timidi


Whoa.. Nice job guys. Great drumming Danny. How the hell do you punch in drums while sitting on the throne?
I have images of lots of running and cymbals falling over and tripping over cables etc.....


I do think the drums are kind of lost in the mix (quiet). If'n it was me, I'd have em all up in yo face..

Thanks Tim... yeah, you're right...
I planned to do another mix last night, but Dave Adkins' mom died last night and it's been chaos around here...
I'm so glad you asked Danny that question, I was imagining the same thing...
 
Thanks Danny, for explaining your process... whatever you do... it works...

Well I'm with Philip on this I hate christmas music but the whole track is well exacuted.  Danny's drums are good, they are busy but they don't seem to get in the way of the arangement.  I can hear what Shad is talking about but I would go so far as to say it's a low mid problem.  The mix feels a little muddy.  Perhaps a bump at around 400hz on the master would fix this.

Nice though Peace Ben

tfbattag, Old55, ProjectM, Philip, Lunn, ztbermark, Freddy, Shad, Tim, Danny, ChuckC...
and, everyone else on page one...
 
Thanks for taking the time to listen & comment... I hope you all have a happy holiday...

Janet


Wow you guys!  Amazing stuff and so cool to listen to!  Can't imagine why this isn't on the radio!

Thanks Janet... I guess I could get a licence... but who would play it..? and how much would that cost.?

Oh yea! Actually not a huge fan of that type either but man it was still enjoyable.

I wanted to say that Danny had overcooked the drums etc, but they all fitted so well and man is he good!

The intro is very captivating and the end laid back repetitive vocals I love.

Mix end, this sound top dollar on my lapper and compared to my mixes it doesnt "buzz" with that midrange that I really need to get a handle on.

Always a fan men,

Merry Xmas,

Cian

timidi


a shoe?

kazoonheight...

Thanks for the comments and listens everyone. Just a quick comment about "busy" or "overcooked". (which I'm not offended by in the least, but feel the need to at least drop a few comments about)

If you listen to jazz, fusion, or even the style of drumming Carter from the Dave Mathews band delivers, that's the style I was going for in this. Drums for this style of music usually don't "just lay back" and hang in the pocket, they "play". I'm not afraid to play the instruments I play and always feel that I have had the restriction enough to know when to really let go and when to "just" enhance a tune.

It will always be a matter of personal opinion of course, but to me "busy" or "overcooked" are words WE in my neck of the woods use that sort of describe someone that has overplayed something in bad taste, loses timing and depreciates a song. In an instrumental situation, there really aren't any rules. I'm not trying to justify myself nor am I defending anything or going against the comments here, but if you're not really familiar with how a style like this can be, it's easy to see where it may be taken the wrong way. :)

That said, Frank didn't post this because he felt sorry for me or anything. LOL! This was actually just supposed to be me jamming for my head and his. He'd never post something he didn't feel comfortable with or fitting to his music. I know he would have slapped me down in an instant if he didn't enjoy what I did here, so I feel great about the outcome in spite of any negative comments that may end up here.
 
(present company in this thread excluded) It seems there is a vast majority of people in this world that have a problem when someone showcases a few chops on an instrument. Right away, the person delivering the performance is busy or overplaying. To me, it's like driving a car....you drive as fast as you can handle while doing it as safe as possible. I play as good as I can deliver in all instances while keeping the song first and foremost while not being afraid to show a little of what I've worked so hard on my entire life. It's not like this was a basic 4/4 tune that needed conservative drumming IMHO. :) But hey, I know I'm not for everyone...why do you think I don't post my own stuff here? LOL!

Ben: no offense, but that's not the first time you've made that "bump at 400" comment in the wrong situation. That would ADD mud, not take it away. Freq's from 200-400 are the low mid mud frequencies to where you would REMOVE them, not bump them if mud was apparent.

-Danny

Frank, by no means am I disparaging your skills. I hope you trust that.

I agree... it's all good... I went to a funeral today and after the service I drove myself and 3 other pallbearers(all long-time musicians) to the cemetery. we listened to three different mixes of this, and this one was the favorite... they all loved it... I told 'em I was tired of it, but I sure did like that drummer...  

thanks again Danny, and thank you too Shad... It's all good...
and thank you Ben & Philip, and thank Mrs. Lilly Ida Adkins, wherever you are...

That was just the best!!

Frank,
I remember this song from before.  Those vocal harmonies are just absoultely great.  You're such a great talent!  Danny's drumming just added so much too.  What can't Danny do?  Sheesh! 
 
I'm assuming the Sax in the background is your Sax player that usually plays on your songs.  He's awesome. He has such a great sound.  Whoever mixes his sax perfomances, I'm assuming it's you, does such a great job on his sound.  Makes me smile!
 
Geat job all around! 
Merry Christmas

 Total awesomeness Love it Glorious creamy guitar tone. Masterful performance on every instrument and vocal.

Happy Christmas Eve to all...

Loved it Frank.

Great rendition.  Danny's a great drummer it seems.  Sounded great to me.  Merry Christmas!