Superman Curl - REMIX

A radio ready hit. Clever lyrics. Great job by Karen on harmonies. To my admittedly untrustworthy ears, I'd like to hear the entire song mixed a little brighter, bring the vox forward a bit. Good work.

First off...  as soon as Soundcloud opened and I saw the background image I had to chuckle.  
 
I agree with Mark - good writing and arrangement, and well performed.   Mix-wise I'm not sure if the entire thing needs to be brighter, but I'd at least start with the lead vocals - they sound a bit too "round" to me ears for this type of song.   It's definitely worth going back in to make some tweaks IMHO!
 

Agreed the vox need some work, they sound a tad flat and small. everything else is on the money. Good stuff!!

Thank you Lynn, Mark, Steve and Gus. 
Lynn, I'm glad it sounded good there but there must be a tweak somewhere.
I spent some time mixing this in mono.  As you know all of the center is louder.  I think when I went back to stereo I was fooled as to the presence of the main vocal.   The tweak might be as simple as lowering the drum room fader.  We'll see...

https://soundcloud.com/jmasno5/superman-curl
 
This is a remix of an earlier Song Forum entry.
The Cakewalk community was very helpful with their constructive opinions.  
See those comments at http://forum.cakewalk.com/FindPost/3133802
Thanks.
 

John, this mix sounds better to me. Vocals are more upfront and clearer. the important thing, though is that this is just a terrific song. Reminds me a little of early XTC. Well done

thepogue
well...its much better (Vox wise) but I'd still come up a bit more as I still feel the vox site behind the guitars and kit in the mix..but yes you are heading in the right direction...dont be shy on the vox..you got a great voice so push it man...push it!!

Thanks! I'll listen to it in more places. I mix at low volumes. When I have the fader low I hear the vocal, snare and bass perfectly. I think my fear is, if I bring up the vox it may get in the way of the ever growing aggressiveness of the guitars. The guitars are the key to the buildup of energy. It's all taste but I respect what you're saying. That's why mixing is art.

mcourter
John, this mix sounds better to me. Vocals are more upfront and clearer. the important thing, though is that this is just a terrific song. Reminds me a little of early XTC. Well done

Thanks M!  I like XTC a lot.  I think things just come out when we write.

kakku
Very nice job. Good singing and playing too.

Thank you.

Radio ready pop tune.  70s type groove. Great vocal work.  I think the mix is spot on.
I don't know if I caught your instrumentation, but it sounds great.
 
John B.

Thanks for listening John B and Steve!

jmasno5

I mix at low volumes.

That's working for you, because listening at low volume I can pick out drums, bass and guitars nicely and the vocals are riding over the top well. Good song too!