What a wonderful piece Tim!  It has a wonderful haunting sound that really pulls one into it. 

I like how the acoustics are often panned wide? Did you double track them, or is there just one on one side, bussed to a delay and sent to the other?  I'm curious!
 
The backing chorals plus the odd synth pads really lay down a bed that supports the flute action. A bed of clover, that is.
 
I was going to buy you a Guinness, but the ending just kind of stops, so I drank yours. Sorry!  :)      What about a fade out, or something orchestral and definitive for your ending?  My .02 pence.
 
really nice mix and a great feeling tune.
 
-Tom

Tim, I'm listening to this on a cheap pair of headphones and the mix is coming across just right. I'll have a listen on a better system at some stage to see if I can hear anything different, but it sounds nice here.

Tim, Just like the title of the piece and the picture you have posted this is truly a "Ride On The Wind". It is kind of a magical piece in the way it all fits together.
 
Peace and Blessings, John

Lynn- Thanks man! Hey a decent bouzouki is proced about the same as a guitar...go for it! They don't put out as much volume as a guitar...smaller cavity, and this is why some prefer to use double bass strings instead of octave strings...ok I'm rambling...sorry, and thanks!!
 
Wookie- Thank you!
 
Freddy J.- Thanks Freddy! 
 
Tom- Thanks for that suggestion regarding the ending! I usuallytrack one of two ways. In this case I double tracked the zouk...but I also sometimes track a stereo pair of condensers and I might add a spacial widener to it..like the plug in the Nomad Factory folder..I think it's called a "stereo widener"...I have also played around with M/S on my pre amp but not this time.
 
Rebel007- This is good to know..that it comes across ok on basic headphones. Thanks!!
 
John- Thanks for listening. Much appreciated.
 
 
 
 

Very strong yet ethereal, your a well rounded musician and a great talent! WORD. -S

Very nice, Tim!   The fact that you've used the real thing adds a little something special, and the fact that you've played it well (and consistent!) is icing on the cake.   This style seems to really suit you.