08-12-2017, 08:46 PM
Simon,
I would like to echo javier's thoughts on the level between the ensemble and the vocals. I struggle with this balance too. The guitar, being printed with effects, makes the mix need to gravitate to the space it inhabits. I think you've done that well. Well enough to allow it and the Mando to shine against the vocals. Each instrument lends itself to the completed phrasing in this song which is driven by the lyric and vocal and is either finished or introduced by the guitar and/or mando. It is also tricky trying to match the poor mando to the power of the guitar. As a result the mando is often marginalized. However, I believe it is vital to the melodic phrasing of the song. Getting the technical aspects of this mix right is the tough part. Trying then to capture the emotional content is the real joy of this song.
I would like to echo javier's thoughts on the level between the ensemble and the vocals. I struggle with this balance too. The guitar, being printed with effects, makes the mix need to gravitate to the space it inhabits. I think you've done that well. Well enough to allow it and the Mando to shine against the vocals. Each instrument lends itself to the completed phrasing in this song which is driven by the lyric and vocal and is either finished or introduced by the guitar and/or mando. It is also tricky trying to match the poor mando to the power of the guitar. As a result the mando is often marginalized. However, I believe it is vital to the melodic phrasing of the song. Getting the technical aspects of this mix right is the tough part. Trying then to capture the emotional content is the real joy of this song.
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