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  • Happy Pursuit - original song by me (p.4)
2016/01/15 11:14:24
audiomyth
Lovely song. Very nicely done.
 
Regards,
Kane
2016/01/15 16:33:22
mcourter
This sounds to me like pop when pop was still great music. you know, back in my heyday. When MUSIC was MUSIC.....oops, there I go again, sounding like a grumpy old reminiscing mannie. I hear a strong XTC vibe, which cannot be a bad thing. Well done, lads.
2016/01/16 06:00:17
daryl1968
Rimshot
I really like your style. This production is so good. Love the song and mix. 
On my system, running it through speakers and my ATH M50's, I think the bass is too hot. 
Love the kick level. I think the bass is overpowering the vocals. 
 
Isn't it funny how we all hear stuff differently? 
 
All the best, 
Rimshot


Thanks a lot Jimmy - very nice of you.
I'll take another look at that bass.
2016/01/16 23:06:20
daryl1968
dcumpian
 

Rimshot
I really like your style. This production is so good. Love the song and mix. 
On my system, running it through speakers and my ATH M50's, I think the bass is too hot. 
Love the kick level. I think the bass is overpowering the vocals. 
 
Isn't it funny how we all hear stuff differently? 
 
All the best, 
Rimshot




I think what I'm reading is that the bass is sitting in the low mid frequencies, to mid frequencies more so than what we would traditionally (in the modern era) expect. I'd suggest cloning the bass track, lowering the original and EQing the cloned track to enhance the lower frequencies. You could also try the trick Craig Anderton posted about a few weeks ago, transposing the cloned track down an octave and blending that deeper bass sound into the mix.
 
Personally, I think it sounds fine the way it is, but I can understand some of these other comments regarding the bass.
 
Regards,
Dan
  


Cheers for the suggestions Dan
2016/01/17 17:24:38
daryl1968
jamesg1213
Good song Daryl, spot on message too. Mix sounds good to me, listening fairly low in headphones.


Cheers James
2016/01/18 09:45:32
daryl1968
kennywtelejazz
Very Nice tune Daryl
 
I happen to dig the songs message , it fits right along the lines of how I choose to live my life ...
Yeah man ,
Nice John Lennon vibe through out the song ..very nice mix ...loud and punchy ..I liked where the bass was sitting in the mix ....
 
Kenny




Thanks Kenny - at least 2 of us have life figured out then :)
Thanks for the compliments mate - I really appreciate it
2016/01/18 18:38:56
daryl1968
kakku
daryl1968
kakku
dcumpian
Nice one Daryl! Drums are very present in this, which I love. Bass is right there (not sure why Kakku is missing it, it's right behind my eyes). Nice touches throughout which really keep things interesting.

Regards,
Dan

I do hear the bass I just want to hear it like darker or deeper. My tunes most of them miss good bass but I do like the bass,



I will do a drum and bass mix for you Kakku :) 

That would BE nice but perhaps best IF you use your talent for something else but I will try to put deep bass on my own tunes, which I have had problems with.


Ha fair enough mate
2016/01/19 09:14:47
daryl1968
Lynn
Absolutely brilliant, Daryl.  Your words wrap around your voice like an old friend.  I think the mix sounds great through my Rokit 8's.  Your work always inspires me to do better.  Keep em comin'.


Wow thanks Lynn - very kind words that have made my day.
2016/01/19 20:20:59
daryl1968
Mesh
daryl1968
Mesh
Good song Daryl and well done on all the instrumentation/performances. You mixes are very good and I love the amount of clarity you bring out. Personally, I'd like to hear the bass a bit more prominent, but doesn't take anything away from he song. Well done!! Keep up the good work and keep churning them out mate. :)   


Thanks mate - you're the best.
How is the studying going?

Not as well as I wanted to Daryl.....I failed the 6 hr. exam. No worries.....will have to redouble my efforts and do a better job on the next take.
BTW, if you do have any need for a little noodling or soloing on a track, I'd love to contribute.....(I remember you mentioned something like this back in Dec..).




bugger :( when do you get to retake?
Yes - definitely do something soon
2016/01/20 09:43:20
RogerH
I'm a fan of your songs and style, and this is no exception.
If I should be very critical, then I could say that the kickdrum almost have to much punch. But it may be envy...
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