28-06-2012, 10:38 PM
Just realised you posted a new version since I downloaded version one. Oh well -- here's some feedback for version one, and I'll post some view on version two tomorrow.
This is an interesting take on this multitrack -- more stripped-back and punkier. It's a bold move putting that much 3-4kHz into the pre-chorus guitar sounds, and while I think I can connect with the reasoning there, I think it's putting the whole mix a bit off-balance at the moment. For example, it makes the arrival of the chorus feel a bit soft by comparison (although that section is by no means shy of 3-4kHz either), which seems to kind of reverse the pre-chorus/chorus dynamics for me. Perhaps opening up the choruses with more bass and a few delays would make more sense of it for me, but that's only one idea. (Speaking of delays, though, I do like the lead-vocal delay effect.)
The brightness of those guitars also does throw the comparative dullness of the drum tonality into relief as well, which probably isn't ideal, because it puts the drummer a long way behind the rest of the band psychologically. Overall, the low end also feels rather light to me (which might be a monitoring issue), and I'd give it at least 3dB below about 200Hz myself.
Your LCR panning scheme contributes to the general 'alternative' vibe, which makes sense, and it's great to have that clear separation for the outro section from 3:21 -- it's fun to hear all the (comparatively) unvarnished details of all the parts there. This section is definitely the highlight of the mix from my standpoint -- and the drum sound really works well within that context, despite my concerns with it elsewhere.
Enjoyed listening to that -- a fresh viewpoint and lots of food for thought. Thanks!
This is an interesting take on this multitrack -- more stripped-back and punkier. It's a bold move putting that much 3-4kHz into the pre-chorus guitar sounds, and while I think I can connect with the reasoning there, I think it's putting the whole mix a bit off-balance at the moment. For example, it makes the arrival of the chorus feel a bit soft by comparison (although that section is by no means shy of 3-4kHz either), which seems to kind of reverse the pre-chorus/chorus dynamics for me. Perhaps opening up the choruses with more bass and a few delays would make more sense of it for me, but that's only one idea. (Speaking of delays, though, I do like the lead-vocal delay effect.)
The brightness of those guitars also does throw the comparative dullness of the drum tonality into relief as well, which probably isn't ideal, because it puts the drummer a long way behind the rest of the band psychologically. Overall, the low end also feels rather light to me (which might be a monitoring issue), and I'd give it at least 3dB below about 200Hz myself.
Your LCR panning scheme contributes to the general 'alternative' vibe, which makes sense, and it's great to have that clear separation for the outro section from 3:21 -- it's fun to hear all the (comparatively) unvarnished details of all the parts there. This section is definitely the highlight of the mix from my standpoint -- and the drum sound really works well within that context, despite my concerns with it elsewhere.
Enjoyed listening to that -- a fresh viewpoint and lots of food for thought. Thanks!