chuckduffy-Hey chuck! I wonder what the deal is with the high end sheen? Are you sure you're thinking of my stuff? I was trying to go for a sort of 70's glam rock thing, but modernized somehow. I really think that the stuff I recorded using the Mackie 400f just seems thinner to me, and harder to mix. Just something unsatisfying in the sound. I kind of wish I could re-do them, but I've already done that a ton!! Thanks a lot for the feedback!
...adema1226-I hear what you're saying about the vocals. I think I was trying to bury them!! I suppose I was trying to not have the music sound weak. I think in 70s mixes the vocals were often sort of buried or not as loud as they are these days, but maybe I've gone too far with that. Thanks very much for listening!...
This song is Great! I love complex songs done well so you can listen numerous times and find new stuff each time. Was not expecting that kind of ending to the song. I listened 2x with headphones I wouldn't change anything in the mix.
This is why I like coming here sometimes you can find a real gem of a song that you would never hear on the radio.
Macle, great tune (as always!) You said you were going for a 70's glam rock thing, modernized -- I think you definitely achieved that! When I heard the chord progression of the "All The Rage" vocal, it reminded me of a song from Rocky Horror... I youtubed it and found what I was thinking of -- Hot Patootie, Bless My Soul by Meatloaf. Here's a link (chorus is at :32 in).
Hot Patootie - Bless My Soul - YouTube
I would definitely call that 70's glam rock. After reading the various comments about your vocals being too low, I think it might not be a volume thing as much as an EQ thing. Maybe add a touch more hi-mids to the center vocals to brighten them and bring them out in front a little more. The sax riff in the chorus fits perfectly, by the way; ties the two repeated phrases together nicely.
Keep up the great work - I'm so glad I found your new posts on here!