When i listen to most of my older tracks i cringe, because i hate the mixing job i'd done on them.  This is one of those tracks i wanted to remix and edit, so i have, and it sounds nearer to what i wish it originally sounded like.  Still not as good as i'd really like it to sound, but about the best my abilities will allow at this present time.

Hope you enjoy. 

http://soundcloud.com/usb-2/reborn

This does sound thicker than your usual stuff, John. I also didn't get the sense of space you usually are the master at achieving. 

The sound choices are wonderful...

jamesyoyo


This does sound thicker than your usual stuff, John. I also didn't get the sense of space you usually are the master at achieving. 

The sound choices are wonderful...

Hi James,

Thanks for checking it out.

Cheers for the words on the sound choices as i'm particularly happy with them myself. :-)

Yep i think you make a good point about the thickness and lack of openness.  I think i probably went a bit overboard with the EQ during the mastering stage, but not really sure to be honest.

I've remastered it and uploaded a new version which i think addresses these issues a bit, although it's a very busy mix and soundcloud has'nt been too kind with it's conversion.

Does this vesrsion sound any better to your ears?

   Thanks.
            John.

Nice John I like the sound of this ! It does sound heavier then the stuff you have recorded and mixed in your past tunes , nice change I enjoyed what you created in this tune .

James

Blip,

I like this one.  Yea, it is heavier.  The sustained bass and resonance makes it so.  Andreverb on the "sounds."  Cool.

As James pointed out, still the great collection of sounds and riffs.  If they aren't as distinct I think that is a function of the bass eating up a lot of sonic space and reverb  I don't know how much high-passing the bass would help.

But I like the thickness.  And busy-ness of the piece.

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THE NIGHT FOX


Nice John I like the sound of this ! It does sound heavier then the stuff you have recorded and mixed in your past tunes , nice change I enjoyed what you created in this tune .

James

Cheers James.

Terrific stuff John.  You certainly have the talent for weaving together sounds to create an entertaining atmosphere.

The opening reminded me of Tonto's Expanding Head Band but then it matured.

Thanks for sharing

John, if there was anything off on that mix, I certainly couldn't hear it.  As James noted, it was a bit more dense than what we've heard from you previously, but that seemed to fit the mood of the piece.  As for the music itself, I thought it was a great choice of instruments and textures.  I genuinely enjoyed this.

BTW- What does "IDM" stand for? 

There's nothing wrong with thickness if it's surrounded by various textures that complement the bass, as this song does.  I like it that you're trying new things and growing.  I enjoyed listening to this, as I've always liked your other songs.  Bravo.