New metalcore song from my son's band - Among Fallen Kings

Hi, if you don't mind hearing some screamo, take a listen to this song from my son's band - Among Fallen Kings - that we recorded and mixed entirely in Sonar. This band is composed of 15- and 16-year-olds.


Song title: It's Our Future

Link: www.reverbnation.com/amongfallenkings

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Among-Fallen-Kings/547610851950430?id=547610851950430&sk=app_2405167945

I tried to listen, but it was unlistenable :-( Usually I can listen and comment on the mix or recording, but the song and vocals put me off after only a few seconds.

"Interesting tune. Reminds me of something from Lindsey Buckingham's first solo album, which was a throwback to some older sounds. The phrasings feel a little off in spots, but maybe the second melody version will take care of some of that. A very relaxing song, though. "

Yes, the 2nd melody version took care of that ;-) (BUT IT WASN'T A COMPETITION!!)

As far as i'm concerned, "Metal" began and ended with "Black Sabbath"  Maybe i'm biased cause they hailed from just a few miles up the road from me, but i think they did it best, said it all and no other bands came anywhere close to them. That maybe a very blinkered view, but that's my opinion.

That said: I thought the music was kind of interesting and i can tell you put a lot of effort into making it, but the vocals spoilt it for me, although i did listen till the end.. 

The mix sounded pretty good on my speakers.

This is'nt a genre i'm into, but i'm sure that folkes who do like this kind of thing would enjoy it.

Hi Mark,

Ah, kids these days!  

When I was 15-16 years old, my main goal musically was finding stuff that adults didn't understand or, better yet, found offensive.  So, with that in mind, if I said I liked what they're doing it would probably mean they're already hopelessly out of date.

I think the mix sounds good on my laptop speakers and it seems like they can play way better than I could at that age.

But what I mostly hear is a father making an effort to be involved with his son's interests...and what's not to like about that?

its all about live and learn, at this age my mixes weren't tha hreat, not as great as this one, so time will help you alng the way to build a better mix, the song itself is pretty good, im a metalhead from way back to seplutura.
reminds me along the lines of slip knot.

but he mix needs some depth to it.
I know your getting the stick in here by some people who don't get it, but im telling you, the depth is what turns this song from thin and weak to a beast that rips your ear off, chews it up and spits it out on a plate for others to marvel and eat.

with that said, the snare is to thin and lost in the mix, the snare is supposed to be banging in death metal.
it sounded more along the lines of casio.
you've got some great pieces here re mix it with anger, more lows.

good job

A Dad involved with his son's music is a very wonderful thing.  I remember when my parents saw us for the first time.  Nugent was our lead player and we were very popular (1966).  My parents said that it sounded like a bunch of noise.  No offense they said but maybe you could get a haircut and play in one of those polka or lounge bands.  I was 18!  WHAT IS THIS STORY ABOUT?  Well, I have a friend who is Sacred Reich and we saw the warmup band for him a year or so ago.  They hit the first note and I felt like someone kicked me in the gut.  I love that!   The singing was screaming for those guys.  I loved the music but couldn't stand the vocals.  I thought he was hurting himself.  It sounded like a bunch of noise.  LOL.  Sound familiar? These kids can play and an old guy like me is not their target audience.  They should play what they want and they will evolve.  They might evolve into a big scream metal band.  You never know.  Best of luck to them and kudos to you for helping and being involved!

Yeah, I really enjoyed the big sound although the guitars sounded a little pitchy on the low end from time to time, nature of the 7 string beast I guess. Great playing, and the singer sounded really good, the growler sounded...well, good and growly. I am not into the growler vocal stuff either, but I can still enjoy the music part. That's how I approach a lot of rap too. There's great music under the vocal / ego tracks.

Warren, I appreciate the story and your encouragement. But are you talking about Ted Nugent, or are you just pulling my leg. Anyway, thanks for listening.

Voda, I appreciate the listen, and getting past the screaming. I hear them practice every Saturday, not to mention recording them, so I think I've grown almost numb to it.

Jamesg, thanks to you as well. They are in a whole different music and band promotion world than when I was growing up, that's for sure. 

Not my genre, but like Warren, I think getting involved with your son is a good thing. A better thing is the direction you point him.
 
Peace and Blessings, John

My son is in Impaled (a San Francisco based Death Metal band) and so I can say the production is spot on.

Everybody go to reverbnation again and listen to our new song! We have grown so much!

Good mix bro!