'Start it Again'

Another new one - going for a kind of epic melodic pop rock thing. I've put a bit of work into the layering of sounds on this. The bass gtr performance probably needs some work. More going on than most of my previous tunes, so a challenge for my limited mixing skills!

http://www.soundclick.com/player/single_player.cfm?songid=12229583&q=hi&newref=1

Outstanding. Really enjoyed that. I will need to listen to this again later to comment more on the mix.

Excellent. Strong track all around...dig your vocals especially. Lee

I felt a bit like I was back in the '80's listening to this - maybe the Fix - someone like that. I really enjoyed this - the mix is really good - the vocals are outstanding - overall - just a really good tune.

This has a definite 80's vibe. One band that comes to mind are "The Chameleons" 

I liked this a lot.

The recording and mix are excellent and you have the perfect voice for this genre.

You're very talented as this track fully demonstrates.

Great piece of work all-round.

Love the chorus on this song, it really soars. I liked the bass line, seemed to fit nicely and break out of the box occasionally.

Reminds me of the big U2 sound, where the reverb wash is an integral part of the big sound. Lovely music, nice chord progressions.

The lead vocalist has great expression--but there's a lot to contend with in this complex mix.

I'm trying to think of ways to fatten up the lead vocal, perhaps right where the chorus comes in the first time.

Have you thought about maybe double-tracking? Or a short slapback echo on the vocal track, or a subtle chorusing plugin? Something to give the vocal track the weight and presence to keep up with the wonderful band sound.

Liked this a lot. Just downloaded so I can have a proper listen. :)

Very different but nicely done. Seems to be a few clitches hear and there or maybe it's just me, but over all a great sound and nice vocals. Nice guitar work and sound.

Peace be with you. Blessings, John

Thanks for all these comments guys!
Blipp - you're very kind - I'll have to check the Chameleons out. Not sure I was really after an '80s vibe, so it's interesting to hear those comparisons. 

I'm not really a huge fan of '80s music generally, but as I grew up in the '80s it's probably stuck in my subconscious! (There are exceptions, eg i think Talk Talk went on to be one of the most innovative bands in history). I think I was aiming here for a big sound but with a modern feel. I'll have to figure if there's something I can do to make it less '80s! British indie band Doves do a lot of big productions, euphoric / epic sounds, with liberal
use of delay and reverb type effects but make it sound modern, it's that kind of sonic approach I was aiming for here. This has got me thinking I maybe made some wrong turns somewhere....


aumente - cheers man
jamesg - thanks - the soaring chorus was definitely what I was after here
wookeei - thanks for listening
ultimatemusicsnob - thanks - I take on board those comments. I'll have a play around with those vocals and see what I can do to fatten them up
tap - cheers, yeah, seem like there's a few thinking the 'verb is too heavy in the verses
paulo - thanks for listening
scottytunes - thanks. I'd not noticed the panning issue - thanks for flagging it. I'll review when I go back to it.


Really appreciate all that feedback. I've needed a break from this one but I'll go back soon and do some more work on it with all those comments in mind and re-post.