27-08-2020, 08:36 PM
06-09-2020, 12:07 PM
Hey MikeJ,
very natural balance and nice mix. The drums however, espcially the snare dissapear a bit in the mix. They could have a bit more attack. The oohs are a bit loud, otherwise very nice.
Cheers,
Lukas
very natural balance and nice mix. The drums however, espcially the snare dissapear a bit in the mix. They could have a bit more attack. The oohs are a bit loud, otherwise very nice.
Cheers,
Lukas
06-09-2020, 07:32 PM
Hi!
Thanks for checking out my mix and for taking the time to comment, much appreciated!
I feel the snare is ok for my taste. I am thinking more 70's style funk and soul, rather than rock. I don't feel that the snare needs to be quite so up front and smashed for this track. The drums can take a bit more of a back seat to the vocals and horn section - I was quite pleased with how the horn section came across, anyway. I think the master bus compressor is doing a good job with the snare and vocal level balance. I suppose I am saying that the snare sound and level in the mix was a deliberate decision. Similar with the BV's - they are really good and I didn't want to bury them. Just my take - that's not to say I don't appreciate your view point as well.
Cheers!
Thanks for checking out my mix and for taking the time to comment, much appreciated!
I feel the snare is ok for my taste. I am thinking more 70's style funk and soul, rather than rock. I don't feel that the snare needs to be quite so up front and smashed for this track. The drums can take a bit more of a back seat to the vocals and horn section - I was quite pleased with how the horn section came across, anyway. I think the master bus compressor is doing a good job with the snare and vocal level balance. I suppose I am saying that the snare sound and level in the mix was a deliberate decision. Similar with the BV's - they are really good and I didn't want to bury them. Just my take - that's not to say I don't appreciate your view point as well.
Cheers!
07-09-2020, 12:01 PM
(06-09-2020, 07:32 PM)mikej Wrote: [ -> ]Hi!It's always a bit difficult on this forum to seperate intentional mix decisions from "mistakes". Knowing the things I mentioned were deliberate decisions, it works very well. I came back to your mix, while trying to mix this thing myself and you achieved great seperation and clarity between instruments. I struggled with that and I'm still dissatisfied with my mix, probably lost perspective along the way...
Thanks for checking out my mix and for taking the time to comment, much appreciated!
I feel the snare is ok for my taste. I am thinking more 70's style funk and soul, rather than rock. I don't feel that the snare needs to be quite so up front and smashed for this track. The drums can take a bit more of a back seat to the vocals and horn section - I was quite pleased with how the horn section came across, anyway. I think the master bus compressor is doing a good job with the snare and vocal level balance. I suppose I am saying that the snare sound and level in the mix was a deliberate decision. Similar with the BV's - they are really good and I didn't want to bury them. Just my take - that's not to say I don't appreciate your view point as well.
Cheers!
Cheers,
Lukas
07-09-2020, 02:38 PM
Hi!
I know what you mean. As far as my mixes go I really do welcome all comments and opinions. Sometimes (rarely!) I feel I should defend my position a little though. Saying that, in my case a mix decision and a 'mistake' could very well be the same thing , which is why its great to be able to discuss them on here!
Cheers!
I know what you mean. As far as my mixes go I really do welcome all comments and opinions. Sometimes (rarely!) I feel I should defend my position a little though. Saying that, in my case a mix decision and a 'mistake' could very well be the same thing , which is why its great to be able to discuss them on here!
Cheers!