Fytakyte - Bitter

[Roy]

Don't worry about being 'qualified' to comment on a mix. I'm not 'qualified' and I've been at this for a long time. Still, that doesn't stop me from making a comment. Unfortunately. Go with your gut and don't be a jerk and everything will be fine. Anyone's perspective can be useful. Even if it's just cheerleading. If something moves you, for better or worse, your opinion is valid.

This is a solid mix. Some balances can be tweaked but overall it works. I like the tone of the opening guitar. The snare might be a little loud. I'm pretty sure it's loud in my mix as well. It's could use a little midrange cut but that's minor eq fix. The rhodes gets lost and could stand out a little more. I like the 'lift' at the chorus but the vocals are a bit harsh. The bass level is good. I'm not sure how I feel about the shaker and tambourine. They're probably too loud but I like the groove they provide. (sorry I was distracted while writing this so it's all over the place)

Overall it sounds pretty good. Maybe it's a 'safe' mix but it supports the song and that's what's most important. There doesn't seem to be anything radical that needs to be done. Give it another listen, and make some adjustments.