Half-Finished Mix

[philbagg]

Howdy

Still some editing/tracking to be done, and a LOT of mixing to be done. I'm just looking for some opinions on my progress so far

Let me have it

 

[Chili]

totally lovin where you're taking this song. Got some work, though. The majority of the problems is between the acapellas and the full instrumented parts.

So, when the song first starts, I set the volume to a comfortable level Then when the crescendo-ing bass comes in, it was waay too loud. Then later when the piano et al come in, the vocals are completely buried and doesn't match the overall volume.

I think this song needs a lot of fader-riding.

Cool song, can't wait to hear the rest.

 

[jeffmaher]

Yeah. When the band comes in, there's this real nice guitar part playing a line before the lead vocal starts. I think it would be nice to pump the line for the pre-vocal duration...sort of a stand-in 'solo' until words start. The impact of the band coming in is a little weak, I think. I listened, and figured the guitar line would be the place to pump it......and fade it when the vox hits.

What the very good tune lacks is dynamics. Very even all the way through.

Real good blues-power and guts in the lead vocal.

 

[joeym]

Holy shit, this is groovy!
Love the vocal harmonies, they totally rule. Love the wah part, love the voice, love everything! More of this and a barrel of Guinness to go with it, Phil!

 

[philbagg]

totally lovin where you're taking this song. Got some work, though. The majority of the problems is between the acapellas and the full instrumented parts.

So, when the song first starts, I set the volume to a comfortable level Then when the crescendo-ing bass comes in, it was waay too loud. Then later when the piano et al come in, the vocals are completely buried and doesn't match the overall volume.

I think this song needs a lot of fader-riding.

Cool song, can't wait to hear the rest.

Thanks Chilidog

I completely agree about the fader-riding. And I think most of my problems reside within the edits. I've a fair bit of work to be doing on it.

Yeah. When the band comes in, there's this real nice guitar part playing a line before the lead vocal starts. I think it would be nice to pump the line for the pre-vocal duration...sort of a stand-in 'solo' until words start. The impact of the band coming in is a little weak, I think. I listened, and figured the guitar line would be the place to pump it......and fade it when the vox hits.

What the very good tune lacks is dynamics. Very even all the way through.

Real good blues-power and guts in the lead vocal.

Thanks Jeff

When you say "when the band comes in" do you mean the drums or the part with the piano and guitar? I see what you're saying about a stand-in solo. The guitar needs to be given the spotlight when the vocals aren't doing anything.

Holy shit, this is groovy!
Love the vocal harmonies, they totally rule. Love the wah part, love the voice, love everything! More of this and a barrel of Guinness to go with it, Phil!

Groovy indeed Thanks Joey

 

[jeffmaher]

When you say "when the band comes in" do you mean the drums or the part with the piano and guitar? I see what you're saying about a stand-in solo. The guitar needs to be given the spotlight when the vocals aren't doing anything.

That would be the part like at 1:07.

 

[TripleM]

Vocals are very clear. Very well recorded.

Agree on the wide dynamics. Some compression along with some considerable volume envelopes will take care of that.

The only thing I might suggest is something to help the transitions to the "full band" sections. The transitions are a little abrupt. You might have some space to put in a backwards cymbal splash, some hand claps, guitar feedback, etc. Something to signify to the listener that a big change is about to happen.