I don't dare you to not listen to this......

[RAMI]

...or something.

Here's an original one I just finished and did a general mix on. I'm sure I'll change the mix when I hear it with fresh ears at a later time.

Any comments and suggestions are always welcome.

Thanx

KNOCK ME DOWN

 

[Steenamaroo]

Listening for pleasure RAMI.
Just pure quality, as always.

I'd have the vocals up a touch because i totally love your vocals, and harmonies.
I think you maybe have a preference for keeping them back a touch though?

Thank you for sharing.

 

[RAMI]

Listening for pleasure RAMI.
Just pure quality, as always.

I'd have the vocals up a touch because i totally love your vocals, and harmonies.
I think you maybe have a preference for keeping them back a touch though?

Thank you for sharing.

Thanx alot Steen. I don't deliberately keep my vocals low, but it probably just happens that way since it's usually my least favorite part of my tunes.

Did mean you think all the vocals should come up, or just the bax?

 

[Steenamaroo]

I always have a wee giggle when you say that because while I admire everything you record, the vocals are the stand out part for me.

I meant all the vocals, but not by much.

 

[RAMI]

I always have a wee giggle when you say that because while I admire everything you record, the vocals are the stand out part for me.

I meant all the vocals, but not by much.

OK thanx man. I'll do that. I knew the vocals would probably be the one thing where the level was off one way or the other since they were the last thing I recorded right before trying to mix the tune.

Thanx man.

 

[Steenamaroo]

Anytime. Pleasure to hear.
I just completely abandoned the days work because of you though; You should know this.

 

[PDP]

Absolutely F#@$%g great dude.

Truly, the best thing you did was play it in a key that's perfect for your voice. The melody sits right on the sweet spots of your range. The overall recording is top notch, and the groove is pumping from the first measure.

I really liked that one, very catchy, and good lyrics too.

The right guitar seemed a touch loud. Nothing else off to me.

Whatever your doing to improve your music keep doing it, its working.

 

[RAMI]

The Opposition party sent me.

 

[RAMI]

Absolutely F#@$%g great dude.

Truly, the best thing you did was play it in a key that's perfect for your voice. The melody sits right on the sweet spots of your range. The overall recording is top notch, and the groove is pumping from the first measure.

I really liked that one, very catchy, and good lyrics too.

The right guitar seemed a touch loud. Nothing else off to me.

Whatever your doing to improve your music keep doing it, its working.

Hey thanx a lot man. It was effortless to sing, but because of that, I always think it lacks emotion. But I'll keep this key in mind, it's in G...I think.

Thanx a lot for the comments, I'll take alisten to that right guitar.

 

[JimmyS1969]

Man, I always like your tunes. Great composition and recording as usual. This one moved me to give some opinions.

I heard some things that I felt were missing. IMO:

'World' on the second line needs a harmony vocal. Also 'know' on the 3rd line as well as 'narrow' on the next. I hear that the build up to the chorus could be more smooth with a few bits of 'ear candy' as it progresses to the more focused part that it leads to. Then finalize the chorus with a harmony on 'Knock me down'.

Second verse IMO, needs harmonies on first line of each. Last verse, I would even go farther with a third harmony to build to the end. Create the build through the tune.



Man, I would love it if you would post the raw tracks to the 'MIX THIS' forum for this song. I would be all over this one.



Again, I love it like it is, I just hear it building up as the song moves forward. Needs more Kazoo tho. lol!

 

[Greg_L]

I don't have any mix comments cuz I'm listening on headphones, but I wanted to hear it anyway. Sounds pretty good on these cans, but again...headphones. I don't do any critical listening on these things. I'll check it again with the monitors tomorrow or monday. But what i hear is cool. I like this one. Nice and driving. More straight forward and upbeat. I love the simple drumming. No fills, no frills, just bang and pound. Love it. One thing I do notice though is you never come off the hats. I kept wanting to hear you move over to the ride for the chorus sections or changes or whatever. Or maybe kick it up to 8th notes on the hats during the verses. Or is it 16th notes? I don't know how to count beats, but I think you know what I mean. Double time on the hats, whatever it is. That's just my own drumming sensibilities though. What you got is cool and I look forward to hearing it properly through my monitors..

 

[dobro]

I like this one better than the last one you posted after your hospital experience, but you know I'm drunker than last time plus I hate hospitals, so there you go. The thing I like about listening to your stuff is that it's reliable. That, plus I like the sound and the tunes.

Mix? Bring the snare and vocal up.

'Up against an army of yourself'

It's lyrics like that that justify bringing the vocal up.

 

[rayc]

Great lyrics as usual.
You're really getting to know your new amp.
Some excellent tones dialled in.
Def. more straight ahead and you do this sort of thing so well that I despair.

 

[DM60]

I think the vocals are way too low, not just a tad. I like how you got the bass to sit in there without a lot of rumble. I like to know your secret.

Over all good tune, but vocals need to be pushed more in the front. Your vocals have a kind of REM sound. Not the music, just your vocals has that flavor.

 

[fritsthegirl]

Yeh, the guitar just sounds really good. That amp kicks ass, as does your playing obviously. I'm not ever disappointed to hear your stuff. O for Awesome.

 

[jiff 41]

I agree with all the complimentary things everybody has said & I think RAMI & for that matter GREG should do "how to" vids of projects for us,well start with just sending them to me first, so we can learn some of these things that still ATM elude me,, a great song, a great mix(in my opinion it's perfect!)& all done so bloody quik.

Thanks RAMI

 

[RAMI]

Man, I always like your tunes. Great composition and recording as usual. This one moved me to give some opinions.

I heard some things that I felt were missing. IMO:

'World' on the second line needs a harmony vocal. Also 'know' on the 3rd line as well as 'narrow' on the next. I hear that the build up to the chorus could be more smooth with a few bits of 'ear candy' as it progresses to the more focused part that it leads to. Then finalize the chorus with a harmony on 'Knock me down'.

Second verse IMO, needs harmonies on first line of each. Last verse, I would even go farther with a third harmony to build to the end. Create the build through the tune.



Man, I would love it if you would post the raw tracks to the 'MIX THIS' forum for this song. I would be all over this one.



Again, I love it like it is, I just hear it building up as the song moves forward. Needs more Kazoo tho. lol!

Thanx Jimmy. Really appreciate it.

I already thought of all the harmonies you're mentioning. In fact, it's a no-brainer, but that's why I left it more bare because of that. I still might add some harmonies to the last verse, but I don't want to orchestrate it and build it the way we both hear it. Thanx though, we think a like.

 

[RAMI]

I don't have any mix comments cuz I'm listening on headphones, but I wanted to hear it anyway. Sounds pretty good on these cans, but again...headphones. I don't do any critical listening on these things. I'll check it again with the monitors tomorrow or monday. But what i hear is cool. I like this one. Nice and driving. More straight forward and upbeat. I love the simple drumming. No fills, no frills, just bang and pound. Love it. One thing I do notice though is you never come off the hats. I kept wanting to hear you move over to the ride for the chorus sections or changes or whatever. Or maybe kick it up to 8th notes on the hats during the verses. Or is it 16th notes? I don't know how to count beats, but I think you know what I mean. Double time on the hats, whatever it is. That's just my own drumming sensibilities though. What you got is cool and I look forward to hearing it properly through my monitors..

Thanx alot Greg. This is a rare tune where I actually did a few drum takes. The first take, I had big rolls, I went to the bell ride for the bridge, etc....By the third take, I had it stripped down to what we have now. I just felt better staying on the hats all the way through. Going to the ride was also too "easy" in a way, and that's why I didn't do it. Hope it still sounds good on speakers if you listen again later.

 

[RAMI]

I like this one better than the last one you posted after your hospital experience, but you know I'm drunker than last time plus I hate hospitals, so there you go. The thing I like about listening to your stuff is that it's reliable. That, plus I like the sound and the tunes.

Mix? Bring the snare and vocal up.

'Up against an army of yourself'

It's lyrics like that that justify bringing the vocal up.

Thanx Dobro. Get drunk more often, especially when I post a tune.

I will definitely bring up the vocals, not sure about the snare though. I'll see if others feel the same way. But the vocals can up for sure, I agree.

Thanx a lot.

 

[RAMI]

Great lyrics as usual.
You're really getting to know your new amp.
Some excellent tones dialled in.
Def. more straight ahead and you do this sort of thing so well that I despair.

Thanx Ray. Yeah, starting to know the amp and have it down to one or two distroted settings. Thanx for the kind words, cob.