I gave it a couple of listens. To be honest, overall it feels a little small and thin. I'm missing the excitement. I'm not getting the exaggerated dynamics that you've mentioned. Maybe a bit, volume wise but not tonally from low to high. I'm missing the bass (though I'm not sure what the deal was with the bass in this song, it's been awhile). Or maybe just the low end. My biggest issue is the vocal seems a little 'slighted' in the mix. In most songs the vocals are the most important thing but I think especially the focus in this song. In this mix it feels just a little in the back and far away. Especially by the chorus when more elements enter the picture and the cymbals really accent.
I do appreciate what your intent was. And I think this song really needs the dynamics pushed. I think it might have to expand in all three dimensions volume, frequency and stereo.
I do appreciate what your intent was. And I think this song really needs the dynamics pushed. I think it might have to expand in all three dimensions volume, frequency and stereo.
It doesn't have to sound good. People just need to think it sounds good.