Turn It On Again (Genesis Cover with MGC59 on Vocals) UPDATE 10/7/15

Here is a cover of Genesis' 1980 Turn It On Again, from their Duke Album, featuring MGC59 on vocals.   A month or so ago Mark posted his version of Turn It On Again.  I was also working on a cover to Turn It On Again at the same time and asked him if I could use his vocal track for my backing track as well.   He graciously agreed and here is the track.  Critiques and comments welcome.
 
Remixed Version 10/7/2015
http://www.soundclick.com/player/single_player.cfm?songid=13226778&q=hi&newref=1
 
Old Version
http://www.soundclick.com/player/single_player.cfm?songid=13220580&q=hi&newref=1

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 I'm not one that should be giving mix advice. Wonderful performances Mark, love the vocal and harmony.

Hi, Mark,
 
Wow, another amazing re-creation of a great classic track!  It's always great to hear one of your fantastic covers!
 
Excellent playing as always, and a faithful redux of the original instrumental tones used by Genesis, and MGC59 did a super job on the vocals and harmonies.
 
My only minor crit is that to my ears, it seems to be lacking a bit in overall low end, at least here on my monitors.  But, I haven't heard the original in forever, so maybe that's what it sounded like and what you're shooting for.
 
Anyway, dynamite job as always, Mark, looking forward to your next one!
 
Have a good one!
Bob

jamesg1213
Nice faithful version. On first listen - vocals and drums (esp snare) too loud, which is making the whole track sound a little empty. All the good stuff in the middle is there, but a little buried. Snare needs to be bigger, but further back.

James,
 
Appreciate listen and the critique.   I have already done a few tweaks to the mix, based on your comments, and will post an update soon.   I know you are a Genesis fan and have a lot of knowledge of their musical style and mixing techniques so very much appreciate the feedback.   The unfortunate effect of hearing a song too many times is that you become blind to certain aspects of it.  As soon as I read your message, could immediately hear the problems:)
 
The playing and production are also challenging for this style of music but am happy with the way they all turned out.  For me the struggle is always more with the mixes than the overall playing or arrangements.   This forum has been an invaluable resource for further developing that skillset....  Lot's of great ears here/hear..... 
 
More to come.
 
Regards

Nice cover Mark

Great playing/performance Mark. As others have said, the other instruments just need to be brought up.....James nailed it.
Looking forward to the remix as well. 

Nothing I can add that hasn't already been said. Definitely worth a remix though...
 
Regards,
Dan
 

Sorry to hear about your plumbing incident......(I just replaced a toilet that always seemed to be clogged.....no more plungering...YAY!!!).
 
Anyway Mark, I have to say this new mix is just SPOT ON!!! It's night & day (I listened to the old mix first and then this one). Now, everything sounds upfront, loud, and clear......mixed & performed very well!! Excellent work....this is a keeper (in my book). :)) 

Mesh - Appreciate the re-listen and comment.   Good to hear that everything is in its' place.   Glad you got your plumbing issue sorted as well:)   It is a real pain to deal with that kind of problem.
 
James - Appreciate you stopping back to check the newly updated mix.   Very happy to hear it is meeting expectation.   I agree on the singing, very good job.
 
Thanks to everyone for the comments after the first mix was posted for the excellent suggestions.   Made all the change updates that were commented on and a few other additions.  Used Wave's Center to push the guitars and keyboards busses out to the side a bit more.  Also added the UAD Ampex ATR-102 2-Track Tape to the Master output which added a nice touch to the mix.  Appreciate it.

Regards
 
 

Daryl-Thanks for the listen, appreciate it.
 
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Super job guys!  I love this old song, and your cover does it real justice.  Excellent vocals in particular, but everything was great!

Reece - Appreciate the listen... I wonder if you clicked on the old version (still posted in the thread and on the Soundclick Page)   The Toms, Snare and LVox were too loud on the original mix but I think they are reined in now.   Maybe not?
 
Walt - Thanks for the comment.   Appreciate it.
 
Dan - Thanks for checking out the updated mix.   Glad the changes brought it up a level.   Was a fun song to work on for sure.  

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