26-03-2019, 11:05 PM
I listened through once. My gut reaction? It sounds fine. It feels a little contained and safe. A little thin.
I couldn't tell you a single thing about the vocal or lyrics of the song. Maybe it's because I read your explanation of how you went about mixing and maybe I went in with a more critical ear but while technically the mix feels competent it doesn't help the song grab me which is the most important thing. Yeah there's a lot going on in the song and I can hear all of it but I can't say a casual listener would care.
I'm not trying to be harsh or overly critical. It's a very good mix but misses the heart of the song. Just pointing out that the emotional part of the mix is the most important thing. Everything is in focus but I kinda lose the excitement of the track.
That said I've never mixed this one so I don't know the complexities of the more that needs to go into it.
I hope that helps but I'm worried I've made a new enemy. I'm getting good at that lately.
Cheers!
I couldn't tell you a single thing about the vocal or lyrics of the song. Maybe it's because I read your explanation of how you went about mixing and maybe I went in with a more critical ear but while technically the mix feels competent it doesn't help the song grab me which is the most important thing. Yeah there's a lot going on in the song and I can hear all of it but I can't say a casual listener would care.
I'm not trying to be harsh or overly critical. It's a very good mix but misses the heart of the song. Just pointing out that the emotional part of the mix is the most important thing. Everything is in focus but I kinda lose the excitement of the track.
That said I've never mixed this one so I don't know the complexities of the more that needs to go into it.
I hope that helps but I'm worried I've made a new enemy. I'm getting good at that lately.
Cheers!
It doesn't have to sound good. People just need to think it sounds good.