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  • Cover, Harry nilssons "I can't live, if living is without you" (p.2)
2015/10/15 14:20:33
stevec
I like the version you've created - a nicely different take on it!   
 
Mix-wise I do agree with the above though...  The lead vocals seems to have some "small room" tone to them that makes them not quite "up close and personal" but not really "with the band" either, if that makes sense?  I'd also try panning the harmonies a bit to leave the center for the lead, particularly when you've got multiple layers happening.   I think the acoustic guitars sound pretty good as they are, and the lead fits well.
 
2015/10/15 17:02:06
MGMitchell
Thanks Steve
I dont know how to improve the small room thing. Maybe change reverbs?
Panning is good.
Thanks again
2015/10/15 17:06:39
stevec
You're welcome!
 
Yeah, if the raw vocal tracks are relatively dry and you're using a reverb plugin, I would go with a little more pre-delay and perhaps include some EQ roll-off on the reverb bus (assuming the tracks are sending to an FX bus). 
 
2015/10/15 17:36:33
ohgrant
 Really cool performances. Has a live sound to it. I have to agree with the room sound in the vocal track.
2015/10/15 20:16:03
Guitarhacker
Cool tune... I liked that song then and now.
 
Your version is a bit rough in places but With a bit of work, and polish, it could really be a good folky version.
 
Sort out the reverb issues and tighten it up performance a bit.   I think that would just about do it.
 
Your vocal performance was good, not strained, but the varying reverb messed it up.
 
It's a good song.... If it was me, I'd fix the issues and slam this one over the center field fence.
2015/10/23 08:16:26
Randy P
Like Herb said, fix the performance issues first. I suggest starting with the guitars. I'd drop one of the guitars for the first verse or maybe all together. It's hard to say which one without hearing them solo'd, but together they just don't work. As for the vocal, it sounds like you tried to double the lead. It's not nearly tight enough to work. If you are going for a thicker sound, try a whisper track and work on mixing that in to the lead vocal. With a whisper track, if you can hear it, it's too loud. The harmony work is pretty good, but needs tightening performance wise. Once that's worked out, the reverb will be easier to control. Sorry if I come across as being harsh as it's not my intent. You've got the bones for a great track here, they just need a little tightening up.
2015/10/26 23:25:37
MGMitchell
Great suggestions Randy, thanks so much. I tend to agree on all points. I had not hear of a whisper track. Good idea.
 
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