This song is usually played on a single instrument. I played the basic melody as it it usually played and added additional instruments around it. Interested in opinions on the mix and do you think the percussion and drone get in the way in places? Thanks!
 
https://soundcloud.com/st...se-the-cliffs-of-moher
 

Very nice. Mix was balanced imo. Great playing.

As usual, I am impressed by your performance!  I don't typically offer feedback on your mixes because I consider you to be miles ahead of me in the mixing arena, but in this case I would say that I was left wanting to hear more of the percussion and bass (I think that's a bass I hear).  I honed in on this a bit because of your post introduction and I wasn't able to identify any masking of the bouzouki.
 
Excellent work Starise!

Grizzlylip
As usual, I am impressed by your performance!  I don't typically offer feedback on your mixes because I consider you to be miles ahead of me in the mixing arena, but in this case I would say that I was left wanting to hear more of the percussion and bass (I think that's a bass I hear).  I honed in on this a bit because of your post introduction and I wasn't able to identify any masking of the bouzouki.
 
Excellent work Starise!

Actually now I hear the lack of bass volume too. So please, boost the bass to achieve even greater results. Otherwise very good!

Agreed, your bass instrument needs some development.
 
Drones sound fine, as does everything else.
 
Regards,
Dan

Lovely melody, Tim.  I agree about the lack of bass, but this is an easy fix.  You seem to be thriving in this genre.  I think this would pair with a Celtic fiddle very well in case you're looking for a little icing on the cake.

 
 
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Kakku- Thank you for listening.
 
Grizzlylip- Thanks man! I appreciate your comments, although I'm sure you can do what you set out to do, all the best! Thanks for listening! I discovered I didn't have my monitors adjusted correctly in my studio. My bass was hyped, so I was pulling it down..for this genre the bass usually isn't too overt, but it was on the puny side. I adjusted the bass, added a shaker part and a pad part in sections. Thanks for the listen.
 
Kakku- Done!
 
Dan- Thanks for lending your ears. I boosted the bass in the mix.
 
Lynn- Thanks !  I took your advice...bass is increased and adjusted. Hopefully in the pocket a little better this time.I am taking fiddle lessons...hope to be using it in a song soon! 
 
 

Hi Tim,
 
Is there an actual song called "Cliffs of Moher", yea? Actually visited there twice in 2015, it is a cool spot.
 
Your instruments are well played and well chosen.
 
I not sure what people refer to as bass or drone? I only hear bass here and seems plenty loud in this version although I'm not sure if that repetitive riff is really bringing the song anywhere, I find the whole way through to be a bit mundane but I guess it "works"! Its a fine job 
 
Where is you SC cover picture taken from?
 
Cian

Nice job Tim, comments above reflect what I am hearing too, look forward to your tweaked mix.

Listened just now so it is the 2nd revision. Really nice playing and melody!
Always love your stuff. 
 
You did bring the bass up compared to your other mixes. 
Now, I suggest you bring it back -2db and bring the drums (especially low tom) up 2db.
Then to clear up some mud, try reducing around 400hz by aboutf -3db or so. 
The idea being the bass is overpowering the strings and the drums low end could punch through a bit more. 
If you test this, please PM me to let me know how it works out (if you want).