BTStudio
Well-known member
This one needs a little help from you guys
Eric V
Member at-large
What kind of help? I like your voice btw.
Papanate
Well-known member
Great Vocal - your parts are not in time with each other - the drums sound programed - I would mix it up a bit -less of the straight beat - I would do more with the bass - the song reminds me of 1970s folk - the song delivers an atmosphere.
BTStudio
Well-known member
Thanks Eric V
Looking for mix balance mostly. Fyi that’s my buddy Maurice doing the vocals, he wrote the lyrics too.
BTStudio
Well-known member
Thanks Papanate. Ya drums are programmed, and it is meant to be very melodic and repetitive. Supposed to be like the waves coming into shore very repetitive sort of thing. The atmosphere part is very important too.
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johny_r
New member
It is very repetitive indeed. If that's the intention, than good job. To me, it gets a bit boring. I like the vocal though. The drums are quite prominent and it's true that they sound a bit synthetic (which they are). It has a Bob Dylan vibe or something alike, which is good, I think.
dachay2tnr
One Hit Wonder
I agree with johnny_r, the two chord progression that goes for 2 minutes in the beginning is a bit much. Needs to be broken up somewhat. Maybe a chord change between the first and second verses. Same when it returns to that too. But other than that, this is quite nice. Nice mood, nice vocals. I think the guitar could be a little fuller. Maybe a closer mic, or perhaps a second track playing the same part. Great job.
BTStudio
Well-known member
Thanks for the listen johny_r and dachay2tnr. Yah it’s a real melodic and repetitive thing for sure. What do you guys think of the string sounds, cello and violin, how do they translate. This was the first song that we recorded and after it was done that it what made us decide to keep recording.
dachay2tnr
One Hit Wonder
My take on the strings is that they don't really add or subtract. They're mostly just playing the same chords as the guitar. It serves as a bed. But could be doing a lot more. Use them for fills in and around the vocals.
This is a nice song, and has really good potential. Just mostly needs to remove the monotonousness.
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R D Smith
It's as good as it is, for as long as it lasts.
Good song and good story. Maurice's vocal sounds good.
I can see where chord progression might seem repetitive, but I think it works. I think the strings help full out the song.
I can see where chord progression might seem repetitive, but I think it works. I think the strings help full out the song.
BTStudio
Well-known member
Thanks again dach for the comments and listen.
Thanks RD appreciate the comments and listen
Thanks RD appreciate the comments and listen
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K-dub
Well-known member
In addition to aforementioned, the mix lacks sparkle. It kind of sounds like there's a blanket thrown over it. Just thought I'd mention it. No clue what might be the source of the muting.
BTStudio
Well-known member
Ok,thanks for the comment K-dub
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jndietz
The Way It Moves
Hey - this song is awesome. I think over all, everything was captured well. It just needs to be bigger! I know that this is probably a taste sort of thing, depending on a personal preference or style you're going for. But I think if you made the drums a tad bigger (wider, maybe more "room"), and then just bring things up to match the loudness. The kick and the bass aren't hitting me like I want them to. That string section on the right channel could probably come down a touch.
BTStudio
Well-known member
Hey thanks for the comments and listen.
