Burning Bridges Mixed by Smiley

[Smiley]

Hey Everyone,

This is my first post on this forum. Hopefully, I will find more time to mix and post more stuff. This was a fun project to mix since I've been mixing pop, hip-hop and dance music as of lately.

I've been listening to a lot of Randy Staub and Andy Sneap lately. Let me know what you guys think of this mix!!

Best,
Smiley Sean

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2920...Smiley.mp3

[Blitzzz]

Hey smiley, can you attach this song directly to your post instead of using an external link? It's easier for folks to listen to it and you`ll get more feedback (its easier to press play then download a song ).

I listend to your mix on my shitty gaming headphones in the office (kind of real life check so to say):

The vocals in the verse could come up a little bit, snare is too loud for me. Instead of lowering the voice in the verse it might be a better idea to automate the whole chorus 0,5-1 db up to give it more impact. Guitars sound good. The screamo-part is great.

It's a shame that no one plays with the small guitar intro at 1:42 before the second chours. Phaser, WahWah, Flanger - just a little something to give the 2nd chorus more impact.

The distorted bass sounds nice and the solo part is great. Best mix of the solo I´ve heard so far - everything is the right in place. I would make the vocals in the last chorus louder.

The only big thing I would change is the impact of chorus 2 + 3. they don't really stand out form the rest.

[Smiley]

Hey smiley, can you attach this song directly to your post instead of using an external link? It's easier for folks to listen to it and you`ll get more feedback (its easier to press play then download a song ).

I listend to your mix on my shitty gaming headphones in the office (kind of real life check so to say):

The vocals in the verse could come up a little bit, snare is too loud for me. Instead of lowering the voice in the verse it might be a better idea to automate the whole chorus 0,5-1 db up to give it more impact. Guitars sound good. The screamo-part is great.

It's a shame that no one plays with the small guitar intro at 1:42 before the second chours. Phaser, WahWah, Flanger - just a little something to give the 2nd chorus more impact.

The distorted bass sounds nice and the solo part is great. Best mix of the solo I´ve heard so far - everything is the right in place. I would make the vocals in the last chorus louder.

The only big thing I would change is the impact of chorus 2 + 3. they don't really stand out form the rest.

Thanks Blitzz for listening and commenting! This was great practice. I just had some time today to do some revisions noted above.

Best,
Smiley

[Blitzzz]

I´ll write some feedback tonight - I don't want to listen to the mix on shitty headphones

[MyopicNick]

I don't have anything constructive to say, sorry. This is a great mix and I can definitely see the Sneap influence!

[Blitzzz]

Cheers Smiley. Mix sounds great. It's not the sound that we (the band) were looking for (ref mix is this song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPW9AbRMwFU) but everything sits in the right place. Love the solo part and the small details throughout the song. The guitar intro for the second chorus might be a little bit toooo much (the freq sweep probably sounds better if you start at 500hz or so), but the third chorus REALLY hits me in the face - nice. You should remove the cymbal/crash that keeps sizzling for a second though.

What I don't like:

- The mix too loud/smashed. Don't push it that hard. It probably sounds even better without crushing it like that.
- The bass doesn't need extra distortion imho but okay - that's completely your decision
- the lead vocal in the key change is a little bit too low

I have written a small FAQ about the song here on the forum that you might want to read. Thx for mixing this song and keep up the good work.
Blitzzz

[Smiley]

Thanks Blitzzz for taking the time to listen!! I really appreciate it!! Hopefully, you can post more stuff for us to practice!!

[Smiley]

Thanks MyopicNick!! Sneap is one of my fave at the moment. I also been listening to Ben Grosse lately as well!!

[Blitzzz]

Thanks Blitzzz for taking the time to listen!! I really appreciate it!! Hopefully, you can post more stuff for us to practice!!

Yep, will do. Have to prepare the files in the next weeks.