Hi all,
I haven't posted a new song in a while but figured it was time for something different...  No time signature changes, synths or world instruments this time around, just a fairly straight-ahead rock song.  And I finally put my big-boy pants on and recorded some vocals for the first time in... well, quite a while.        Hopefully it comes across OK!
 
https://soundcloud.com/steve-cocchi/every-now-and-then
 
 
Edit: I just uploaded a remixed version to the same location.  I used everyone's input to try and bring the vocals forward without necessarily making them "pop" loud, so hopefully this is better.   
 
Things I changed: Lowered the direct signals for the snare, kick and toms, added some volume envelope edits to the lead vocals, added a reverb send with a different (and "clearer") Rematrix IR to the vocal bus, and finally, used MDynamicEQ to have the vocal bus compress the guitar bus using three key frequency ranges. 
 

I enjoyed your song

Thanks!
 

OK, nice! Your melody choices are unconventional and it comes across (to my ears) as a mix between some '50's doo-wop, and early Genesis (Lamb) - not in the content, but the quirky structure. Definitely different and a good effort I think!
 
 
Mix-wise, I think your electric guitar kind of buries the clarity of your vocal, which you might push forward a tad.
 
I liked the suddenly nutty piano part, a cool add.
 
thanks for the share!
cheers
-Tom

Thanks for sharing! Your vocals are buried a bit and it's hard to understand the lyrics. I like the song!

@ Tom - thanks for listening.   I wouldn't have thought 50's doo-wop or early Genesis, but I can certainly accept the latter.     I guess it does make a difference when one already hears the vocals despite their level in the mix, so I'll need to go back with fresh ears.   I'll leave the piano nuts as-is.  
 
@ Bayou - thanks!  That's two votes for the vocals being a bit buried so I'll have to rethink where they are.   I guess not having recorded vocals for a few years has that unintentional side-effect...
 

In my opinion it seems that the kick and snare and toms are overpowering the rest of the the mix.
 
I like the tune.
 
Nice guitar work.
 
Toward the end to vocals seem a bit covered up.

As noted the mix could do with a few tweaks, to me the Vocal actually sounds in a different space to the rest which may be why it is sounding a tad on the buried side.
 
Thanks for sharing will keep any eye out for the remix.

Nice Job!!

@Tom - thanks, I appreciate the reply.  I do like the Black Velvet kit so it may have factored into the levels...     I'll have to do a bit of review/tweaking there as well.   The guitars are all using Craig's new FX Chains! 
 
@Wookie - thanks, furry dude.   I can certainly back off a little on the reverb + delay on the vocals to see if there is more cohesion with the instruments.  Technically they were recorded in a different space since they're live, but you're not supposed to know that.    
 
@Gary - thanks!  I appreciate that.