I'm really overwhelmed by all the kindness and generous suggestions that have been offered here. I tried to remix the song and I hope it sounds better now.
 
Here is the new link: https://soundcloud.com/laura-thomson-723335445/mar16-pedal-faster11-to-landr-landr-low
 
I hope at least it isn't worse. Thank you all so so much for your time and encouragement. It means an awful lot to me :)
 

It does sound smoother here, did you bring up the cello?  as I said on soundcloud Nice

1st listen, didn't hear the previous version. What a cool song, really enjoyed that! Agree with Kenny, it does have a theatrical quality to it. Very refreshing sound.

Kenny, I can't thank you enough for the kindness in what you wrote and for being so considerate and thoughtful in your comments.
Wookiee, thank you for my very first Soundcloud comment ever :). Yes, I changed the tone of the cello slightly and added a tiny bit of reverb.
jamesg1213, I appreciate that very much. I'd give a lot to be thought of as "refreshing" more often! :)

 
What a generous bunch you are - all so talented and still taking the trouble to be encouraging to a newcomer - thank you!
 

Great song Ms Lampshade. Nice subtle arrangement and the mix is great.

Thank you for the kind words, Mr.1968 :)

Just had a listen to the second mix...    Much better IMO - the voice is the centerpiece as it should be!  And the guitar and cello better balance themselves at the L & R positions.   The overall mix seems a bit wider.
 
BTW... love those few dissonant lines you had thrown in.  
 

Thank you so much for those kind words, stevec!
 
Edit to add: Those dissonant lines really make me happy (or actually, sad), though I do say so myself. Thanks for saying that!

Hi Laura, I again listened to "Shadow Boarder" and think it's terrific.  Then I clicked on "Pedal Faster" at your soundcloud thing -- and I'm glad I did!  This is the most beautiful piece I've ever heard on this site (as well as elsewhere in a long time).  Your voice (and guitar) is beautiful as is the melody, arrangement and the lyric.  Brava!
 
(I bumped this for those who - like me - missed it in March.)
 
Allan
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It's the female 6th Beatle!  I'm digging this style of yours.  This seriously has that White Album feel to me.  You have a very original vision.  Nicely played...