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  • "Hearts On Fire" (p.2)
2013/02/22 20:59:47
The Band19
Why do people choose to make their music unavailable to listen to from a mobile device? Switching to a PC.
2013/02/22 21:02:08
The Band19
I like it, I'm not a huge fan of that kick drum. It needs to be tighter and or have less room or something. Running with a heart on (fire) sounds uncomfortable.  (for those about to rock... WE SALUTE YOU!)
2013/02/23 09:48:37
dcumpian
I think the bass is plenty loud, but there's no "thump". I'd suggest working on getting more low end on the kick so the beat stands out more. The rest of the mix is fine.

You can either layer a heavier kick over the original and blend to taste, or use the Percussion Channel and Renaissance Bass to pump up your original kick. The latter assumes that your kick is on it's own track.

Regards,
Dan
2013/02/23 10:08:03
Rimshot
Timidi - thanks for the smiley face!  Did you like the guitars playing?  

Robby - I appreciate the comments.  I am struggling with that kick but many times I prefer some kind of room on it and that's probably what is distracting in this song.  

Dan - much thanks for your input.  Good tip on layering (something I seldom do!).  Still lot's to learn.  

Still no comments on the silly canon fire.  Maybe I need to bring that up in the mix more or it is such a bad idea you guys don't want to comment on it!  




2013/02/23 11:05:55
mwall
Catchy tune. I like it, but the bass could be much more pronounced for my taste for more punch.
2013/02/23 11:13:12
Rimshot
Thanks Mark.  Do you have a recommendation for a midi bass vst that you like?  I do not own a real bass (yet anyway).  

Rimshot

2013/02/23 11:26:09
mwall
I usually use the "real bass," either fingered or picked, from Dimension Pro, and then usually run that through a bass cab modeler, like in Guitar Rig, or something, to give it more of a natural feel.
2013/02/23 13:10:01
markno999
Good song, enjoyed it.   Mix is good here.    Nice upbeat, feel good song.  
 
Regards
2013/02/23 13:16:25
Rimshot
mwall - I will try you bass suggestion.  Thanks.

Hi markno999 - thanks much for your kind words!

Rimshot



2013/02/23 13:52:38
bapu
Fun song Jimmy.

Great mix.

Not sure I like the BGVs on "Hearts on fire" but that's a taste thing. To me they need some high voices (falsetto?) in there. And I would have gone for a melody line instead of the shouts.

Is it just me? It sounds like you're saying "I'm running with a hard on fire" in the chorus. And I'm not joking around on this.

Other than those minor nits, I really liked the song. I give it a 95. I could understand (most of) the words and I could dance to it.
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