22-12-2015, 09:17 AM
Sounds like everything is focused in the centre. Drum overheads and gang vocals appear to be the only thing that utilize the stereo field. Pan the toms, symbols, guitars, keys, etc. really utilize the spread between left and right. The instruments are balanced well, I think, on a volume level. Luckily the instruments are all fairly unique in timbre and frequency, otherwise stacking everything in the centre would turn out very poorly. The mix could use a splash of reverb.
You got the balance right but merely putting everything at a good volume is only half the battle. Get creative with the solo section, try and spotlight different instruments in the absence of vocals. How you choose to fill that void is up to you but when there are no vocals something has the "sing". When mixing, keep in mind that the absence of something can be just as important as its presence. All the tracks are there but that doesn't mean they all need to be used. Get creative, just because you didn't write the song doesn't mean your mix can't become a part of the emotional impact.
You got the balance right but merely putting everything at a good volume is only half the battle. Get creative with the solo section, try and spotlight different instruments in the absence of vocals. How you choose to fill that void is up to you but when there are no vocals something has the "sing". When mixing, keep in mind that the absence of something can be just as important as its presence. All the tracks are there but that doesn't mean they all need to be used. Get creative, just because you didn't write the song doesn't mean your mix can't become a part of the emotional impact.