I've been working on getting a better mix for this song and would really appreciate an honest critique on the mix. Where am I falling short? Do the drums sound awful? Too much low end, guitars suck....things like that.
 
 
 
Edit for final mix. https://soundcloud.com/clintmartin/a-prelude-to-september-mix
 
 
 
P.S. Sorry I've been away for awhile. We had a death in the family and it was a long ordeal. I'll be trying to catch up with my listening soon.

Hi, Clint,
 
Very sorry to hear about your loss, sending thought and prayers your way.
 
This is a really cool rock instrumental with lots of very tasty guitar work, and great playing and tone!  The changes and flow of the song are very creative and keep it interesting throughout.
 
I've also been away from my studio for a few weeks, my ears might be off a bit, so take my suggestion with a proverbial "grain of salt".  I'm on my second listen, but to me, the drums are a little bit buried.  I would probably bring the drum bus up about 2 or 3 db to beef up the rhythm section to fit better with the nice thick guitar and bass sound.
 
Once again, just my subjective opinion, and it may be just because I'm a fan of "Big" drums, LOL!
 
Either way, excellent song, super writing and guitar playing, and very sorry for your loss.
 
Best Wishes,
Bob

As Bob said, I'm also a fan of Big Drums but I think first I would cut some midrange on all guitars. To my ears they're borderline muddy. I would probably add some high end to the kick drum. It will make it cut through more. And as Bob said also, that's just my subjective opinion. Great Job!

Clint, Everything sounded good at this end through my hi-def headphones and the drums were nice and clear. If you like big drums then go with what Bob had to say 2 or 3 db up. Loved the guitar tone and the playing was awesome as usual.
 
Peace and Blessings, John

Thanks for your opinions so far. I hope there will be more. I appreciate it guys!

It sounds pretty good.  The drum/guitar mix might be a wee bit heavy on guitars, but this is a guitar song.  When all the guitars are going strong (@2:00) I might pull down the guitar bus a few dBs.  But that is picking red hairs - it sounds pretty good and everything you do from hense is gravy.
 
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I love the mix... love guitar tones, bass sounds great... Drum could come up a bit, but it's well balanced as is...

In the main it sounds well here, any mix suggestions I could make are as noted by the others subjective.  For me the Kick could do with a little more slap.  Some positional definition may help with the overall guitar sound.
 
All that said nice thanks for sharing

Absolutely awesome on my system; I could see the drum bus up slightly as have been suggested above but I was quite blown away by the playing and arrangement :)

Awesome sound on everything here, Clint. For me, the halftone- riff is a bit softer and more passive than the rest of the song. Probably you want it this way but your playing is too perfect here and could need a more "dirty" playing. Like in 2:55. Maybe getting the kick up some will do the trick. Sorry for your loss, take care!