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2012/06/09 14:16:23 (permalink)

Mixing Advise on an old school song I'm working on

I'm working on a song in a genre I'm not used to. I need opinions on the mix and changes needed. (The mixing is done by another person, I did the music) - http://www.2dadventure.com/stuff/songs/aage%20bhi%209-6-12.mp3 Also advise on any changes in the arrangement if you feel so.

P.S. Does anyone think attaching a compressor to the bass side chained to the kick is required? Sometimes I felt the bass was too boomy..
post edited by Neole - 2012/06/09 14:37:55
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    Re:Mixing Advise on an old school song I'm working on 2012/06/09 14:24:39 (permalink)
    interesting intro

    The female singer sounds like she's singing through cotton a bit   not enough highs and "air" around her vox.... not as present and clear as she should be considering the clarity of the music. 


    I'm thinking too that her vox could come  up a db or two... but if you get the EQ fixed (on the vocals) that might be all that it needs. 

    everything else sounds good to me.




    cool tune and creative production..... I'm not a big fan of the thunder.... 
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    Re:Mixing Advise on an old school song I'm working on 2012/06/09 14:28:22 (permalink)
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    interesting intro

    The female singer sounds like she's singing through cotton a bit   not enough highs and "air" around her vox.... not as present and clear as she should be considering the clarity of the music. 


    I'm thinking too that her vox could come  up a db or two... but if you get the EQ fixed (on the vocals) that might be all that it needs. 

    everything else sounds good to me.

    cool tune and creative production..... I'm not a big fan of the thunder....  

    Herb has said it all here.


    For me "maybe" the drums are a db or so too much. Probably a taste thing.

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    Re:Mixing Advise on an old school song I'm working on 2012/06/09 14:35:23 (permalink)

    Thanks for the tips Guitarhacker. I too felt the vocals were too low, will ask the engineer to try eq then volume. Thunder is based on the lyrics as the girl is asking 'whats that sound' 'looks like there going to be a storm' etc.
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    interesting intro

    The female singer sounds like she's singing through cotton a bit   not enough highs and "air" around her vox.... not as present and clear as she should be considering the clarity of the music. 


    I'm thinking too that her vox could come  up a db or two... but if you get the EQ fixed (on the vocals) that might be all that it needs. 

    everything else sounds good to me.




    cool tune and creative production..... I'm not a big fan of the thunder.... 


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    Re:Mixing Advise on an old school song I'm working on 2012/06/09 14:36:49 (permalink)

    Thanks bapu. The whole drums or just the kick?
    Neole

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    Herb has said it all here.


    For me "maybe" the drums are a db or so too much. Probably a taste thing.


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    Re:Mixing Advise on an old school song I'm working on 2012/06/09 14:38:13 (permalink)
     Does anyone think attaching a compressor to the bass side chained to the kick is required? Sometimes I felt the bass was too boomy.. 
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    Re:Mixing Advise on an old school song I'm working on 2012/06/09 14:56:36 (permalink)
    this is fine... I hear nothing wrong with the vocal eq... very interesting music especially during the breakdown... I'm hearing some scales I'm not used to... what language? 
    I like the sound of this...

     
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    Re:Mixing Advise on an old school song I'm working on 2012/06/09 15:18:15 (permalink)

    Thanks notnat. The language is hindi (north indian).

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    this is fine... I hear nothing wrong with the vocal eq... very interesting music especially during the breakdown... I'm hearing some scales I'm not used to... what language? 
    I like the sound of this...


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    Re:Mixing Advise on an old school song I'm working on 2012/06/09 15:25:45 (permalink)
    This song sounds terrific in my humble little studio.  I thought all things were balanced well, and I especially love the many textures that occur during this tune.  The sound of the guitar playing bluesy licks over this somewhat ethnic pop song put this over the top.  This is very creative and challenging.  I, for one, like sound effects if they're in context with the song, and these work for me.  Oh yeah, and the vocal was very good.  This is a new taste for me, and I like it.

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    Re:Mixing Advise on an old school song I'm working on 2012/06/09 15:40:25 (permalink)

    Oh I should mention the singer is a malaysian who does not speak or understand indian. She just learnt the lines and sang them.


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    Thanks notnat. The language is hindi (north indian).

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    Re:Mixing Advise on an old school song I'm working on 2012/06/09 15:41:52 (permalink)
    Thanks for the compliments Lynn! I also found the mix good in the studio, but when I heard it again in a cd player I thought there might be problems.
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    This song sounds terrific in my humble little studio.  I thought all things were balanced well, and I especially love the many textures that occur during this tune.  The sound of the guitar playing bluesy licks over this somewhat ethnic pop song put this over the top.  This is very creative and challenging.  I, for one, like sound effects if they're in context with the song, and these work for me.  Oh yeah, and the vocal was very good.  This is a new taste for me, and I like it.



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    Re:Mixing Advise on an old school song I'm working on 2012/06/09 16:25:51 (permalink)
    Very cool song.  There is a lot of changes and other textures in this song that make it very interesting to listen to.  The vocals which are sung provide a nice haunting contrast to the pop-like sound of the rhythm/instruments.  The mix sounds great.
    Very nice indeed.
     
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    Re:Mixing Advise on an old school song I'm working on 2012/06/09 16:28:01 (permalink)
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    Thanks bapu. The whole drums or just the kick?
    Neole

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    Herb has said it all here.


    For me "maybe" the drums are a db or so too much. Probably a taste thing.


    To me the whole kit. But again, maybe it's just me.


    I tend to think that if one person says it, it's probably no big deal.

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    Re:Mixing Advise on an old school song I'm working on 2012/06/09 16:45:28 (permalink)
    I think the mix sounds WONDERFUL .  A very pro sound with space and warmth. I wouldn't change a thing.  Looking forward to hearing more of your music.  KUDOS!


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    Re:Mixing Advise on an old school song I'm working on 2012/06/09 17:26:20 (permalink)

    Thanks Freddy!
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    Very cool song.  There is a lot of changes and other textures in this song that make it very interesting to listen to.  The vocals which are sung provide a nice haunting contrast to the pop-like sound of the rhythm/instruments.  The mix sounds great.
    Very nice indeed.
     
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    Re:Mixing Advise on an old school song I'm working on 2012/06/09 17:27:43 (permalink)

    I will give it a try with the drums down when we sit on the mix again.
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    Neole


    Thanks bapu. The whole drums or just the kick?
    Neole

    bapu


    Herb has said it all here.


    For me "maybe" the drums are a db or so too much. Probably a taste thing.


    To me the whole kit. But again, maybe it's just me.


    I tend to think that if one person says it, it's probably no big deal.


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    Re:Mixing Advise on an old school song I'm working on 2012/06/09 17:29:11 (permalink)

    Thanks Kev! I'll certainly post my future songs here for advise as well.


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    I think the mix sounds WONDERFUL .  A very pro sound with space and warmth. I wouldn't change a thing.  Looking forward to hearing more of your music.  KUDOS!


    Kev


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    Re:Mixing Advise on an old school song I'm working on 2012/06/09 21:04:56 (permalink)
    Interesting tune.  The mix and everything was fine here but some of the others can give you more technical advice.  This kept me listening the whole time.  I really enjoyed her vocal.

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    Re:Mixing Advise on an old school song I'm working on 2012/06/09 21:27:08 (permalink)
    I've listened to quite a bit of Indian music - Shankar ragas,meditation pieces and even some Bollywood so I was familiar with the sound of this.  It's good. And yes, the bass is a little boomy. 
     

     
     
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    Re:Mixing Advise on an old school song I'm working on 2012/06/10 02:11:57 (permalink)
    Hi Neole,
    Nice work....mix didn't bug me at all. I listened on the A and B speakers in the studio and then again on consumer speakers in an untreated space and I didn't pick up on any bass boom or vocal EQ/level problems.

    *shrug* Different ears + different spaces = different outcomes, but I think it sounds great.

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    Re:Mixing Advise on an old school song I'm working on 2012/06/10 06:02:15 (permalink)

    Thanks Warren. I'll pass on the compliments to the singer!
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    Interesting tune.  The mix and everything was fine here but some of the others can give you more technical advice.  This kept me listening the whole time.  I really enjoyed her vocal.


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    Re:Mixing Advise on an old school song I'm working on 2012/06/10 06:06:20 (permalink)

    Thanks for the listen and opinions Abull!




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    I've listened to quite a bit of Indian music - Shankar ragas,meditation pieces and even some Bollywood so I was familiar with the sound of this.  It's good. And yes, the bass is a little boomy. 
     
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    Re:Mixing Advise on an old school song I'm working on 2012/06/10 11:13:08 (permalink)

    Wow, thanks for taking the time Dean! Really appreciate it.
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    Hi Neole,
    Nice work....mix didn't bug me at all. I listened on the A and B speakers in the studio and then again on consumer speakers in an untreated space and I didn't pick up on any bass boom or vocal EQ/level problems.

    *shrug* Different ears + different spaces = different outcomes, but I think it sounds great.

    Dean


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