Starlight in the Sky - new version 4/22 evening

Made me go, "awwww..."
 
Short and sweet 
 
It stands up on its own with just piano and vocals, but I thought I could hear a bass line running through it. Perhaps the bass could be brought up in the mix a bit? Not much... It certainly would do the vocals any harm, I don't think, because they are quite prominent anyway.
 
I'd also be tempted to but ever such a hint of reverb on the vocals. Just the merest hint though...
 
cheers
 
andy

Janet
I'll work on those things. :) 

Whoa! I'm no expert really and I was hoping that a few others, more adept than me, would have chipped in by now 
 
So I'd wait until you get a few more opinions...
 
cheers 
 
andy

This is a beautiful song, Janet.  I agree with Andy about putting a touch of reverb on the the vocal because the strings are somewhat ambient, and that would make the vocal and strings sound like they are in the same environment.  Otherwise, this is a gem.

Well, I hadn't run the vox through the reverb bus at all.  Hmm...  Anyway, I made some changes.  Hopefully for the better!

OK, I went too far with it. Thanks for the feedback.  (I'm rather tickled that I even half understand what you mean about overcompressed...even though it may take me a while to dial it in better.   If everyone knew where I was 6 years ago with this stuff...."What?  It needs a bass?  What for?"  Ah...gratifying, even though I've still got a looong way to go.)   Anyway, thanks again. Much appreciated!  

Janet, I think this sounds better, though I would bring the bass down enough that it's not louder than the piano.  The vocal sounds good to my ears whether you take Dave's advice or not.  You're almost there.

Thanks Bit! Nice of you to stop by!  I believe I may have a real live (and good!) bass player willing to help me out on this, so stand by.  :) Thanks for the tips on the vocals.  I'll try that.  I do appreciate the kudos. :) 
 
Lynn...thanks.  Drat it...too loud, huh?  Well, I'll try to address that when I get a new (real!) bass part in it.  Thanks so much! 
 
Thank you very much, Phil!  I guess he's still where he's always been.  Maybe a new forum name? 

Love the piano and strings Janet.  I heard the pop at 0:11 also, but is it really a pop or is it a hard hit on the bass guitar part that brings out a pop?  Agree with Bitflipper about vocal EQ...maybe "smooth" it out a tad.
 
I listened on computer speakers and can't really judge the bass volume on this one....but I had no trouble hearing it.
 
Thanks for sharing!  Very nice tune BTW!

Really nice song Janet.  Robby sang it great and your playing is really good. The bass is too loud and compressed. Bring it way back so you can still hear it but make the focus the vocal and keys.  Strings are very well done. All and all, you have a special song here. 
If you are going to re-mix, listen to this for a few times for some perspective:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPhho6Iar84&list=PLB32D47F8AC305BD1
 
All the best.

Hi Janet, Long time!! Hope you are well and the family is good. This piece sound nice, but like everyone is saying, the bass is way up front and needs to be dropped back into the mix. Listen to it again but turn the sound click player volume to 50 and you will see a bit clearer what needs to be adjusted so you can tweak each track in and out for better balance. Just try to keep the panning correct and don't share track space and it will all come together.
 
A very lovely and beautiful song. I do tend to remember this piece from last year or so, and now it is beginning to come full circle. Congrats to you and Robbie on a beautiful love song. It will touch many hearts.
 
Peace and Blessings, John

Thanks John!  I've actually got a REAL bass track to mix in now...just waiting for time!  :)  Appreciate you stopping by.  Oh, and I think it's been at least three years since you first heard this. :)   Hope you're doing well!
 
Thanks Dena!  Yeah, hopefully I'll have a new and improved mix up before long.  Hope you're doing well too!