03-02-2015, 06:49 PM
Hi,
Yeah, the verse/chorus dynamic is the main issue. The verse in itself sounds pretty good, but the vocals and drums both sound smaller and quieter in the chorus than in the verse. That's not just about the levels - you need to look at the ambience as well - I think the very dry approach works fine in the verse, but more delays, reverb and modulation in the chorus would help to make it bigger than the verse. The other thing that's missing for me is any kind of sweeteners - without them, this track sounds quite samey throughout - need to help it build and develop with little spot FX, changes between sections etc.
Yeah, the verse/chorus dynamic is the main issue. The verse in itself sounds pretty good, but the vocals and drums both sound smaller and quieter in the chorus than in the verse. That's not just about the levels - you need to look at the ambience as well - I think the very dry approach works fine in the verse, but more delays, reverb and modulation in the chorus would help to make it bigger than the verse. The other thing that's missing for me is any kind of sweeteners - without them, this track sounds quite samey throughout - need to help it build and develop with little spot FX, changes between sections etc.