19-02-2013, 12:07 PM
Nice clean sounds going on here. You're right that the overheads lose some HF in mono, but it's no disaster. Overall everything is clear, tight, well-controlled, and natural-sounding. The vocal reverb might perhaps be a bit boxy -- I'd try for a patch that fits with the drums a bit more naturally -- but the general level and length of the effect seem pretty appropriate. Good small-speaker translation too, especially on the bass. All-round good job.
However, taking my technical hat off for the moment, I can't help a sneaking suspicion that you might have missed the point of the music by cleaning it up so proficiently. This is an anti-establishment rant, but it now seems rather safe somehow, and lacking in alternative character and grit. The vocals in particular come across a bit too much like U87 overdubs in a booth rather than SM57 scratch tracks live with the band, and that's a loss for me. Still, that kind of thing is definitely a judgement call, and I think it's good perspective for everyone to hear a confidently implemented alternative version like this.
Even if it is wrong.
However, taking my technical hat off for the moment, I can't help a sneaking suspicion that you might have missed the point of the music by cleaning it up so proficiently. This is an anti-establishment rant, but it now seems rather safe somehow, and lacking in alternative character and grit. The vocals in particular come across a bit too much like U87 overdubs in a booth rather than SM57 scratch tracks live with the band, and that's a loss for me. Still, that kind of thing is definitely a judgement call, and I think it's good perspective for everyone to hear a confidently implemented alternative version like this.
Even if it is wrong.