Lammy's mix version 01 and 02

[Lammy]

Generally I find this an impressive mix, as there is no squashing, and lots of wide dynamics. If we are having a contest you beat me by about 2 dB : ) Maybe some of the transient shaping on drums is too aggressive, but I prefer your mix in this respect to the preview mix which I think is too hot (on the drums)

The main thing I miss in your mix is the natural ambience of the room stereo track. Really as good as your artificial reverb is, it can't beat that room and those mics. Just listen to the exposed drum roll at around 0:28, your ambience and reverb are not as enveloping as the preview mix or mine.

So, for me I am getting the reverse of what you found with my mix, for me yours sounds too narrow, although your balance is excellent.

Thanks for the nice and useful comments. Hey, it's not a competition, just a way to grow in the art of mixing and enjoying music "our own way". Comparisons will always be done from me in good faith and with the attempt to be constructive and learn more. And with the same spirit I'm reading yours and everybody else's.

Drum transients too harsh: yes you're right, good point.
Artificial reverb/ambience: well yes also agreed. Compromise of artificial to gain more control and (easier) fine tuning, against the "truensess" of the real takes.
I also noticed a gating on overhead that's too much noticeable on headphones.
I'm also not satisfied by the piano sound that I can't treat well (A/B ing with some reference recording that would be my piano target for this type of music).

I'll be for sure reviewing the mix, in a few days.
cheers