Here's a new project of mine.  A fairly laid back tune.
 
Have spent a bit too much time with the mix, so would like some feedback.  All recorded and mixed in Sonar.
  
 
https://soundcloud.com/pjchappy/long-way-back
 
Thanks in advance!
 
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Latest mix uploaded.
 
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Paul, I'm glad I waited until you posted the second mix because I think you're on to something.  However, I kept waiting for the chord progression to change, but it never did.  When the verse and chorus are exactly alike, it makes for a long song that's hard to maintain the listener's interest, in  spite of flying in a few backup vocals here and there.  I'm hoping you can hear a bridge or transition or something to break this up into sections because I can.  I think this could be a majestic song if arranged well.  I thought the vocal was better in the second mix because it was louder and it's well performed.  There are enough good elements in this song that it could be a gem with a little more content and a little polish.

Nice Pink Floyd territory. I'd bring the lead vocals up just a bit. Actually, more than a bit.
 
I hope the guitarist is getting paid more than the drummer, because he/she sure is doing a lot more. I think some busier drum fills in occasional places would help, even in a slow-tempo psychadelic dirge, it's nice to give the drummer some.
 
Overall I'd say this song works! Reminds me of a previous era, which was, ironically, a long way back. :)
 
cheers,
-Tom

Lynn and Tom have made excellent observation with regards to this tune, will keep the furry ears open for the remix.
 
Thanks for sharing.

I thought the song sounded pretty cool! Keep up the great sound.
Mark

Ya, break it up a bit. Not like Zargg but a change might do it some good.
 
But then again maybe this is how you heard it in your head.

Thanks for the feedback.  Doing all the performing, recording and mixing, I lose a little objectivity. . .
 
Anyways, I uploaded another mix.  I did not break up the song, as it fits with the other songs. . .for now.  Hopefully I'll be able to get those finished relatively soon.  I changed up the drums a bit (a few fills) and tweaked the mix here and there.  FYI -  SoundCloud doesn't do good things with the sound of the hi-hat and crash tails and some ambient tails.
 
Edit note:  Re-uploaded the track linked below, as I had to tweak a couple parts (mainly, crashes were too loud).
 
 

For anyone listening, I appreciate it.  Here is another.  This is the most dramatic change overall and the most vocal forward. 
 
I started by bypassing all FX and readjusting levels from there.
 
 
https://soundcloud.com/pjchappy/long-way-back
 
Thanks again,
 
 
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Yeah... Floyd "The Wall" era...
 
Listening to the latest one (tagged vocals forward remix).
 
Sounding good. Good song. Sounds well produced...
 
I look forward to the accompanying songs, so we can hear them in context