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Benjamin John: 'Better Way' - mick2015 - 11-03-2016
This song sounds deceptively easy to mix...it's not! First priority was the vocal sibilance and general balancing of the LV. Compression and limiting is generally not your friend with a recording such as this. I found careful use of EQ and layered subtle reverbs to be most effective. Also, finding a nice stereo spread with the percussive elements was important too, as it's very easy for clicks and claps to be overbearing. The acoustic guitars are also very percussive, so EQ decisions and panning need to be well thought out to ensure each instrument has it's place.
Cheers,
Mick
RE: Benjamin John: 'Better Way' - Olli H - 11-03-2016
Great mix, my favorite so far
Especally I like the vox sound.
RE: Benjamin John: 'Better Way' - mick2015 - 11-03-2016
Thanks Olli, glad you enjoyed it.
RE: Benjamin John: 'Better Way' - Dangerous - 12-03-2016
Terrific job Mick! Very enjoyable.
Dave
RE: Benjamin John: 'Better Way' - loweche6 - 13-03-2016
Love the filter on the Intro! The verb on the claps sound great! Maybe the cymbal seems a bit bright? Just a little? Maybe. . . Kinda. . . maybe not. It's a wonderful mix. . . .but there's something I can't quite put my finger on. Something with the drums. Since i can't quite place it, I'm going to say it's not an issue. . . .but I feel like something is missing. . . .oh well.
Really nice work! I wish I could articulate what I feel is a little off. . . .
Draper
(This is bugging me, I usually can place what is causing me to feel like this)
RE: Benjamin John: 'Better Way' - mick2015 - 13-03-2016
(12-03-2016, 10:14 PM)Dangerous Wrote: Terrific job Mick! Very enjoyable.
Dave
Thanks Dave
RE: Benjamin John: 'Better Way' - mick2015 - 13-03-2016
(13-03-2016, 03:06 AM)loweche6 Wrote: Love the filter on the Intro! The verb on the claps sound great! Maybe the cymbal seems a bit bright? Just a little? Maybe. . . Kinda. . . maybe not. It's a wonderful mix. . . .but there's something I can't quite put my finger on. Something with the drums. Since i can't quite place it, I'm going to say it's not an issue. . . .but I feel like something is missing. . . .oh well.
Really nice work! I wish I could articulate what I feel is a little off. . . .
Draper
(This is bugging me, I usually can place what is causing me to feel like this)
Hey Draper, thanks for stopping by. I think the feeling you are trying to articulate is pure joy. It's quite normal to feel this unexplained sensation after hearing an amazing mix that resonates with the soul. Just roll with it, brother
RE: Benjamin John: 'Better Way' - Shul - 13-03-2016
Loved the intro! Very retro.
Better than mine!
5 stars! You gotta give credit where credit is due
RE: Benjamin John: 'Better Way' - mick2015 - 13-03-2016
(13-03-2016, 09:42 AM)Shul Wrote: Loved the intro! Very retro.
Better than mine!
5 stars! You gotta give credit where credit is due
Thanks Shul
RE: Benjamin John: 'Better Way' - thedon - 16-03-2016
Hey Mick,
Love the intro ,sounds well balanced here ,Enjoyed listening .
Well Done