Nothing to Say (remix)

[mark skinner]

Hello , here is another dropped "d" funk instrumental. This is pretty much a test project using the new "free tier" Sonar by Cakewalk. No surprizes and everything worked as it should. Still .. any crits or suggestions are welcomed. Thanks .. mark

Nothing to Say by mark alan skinner

self taught multi instrumentalist obsessed with creating music. #indie #jazz #blues #experimental #singerSongwriter #cello #instrumentalist #funk

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[dobro]

You make this stuff sound easy. I think it is, for you. Super-quick rattling drum fill just before 2.00 - might be more effective to go the opposite way and be super-simple. Just one hit, or maybe two. Whatcha think?

 

[Papanate]

I got to listen to it a few more times - initial thoughts are the recording is well done - interesting stereo spread on the parts - really makes everything pop - only thing I can say is the playing is a little loose - is that the style you were going for?

 

[mark skinner]

@dobro , I agree about the drum part. I adjusted it , sounds and flows a lot better. Thanks for the suggestion. I made some slight adjustments to a couple of the same feeling parts earlier in the song as well. I also backed the reverb off a little on the lead guitar. The link now reflects the changes.
@Papanate , Thanks for the listen and response.

is that the style you were going for?

Nope , I play as tight as I can , and what comes out comes out .. ms

 

[dobro]

It's not loose, it's fluid. I agree about the good separation in the mix, though. Do you mix in mono and then hit the stereo button near the end?

 

[mark skinner]

It's not loose, it's fluid. I agree about the good separation in the mix, though. Do you mix in mono and then hit the stereo button near the end?

Hey Dobro , I probably should .. but I only check in mono towards the end of a project. The panning in this one was a bit unusual for me. Nothing is static except for the bass and drums. I got the basic seperation then spent a good bit of time with automation on the panning on individual tracks. Headphones help to actually hear the movement. Lead guitar was sent thru "Pancake 2" . A cool "free" vst that gives movement to the panning depending on the fully adjustable preset you choose. I always use "slow walker". It's a constant back and forth L/R and back movement that is tied to the bpm. It makes some choices that you normally wouldn't think to make and it surprises you with the effect.
Check it out. https://www.cableguys.com/pancake