deathmetal song - would you dare to give this 'final' mix to the band?

[Kainz]

I think you can be really pleased with what you've done here. They're probably no better than you've captured them, so they can have no complaints!

Difficult being a perfectionist, but be careful not to put too much value on what they think of it. You sound like you're going through a, "if my mix isn't ok, and if they don't think I'm ok, then I'm not ok" kinda process. It's a job, and it sounds like you have done the job!

Yeah, I totally agree with that. Listened the mix just first time and I can't really point anything really biggies out.. If they want to sound "better" than that, they better to start practising more...

I mean it is always possible to mix a bit better. The road never ends.. But no matter how you mixed this, it_won't_ make that band sound as good as they might hope and want.

 

[Supercreep]

I second the 'dude's opinion - you've done a good job with this. You didn't get a plum, but you gave what you did get a pretty good shine.

 

[earworm]

thanks guys, you really are a "push in the back" if thats the correct saying,
honestly, this mix kept me awake for a few nights, not working on it, just thinking about it.... i learned alot from recording these guys,
its very important WHAT you say to the band before you start recording,
i did ask them details about the snare sound, they wanted a dry sound with NO TOING...i gave that, me and the guitarist tweaked the guitar amp a little bit to get an acceptable sound... we agreed about the sound on the day of the recording, and i know i recorded them they way they sound in real life,
i bet the guitarist was listening to the mix on his laptop speakers, i'll burn a cd , drive over to their place and give it a listen in a hifi or at least something halfway decent...
i hate disapointing people, thats it,
and i wonder, imagine that i'd send my mix (with softer drums and stuff) to a mastering engineer, would he be able to make the song sound alot different?
i'm sure i'd notice a difference, but i'm not sure the band would...

once again, thanks for the support!

 

[noisedude]

Like any business relationship, be it a counsellor to a client, a teacher to a student or a lawyer to a man going on trial, you have to do some contracting beforehand. Even if it's just verbal contracting - make sure you each know what it is expected, what limits are on time, money etc are, how you will get them from turning up with their gear to sending them out the door with a finished CD.

If anyone breaks the contracting ... well you just lost your obligation to them. It's tough, but it will keep you safe and keep your self at arm's length from the egotistical kids you will inevitably end up working with.