https://app.box.com/s/of7um5xmgk3e8e1qpkhx
 
here is another song that i am trying to study to see how it translates into headphones.
this is a song off of my last album "The Time is Magic"

i'm working on a followup album now, and i'm changing some of methodology of mixing to more suit headphone translation.
 
for the record: i do NOT mix on headphones.
the things i'm more focused on, are phase issues, drum panning and low end translation.
any help or comments on these items are appreciated.
 
 
 
also on soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/bats-brew/walked-away

Sounds good here.   Nice stereo spread, no thin out-of-phase tracks that I can hear, and the low end comes across solid even on these cheap PC headphones.
 
I like the tune too.         Good straight-ahead rock, well done.
 

Hi Gonzo,
 
Listening on ATH AD300's. Huge low end on this, but sounds a little crowded in the mids, and the high end is slightly lacking, if I was being ultra-critical.
 
Having said that, it reminds me of how ZZ Top's 'Rhythmeen' CD sounds through 'phones, so it's probably fine...
 
Anyway - fantastic track, superb arrangement and playing as always - you never disappoint!

Good old rock'n roll in a modern version. the wha-wha guitarr is a little to high but wtf its gorgeous and walk its own way across the scene - like it. What could be better - well maybe some chorus on the singing perhaps otherwise good - 5 stars in my book.

I have that CD and know this song well.  Last night I listened (Sennheiser HD280 Pro) and felt that the low end was a bit weak.  Now, today, I am hearing it differently.  When music and production gets this good I have to bow out of tech critiques.  OK, flipped to the monitors and would say the same thing, beyond my critique abilities.  I wanted to compare the CD to this and I believe I have been maliciously borrowed from.  I have one more place to look.  Isn't it funny how when family believes you are successful then borrowing takes on a new meaning, like BORROWING FOREVER.  LOL, I have all good kids so I'm sure it's here somewhere.  I'll be back to you.  Sorry I'm so talkative today.  

Rob, I sent an email.
 

Well, everything sounds very nice to my ears and so no critique needed. You are the one person that knows exactly what you are looking for and if this isn't it, you won't stop until you find it, because that is who you are. You never cease to amaze with your music. I like it !!
 
Peace and Blessings, John

always a pleasure to hear your work, Gonzo!
 
it does seem a little mid-heavy to me as well.  also listening on cans (SHR-440)
 
excellent guitar work as usual!

Well listening on the trusty DT100's it sounds OK lacking in bottom end weight, no real surprise there pan, phase etc. all as I would expect on these cans.  Vocal very much the centre of attention.
 
Listened on a set of old Triple tone open backed "Hi Fi" TSH 1500 can's as well, they revealed a little more bottom end but that also muddied up the middle for me.
 
For me though it would have to be quality studio monitors or proper Hi fidelity speakers like my (original) EPOS ES 14's for this sort of music, only way to hear and feel it properly.

stevec
thanks for listening.....
glad you dig it....
so, 'cheap pc headphones', are they like over the ear, or in ear?
 
 
jamesg1213
appreciate the listen and info....
so, the ath's crank out big lows....
i often wonder if there is a way to EQ the master mix so that the bottom is big in headphones, but not overbearing in big home systems...
i mean, a good mastering will get you pretty close..
but i guess i'm into experimental mode here, trying to find it for myself......
zztop rhythmeen, i remember that album!
haven't listened to it in years, think i'll stream it right now!
 

eko
thanks man, glad you dig it.
the wah is a Budda Wah, and it has a pretty wide sweep available, but i think it's still a musical high end...
my old crybaby could take your head off at volume!
LOL