jimistone
long standing member
Thanks Chili.I listened to mix #2. Really like how you got the drums on this one. The whole kit sounds great.
Guitar tones and playing are exceptional as always. If I were to change anything, I'd work on panning of the guitars. There is a kind of syncopation going on with the two rhythm guitar parts. I think the parts would work well together in mono, but spread far apart to each side kind of feels like a tennis match. Then the tremolo guitar comes in on top of the left guitar.
If you weere to ask me, I would approach it slightly different. I'd keep the right channel rhythm guitar where it is at as far as level, maybe pan it in a little closer. I'd lower the left channel rhythm guitar down in level and let it sit in the background. Then I'd bring the tremolo guitar a little closer to center.
I would also bring the bass up a bit, but only because I love a good blues bass.
Love what you got here, man. Thanks for sharing.
I really appreciate your suggestions on panning! Honestly, when it comes to painting I don't have a clue. I have to give greg a lot credit for the kit sounding good, because he worked with me and steered me in the right direction on what heads to buy, microphone placement and tuning. He gave a listen to some samples I recorded, of just drums, when I first bought my kit this past summer. I will incorporate you panning suggestions man
Thanks!
I appreciate you giving it a listen!you got plenty of good recorded stuff to work with here. go for it!
Sounds good man!
I like the vocal sound. There is noticeable reverb but I like it here.
Tight rhythm guitar swing rhythms. Real nice solos - great soul there. I love the subtle little licks coming between the vocals.
Drums match the guitar swing nicely - most of the time, but early in the track there is a spot or two where the drums aren't totally on board. Then I think you got in the pocket a bit later.
Mix-wise, I like it. I think the balance is fine. Maybe the lead could use a touch more mid range meatiness. But that's nitpicking.
One last thing - at the end of the song I can hear some guitar noise from your lead. It's like you're setting the guitar down or something. I am real big on endings - because it's the last thing people hear.
Thanks IBB.
Yeah, the drum performance isn't perfect but I'm still learning and I think I'm getting better. I have not EQ'd the lead guitar part, it's exactly as recorded. I'll try to tweak it and the vocal a little bit thanks.
The thing you heard at the end that sounded like me sitting the guitar down was...
me sitting the guitar down.
lol