"On Fire" (Rock)

"On Fire" (Rock)
 
Hi again, guys!
 
I just uploaded a Test Mix for a song called "On Fire".
 
If you can spare 3 and a half minutes to check it out, as always, any and all helpful comments, suggestions, constructive criticism, input and ideas are very welcome, and also greatly appreciated!

Big thanks in advance for any observations, suggestions, comments and ideas! 
 
Bob
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"On Fire"
 
128kbps MP3 on SoundClick at: http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=13405375
 
Or... Better Quality 320kbps MP3 format on the Player at: http://www.boboister.com/test-mixes.html
 

Hi Bob,  you must be working hard at the moment lots of new stuff, I am with Scott on this it has you stamped all over it. nice one

String Jammer:
 
 
Hey, Scotty,
 
Big thanks, brother, I always look forward to and greatly appreciate your good input and observations on my stuff, and your sage advice and suggestions have really helped me with many problem mixes in the past!
 
Sincere thanks for the very kind words, and you and many of our other forum buddies always provide great help and motivation for me to always try to keep learning and trying to improve.  I'm very grateful for your friendship and support!
 
Have a great night, buddy!
Bob
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Wookiee:
 
 
Hey, Wook,
 
Thank you so much, my friend!
 
Yes, Sir, I'm pushing hard trying to pick out and touch up the last few songs for my third album coming out late next month, LOL, it's only two and a half years late!   I wish I had more time to work on my music, but I've been busy with my real work about 65+ hours a week, so I'm lucky to get a couple hours recording and mixing in, usually between 3 and 5 in the morning every couple weeks. 
 
Thanks again for always lending your excellent furry ears to my stuff, and all your great advice and support here on the forum, I'm truly grateful for all your good input, friendship and support!
 
Have a good one!
Bob
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jamesg1213:
 
 
Hi, James,
 
How are you, my friend?  Hope you're doing great!
 
Thanks so much for giving this one a listen and for your very kind words and good observations!
 
I'm going to check out the sections you mentioned where the heavy guitars come back in during the pre-choruses, to see whether I should lower the distorted guitars or maybe just punch up the vocals a touch to compensate for the rhythm guitars' re-entry.  Great ears, James, those are the kind of little details that always sneak by me after hearing a song a zillion times!
 
Thanks again for all your great input, support and friendship, James, truly appreciated!
 
Best Wishes,
Bob
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Your mixes always sound top notch.  Sounds great!!!!
 

I'd just start the song at :21.  For me, that's when it gets powerfully good. The intro as you have it doesn't hook me, the drums aren't really playing along.
 
For some reason, I thought that after :21 the thing just slams. Really awesome rawk production skills!
 
thanks, I always look forward to your stuff.
 
-Tom

Nice one Bob! Great rocker with great tones. I had to listen twice as I thought there were timeing issues which it was the silence that threw me off. It happens a few times though it doesn't feel smooth. Great mix and song!

Bob you have a radio voice man.  Your guitar sound and your vocals always kick my ass and I love it.  I am quite curious to know about your recording chain. 
 
You know I'm not an engineer, but I thought the mix was just right. 

I get tired of saying the same thing, but geez, it's freakin' slammin'. 
 
The guitars, vocals and drums all sound great, big and fat as usual.  I think the vocals were in danger of getting a little blanketed by the music in a few spots just because the music comes across that powerful, but it's subjective.  And yeah, the solo is really smooth as mentioned above - it sounds like it has a different tone than other songs?    I also did hear just a few minor timing issues, but less than previous songs and nothing overly distracting.   Either way it's just another day in Oister Rock.   
 

Another hot rocking tune from the Oister Factory!! Good stuff here Bob and love your guitar tones. I also thought the vocals could come up a few notches....they seem to get slightly behind the heavy guitars. Other than that, this is a winner!
Well done my friend.....well done!!

Kinda modern Ozzy meets Dokken - 
slammin tune. the drums breathe a lot more naturally on this one you did a great job sequencing them - I don't mind the little timing issues here and there. 
love your voice and mad guitar chops, bro!! people will buy this!! 
 
- Daren 

This is up my alley...I like it Bob!