Best mix I have ever done I think...

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... And I know you will scoff 'cos it isn't all that great... YET if you measure improvement then I am very happy. And I want to improve EVEN more. Please tell me what you think of the mix and the song, and where I can improve (both areas) next time:

http://www.myspace.com/slipperynipplerock

Song should play automatically :D
 
First off, its not loud enough at the beginning.

When the song starts its fine. I would back off of the hi-hat in the drums and have more kick and snare, the hi-hat is really distracting. The song is good :cool: and the overall mix is just fine, but turn down that hi-hat and you ( and I) will be much happier. :)
 
Thanks for the tips. I'll turn that introduction up and the hi-hat down. Simple fix.

Thanks again :D
 
Good tune. Like david said, it's too low, especially the intro. Also, it would really rock with a better drum sound. The snare sounds like the first Boss drum machine. if you can get a fatter drum sound and fix the volumes, it would be awesome.
 
First impression, skip the intro unless you are really going to come in with a hot guitar part that gets your attention.

The song is very close to a Nirvana riff.

Skip the lead guitar solo and maybe do some chord bashing instead of single notes.

Keep at it and have fun.
 
Good mix with drums and bass - other than the high hat as mentioned.They do carry the tune very well allowing the guitars to play around a bit...

What kind of guitar is playing the lead and or rhythm parts?

Good tune with only minor changes suggested.... :) :) :) :) :) :)
 
Just my opinions.

Like the tune. Enjoyable listen. :)

Pretty cool. Neat guitar playing. Squealing is cool. Maybe add just a touch more warmth to the guitar. Those squeals are just rockin'.

Kick and snare need to be raised quite a bit and need to pack a punch.

Hats can be lowered. :)

After the singer says 1,2,3,4 raise the solo a little bit just so it continues the legend of the 1,2,3,4 that was said with so much passion.

Cool song. :)
 
Thanks for the tips guys - gonna have a little mess around with it this morning and take your tips on board.

Thanks again.

EDIT: Updated version online now. Drums have a bit more thump to them (I think) and the intro is a bit louder. :D

Sammy, SN.
 
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Writing and listening...

Quirky vocals..or at least to an American.
The track seems a bit hollow. Maybe it's the drum sounds, I dont know. I would take the main riff out a couple of times near the end and change the melody up a bit.

The song has decent dynamics.

Sounds like a great song to build on. Nice job.

Thom
 
There are many problems here, songwriting not being one of them, good song to choose to record. Let me also say that this is the opinion of a listener, and each listener will have a different one.
1. Guitar sounds like the outro to "theres something about mary" when he was walking back to his car and he realized he wasnt going to be the one she chose. If you didnt see the movie, its not a good thing. Im hearing a dual rectofier, and this sounds like a boss pedal connected right to a set of ear bud headphones.
2. Drum sounds are not dynamic at all, snare sound is reminisant of RUN DMC king of rock. Once again, not a good thing.
3. Guitar noise can be a good thing, when its musical. This is not the case here.
This is an overall good song to build on. Finish it, and please take some of these points into consideration.
I will say once again, this is strictly my opinion, nothing more.
 
Cool tune... sounds like the overall mix could use a little more punch to tighten it up a bit... maybe from heavier drums or compression.
Vocals are cool I dig the style. Maybe lower the mids on the vox and raise them a tad... that's just how it sounds on my system
Cool main riff and bass sound.
Overall good stuff man, enjoyed it :D
 
Thanks for the thoughts, we'll definitely keep it in mind.

I think we are gonna go to a studio soon - so all should be cool :D
 
Ah-hah. You will all laugh when I tell you but, what the hell. Drum machine on Ableton Live - and a Marshall Valve Amp lined out into my laptop microphone port :P

Sammy.
 
The guitar part is fun.

I'm new to recording so I will talk about playing/writing.

Your guitarist has a lot of great ideas but could possibly work on his tone....and I'm not talking about turning the knobs on the amp, I'm talking about the way he is attacking the string. A few times there was too much picking noise. Sort of a "click." Also, when he's bending those notes he could use a little more decisiveness (if that is a word). He should also watch out for giving off that flat sound. Gotta stay on top of it.

More dymanics. A bigger contrast between verse and chorus or what ever you want to call it. The song has the potential to go from barren to thick but you guys seem to have a limited dynamic range in this song.

Anyway, you are doing very well and you guys are fun. Keep up the good work! :)
 
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