https://soundcloud.com/washedup-3/for-the-record-oct-19-mix
 
Hi, it's been a while since I've stopped in here, and it's been a while since I've mixed anything real ( as opposed to a singer and a track) 
 
Anyway Hoping you can find my failings and set me on the right path. 

Sixfinger - that is a great melody. Your voice is top-notch and as always you you play like a pro.

I wish I could sing like that, I just did the guitars. Thanks!
 

Cool 😎

So this was something you recorded for someone else in your studio or something like that? I thought it was a terrific song. Vocals and lyrics were great.
 
Bill

Thank you!
A recording of our band, real drums with some Superior Drummer supplements, K S and toms, real bass, I did the guitars, singer did his own backups. and I have a simple midi piano doing a little thing in the bridge.
 
Still would love to hear any suggestions on the mix.

Sixfinger,
 
Good song and overall mix.   I know you are looking for mix critiques but doubtful you will get any as the mix is pretty well executed overall.    Will throw out a few ideas on arrangement, which I think is really what the production needs to take it to the next level.    I would add an acoustic guitar as the primary rhythm instrument during the verses and keep the current fingerpicking eguitar as fill or ornamentation in a few key areas.   Really lock the acoustic guitar in with the drums and bass.   Then add a few ornaments here and there, could be a fiddle, steel guitar, guitar fills or guitar swells, piano, or whatever.   
 
You don't need much, the song is a winner as is so take these suggestions with a grain of salt.   Hope there are some helpful suggestions here for you.  
 

Regards
 
 
 

Sixfinger
Really a good song. And sorry, I can't comment on the mix since I'm not that good at it, but just wanted to share what I noted while listening.
I liked the part about looking in the mirror and then the "tell it all" delays, as if being repeated as a reflection. Well that's the way I took it.
The stereo separation at 2:19 seemed abrupt. Suddenly the singer is in the left channel (or right channel if I had my headphones on backwards) At least that was noticeable to me.
I couldn't figure out what the title of the song meant.
But like I said, it's a really good song and I enjoyed the listen.

This is great. Lyrics and melody compliment each beautifully. Playing is super. Vocals are excellent. Sentimental without being maudlin. Very, very pro sounding. Terrific job.

The mix, I think the bass and kick could use a bit more definition or a bit more presence. I’m listening on cheesy phones (that’s all I have at the moment). But you’ve got a really nice tune and for me , that’s what matters most (although you were not asking for a critique of the. Song).

Listening through decent headphones at quite a low volume, I can pick out everything, so I reckon that says 'good mix'. Markno999 has some nice production ideas though.