"Beautiful" by Scandalous Grace NEW MIX 7-15-16

Nice tune, Reece, and good performances all the way around.  I'm not quite so sold on the mix though.  Drums seemed a bit loud, and the mix overall felt a bit hot (maybe too much compression or limiting?).

Philz - thanks so much my man!  I appreciate the comments and especially appreciate the comments on the performances!   I'm looking into the mix now and will get back soon!
 
Wookiee - thanks for the listen and the comments - I will certainly check this out and see what I can do!  

I enjoy listening to your releases, nice song. Others have already said what I'm also hearing so will leave that to your ears.
 
 
 

Reece, this sounds Awesome to my ears! You have an AWESOME Voice! I have heard people try and sing in that type of tone and almost all of the time they lose their timbre, but you never do. It's something only the very gifted or very talented ones can do. Excellent vocals! I really liked the song, and the music sounded great also. 
 
BUT : I am no mix master,  but I have to disagree with the others saying it's too hot of a MIX. They are probably right and I am probably wrong. But here is why : "The lead guitar has very little tone in the mix, it's buried, you should raise the treble on the EQ on the lead guitar and bring it out first giving it more clarity and then remix. 
 
I'm just trying to help Reece, so please don't take it any other way, you have helped me over the years many many times with so many questions I have asked and tolerated my frustration. Thank you!
 
But : My comment on your song and mix has nothing to do with you helping me, it's just me and my honest opinion. 
 
Always great to hear you sing man, you are gifted!
 

It's pretty good as is! I like the instruments, the arrangement, and the vocal performance.
 
So, here's some ideas FWIW!
the lead vocal seems pretty dry, and while it's still pretty good, I think it would shine a bit more if you either double tracked it (mixing in the double a little lower in volume, and compressed nicely to boot)  OR slap a tiny bit of chorus/microshift/reverb on it.
 
Speaking of slap, the drums I think are the only instrument that have that slapback reverb going on, and that makes them to my ears sound like they are in a separate space from the other performers.
 
I think also you have panned the guitars pretty hard R and L ? You might try them tucked in a little more.
 
 
cool tune, have fun with it!
 
-Tom

New mix up this morning based on your feedback, guys!  thanks so much for your assistance!
 
same link
http://www.soundcloud.com/beaglesound/beautiful
 

I like it. Good voice, excellent guitar.

John - (Wookiee) - thank you sir! I will check on the low end!  any time you mess with the limiter/compressor on the master you have a good possibility of completely changing the way other pieces sound or interact.  I often have to tweak most tracks after changing anything on the master.  thanks - I'll check on that bottom!  
 
fergusbobb - thanks very much for taking the time to listen and comment!  I'll pass on the compliments on the guitar work to the two guitarists!
 
Mark (mgh) - hey man!  thanks so much for the great words about my vocals!  yeah, it's been a while!  hope to hear some stuff of yours - do you have something here on the songs forum?  I'll go searching and see.
 
I'll check out the bottom end - like I told wookiee, whenever you mess with the limiter on the master, it can easily screw with anything and everything in the mix!
 
on the guitars - Mike had mentioned narrowing the panning on the intro guitars as well and I argued with him saying I thought it was good since they are two different guitarists and are on two parts of the "stage" but I'm talking with them again and I'll reconsider it!  thanks 
 
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thanks everyone so far!  this is a great community!  please continue to listen and comment!!!

I like it a lot!

Since I have just finished my first lyrics in english, especially nowdays I mainly pay attention to the words of a song. Here I think you have a well written lyrics and a performance that brings it to life nicely.

I must be listening to the new mix because it sounds good to me.  The lead vocal is not only good but you have done a great job with the harmonies as well.
 
Nice one!

Reece,
 
Had listened to the previous version, this one is much better.   Sounds really good on the low end, good punch.  Might be a little build-up on the Lower mids between the guitar and bass.   Otherwise, really good.

Regards
 
 

markno999, thanks so much!   I'll look at the lower mids, glad you liked it!
 
Markus - thanks!  very much appreciated!

thanks, Steve!  I appreciate the feedback - I'll certainly look at the guitar duet area  
 
glad you liked it and thanks for the compliments!