Amy Helm & The Handsome Strangers: 'Rescue Me'

[thedon]

Here is version 1 ,
Version 2 based on kapu's feedback.
version 3 Based on Simon's feedback .

All comments as usual !



Cheers

[kapu]

Hmm. Sounds like the bottom snare mic should go down? Nice effects with the guitar and mandolin. Somehow the mandonlin has almost piano like sound in some parts. ^_^

[thedon]

Hmm. Sounds like the bottom snare mic should go down? Nice effects with the guitar and mandolin. Somehow the mandonlin has almost piano like sound in some parts. ^_^

Thanks for having a listen,I have done some adjustments in version 2 and yes the snare bottom was way too loud !

Cheers

[HbGuitar]

Hey Don,

Listened to mix 2. I think that the rhythm section is balanced nicely - being a country rock/pop song, a strong bass is part of that genre's DNA. I also like the guitar effect (phase, flange or something ?) and the vocals sound good too - which isn't easy so well done on all that.

little things that make me want to reach for the console - verse vox needs a push, especially verse 1( 2-3 db). You have such a strong rhythm section that you can easily do this.

Maybe guitar solo needs a push also, or it could be the fx, as it sounds a bit like he's playing way behind the band. I think that works fine during rest of song. Maybe automate (more) reduction in fx for solo so he takes a step forward.

Good work on a tricky mix!

Cheers, Simon

[thedon]

Hey Don,

Listened to mix 2. I think that the rhythm section is balanced nicely - being a country rock/pop song, a strong bass is part of that genre's DNA. I also like the guitar effect (phase, flange or something ?) and the vocals sound good too - which isn't easy so well done on all that.

little things that make me want to reach for the console - verse vox needs a push, especially verse 1( 2-3 db). You have such a strong rhythm section that you can easily do this.

Maybe guitar solo needs a push also, or it could be the fx, as it sounds a bit like he's playing way behind the band. I think that works fine during rest of song. Maybe automate (more) reduction in fx for solo so he takes a step forward.

Good work on a tricky mix!

Cheers, Simon

Thanks for having a listen Simon ,

Uploaded Version 3 with some more automation still needs some more tweeks .

Cheers

[HbGuitar]

I think vox and gtr levels sit better now - at least on my monitors

[Cudjoe]

Hi don v3 for me,i dont know if its me but the guitar seems a little bit "scratchy" still translate well though.

[Rook]

Thedon

I like V3 the best. Energy and vibe is real cool. The guitar is a bit too loud overall in my opinion and fighting the lead vocal in spots. The tone is good especially in the solo. Might try side chaining a compressor or EQ off the Vox to pull some 2k area down in the guitar.

Also, might try pulling some 600 out of the lead vox.

Nice job.

[Robert]

V3 for me, Don. Not really anything taking an ice-pick in my ears. Nicely balanced and sounding pretty darn good at this end. If I was to be really nit-picky (and I mean really nit-picky), I'd be inclined to look at 600Hz area in the lead vocal too as suggested by Rook. Other than that, it's two thumbs up.

[thedon]

Hi don v3 for me,i dont know if its me but the guitar seems a little bit "scratchy" still translate well though.

Hi Cudjoe ,Thanks for having a listen ,I am finding the guitars a real challenge will have another play around in the next version !

Cheers