Scrimshaw - final mix?

Here is the second song in my upcoming compilation.  I want to thank you all for your help in FLYING ON NEW WINGS, and I hope you can bear with me again.  This song, SCRIMSHAW, was recorded on Sonar 7 in '08, but remixed and mastered in X2a just recently.  I posted it here last year before I remixed it, so some of you may remember it.  I incorporated many of your suggestions and added the console emulator on every track, which, I think, gives it more of a tape recorder sound, or more 3 dimensional.  What do you think?  The project is still open.

Last mix on 4/9 

It can be found here:http://www.soundclick.com/player/single_player.cfm?songid=11157018&q=hi&newref=1
I hope you enjoy it.  Cheers 

 

   

WOW!  What a great production!  Your vocals are excellent.  I like the guitar tones and other instrumentation.  Nice groove.  James makes some good points - maybe you made an adjustment since his comments?  The vocals sound well mixed to me now.

Hi Lynn,
Nice mix.  I agree with James on his comments about drums.  Lead voc seems OK in level.  Sometimes I feel the lead vocal is rushing the track a tad - might just be me.  
I really like the bass.  

Rimshot

Cool stuff Lynn , I like the sound of this one its one I would buy for sure !

James

This is really nice. Everything sounds great!

I use the console emulator as well. I tend to like the 3rd button on the top right, put the big knob to about the 2:15 position and puch that button that makes that little light go on for the tracks and busses.

My body hurts from moving tons of snow so ciritical listening is out for now. I thouroughly enjoyed the tunage!!!

James, I'll use your ideas as the starting point on my next mix.  They should all be easy to attain.  Thanks so much!

Geno, thanks for your time.  I haven't done anything yet, due to time constrictions, but I'll hit it tomorrow.

James, you're right, it is right heavy, and I'll fix that.  It will go on a diet.

Rimshot, thanks for the positive comment on the bass.  It's the only song I play synth bass on this collection of songs.  The drums will be addressed.

Gary, thanks for your time and comments.  I'll fix that imbalance.

James, if I was selling them, you'd get your complimentary copy.  Thanks.

Shad, you and I must think alike at times!

Robert, so sorry about the show.  I did my turn last week.  Thanks for your kind words.  I use the console emulator almost exactly like you do.

Mark, thank you about the vocal.  The woman that I wrote this for not only made the scrimshaw, but inspired my vocal.  Thanks for your time.

Robby, you better get on X2, it's a great mixing platform.  In fact, I remixed this song after changing the drums and hi hat, as per Jamesyoyo.  I boosted the lead vox a bit, too.  Thanks for listening.

Good song.  Echo what James said.  I think its very close and probably only needs a couple of tweaks on a copule of knobs.... but which ones.. now that's always the trick isn't it?   But I think James points make sense.   Good job on the vocals, but a little too far back at points.  I like the orchestration and the arrangement.  Some cool guitar riffs too.

Daryl

Hey Lynn- I definitely remember your original post on this, as Scrimshaw is not a tune that is easily forgotten.  I think it was the first piece of yours that I heard and it mad quite an impression.  

The new production has much going on, and you seem to be doing a great job of handling all those moving pieces for the most part.  James has far better ears and equipment than me so I'll defer to him on most of the mix crits except to say that I'd prefer (like James) to hear the vocal better.  It's a great vocal, get it out there.

Excellent job other than the little nits.

 Awesome tune! Top notch sounding production. I enjoyed a great deal.

I do remember this tune... I love the vibe this gives...
Great work Lynn...

Frank, thanks for your kind words and for remembering this.

Dan, thanks for listening and  responding.  Congratulations on your song, and welcome to the forum.

Bob, thank you for dropping by.  I'm very flattered that my voice has been mentioned with Jack Bruce and Eric Clapton.  But, I missed my mark-I was going for Ginger Baker.

BTW, I remixed today (3/11) boosting the vocals a touch in response to several suggestions.  I hope this is going in the right direction.

Kev, thanks so much and congratulations on your new song.

Mark, I agree with you about your comments concerning the drums and vocal, and I thank you for your ears.  I have remixed the song accordingly, and I hope you enjoy.  The new mix is in post #1.