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Re:New song "Take another try" please comment!
2013/03/14 19:42:22
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Excellent work, Pedro. Most impressive from my perspective. Others may have some tips for you on the mix and so on, but my focus is always on content, and yours was just terrific. I like songs that have something to say, and yours definitely had something to say. It's not a novel message, but it's well stated, and is particularly well served by the video you put together for it. I'm really glad I went for that instead of the audio only version. Really interesting stuff going on with the synths on that track too... loved it. Like I said: excellent.
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pittaxavy
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Re:New song "Take another try" please comment!
2013/03/14 20:27:52
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Thanks Mr. Philz , your comment really means a lot to me, I understand that i still have a long way to go when it comes to mixing and mastering, and these interactions only help us go above and beyond in that never ending seek for "the perfect sound".
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Re:New song "Take another try" please comment!
2013/03/15 00:04:23
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I like this. Right from the first note. At first, I thought I might like some reverb on the upper octave vocal track (or the lead too) but as time went on... I am not so sure. I would have to hear it. I find the mix a little lacking in dynamics and it is very cold. By cold I mean it has too much high-midrange. Lead guitar is rather sharp and piercing. Great work on the song. If you work on the mix more, I will gladly listen again.
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Re:New song "Take another try" please comment!
2013/03/15 07:13:36
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Thanks foxwolfen for your input,I´ve followed your comments and made some changes on the mix , increased the reverb on vocals, cut on the mhr freq. and some eq on the lead guitars. http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=12219210 Thanks for helping!!
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Re:New song "Take another try" please comment!
2013/03/15 11:41:18
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Young Shad has highlighted some points which are very valid, for me the kick needs a little more snap and punch.
Thanks for sharing, sure some other folks here will give you the pointers you are looking for.
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Re:New song "Take another try" please comment!
2013/03/15 12:20:53
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It is tough to gauge this song. I keep finding that my first impressions change after about 30 seconds and then I just like the way it sounds and flows. But. It sounds to me like you have lost a bit of volume on the upper octave vocals, which I miss. I agree with wookie that the bottom end needs some punch. Guitar could still come back a bit (or the bottom end up to balance it). The mix is a bit narrow. Oh, and the end of this upload is cut off. Like I said, I really like this song.
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Re:New song "Take another try" please comment!
2013/03/16 14:24:03
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Re:New song "Take another try" please comment!
2013/03/16 19:20:19
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I think it sounds really good. I really like the song and the groove. Cool synth on the opening. Vocals are superb - very well performed and recorded. There is something about the vocals that seems not to gel with the rest of the mix. Like they are too upfront, maybe they need a little reverb. Same with the guitar solo - maybe add a delay? Drums are really good. Excellent song.
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Re:New song "Take another try" please comment!
2013/03/17 14:14:00
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Excellent song Pedro, love the guitar work on this, set against the synths. Agree with Geno's comment about the lead voc, it does seem a little dry in the mix.
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Re:New song "Take another try" please comment!
2013/03/17 15:02:10
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Sounds better but I still think the kick could do with some bottom weight. The vox sound dry here too.
Thanks for sharing again
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Re:New song "Take another try" please comment!
2013/03/18 11:48:36
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You've received some good advice on the mix, but the song is terrific and deserves the best treatment you can give it. Your performances are great. I can't wait to hear the finished version.
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Re:New song "Take another try" please comment!
2013/03/21 21:06:23
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Pedro, I watched the video. First let me say that you did a great job on this. I grew up in an age of protest songs and got put off by them for a long time. This song didn't send me packing. Your video was relevant and the song came across very well. I liked all of the instrumentation and the mix is better critiqued by some of the people up here. I can listen three times in a row and it changes every time. Could be the hearing aids. LOL! I guess I'm saying that I liked your song and performance.
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Re:New song "Take another try" please comment!
2013/03/21 23:41:21
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Jeeze I like this song a lot. I still think the mix needs a little work near the vocal range and lead guitar, but I have reached the limit of my knowledge. I would give Danny Danzig or Jamesyoyo a nudge and see if you can get some input from them.
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Re:New song "Take another try" please comment!
2013/03/22 14:26:30
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Thank you for the kind words about the song, , I´ve followed the advices posted by fellow members and those made the song better, so i thank you all for that!! I´ve been tweaking the mix for some days now and I´m affraid that i reached a point where nothing i do seems to make it better to my ears, maybe i need a break for a few a days ( my wife will appreciate that.... this song is going viral at my place hehehe). But please keep the inputs comming and i´ll work some more on the song, http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=12219210 Thanks, Pedro
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