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2017/07/09 15:01:00
michaelhanson
I've tweaked some changes to the Lead Vocal, based on Bat's suggestions.  Boosted in the 9K and up range.  Trimmed some of the lows.  Raised slightly the vocal volume on the verses with automation.  
 
Let me know if that sounds clearer and lets the Lead vocal be heard better.  
2017/07/14 19:27:20
stevec
Just listened to the newest mix...  overall I think it sounds good!   I still think the vocals are just a little buried during the chorus, but only because you've got multiple instruments playing the same line.   Otherwise I liked it.
2017/07/16 01:14:10
michaelhanson
Hey Steve!
 
Thanks for listening and commenting.  Sounds like the verse vocal is reading alright now.  Ya, the chorus follows the instruments pretty close.  I will take that into consideration.  Glad you liked the song.  I was searching for a Riff that would fit the title for a while.  
2017/07/16 16:15:28
Rimshot
Vocals are still too soft. 
I learned to decide on how to approach mixes whether it is to highlight the energy, the vocal, the mood, etc. Then mix accordingly. This philosophy is very much encouraged by two of my favorite mix engineers Manny Marroquin and Dave Pensado
 
For much of the Christian song productions I listen to, lyrics are vitally important because it is the message. 

2017/07/17 01:18:36
michaelhanson
Thanks for listening Jimmy.
2017/07/17 21:58:07
bapu
Vocal seems a bit buried by that right side rhythm guitar IMO.
 
That's the only crit I have.
2017/07/18 01:13:14
michaelhanson
Thanks Ed, great observation.  Did a little more work on this and posted a new version to Sound Cloud.  Hopefully, I have eliminated a little of the frequency masking.
2017/07/19 12:45:53
daryl1968
Great stuff again guys.
I particularly like Beagle's organ (ooh that came out wrong)
2017/07/21 13:02:04
michaelhanson
Daryl- Thanks for listening and commenting!  So, if you weren't hearing any issues, then maybe I've got the vocal levels set at a better now.  
 
I particularly like how the B3 (organ) lingers on a little longer at the end.  (Not sure that came out much better.) 
2017/07/21 21:36:44
Lynn
Mike, a song as good as this deserves to let the message shine.  However, the message is muted when I have to struggle to hear it against the other instruments.  I understand your philosophy about letting the vocal sit amidst the mix rather than on top of it, and that would be OK if the words were throwaway words.  But, I think you want more in the long run.  Just a guess.  Overall, congrats!
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