Put a lot of work into this one, need yo help!

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Hey everyone,

Ive just spent the last few months writing, performing (minus drums) and recording an EP. Its been a BIG task!

I'm down to mixing and over the next week or two I'm really hoping I can upload my songs to get mix feedback from you knowledgeable folk. I can't afford to get them pro mixed, but more importantly I want the challenge of trying myself, as it is the first bunch of real songs I've ever recorded/mixed from start to finish.

Here is a mix I feel is at its final stages, Im really hoping for feedback, any suggestions, things that need changing.. Im going to get it properly mastered so let me know ANYTHING which you think sticks out before I send it off.

(Note - this mix has nothing on the stereo bus, expect for an L2 simply raising the volume without ANY attenuation).

text mix
Download it if you dont want to hear MP3 compression.

As always, your help one these forums is much appreciated!


PS> if you can recommend other places on the net I could also get feedback, please post em. cheers
 
Overall, I'd say it sounds great. The vocal is a little hard to make out, but I think its a stylistic thing as much as the level. Its possible the vocal has an outstanding frequency around 200hz that could be cut (can you check that on a visual analyzer maybe?) or maybe roll off the low end a touch more. I'd raise the vocal a touch, (but I like loud vocals) The song has a real nice chorus, (The second chorus comes in a bit loud, do you notice a peak there?) That's all I got.

Overall I think you did a great job, good luck with it.

Pete
 
PDP said:
(The second chorus comes in a bit loud, do you notice a peak there?)
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I noticed this too. I think it will get fixed more so after mastering.

But anyways, I like how you tagged it jeff buckley/radiohead. Parts of the vocal melodies definitely remind me of Jeff Buckley and even some guitar work. I can also hear Yorke influences in your voice, the way you conceal the lyrics when you sing.

I'd say overall it's pretty good. I wouldn't raise the vocals any higher IMO.
 
Thx guys, yeah can definitely hear that bump into the chorus.. easily fixed!

Any more takers..? Surely theres more than that which is holding this mix back.
 
I think it sounds pretty damn good. I like the way the verses just kind of mill along. It's got that 'shoe-gaze' thing going on but then a whole lot more. I think the vocal levels are good, totally suit the mood of the song. I really liked the backward guitars at the end.

I have nothing to add. Sound great to me :thumbs up:
 
The 2nd chorus is noticeably louder. Vocals seem fine, but the drums seem like it is causing the issue. I think other than a few tweaks, a really good effort.
 
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