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Better Way - Olli H - Olli H - 08-03-2016
There was so much big changes in the arrangement so it was difficult to make a coherent sound. In the end my focus with this mix was to keep the groove going on, and to make it sound as a live perforance.
I tried to find suitable reference from 50's but I didn't find. In the end I used some CCR, Wille Nelson, Robbie Williams and whatever just to refresh my ears every now and then, but not as a sound to go after.
RE: Better Way - Olli H - Shul - 08-03-2016
Hello olli
All in all pretty good sounding mix.
*The only thing I don't agree with is having the voice too upfront. At points it Feels like an instrumental track that got the voice added after.
This is a preference thing but thought I should let you know.
Currently listening on headphones.
RE: Better Way - Olli H - Sono - 08-03-2016
Hi Olli
I don't know if you intentionally went for this sound but the mix really lacks bass.
And also the thing that everybody messes up, chorus - isn't delivering (I also missed that first time I mixed)
RE: Better Way - Olli H - Olli H - 11-03-2016
Thanks for good suggestions. I made the overall sound a bit darker.
But I didn't touch the chorus
RE: Better Way - Olli H - mick2015 - 11-03-2016
Hey Olli, you've achieved some nice dynamics and depth with your mix, good job. There's a bit of harshness coming from the cymbals/drum buss (sounds like it's around the 3khz region). Some of the electric guitar parts are poking out quite a bit around the 7khz region too. Good usage of light compression, the mix benefits from this and it sounds nice and open.
RE: Better Way - Olli H - Olli H - 11-03-2016
Thanks, I'll check those issues...
RE: Better Way - Olli H - loweche6 - 13-03-2016
Hey Olli, nice work. I do agree with mick about the cymbals and maybe the guitar too. I like how bold the gits are, but they're a touch on the "pointy" side of things. I do love the image that you've created.
Just those small issues!
Well done!
Draper
RE: Better Way - Olli H - thedon - 16-03-2016
Hi Olli,
Nice solid sounding mix ,I like the effects and space.Probably personal taste thing ,i like the upfront shaker and tambourine but could be poking out a just touch in context of the mix ,but in saying that i think i went too soft after listening to your mix
Well Done.
RE: Better Way - Olli H - Olli H - 16-03-2016
Thanks fellows, maybe I have to open this project again...
RE: Better Way - Olli H - juanjose1967 - 15-04-2016
I like the vocals here, but the 's' sound a little bit artificial. I would change the deesser settings to achieve a more natural sound. The second mix sounds better than the first one