1st try in mp3 clinic

[pattygram]

hi all, this is a cover of a dylan song, that will be the only cover on my cd. ita the first one finished tracking, and to be mixed, would like some feedback b4 mixing my own material. thanx http://www.soundclick.com/bands/4/thomasneiltraskalmusic.htm

 

[scrubs]

pattygram,

Welcome to the board. Overall, the mixing on this is o.k. There is a little high-end harshness that makes this hard to listen to. The guitar solo is a prime example (also too loud), but the whole mix has a brittle quality. How was this recorded? Perhaps with some details, the mixing engineers on here can give you some pointers.

The vocal is not quite "on" pitchwise, but that is a performance issue not a mixing one.

But, seriously, though -- Fake drums on a Dylan cover? That is just blasphemy. Maybe if you were doing a hip-hop version or something . That is probably my biggest issue with this. Please don't take offense to my personal opinions, but I am not a fan of covers that don't add anything to the original version. What makes your version unique? To me, that is the key to a great cover.

Happy recording.

 

[deepwater]

The vocals do sound a little thin and could be cut in the high-end and beefed up a little - maybe a little to out front too. I don't mind electric drums I just hate electric cymbals.

Listening to the guitar solo and I think the whole song needs to be EQed

Good music though

 

[Track Rat]

The mix balance is OK, but it does have a little too much high end sizzle. Lead is a bit hot. It's the cymbals that are the big offender. Tame those and turn down the lead a tic or two.

 

[Rokket]

Back off some on the high end, and redo the vocal. I don't want to sound cruel, but you lost it on some of the notes and went out of key.
I will ditto Track Rat, it's a good balance, just a bit too much high end.