I Like It That Way - Feedback Please

[ido1957]

Here's another tune we just finished tonight. It's been a busy week while on vacation . Words by me and Music by Mike.
Have a listen and let us know what you think of the mix.

Streaming Link
http://www.soundclick.com/util/getplayer.m3u?id=8078492&q=hi

Song Page
http://soundclick.com/share?songid=8078492

 

[heatmiser]

Hey, it's a good tune...solid composition and very accessible. I'm listening on a laptop, so hard to give in-depth mix comments, but on these tiny speakers at least, the rhythm guitar is kind of overpowering and there is a distinct lack of bass guitar. Even on these puny speakers, I can usually pick it up pretty good too.

The vocals seem a bit strained at times but I think they are well captured. Guitar licks sound nice, but I'd prefer them to be louder. Ok, sorry...after my initial disclaimer I've proceeded to dissect the whole thing ! If you completely disregard this and rely on better trained ears with monitors, I will not be offended in the least !

Site looks way different...you have a drummer now? He's not on this track is he?

 

[ido1957]

Thanks Heatmiser - I appreciate the dissection...that's what helps us mix our songs better and better. Listening again I think the rhythm might be a bit hot, I'll mention that to Mike....

 

[Llarion]

Here's another tune we just finished tonight. It's been a busy week while on vacation . Words by me and Music by Mike.
Have a listen and let us know what you think of the mix.

Streaming Link
http://www.soundclick.com/util/getplayer.m3u?id=8078492&q=hi

Even on laptop speakers, heat nailed it. Left channel rhythm guitar is HUGE and the bass is very distant and bottom-focused. The whole mix is very unsettled... Not your usual blend, as it were. Sounds like a rushed first-pass-in-headphones kind of mix...

 

[ido1957]

Thanks Llarion! Interesting observations by both you and heatmiser on the bass. Yesterday Mike and I mixed the .wav through Sonar 7 into KRK monitors. Before posting Mike reduced the bass after listening to the MP3 on headphones. Maybe I need to get Mike some new headphones for Christmas (oops hope he doesn't read this! ) You guys are really helping us out on this mixing thing!

 

[Llarion]

Thanks Llarion! Interesting observations by both you and heatmiser on the bass. Yesterday Mike and I mixed the .wav through Sonar 7 into KRK monitors. Before posting Mike reduced the bass after listening to the MP3 on headphones. Maybe I need to get Mike some new headphones for Christmas (oops hope he doesn't read this! ) You guys are really helping us out on this mixing thing!

I swear by my Beyerdynamic DT770 Pros, $199 at GC. Most linear, sophisticated phones I've ever listened to, including many 3x their cost. I don't mix in them, but I do use them as a test sled.

 

[ido1957]

I saw a pair of AKG 271 at Long and McQuade - they seem nice too and are around the same price. I have the AKG 240's and I really like them.

 

[queepy]

Agree with the previous critiques...Rthy gtr is a bit to loud.....cool laid back groove...dig the solo guitar lines ...think maybe a instrumental break somewere in the middle might add a cool contrast to the song....

 

[ido1957]

Thanks Queepy - Mike has mentioned he's going to try a remix using the comments here as a guide. I'll post that when he's done. Hopefully today we get a good ways through #3 for the week...

 

[ido1957]

And again...new mix lots of changes in this one...rhythm/bass/pan/vocals based on your suggestions. Have a listen and see how this sounds...

Same link....

Streaming Link
http://www.soundclick.com/util/getplayer.m3u?id=8078492&q=hi

Song Page
http://soundclick.com/share?songid=8078492

 

[joeym]

Nice groovy blues tune, Gerry.
I like the guitar work, especially the solo lines. Here and there I feel some timing issues but nothing serious.The rythm guitar sounds a bit thin soundwise. Its frequency is making it overpower the other stuff. Bass sounds just right. Nice work!

Joey

 

[ido1957]

Thanks Joey!

 

[rayc]

In my ears the rhythm guitar & mellower lead licks lean to one side & there's not enough balance for the other side. Sometimes the licks fight each other for attention.
The bass does fill up the bottom end but it often doesn't have definition - it does sometimes but other not. I bet it sounds great solo'd but not quite in the mix.
Have you tried the octave replacement treatment on the bass?
-16db at 100hz Q1.4 & +5db at 200hs same EQ - moves the energy up from the bottom.
Cool song & vibe - nice vocal delivery Mike!