Mars Hill

Here is a theme song I named Mars Hill. This was the first time i used Addictive drums, actually my first time playing with a lot of the new features in X3. I am really liking the workflow in X3.The colors really help. So many little things in the program that if known make it a lot easier to use and customize. One example is my preference for vertical lines outside of clips. Makes it a ton easier to see where you are when editing.
 
The project started out as a rough idea in Acid pro 7. I exported a few tracks from there into Sonar X3 and locked it to Addictive Drums.So this uses both loops and a drum program. I used Rapture for the keys solo. The guitars are three tracks in all coming from a Line 6 HD500 and bussed into a Guitar rig plug-in. 
 
Comments, crits welcome. The guitars seemed a bit much. I tried to tame them some but they still seem a bit strong. Would love other perspectives.
https://soundcloud.com/starise/mars-hill

Wow, This took me back to (Tamam Shud an Australian psychedelic and progressive rock and surf rock band, formed in Sydney, Australia in 1967)-Wikipedia entry. The drums are obviously a little more modern, even though it's not really my thing I thought it was great. Took me on a journey. It maybe got a little too big too quick which left it no place to go later on. But WOW.

I like the way your used AD in this tune.  What a terrific addition for Sonar.  I realize this is more experimental, therefor, I offer no critique on the production.  You've always had a way of blending sounds and textures together that I like.  This is no exception.

Thanks Herb for listening. You know I'm about this far from simply trashing this. I know it has some redeeming qualities, but for some reason it isn't conveying what I wanted to convey.
 
I know you're a country guy. I wondered what you had going. I have something that came off unexpectedly country on acoustics but I need to refine it. If you have some time drop me a line.

Sounds very good. As mentioned above the guitar seemed to be a little loud in the mix.

Thanks guys for your input. I have replaced some guitar parts with synth parts and I reduced the guitars I left in the mix to -12db. Thanks for your suggestions. 
 
https://soundcloud.com/starise/mars-hill
 
 
I had some parts that were clashing as Cian mentioned. I took out some of the counter melody as well. 

Bob I appreciate your listening to the mix. Not sure why but I usually get things better the second try.lol. Yes I love those Addctive Drums. I had a couple of other drum programs and so if I hadn't bought X3 I doubt that I ever would have had  it, but man I'm impressed with AD and I'm glad I have it.
 
Thanks for your comments Bob. Hope you have a great new year!