Hey guys,
here is my mix of this song, the tracks are great!
I might have overlooked the mandolin solo a bit.
Version 2:
Expander on the vocal (Check out Mike Seniors DIY Vocal Rider Tutorial)
Automation for the mandolin solo
Overall volume automation
Cheers,
Lukas
It sounds good. I think the vocal gets a bit overwhelmed by everything else. I think it could come up and/or maybe bring the two guitars back. The vocals could probably use some de-essing as well.
Yeah, the mandolin solo is a bit quiet. The horns sound good. They might be a little loud but I like them that way on this song.
Good job.
Thanks for the review. I agree that the vocal can be a bit quiet at times, but I didnt want to compress a lot, due to the amount of spill. I'll see what will work. Tbh I already de-essed the vocal but it is still to much.
I wanted the horns loud and full, the mandolin however was just an oversight on my part
Cheers,
Lukas
I like the panning in your mix.
I like the environment you've chosen. I think the electric is a bit too prominent and could use some automation between intro, verse and chorus. Moving the electric to the center at the solo doesn't work for me. Was there a problem with leaving on the left? Pretty good though. A much more studio approach than I could muster.
Thank you for the critique
I think I agree that the electric is too loud in the intro and verses, I think the chorus would be fine as is.
And the solo probably would have worked panned aswell. I just panned it center, to focus the attention on it. This left the mix unbalanced.
Cheers,
Lukas
Impressive Lukas, you've really become a good mixer, sweet mix!