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It used to be that mastering was a crucial process in a songs journey from mix to lp to radio. These days things are different. Mastering is still very important in some respects but it depends on what you intend to do with your song. Because of the evolution of home recording gear and the fact...

This is rockin' indeed. The main riff is worthy of any arena. I love the guitar, drum and bass sounds. The vocals sound great but I'm waiting for you to scream, at least once or twice-let it rip. I like the bg vocal placement off to the side. Shit, still listening. I love the breakdown before...

Awesome tune. Love the mellow feel. The vox, in my opinion are in the right space. The synthy horns are funky sounding. Can you re-do them with a different sound? Listening again... You must lose the horn and string sounds. They bring the song down- a little. The arrangement is good, it's...

I responded to another one of your posts about lyric writing. I've just listened to both of your posted songs. You have potential as a songwriter don't get me wrong. I think you need to write and re-write your lyrics. They are somewhat simplistic and lack imagery. As far as your recordings go...

Leslie, I'm going to be kind of harsh here... Your lyrics aren't very good. The beginning stanza is promising enough. It sets up a rhythm and a rhyme scheme. In the second stanza you change the rhyming scheme completely. The chorus has a good start with the Nowhere man reference but- "It...

IMHO- it's sounds like you just put a couple of mics up and recorded a band in a rehearsal room, kind of. I know it's better than that but... The individual sounds are pretty good, but they sound like basic tracks. Even if you're going for a live sound try some harder panning of the drum OH...

"On behalf of the only gifted musician involved in this project (i.e., the violinist) "Thanks." What a dink you are. Everyone knows that a good song is easy to play on, a great song is shear joy, like you want to keep overdubbing because it's so much fun. I've got two mixes in my Chris...

Aahh analog---- For years I used a multitrack cassette machine and never got something as clean as this. You've done a great job considering the limitations of the medium. I like the song a lot, nice arrangement, cool harmonium (?) solo, good vocals. I wouldn't change a thing really. Watch out...

Wow, excellent groovy feel. It's like a bass players dream. The mix is very smooth on my end. I like the vocal treatment a lot, is there a slight chorus effect. I like that double time feel into the guitar solo, and the solo rocks. Sounds like great session players having a good time. I don't...

Clay- Thanks for the kudos. I know very little Spanish but growing up I heard it a lot. My mom speaks fluently. I think that helped. Also she helped with some of the grammar with my english to spanish translation. JuSumPilgrim- You can always tell if someone knows how to set a graphic eq on...

If you wait around long enough to see my credit there will be no one left in the theater to hear you. But, if you can find three movies I've done that are worth seeing I dare you. I'm listening to the new mix... bass and bg vocals are much better louder. Especially those oohs, damn sweet. I'm...

MKG- Thanks for the late night listen and the compliments. Also on my resume. I only wish my musical resume was as filled out. But hey, I consider myself very lucky. JuSumPilgrim- I pulled the guitars up a bit, they could use it. I've never heard it called smiley face panning- but it works for...

What's not to like? I wish this was done in a pro studio, the mp3 thing has it's limitations. This is a great song with great production dying to bust loose. Jon

I thought naughty pictures were the reason the internet existed. Oh yeah, and for getting feedback on our mixes. I have your song blasting in my headphones- 1) I'm not hearing any bad sibilance or plosives, of course my low end sensitivity is screwed. 2) See above... maybe a little louder...

Damn, nearly took my head off when the guitars came in. I really like the bass line. The low end has me dumping in my pants. I don't know what you're using to record but it sounds like you're pushing it to the limit. Very cool tune, good use of dynamics and different textures. I really like it. Jon

Looney- Thanks for the quick response and the praise. I think you are noticing the timbale fills before the chorus, yes, they are the loudest thing in the mix, I will shave them down a bit. As far as being rushed- I don't know, I'll give it another listen. Chrisharris- Your very loose...

I just finished this song for my girlfriend but before I burn it to CD I thought I'd run it through the gauntlet. It's a latin tune, with spanish lyrics. I wish I had a nylon string guitar but I made due with my Taylor steel string. I'm looking for opinions on the mix... The song is called...

I agree with Miles, a good rhyming dictionary is invaluable. I liked Jimmy Webbs "Tunesmith" too. All in all though, just listening to good songs is the best and ultimately you have to find your own voice even if it takes awhile. Jon

Okay, I've always thought the definitive version of this song was by The Carpenters. Mostly because the lyrics are so good. That said, it's a wonderful melody that you've definately captured. I'm not too into the "easy listening/funky" vibe that you've got going on but the playing is awesome...

Rainbow... to be more precise, the "Rising" album. Critique... The drums need to be more present. Bring them up a bit and everything else down a bit and you're there. Or take some of the verb off the drums to bring them out of the shadowy procession. Tonally I'm boned away! RIP, Jon