Wonderful approach to the mix, Cefe!
I think the slow build at the start really suits the song.
Especially in a sparser mix such as this where the vocals are exposed, there needs to be a bit of space put around them - reverb, delay, or a combination of both. At the moment they are very dry when they should 'pop' a little more.
Reducing frequencies below 200Hz (and I also put in a dip around 350Hz or so) will also remove some of the muddiness of the vocals.
The bass balance in your version is about right (mine sounds really big because I was listening to Jamiroquai before hitting this song).
And I like the little rise and fall synth you have added to the song, or did you affect the cymbal wash or synth wash with a resonant filter?
Very well done indeed!
I agree that the vocals are a bit burried. They do have some delays and reverbs sends and I try and try again but couldn't make it cut the way i wanted so I just left it at my best take.
The synth that you mentioned is the Strings track, i put as insert a delay, modulation and reverb to create the fx. Also is sent to some more delays and reverb.
Very creative mix this !
What Dags said and your mix will also benefit from mutin that darn guitar playin major when the rest play minor
You certainly have an ear for detail and a creative instinct. That middle part is so obviously cool that I kick myself for not havin thought of that.
Great thinkin !
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