The Masquerade

[MadHatterTCM]

thanks guys for your comments in helping me fine tune some of these mixes.

I've got one more that I could use some suggestions on.

one thing I've noticed that is really bugging me.. is that the vocals in the intro are slightly off time from when the music kicks in. Does this bother anyone else?

 

[MadHatterTCM]

no takers?

 

[eyema_believer]

Another good song.
The vocal timing doesn't bother me. It just comes in on the weak beat... is that what bothers you maybe?
I do think the vocals need to be more prominent. I also know you prefer them a little more buried. Maybe you could strike a compromise... like maybe just up 2db, or maybe a a little boost around 1k-3k someplace to make them pop a bit.
I would also like to hear a little more drum... the overall sound of the song lacks power because the drums are a bit weak.
The clean guitar seems to be too loud.
Out of the ones you've submitted so far, this one seems to me to sound the most "hobbiest-like," if that makes sense? I like the song, but I don't put it at the same level, production-wise, as the other two. I think you have a great project going, but you may want to spend a bit more time on this one to bring it up with the others. The enemy of "great" is "good."

Peace!

~Shawn

 

[rayc]

Pretty well covered by Shawn I think.
Maybe put some emphasis on thechord before the vox begin.
I think the misbeat is when the pitter patter percussion starts.
Some de essing might vbe needed.
This is an excellent start but it does need some drum beef to get that full on power ballad sense.

 

[MadHatterTCM]

noted on the de essing. We'll see about bringing the vox up loud it seems so loud already haha.

The drums probably could use some more push during the harder parts.

Thanks for the critiques.

and actually, somehow, I understand hobbiest. The song in general probably doesn't have the same feel as the others. I'm absolutely in love with how the last chorus and outro turned out though.