Scent of a woman (Por una cabeza)

I liked this as I'm a fan of latin music.  I found no problems with the vocal and its a nice tune.  I did feel like there was a slight timing issue with some of the keyboards, but I couldn't quite pin down what it was.  Some congas would be nice.

I also like latin music...... this didn't do it for me..

The bass is like an octave too low to fit properly.

The reverb made it sound like it was in a small lounge.

The instruments sounded very midi in nature.

This could be much much better. The singing really didn't bother me..... I have heard some Mexican music on the local radio that is similar in genre and much worse in recording technique.

Most of my crits have to do with instrumentation and the recoding itself.

Don't take this wrong.....You said to be frank with the review.

 I think this could be a decent song that will make you proud..... consider it a "first draft" and get to work on it refining it.

trying to get a mid instrument to sound real takes a bit of work at times.  That was the biggest thing I heard. It is possible to make it sound realistic.

if the bass is midi...all you need to do it increment the key in the midi window up 12...... I used to go down 12 on bass with my other bass synth.

version 2....

I don't hear much difference.

the bass is still sounding weird.... I think there is an organ or something down in the lower registers that is clashing and playing wrong notes and swells in the wrong places.

The vox still has a hollow, recorded in a small space sound.  You know.... after listening to this several times to try to focus on what is right and what is wrong with it.... I could actually start to like the vocal sound..... it has a nostalgic.....dated.... retro sound to it..... it's pretty cool..... if everything else was fixed..... I could live with the vocals.

The piano has a good tone.  I like it.  the drums sound OK and are workable.

mute the bass and the organ and listen to it. then redo those tracks..... IDK if you even need the B3 in there.

I would go for more of a small jazz combo with an upright jazz bass, piano and a trap set..... loose the B3 and the synth bass.

I think I saw that you used some sort of automated program (One Man Band?) to create the tracks....... if I read that correctly.... that's part of the problem.  Many of the AP's will not render everything correct..... that's where you have to be really creative to get a decent sounding track.  There are just too many wrong notes and chords being played in this (by the AP) to have it be a pleasurable listen.

there is still work to do...... before posting again too soon, take the time to listen to it with a critical ear. I think you will hear the problems too, that need fixing.  Take your time, this has the potential to be a good song, but you have to take the time and do it right....shoddy work (leaving wrong notes and wrong chords)  doesn't sell.

Hi Nokey - i like this - i love the vocal and piano - However i think the organ really has to go. I don't feel like it's doing anything other than distracting me from the other great sounds going on. Perhaps it could do with being brighter and quieter?

Let us hear any future versions you do...
Regards
Dave