The Parting Glass

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TripleM said:
First a quick comparison between the two mixes. Second mix is a fairly big improvement. Vox in the first mix, as mentioned, are quite wooly. Real piano in the second mix sounds nice.

On the second mix...

The vocals are a little brassy in spots. Just a bit harsh on certain words. Maybe a multiband comp in the 2K-3K range to tame it? Lot's of mouth clicks. Maybe drink some water beforehand? Some pitchiness in a few spots. Pitch correction could handle it, I think.

Little pop around 1:30. Another at 2:19. I don't think those are mouth clicks. But I could be wrong.

Strings are nice. Maybe pan them slightly? Not a lot. At least when they're in harmony. But the mix is narrow with them down the center.

A pretty song and nice arrangement. Heartfelt vocals and playing.
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Thank you for the comments!

The vocal sound in mix no. 2 is clearer, with fewer mouth noises, but that's possibly the only thing I like better about that vox track. The original track was definitely better for pitch. I'll try the multiband for sure. As for mouth clicking, it's a huge problem and I've tried everything under the moon for that. This particular take was done after swishing with olive oil.

The strings are panned slightly, I'll look over that again. Thanks!
 
This mix is IMO infinitely better than the last, let me know where you'd go from here!

 
I'd say you've pretty much nailed it with that one - the vocals are clearer, the strings are more natural and everything sounds more coherent.
 
Final mix (I believe)! Played with levels, vox tone, and mouth noise a bit -- minor adjustments.



I'm posting this on my YT, so if anyone wants a link to the video hit me up on PM! Thanks again, all, for your help!
 
Piano is really good. IMO the vocals are a bit too loud. Sounds good, just volume is too high to my ears. The violin could come down a tad as well.

Overall sound is fine, just some mix volumes. For reference, I am on computer speakers (not terrible, but not reference).

I like the recording, just thinking everything should be closer to the piano.

Great recording, vocals, performance, very nice.
 
@DM60 Lowered all of the strings a bit and a couple sections of the vox.
 
I'm afraid I preferred the second to last version with the louder vocals rather than the last one with the lowered vocals and strings. To me, the vocals are the main part of this piece and need to be forward.
 
jamesperrett said:
I'm afraid I preferred the second to last version with the louder vocals rather than the last one with the lowered vocals and strings. To me, the vocals are the main part of this piece and need to be forward.
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OK, the difference is quite minor anyway. I'll go with that one then. Did you find it to be an improvement to the one prior to that?
 
I think it comes down to your opinion. It seems while the vocals are forward, it seems closer to the piano. I liked your last mix.
 
OK, I think this calls for a compromise -- I was comparing the two latest versions. While the first had vox a bit too forward, the second had them a bit "covered". So I re-automated all the vocals and the end result is now in between those two versions. Just proving, once again, that a mix is subjective and never really "done" :)



@Papanate That's right, I'm a frenchie. That, mixed with a Cleveland-tainted northern Kentucky drawl, makes for quite the unique accent ;)
 
Serendipity Records said:
OK, I think this calls for a compromise -- I was comparing the two latest versions. While the first had vox a bit too forward, the second had them a bit "covered". So I re-automated all the vocals and the end result is now in between those two versions. Just proving, once again, that a mix is subjective and never really "done" :)

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@Papanate That's right, I'm a frenchie. That, mixed with a Cleveland-tainted northern Kentucky drawl, makes for quite the unique accent ;)
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That mix works as well.
 
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