I made this in about three hours last night. I don't generally do that kind of thing. My mixes usually take at least a few days to a week ( and I'm dragging today)...this one needs some work I think. When I listened to it today I heard some things I wanted to change.
Do you think the bass is too busy or too loud in the mix? Do you hear a lack of clarity in the mids ? Is the acoustic guitar too loud?
These were some of the things I'm thinking...comments and ideas welcome!
 
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Nice piece Tim. My thoughts would be on separation (panning) of the instruments and widening the piece a bit. Seems you have lots of room to work with. Then you can bring the volume controls to their proper points for instrumentation clarity. Once you get it closer to final mix, then you could use your final mix software. I use Izotope Ozone 6 with my custom presets. Very lovely piece so far.
 
Peace and Blessings, John

Nice!

Hi Tim,
 
This is a nice composition, which I come to expect from you now that I've listened to a lot of your work. The mix is pretty full, to my ears. I'm listening on cans, so the bass may be okay, although I could take more on my KRK's. I wanted to hear more of the hand percussion, as I am sure I can hear some in there (bongos perhaps?), it's hard to tell... Might even be slapping the guitar body, but it's too low to tell for sure. So, perhaps bring that up a bit in the mix.
 
(Sounds funny me providing mix advice to any of you guys LOL)
 
cheers
 
andy

Hey, Tim,
 
How are you, Buddy?  Hope you're doing great!
 
You've got a really nice "World" instrumental here with a relaxing, well  textured Celtic vibe and a fresh, clean sounding mix.  I actually like the meandering bass and how it seems to carry the song along, flowing from section to section.
 
Great song, Tim, nicely done!
Bob

Warm, rich, certainly mature. Wonderful.

John- I took tghis suggestion to heart. The only thing I am concerned about now is I might have taken too much mid bite from the acoustic guitars. I think I was able to get a bit more space and distance there. Thanks!
 
Piboy- Thanks for listening!
 
Andy- Thanks for your suggestions! I did bring up the drum more. I recorded it in stereo and I made it mono which seemed to work better. I also made adjustments to the bass. Suggestions are appreciated.FYI the drum is real bodhran 12" and buffalo drum on the downbeats.
 
Bob- Hey great to see you back here again my friend! I'm glad that the "meandering" bass wasn't too diostracting. This was a concern I had. I really appreciate your comments!
 
twisted6s- Thank you!

Hi tim , nice relaxing tune with lots going on.
 
Rik

Ah, yeah, I can hear that bodhran now Tim. Still subtle, but instantly recognisable. I guess this piece does not need something that is too overpowering.
 

Tim, this is a very well constructed tune and mix.  I wouldn't mind the percussion coming up a bit.  I like the bassline.  It fits well.