"More" Comments please

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I posted this one completely raw a week or so ago and have since re-recorded it with bass drums and other stuff.

It's not finished obviously but I'm quite pleased with the way it's turned out so far. Any mixing advice ?

The song is "More"

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Very cool so far. Drums are a nice touch (don't care for the cymbals, there's a news flash). Sounds pretty good.:cool:
 
dres,

Very tight performance, good composition, I liked the overall vibe. Mixing wise I felt myself wishing the acoustic guitar stood out more - don't know how to describe it - maybe a small amunt of reverb and/or eq would make it come to life. The volume of the guitar was right on, I just wanted to hear more detail and space around it.

Good job!
 
I thought this was a real nice song. Real catchy. Great melodies and harmonies. Lyrics... so-so.

I liked the guitars. They sounded perfect for the music. I'm listening on headphones, so it's tough for me to comment on the bass. But I wonder if it could be brought up just a bit.

I noticed a couple of vocal syncing issues. Check the harmony vocal at :45 on the word "heart" for example. They could be tightened up here and there.

The drums sounded like bongos. I didn't care for the sound a whole lot, but was only slightly put off. Rat liked 'em - so maybe keep 'em if you do too.

I'm being nitpicky. Real good song and real good job.
 
Dres, this is coming along nicely. I like the acoustic guitar sound, vocal is nicely up front, sung very clearly. The drums did sound a bit bongo-ish, but didn't bother me all that much. Nice light feel to this track.

Mark
 
Sounds ok to me.. is the guitar miced? needs a tambourine in some places IMHO? I liked the drum part and sound... something is bothering me overall... I'll listen againg... maybe it's just not finished yet....

cheers
 
catchy rythm. this song sounds like a lot of fun to play. i think you need more harmonies to keep the repetition interesting. not to say that it isn't, it just gets old if you don't introduce something new like a new harmony, a second voice, expand the sonic quality of the drums, add some horns, .....etc. this is one that could just keep building on itself.

the vocal sounds real smooth. i'd like to know the vocal chain (mic, preamp, etc.).

the vocal is getting buried somewhere though. it comes in and out of presence in the mix. i have no advice for that cause i suck at mixing myself.

nice work.
 
Thanks people for your comments, I'm off to Germany and France for a work trip soon so don't have much time left to work on the song... but I agree with the majority of comments. No one picked the hideous digital clipping in the last chorus ?

Track Rat: Thanks for your encouragement. Seems like you either love or hate the bongo type drums.... glad you like it ... I've nevery really tried that sound before on a song but those style toms have always been a favourite with me :). Cymbals - can you explain what you mean ? The cymbal sounds on the TD-8 have always been the weak link I know.... but there are other options and tweaks on the unit.
(PS any news on the mixing of "Everyday" ?)

Phyl: Thanks for the comments on rhythm... those drums took ages to play right (ok only 2 hrs - thats ages for me !! ;) ). Funny you should say that about the git.... I actually EQ'd it a bit to remove some presence... but maybe too much ?

Triple M: Thanks mate for your encouragement. It's a bit late to change lyrics now... I'm not apologising for the subject but If the wording is flawed or just corney I'd like to know - more detail ? Yes there are vocal syncing issues - but that wasn't the one I was thinking of ;) - I'll have to have a careful listen again.

mkg: Yes it's a light track.. glad you like it. Either love or hate the bongo's eh ?

Fed: Yes the git is mic'ed. I started with the guitar (taylor 310) in my lounge (vinyl floor) and recorded it in stereo with $2 omni electret mic capsules hooked up to my portable minidisc recorder .... let me tell you I was impressed ! I've always struggled to get a good acoustic sound and this was certainly a step in the right direction. I agree it needs tamborine ... still haven't bought one ... maybe this weekend or I could cheat and find a tamborine sound on the TD-8

erichenryus: The song *is* fun to play :) I hear what your saying about the harmonies. I'd like another voice on this one if possible ... anyone want to collaborate ? I'm very happy with the voal sound. My signal chain is Rode NTK into Focusrite Voicemaster with just a hint of de-esser... then back through the voicemaster again at mixdown with some light compression and EQ (high boost and presence). I take your comments about levels though... I should probably ride the fader a little more... at the moment the level is static.

Thanks again people ... I'll have another go at it in a few days time and repost.
 
seems pretty decent. I'd like to hear something [an instrument] that nailed a simpler beat down...but that's me. I also liked the bridge...but I'd like some production that helps elevate different musical passages up and down. My playback was kinda "choppy", as I was switching pages on the computer alot....but it seemed there might be some timing problems too. Besides that...nice tune ..have a nice trip..
 
Hey Dres,
Great song man, .........great! I enjoyed the song style as well as the recording. I thought all aspects were clean and well recorded. Great job man:)



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i wanted to clarify that I realy didn't like that acc gtr sound for some reason... also at this point everything is "fatiguly" sincopated throughout the whole song and even the bridge doesn't let go.... I think mixmkr sujested something keeping simpler bit.. maybe it's a same thing I'm trying to say here...

good song though.. a clapper :)
cheers
 
Fed: Well you have every right to dislike the guitar sound ... as I said it was recorded with $2 electrec mic inserts (similar to those found in the ECM8000)... actually I did use a gate on guitar to make it sound more rythmic... maybe I should get rid of it ? This maybe what mixmkr is refering to as well ?

Guernica: Thanks for your feedback. Glad you like the style ... even if it is corny... it's what I do best.
 
Wow,really nice job!
I remember the first version,it's really come a long way.

I thought the acoustic's sounded real good,Harvey would appreciate the mics you used!:D

I liked the drumming,especially at the start,real upbeat feel.
And the vocals were great!

Really cool stuff!

Best to you,
Pete
 
museman: Thanks for your comments....well seems like some people like the drums some dislike... I must have struck a happy medium then.

Any takers for collaborating on a second voice ?
 
I liked the acoustic sound on this one.. I like that "chunky" rhthym acoustic sound. I dig it.. :p I will have to say that I didn't like the drums... (the "sounds" or the beat that was applied) I am just itchin' to put a drum track to this song.. :p it's too bad I have no way of recording it.. :p But I think the song itself is comin' along nicely... I agree aboot needing a tamborine after a certain point.. maybe on the last chorus or when the bridge hits... and you've got a ride cymbal buried deep in the mix during the chorus(?) and I think that would sound better brought forward a little... over-all, it was a good mix, though...

WATYF
 
Yeah I'll take a shot at another voice. I'll try it in the next week or so. PM me and we'll get together on it. Nice song. I remember it from before and it's come a long way I like the bongos, er ah I mean drums. :D
 
WATYF said:
I liked the acoustic sound on this one.. I like that "chunky" rhthym acoustic sound. I dig it.. :p I will have to say that I didn't like the drums... (the "sounds" or the beat that was applied) I am just itchin' to put a drum track to this song.. :p it's too bad I have no way of recording it.. :p
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Well at the rate your buying gear I reckon that won't be an excuse for long ;)
 
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