Rimshot
The cymbals are a bit strange in that they don't sound like standard ride and crashes. It's like a bell and a small China cymbal for the crash (or something). It makes the production sound like there are resonances when I think its just the sound of the cymbals. 
 

Jimmy,
 
I've been waiting for a drummer's perspective on the cymbals.
 
Those are live cymbals and I'm still sussing out how to capture them properly. Actually they are the Zildjian Gen16 AE cymbal system. I don't have cymbal triggers, only drum triggers. They were the nickel versions but I've since upgraded to the buffed bronze which are supposed to be warmer sounding. We'll see on the next song. 

I wonder if the new SD3 Tracker could help them out? It is supposed to anyway but maybe moving on is best. 

Rimshot
I wonder if the new SD3 Tracker could help them out? It is supposed to anyway but maybe moving on is best. 

Yes, I plan on using that, or MIDI conversion, even if I get the Gen16s working; as the cymbals I have may not always be the best sound for the song.

nice work guys!  
 
I didn't hear the original mix...or did I?   
 
this one sounds really good my ol' dawg ears!  I love the bass and guitars in this one.  (don't tell him, but I'm a fan of James' playing anyway!  )
 
can't comment more on the cymbals, they sound OK to me, but I am definitely not a drummer!  
 
everything else sounds good!  great work guys!  I really love this!

Wow!  My first day back on the forum in a few months and here's a dynamite new instrumental from my old buddies, Bapsi and James (and Ron?)!
 
Fantastic work, guys, I love all of the interesting twists and turns in this one,  although the complete stop at around the 4 minute mark made me think it was over until the surprise ending kicked in.
 
James guitar work and tone is super as usual.  Ed's tasty bass and keys sound great with Ron's drums, and the current mix sounds warm, full and nicely balanced.
 
Super stuff, guys, it's really great to hear that the forum is still kicking out high quality original music! 
 
Have a great weekend!
Bob

Way cool colab!!! Nice work to all!  Guitar is a rockin.  I like the funky synth thrown in there!!
 
Thanks for sharing!

Lubbly jubbly

Great tune, guys! A live drummer makes a huge difference (especially when they're good!). Always a pleasure to hear James stretching out on guitar and Ed is solid as ever on bass as well as piano. Well done with the false ending, too! Didn't see that coming, ha!

Beagle
nice work guys!  
 
I didn't hear the original mix...or did I?   
 
this one sounds really good my ol' dawg ears!  I love the bass and guitars in this one.  (don't tell him, but I'm a fan of James' playing anyway!  )
 
can't comment more on the cymbals, they sound OK to me, but I am definitely not a drummer!  
 
everything else sounds good!  great work guys!  I really love this!

Thanks Beags.
 
Have sum Becan on us.
 
Wait that did not come out right.

I think that I didn't hear the first rendition of this number but I do think that y'all did a great job on this.  The song has a lot of great playing, energy, and I love that change around the 4:14 mark.
 
Nice one lads!