New song mix -- critique please

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AndreiR said:
Hi all!!!
Here is where I reached the limits of my newbie abilities in mixing (and not only mixing :o)
My new song -- Dust of Ego, please, I would like to know your opinion how it sounds to your ears, and if there are ways to improve it.
Thank you! :D
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Cool, what do you call this style? It has a cool "old" feel to it. Solo part is a bit too long, I also think this kind of style isn't the right one for soloing, at least not that long. I quite liked the mix, it sounds like you're in one of those shady jazz bars. Pretty interesting stuff.
 
Really nice vocal placement. Cool Continental vibe during the singing, then it goes "low key" Animals (the 60's band) on the instrumental parts. I would try to work some instrumental pauses (brief lingering bits) into the singing sections and shorten the instrumental section.
 
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joeym said:
Cool, what do you call this style? It has a cool "old" feel to it. Solo part is a bit too long, I also think this kind of style isn't the right one for soloing, at least not that long. I quite liked the mix, it sounds like you're in one of those shady jazz bars. Pretty interesting stuff.
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Tobe said:
Really nice vocal placement. Cool Continental vibe during the singing, then it goes "low key" Animals (the 60's band) on the instrumental parts. I would try to work some instrumental pauses (brief lingering bits) into the singing sections and shorten the instrumental section.
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Thank you for your positive and constructive replies!!!:)
I also don't know what to call this style -- but some nostalgic bar/restaurant feel definitely is in mind.
Originally we were/are planning to put a violin intro and a solo, with some "(brief lingering bits)". While my band-mate is working on the violin parts, I decided to put together a "guitar" version. But I think violin still will be better mood-wise.
When we record violin, maybe guitar will have to go completely, and try shortening the solo, as you guys suggested. Thanks again! :)
 
Biggest compliment intended (one of the first songs I learned on guitar... it was the style at the time).

Vocally your song sounds great, but the whole time I am waiting for a "why-oh-why" type wain to break it up... and remember... I like your song! :)
 
Tobe said:
Biggest compliment intended (one of the first songs I learned on guitar... it was the style at the time).
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Yeah... tell me ... I had the same experience :)

Tobe said:
Vocally your song sounds great, but the whole time I am waiting for a "why-oh-why" type wain to break it up... and remember... I like your song! :)
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Great! Thanks again!!! I hope I understand what you are saying. I'll try to develop it further.
 
Yeah, sorry about my inability to communicate, must be time for bed. :D
 
Cool, dark emotion, even though this has a loose groove, its a little too loose for me, but it works. The idea about a sustaining vocal is perfect. I hear the same thing added as a bridge or chorus or something to slightly change the repetition of the song. You could emphasize the title. "Dust....of ...egoooo....." A few short guitar solos around the arrangement might be better than one long one. Thanks for posting it.
 
Tobe said:
Yeah, sorry about my inability to communicate, must be time for bed. :D
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PDP said:
Cool, dark emotion, even though this has a loose groove, its a little too loose for me, but it works. The idea about a sustaining vocal is perfect. I hear the same thing added as a bridge or chorus or something to slightly change the repetition of the song. You could emphasize the title. "Dust....of ...egoooo....." A few short guitar solos around the arrangement might be better than one long one. Thanks for posting it.
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I think I understand it now. Great suggestions, thanks! Back to work. :)
 
Dust....of ...egoooo.....

Here is a new version of the song. I wanted to save the initial calm mood, but with some build-up at the very end.
What do you think?
Thank you!:D

Dust of Ego
The file is about 9 Mb, please be patient while the player is being loaded.
 
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