"Snake Charmer" (Rock)
 
Hi again, guys!
 
It's been a while.  Due to a very busy work schedule and crazy real life, I took about a year off from music, writing, recording, mixing and even playing.  Finally, about a month ago the music bug bit again and I was able to free up a couple hours for the studio.  Unfortunately, it's like relearning everything about recording and mixing again and trying to get my studio "ears" back.  LOL, Not to mention my decades old guitar calluses are gone and I'm like a 12 year old guitar "virgin" bleeding all over the fret board!  Anyway, I'm happy to be back again and working on some new music.
 
I just uploaded a Test Mix for a new song called "Snake Charmer".
 
If you can spare a few moments 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!  You guys are the BEST!
 
Bob
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"Snake Charmer"
 
128kbps MP3 on SoundClick at: https://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=13780624  
 
NOTE: NEW MIX UP FROM ALL YOUR INPUT AND SUGGESTIONS!
 
I uploaded the remix (same link above) with everyone's input here on the forum who were kind enough to take time to listen and comment.
 
I upped the verse vocals a bit as everyone mentioned, and I tried to tweak the EQ and squeeze out a little more definition from the bass guitar.  LOL, Now, I'm hoping I didn't screw up the volume levels of the whole mix making the corrections!
 
If you get a chance to check the new mix, please let me know what you think.
 
Sincere thanks for all your help to everybody who listened and commented!
 
Best Wishes,
Bob
 

Hey Bob, great vox and guitars as usual -- the guitar tones are terrific and so is the instrumental break.  My only crit is that the bass was a little diffuse - could use more definition in the mix -- and the panned rhythm guitars seem a tad too loud in the mix.  Other than that, the mix is outstanding.
  I like what I hear!
~Allan
 

BOB IS BACK!!!  I'm glad that you have finally posted a song my friend.  You may have been away from recording for awhile but you ain't no virgin.  This number definitely rocks with the cool Bob sounds.  Nice one!!!

I enjoyed that Bob - a really cool rockin' tune.  The mix sounds good to me.  Excellent guitar solo.

Hi, Allan,
 
Thanks, buddy, that's exactly the kind of input and observations I need while I'm trying to get my studio ears back!
 
After so much time off from recording I'm having a hard time getting the instrument levels and vocals balanced correctly, and not quite trusting my EQ decisions yet.
 
I'll definitely try to re-eq the bass tracks to squeeze out some better definition, and also adjust the rhythm guitar volumes a bit.
 
Thanks again, I really appreciate you taking time to check it out and your good suggestions and input!
 
Have a great weekend!
Bob
 

Have you taken it down Bob?

Bob, Bob, Bow, wow man - this is very powerful - your vocals are as good as it gets. Great guitar work and the mix sounds really well balanced.
 
Great tune.

Sounds great.  No evidence at all that you've gone a bit "rusty".
 
My only nit is that the vocals sound a bit quieter in the first minute and seem to get boosted in volume after that.  I like how they sound best after the 1 minute mark.
 
John B.

Nice work Bob! Guitars are great as always! I always like listening to your stuff!

I like the "fat" guitar sound. For my ears the vocals could be a little more louder and thicker.
Otherweise good production :)