"Hearts On Fire"

Nope, mix sounds spot on to me. I did indeed enjoy. This has a summer party fun feel to it that kinda made me feel at home... dunno if that makes any sense.

I like the super clean arrangement and the way it lets the mix breathe. 

I also like the song form.

Maybe push the bass forward during the guitar solo? Something happens and the mix seems to step backward during the solo. Seems like it should pop forward just a bit.


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mike

It is bass shy for sure.

But I do like the "Hurts So Good" type energy.

I would trim the vocal eq by a few dbs at 600hz

James: Thanks for your listen and comment.  I will look at the vocal cut too.

Hi notnat!  Much thanks for the nice comment and feedback.  

Rimshot

Kicks ass on this laptop. 

I like it, I'm not a huge fan of that kick drum. It needs to be tighter and or have less room or something. Running with a heart on (fire) sounds uncomfortable.  (for those about to rock... WE SALUTE YOU!)

Timidi - thanks for the smiley face!  Did you like the guitars playing?  

Robby - I appreciate the comments.  I am struggling with that kick but many times I prefer some kind of room on it and that's probably what is distracting in this song.  

Dan - much thanks for your input.  Good tip on layering (something I seldom do!).  Still lot's to learn.  

Still no comments on the silly canon fire.  Maybe I need to bring that up in the mix more or it is such a bad idea you guys don't want to comment on it!  

Thanks Mark.  Do you have a recommendation for a midi bass vst that you like?  I do not own a real bass (yet anyway).  

Rimshot

Good song, enjoyed it.   Mix is good here.    Nice upbeat, feel good song.  
 
Regards

Fun song Jimmy.

Great mix.

Not sure I like the BGVs on "Hearts on fire" but that's a taste thing. To me they need some high voices (falsetto?) in there. And I would have gone for a melody line instead of the shouts.

Is it just me? It sounds like you're saying "I'm running with a hard on fire" in the chorus. And I'm not joking around on this.

Other than those minor nits, I really liked the song. I give it a 95. I could understand (most of) the words and I could dance to it.

Jimmy, this was most definitely kicking some serious butt over the pc speakers on my end, and apologies that those speakers limit my ability to offer any fine level crits.  FWIW- It did sound a little bass light on the small speaks.

Really catchy tune... well written and performed.  Excellent job, man!

Hi Ed - Much thanks for your listen and the "95"!  The song was for fun so the Bkg Vocs at the end saying "Fire" were something I couldn't resist.  No comments on the silly canon? :(  I wonder if ya'll took it seriously? 

Lynn - thanks for the nice comments!  

Phil - much appreciated.  You all have given me good comments on the bass levels which I needed and I am so glad you liked it.  

Clean - Thanks much!  My pugs Max and Bella say hi!   

Hi Terry!  Thanks for the listen.  Ba-Boom!

Rimshot

Lappy speakers here, but sounds pretty good all the same - nice balance and clarity. Can't be sure if the bass needs a boost or not given the listening environment, but the kick could use a little more oomph/thump for me, but then I guess the same applies as with the bass.

 Awesome tune, love the vibe. Mix sounds spot on here.