Lingua Funqa: 'Just One Minute'

[KMuzic]

Hard to say which one prefer Probably mix#2
Overall they all have nice clarity drive and energy. Just a couple of things instinctively stand out though. First of all I feel the vocals are too hot and too forward in the mix. For me Mix#3 is maybe the best in this regard as they do seem to be reigned in a little, but I still feel they could come down a little more as far as balance goes. The other thing I think you can improve on is with the string parts, which sound a little lethargic and lacking that vibrant lift when they emerge. 0.18 into the song is an example where the intensity build through the intro falls away a bit when the strings come in at this point. I think you could push these forward more both in volume and tonally to make that statement in the mix. Mikes preview mix is a super example. I guess with a song like this that has so much going on, the huge challenge is to keep the song moving forward and exciting to the end and not just flat tracking. Tasteful automation, mutes and the like are the key.

I reckon K, with this in mind and where you have the mix at already, you can elevate things to the next level. Anyways, I hope this helps.

Cheers

All great points Dave. The tracks are very well recorded and I think what you said about tasteful automation , mutes etc are the key. Ill try that and also concentrate more on the dynamics than off the wall FX's.

Cheers
K