28-02-2020, 08:00 PM
Hi!
I think you've uploaded a 128 kbps mp3. It would be better if you could upload 320 kbps I think.
Regarding the vocal takes - did you check out the accompanying magazine article? The multiple vocal takes given is an opportunity to practice putting together your own vocal comp should you wish to give it a try.
For me this track is all about the vocals and space, with good supporting musicians. It's been a while since I tried mixing this track myself, but I recall there were a few extra parts and fills included in the session as well, so a lot to sort out to create your arrangement and mix.
Of course, it depends on your taste and what you are going for, but I find your vocals to be too unnattural - a bit too forward and over processed somehow. Not sure what processing you applied to the vocal, but it sounds to me like too much of the wrong reverb and perhaps widening or something? The mix also sounds quite distorted to me from the 1:05 minute mark on. Might be the low bitrate, or maybe hitting a limiter too hard across the mix?
Not sure if you are looking for suggestions, but if you were to give it another go I would perhaps dial back the effects and try to get a good volume balance, then go from there with a bit of eq and automation, and a touch complimentary reverb.
Aside from the vocals, and distortion issues, the arrangment and balance of your mix doesn't sound too far off to be honest.
Could be the low bit rate, but I also have a feeling you might be monitoring at too quiet a level perhaps? It's strange, but it kind of sounds ok at a quiet level, but falls apart if you turn up the volume a touch.
Hope this helps.
Of course you are free to check out my go at this to see where I am coming from, and to check whether you agree with me or not
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Good luck!
I think you've uploaded a 128 kbps mp3. It would be better if you could upload 320 kbps I think.
Regarding the vocal takes - did you check out the accompanying magazine article? The multiple vocal takes given is an opportunity to practice putting together your own vocal comp should you wish to give it a try.
For me this track is all about the vocals and space, with good supporting musicians. It's been a while since I tried mixing this track myself, but I recall there were a few extra parts and fills included in the session as well, so a lot to sort out to create your arrangement and mix.
Of course, it depends on your taste and what you are going for, but I find your vocals to be too unnattural - a bit too forward and over processed somehow. Not sure what processing you applied to the vocal, but it sounds to me like too much of the wrong reverb and perhaps widening or something? The mix also sounds quite distorted to me from the 1:05 minute mark on. Might be the low bitrate, or maybe hitting a limiter too hard across the mix?
Not sure if you are looking for suggestions, but if you were to give it another go I would perhaps dial back the effects and try to get a good volume balance, then go from there with a bit of eq and automation, and a touch complimentary reverb.
Aside from the vocals, and distortion issues, the arrangment and balance of your mix doesn't sound too far off to be honest.
Could be the low bit rate, but I also have a feeling you might be monitoring at too quiet a level perhaps? It's strange, but it kind of sounds ok at a quiet level, but falls apart if you turn up the volume a touch.
Hope this helps.
Of course you are free to check out my go at this to see where I am coming from, and to check whether you agree with me or not
.Good luck!
Just uploaded a mix/master? Waiting for comments? Why not give back and critique a mix/master, or two!