2nd time posting

[Mark_HW]

Here's a song by a 3-piece band, Atomic Mint. Brianna plays guitar and does the vocals, so the guitar parts can't be too complicated while she's singing. How does this recording sound? Any suggestions?

Its here: http://briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/mwanlass@sbcglobal.net/

 

[Middleman]

That room ambiance on the drums needs to be put under control. Hang some curtains on the wall.

Compression on the vocals is needed. Guitar is muddy on the lo end. Bass is indistinct.

The snare needs a gate to make it snappier. The cymbals are not very clear.

The reverb on the voice sounds like a PA system.

I would probably retrack this. The guitar and lower drums are all mushing up into a lo-mid mess.

 

[steve15]

What kind of equipment did you use to record this song....sounds really nice?

 

[TripleM]

Cool enough feel.

Has a live sound to it. Some of those vocals, especially during the 1st chorus, really jump out. Maybe some compression? Some harmonies would help out.

A small bit of pitchiness in the vocals.

 

[bayoucount4]

Hey, I liked this one.

Couple suggestions: Vocals and guitar are competing in verse. I suggest lowering the guitar a smidge. On the guitar breaks, I'd think about a doubling or second guitar (or audible bass). That's purely a taste issue. The break just sounds underpowered to me, compared to rest of song, especially the ending.

Drum ambience is somewhat annoying, gives it a box sound. But, not that distracting. I can't here the bass, especially during chorus (music make me feel secluded, etc.). A nice bass sound and kick drum (where's that too?) would drive this song very nicely. It's dying to be driven, too.

There are quite a few vocal spikes (really large one at :51, 3:14). I'd compress/limit vox, especially on chorus, which needs some pitch work too, as said previously. Singer kinda goes Pat Benetar at the end, which I thought was awesome (would've enjoyed more if the vox were in line).

Best of luck.