A LOT of work into this and it shows on the finished product...Good stuff Steve!

Thanks man We/I really did put all of myself into this project from start to finish, and it's really cool to finally be able to just sit back and listen to it. I haven't been this relaxed and happy in a long time!

 

[Rokket]

I am not keen on the Cookie Monster vocals, but the musicianship is topnotch, and I didn't find anything out of place. Good job on the arrangement.

My only nit is the piano intro could be shortened just a bit...


EDIT: the cymbols were a bit hushed. Perhaps brighten them a bit...

 

[Steve Henningsgard]

I am not keen on the Cookie Monster vocals, but the musicianship is topnotch, and I didn't find anything out of place. Good job on the arrangement.

My only nit is the piano intro could be shortened just a bit...


EDIT: the cymbols were a bit hushed. Perhaps brighten them a bit...

I agree on the cymbals: hopefully a proper mastering job might brighten the mix in general a bit.

As for the piano intro, it works within the context of the CD It provides a much-needed breather in the middle, and represents a transition between super-heavy/minor stuff, to prettier melodic stuff (like the "Cover of Smoke" song we posted). Could be shortened for a single/radio edit if for some reason this music becomes mainstream popular though! Hah

 

[drossfile]

dude, you guys are excellent. i was just listening to your page a couple days ago (posted a comment too). really cool stuff, right up my alley. be sure to let us all know when the disc is done. i will be ordering one. ever heard of the band "the ocean"? if not, you should check them out--i think you'd really dig them.

 

[Freudian Slip]

Some cool shit Steve! A bit hardcore for my taste, but I admire the mixing of such large walls of sound and the diversity of technique on the songs. Man, Cover of smoke is slightly epic!
Each song is a journy for sure. Some nice mix techniques employed


Well done

F.S.

 

[RAMI]

Fuck that's heavy. I, too, am not a fan of the vocal style, but I realize it's good for the style of music. Band's tight as hell, and this is well arranged and played.

 

[Sir_Doof_Alot]

I'm going to have to say, this is one on my favorites on the site now.

*Adds to friends*

The vocals are totally brutal, and the guitar is pretty awesome. Three thumbs up from me..
Keep rockin it out.

 

[Steve Henningsgard]

Thanks a lot guys It definitely wouldn't have turned out nearly as well without your guys' help. Every problem I had while learning to record over the past two years, someone here had an answer or at least offered some good advice and/or direction.

I'm proud to say that I set up every mic, tracked almost every part, and mixed a good portion of it myself. It's fun to produce your own record, although I never could have imagined how long it would take or how stressful it would be!

I'll let you guys know when it's actually mastered (vs. crushed to hell!)