I didn't mean to start a ruckus earlier. I'm all for leaving parts out and all that jazz. Whatever makes the song better. That said I personally approach most of these songs as a challenge to mix what's provided. If I leave something out it's usually a really redundant part or really poorly played. I too have issues getting the acoustic to fit but I just feel like they're a part of the puzzle that helps fill out the entire picture.
I was pontificating more about mixing in general than the particular mix.
As an aside it's interesting how things change. Back when I started I would have loved the band to not be around for mixing. There's nothing like four guys crowding up to a relatively small console and each wanting something different and dealt with right now! I've learned to tell people to come in later or go get a sandwich or something. I sometimes think mixing is like sausage, you don't want to see how it's made.
I was pontificating more about mixing in general than the particular mix.
As an aside it's interesting how things change. Back when I started I would have loved the band to not be around for mixing. There's nothing like four guys crowding up to a relatively small console and each wanting something different and dealt with right now! I've learned to tell people to come in later or go get a sandwich or something. I sometimes think mixing is like sausage, you don't want to see how it's made.