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  • Defying Gravity - new mix 3/28/17 (p.6)
2017/03/13 18:47:06
Lynn
Martin, Pink Floyd is definitely part of my DNA :)  I like your suggestion about turning everything down to hear the balance of vocal and snare.  I use a similar method of listening in my car with the windows open.  Something I picked up while listening to commercial CDs.  Btw, the drum part was once played by a human, as it's a preset in Superior Drummer.  I really appreciate the fact that you took such a careful listen and took the time to comment.  That's what I always hope for when I post a song.  Oh yeah, I love your video of you mimicking various singers.  What a creative idea!
2017/03/16 14:59:49
E-Dub
Nice song. Are the laid back drums done for effect?I like the Devil's in my house too. I sometimes do things with drums and background vox that people questions but it is intentional.
2017/03/17 15:38:29
Lynn
Edward, thanks for taking the time to listen and comment.  I suppose the laid back drums are intentional.  I hadn't noticed that they were laid back, but I must have decided this was that kind of song.  That's my story, and I'm sticking to it ;)
2017/03/17 16:07:19
ruralrocker2010
Lynn,
 
Your vocal sounds great! 
 
Re; the drums. The problem is not the groove or the pattern - it's the dynamics. It's a highly dynamic part, but in the mix it's all flat. 2 possible solutions - with variants.
 
1. Break out each part and individually compress them so that the whole kit doesn't get squashed. Or just break out the dynamic parts - the hats and the snare rolls. You want those dynamic parts to stick out because they enhance the groove.
 
2. Try to mess with the volumes in the mixer on the drum kit and run two full drum tracks in parallel - one for the main beat which is squished and then another that isn't limited, but still has a good base threshold of compression. That will allow the dynamics to pop out with out losing the bottom end.
 
Oh - and more reverb on the parts that you really want to stick out. Let that wash over the mix a little to get it feeling fuller.
 
Glad you're still here.
2017/03/20 22:27:43
Lynn
Joshua, glad to hear from you.  As for the drums, wow!  I, perhaps, didn't appreciate the importance the drum track as much as others.  I'll be up all night trying out your suggestions (lol).  I hope I don't overthink it!
2017/03/20 23:03:24
Jesse Screed
Lynn, this is straight up Q!
 
I have not read any of the other comments, so my opinion is skewed not.
 
Very nice work, creative and adventurous.
 
Stretch your wings baby
 
J Q S
2017/03/22 17:37:52
Lynn
Jesse, thanks for the words of encouragement!  My wings are starting to unfurl.  That's the straight up Q!
2017/03/22 21:58:51
Jesse Screed
Fly Lynn
 
Fly nn
 
the further you unfurl then the farther you fly
 
soon you will soar
 
Jesse Q. Screed
2017/03/27 20:20:52
Lynn
Thanks again, Jesse!
 
I just posted a remix of this tune (3/27/17), and took the suggestions from several people to remix the drums in this.  I have to agree that it sounds better, overall, and thank all of you for your suggestions.  I hope you like it.
 
It can be found in post #1 and here: http://www.soundclick.com...ngid=13521702&q=hi
2017/03/28 18:29:40
markno999
Lynn,
 
This mix is good, I actually thought your last mix was incrementally better.     Seems like there is some missing low and low-mids compared to the last version.   Also thought the drums were better in the last mix.  I liked their rawer quality in the context of the song.    Anyway, have enjoyed all your mixes on this song and the song itself is quite awesome.
 
Regards
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