first new tune in a long time

[sandwiches]

Hi

I've been though a period of slackness, disinterest, and overseas travel and basically have not done any music in a very long time.

anyway, i decided to get back into it, after all, it soothes the soul.

i was wondering if anyone can tell me what they think of this first song in a long while.

its an old song that i started a while ago but forgot about, but i thought it would be good to do something familiar.

in particular, is there too much going on? too many effects? it sounds fine to me, but i've spent a lot of time listening to it and don't have fresh ears.

also, would like comments on
- clarity of vocals [i used a new microphone]
- anything on the mixing
- anything else on the song, even just if you can't think of anything constructive, just whether you liked the song or not.

thank you.. i appeciate any input and your comments will really help me get better.

the song is as yet untitled

but is found at

http://www.nowhereradio.com/waiholiu/singles

 

[Llarion]

First impression: the drums are very upfront and much drier than the rest of the tracks; creates sort of a disconnect. The vox are buried and thin, too bad too, you did a good job singing. Good tune in desperate need of some post production. The performances are fine. It just needs some serious cleanup in the mixing and mastering studio.

 

[sandwiches]

First impression: the drums are very upfront and much drier than the rest of the tracks; creates sort of a disconnect. The vox are buried and thin, too bad too, you did a good job singing. Good tune in desperate need of some post production. The performances are fine. It just needs some serious cleanup in the mixing and mastering studio.

Hi thanks for the response. yes i was concerned that proper mixing and mastering is what is needed. the only problem i know so little about it...

i was actually thinking that the vocals were TOO up front... so i was surprised you thought it wasnt loud enough.

also, you're probably right about the drums being a bit too loud, it's not really integral to the song. i think the bass isn't defined enough. do u agree with that? i think i should get rid of the compression on it...

what do others think?

 

[sandwiches]

bump

Can I get have some more comments on this song please?

 

[Dogman]

Hi

I've been though a period of slackness, disinterest, and overseas travel and basically have not done any music in a very long time.

anyway, i decided to get back into it, after all, it soothes the soul.

i was wondering if anyone can tell me what they think of this first song in a long while.

its an old song that i started a while ago but forgot about, but i thought it would be good to do something familiar.

in particular, is there too much going on? too many effects? it sounds fine to me, but i've spent a lot of time listening to it and don't have fresh ears.

also, would like comments on
- clarity of vocals [i used a new microphone]
- anything on the mixing
- anything else on the song, even just if you can't think of anything constructive, just whether you liked the song or not.

thank you.. i appeciate any input and your comments will really help me get better.

the song is as yet untitled

but is found at

http://www.nowhereradio.com/waiholiu/singles

Ok, not my typical genre of music, so I will try and pick at what you asked for.
Vocals seem clear, and very even in the mix. Only bothersome thing to me is the "swooshy" sound that pops up. It's ok on it's own, but seems to hide the vocs at times. Or at least distract from the vocal sound. That might be the effect you want, so take it for that. I like it as a cool, quirky tune. Has an upbeat feel, that goes against the lyrics. Nothing really stands out as wrong with it, so I can't commment on much. I'd give it a thumbs up though....
Ed

 

[sandwiches]

Ok, not my typical genre of music, so I will try and pick at what you asked for.
Vocals seem clear, and very even in the mix. Only bothersome thing to me is the "swooshy" sound that pops up. It's ok on it's own, but seems to hide the vocs at times. Or at least distract from the vocal sound. That might be the effect you want, so take it for that. I like it as a cool, quirky tune. Has an upbeat feel, that goes against the lyrics. Nothing really stands out as wrong with it, so I can't commment on much. I'd give it a thumbs up though....
Ed

Hi Thanks. Dogman.

Yes it is not typically my genre either but i take it as an attempt to create something with a different process. i guess probably one of the reasons i haven't gotten many replies is that it probably isn't every one's cup of tea.

but i really like it still, i like the lyrics. they're morbid, but in an outrageous way that feel like i'm just trying to mock myself. although i've tried that in the past and the humor been lost to everyone but me.

i decided to put a lot of noise and stuff in it, because the song gets quite repetitive as the loops just repeats itself over and over.

well thanks for replying anyway. would anyone else like to comment? even just an opinion, no need to offer critique if u can't think of anything. i really want to show this track to some people i know, but i'm still not confident it's presentable yet.