My newest song - would appreciate some suggestions

This is still a kinda of work on progress, but I'm digging the mix. Hope someone here does, too. I played guitars with a Godin, bass with a Variax bass ( set to "P" model) and used Superior Drummer.

I recorded a TON of vocal tracks, trying to get that 80's Def Leppard wall of vocals. There are 2 main guitar solos, the 1st I was thinking Phil Keaggy, the 2nd I was thinking Steve Lukather. So - I don't claim to play like them, but that is indeed who I was trying to emulate.

I really hope y'all enjoy this. But if not, please give me some feedback on how to improve the mix. Thank you so much!!! My wife said this is my best work, hope she's not just being nice!! Hope I don't have to go back and tell her the boys on the forum hated it!!!!

One thing I'll say - I have learned less is more. On this session, I barely used any comp or EQ. Most tracks are almost unaffected (and the comp just barely kicks in when it does.). I did use a lot of automation. I dunno - I just sort of kept it simple. Something I wish someone had told me a long time ago!!!! Other than volume and panning - not much more.

Thanks again.

My Song

It sounds good. And yes... very often less is more. Automation rules.  

I like the song. 


Something with the snare didn't set right with me...... couldn't quite put my finger on the exact issue.... maybe a bit to loud. nothing that's a deal stopper though.... 

nice playing. 

Great tunage. I usually don't care for christian rock because most don't get what Jesus had to say. He would rejoice in your song but he won't in christianity.

Great song and I think the accoustic should have started the song as well as ended it. It sounds out of place just at the end but if it starts with it, it would work very well.

Very well done!

Thanks for the feedback and suggestions. I appreciate y'all taking the time to listen to the whole song.

I did use Superior Drummer 2 (the Avatar kit). I do also have Addictive Drums and EZDrummer (with various expansion kits). I do admit - among my many mixing weaknesses, drums is a big one. I just don't "hear" what more experienced folks "hear". I will go back, and take a fresh look at the drumkit and see if I can find something a little more complimentary for this song.

I really appreciate you taking the time to listen and advise!! It's the only way I know of to get better!

Thanks, Cian. I appreciate the feedback. I've been sort of tweaking those drums a bit - nothing major. But hopefully the snare will sit a little better in the mix.

By the way, I went to your website. I really dig the music. Fingerprints, particularly. Then, Freakin Out is like a 180 degree turn!! Both well done.

Trying to remember, with Avatar- don't you have the option of the black beauty snare?


It does indeed! Gonna play with that tonight. Thanks!!

Thanks, conga! I really appreciate the feedback. I was definitely going for huge vocals - so I'm glad it gave you that impression. And I have sorta noticed the "buzz saw" guitar tone you referred to, also. I've kind of ignored it, but you noticing it may have just convinced me to dive a bit deeper into that lead tone.

Thanks again for listening and giving me some suggestions to ponder!!Oh - and I really am glad to hear your wife liked it, too. Please tell her "thank you".