"Frenzy" (Modern Rock/Metal) MIX #3 On 5-19-13

When it kicked in, it felt a little bottom heavy/muddy to me? But I'm listening on ear buds (but that's how I usually listen?)

It's the guitars that come in from the beginning they seem to be in the way of the bass? I may HPF them a bit more. 

I like the song, the vox sit right. Push the drums... But they may be getting covered by those droning guitars from the beginning?  

**DISCLAIMER!!**

Please note, I am not a mix master! Please take any mix related comments from me with some salt... Just called it the way I saw it, that doesn't mean it's right.

Well, it sure was a wild ride  for me. I think the vocals need to come up some and maybe do a bit more track panning, a little left and a little right, sounds to much in the middle. You know the sound your looking for, but I don't listen much to metal music, I'm kind of Christian Rock and film score. But, you can work on clearing up the song a bit, I know you have it in you. Good song though, the lyrics tell it all.

Peace and blessings, John

I agree with Frank on this.  This mix is not the norm for this type of music, which is why it appeals to me.  I think that you're thinking outside of the box, here, and that is what may throw one off.  The texture is chunky, and the  drums really drive this song.  I like your vision for this song.

 Not sure if this is a new remix, but this sounds super here. Instruments sound huge and the vocal treatment has really taken this one to the next level. I think this is my favorite from you. Awesome work Bob

Bob,
 
I like the power of the track...mix is good, etc..   Guitar playing is outstanding as are the vocals.   I am a fan of your music.   What I find missing is a strong melody hook.   I think a lot of guitar players tend to put more focus on the tracks, guitar hooks, guitar tone, solos, etc,,, and not so much the melody.    I hope this is a fair observation, feel free to tell me I am full of sh#$ if you disagree.    If you look at a lot of the rockers or metal groups that do Unplugged Sessions their songs, that were popular, are always able to stand on their own with a few acoustic guitars, bass and some percussion.   If your melody works with an acoustic guitar or piano it will really work with your full Oister treatment.  As an example, your song Broken Angel was super melodic and I can immediately recognize it.   Great hook, very memorable.   While I like Frenzy from a pure listening enjoyment perspective, I don't find the melody super memorable.   The guitar solo is superb, wouldn't change it a bit....  I hope there is some useful info in this bit of rambling observation.
Regards

Yes, frienzied ! Really heavy and great track Bob. On my studio monitors, a very deep bass drone even at low volume. I imagine this would sound like real power at high volume but the missus is asleep elsewhere in the house right now and I dare not risk it ! Very powerful arrangement, can hear all the lyrics and super guitar....

Garry Kiosk

I love it! Sounds great on real speakers. 

Who ever heard of mixing music with ear buds anyway?!! 

Nice collection of guitar tones.  I really like how the  heavy CHUG-A-CHUG guitar filled the low end of the mix and stayed throughout the song.  It sounded and was played much like a percussion instrument, very cool.
I like the mix and the guitars sound great on my end.  The performance of the drums are some of your best IMO.  But the one nit I'm hearing is the EQing of the drums.  They are coming across THIN sounding compared to your guitars.  I'm getting enough high end but it could use a smidge more low/mid, IMO. Maybe its just me and my ears.  A killer performance/tune.  As always, you never let me down.  KUDOS my friend!


Kev

I like the pounding guitars!! This is my kind of music. Great job!

the guitarplayer:
 
 
Hi, John,
 
 
Thank you very much for giving the song a listen, and for your good input and very kind words!
 
Your recent song posts are fantastic, I particularly enjoyed "Linda Serenade", and I'll bet your wife did, too!  Very nice!
 
Thanks again and best wishes!
Bob
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notnat:
 
 
Hey, Frank,
 
 
How are you, buddy?  Hope you're doing great!
 
Many thanks for the listen and your input and encouraging comments!  Greatly appreciated, my friend, especially coming from a fantastic musician and producer like you.
 
Thanks so much for your input and support!
Bob
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lynn:
 
 
Hi, Lynn,
 
 
Thanks so much, buddy for your very good observations and kind comments!
 
Yes, Sir, I made a conscious choice on this one to try to achieve a particular driving guitar sound using the drone guitar for almost a percussive effect.  I wanted the chug guitar to augment the drums and keep the song moving along even when the drums stopped.  Thanks for picking up on what I was going after!
 
I really appreciate your input, ideas and support on all of my posts, and it really means a lot to me!
 
Best wishes, Lynn!
Bob
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Bob,
  Excellent sound on this one.  I didn't hear anything out of order with it.  The drums on this one are some of your best work yet, really driving and tight.  Of course as usual I dig the killer guitar and vocals.  Great work, cool tune!

This is AWESOME BOB!! I must ask, I can't remember, What software are you using to record with, or are you using software to record with? Just wondering. 

This sounds great!! 

Bobby

I think is it great!  The mix and vocals sounds nice and clean.  The guitar solo is smoking hot!  

Hey Bob.  On the road here, so I'm stuck with ear plugs and a laptop, but, FWIW, the mix sounded good on that equipment.  As for the tune, I think it's a beaut... catchy melody, great feel... had me going the whole way.  As for the performance: what can I say... patented Bob Oister: great riffage, perfect tight harmonies... all the stuff that makes me jealous 

mgh:
 
 
 
Hey, Mark,
 
Thanks, brother, I really appreciate your good input, observations, and encouraging comments!
 
I'm hoping to perform a bit of EQ surgery on the remix, and also beef up the low end of drums a touch.
 
Nice job on your new death metal post, cool stuff!
 
Thanks again, as always, I'm grateful for your input and support.
 
Best wishes!
Bob
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dudeivy:
 
 
 
Hey, Dude,
 
 
Thanks, man, I really appreciate you taking time to check out the song, and also your very kind words!
 
Your input and comments are truly appreciated, and I'm very grateful that you like the song.
 
Have a good one, buddy!
Bob
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blipp:
 
 
 
Hey, John,
 
 
Thank you kindly, Sir for giving this song a listen, and also for you good input and observations, and kind words!
 
I'm hoping to fix up the boominess that you mentioned on the remix within the next day or two.  I was experimenting with a major change to my usual bass guitar EQ, and then that ended up leading to some tweaking and changing of the EQ on the rhythm guitars and drum bus, so things sort of snowballed a bit, LOL.   I think a little" backwards" fine tuning may be in order for this one.
 
Thanks again, my friend, I always appreciate your good ears, and value your input highly.
 
Best wishes!
Bob
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