"the wild animals", 2nd mix

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2018/12/06 19:03:57 (permalink)

"the wild animals", 2nd mix

https://soundcloud.com/bats-brew/the-wild-animals-1
 
 
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a non mastered file, i mixed this into a Limiter across the master bus, and output at 16 bit 44.1khz.
it's about -12rms.
 
mix issues working on:
kick-bass-snare lock
low end tightness versus fullness
how much more high end does this need.

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    jamesg1213
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    Re: "the wild animals", 2nd mix 2018/12/06 19:17:19 (permalink)
    Great stuff Rob. Cracking groove, sounds simple but loads of little details going on. Really like that ''grab 'em by the short hairs'' section into the breakdown, then back to the groove, excellent stuff.

     
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    Re: "the wild animals", 2nd mix 2018/12/06 19:26:45 (permalink)
    What can one say, the production quality is top notch and this deserves more recognition than the number of plays on Soundcloud has given it. Nice on Rob and keep em coming.

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    Re: "the wild animals", 2nd mix 2018/12/06 19:30:57 (permalink)
    lyric:
     
    The Wild Animals
     
    Just because they smile, and grease back their hair,
    Doesn’t mean there’s any kind of heart in there
    They’ll give you pellets of poison to put in your tea,
    They  say there’s nothing phucking wrong with me
     
    Please, do not feed the wild animals
    Better left alone, the wild animals
     
    It’s a kick back, kick YOU, nothing you can really do,
    If you give em a chance, they’ll chase you into the
    Afterlife too!
     
    “lets book a trip to the Riviera, Sarah,  bring the doctor along”
    “nobody will miss us back home”,
    When the sh!t goes wrong
     
    Please, do not feed the wild animals
    Better left alone, the wild animals
     
    It’s just the modern chemistry, the artistry of grabbing by the short hairs,
    They stay awake at night, and they count their money til the
    Morning light
     
    It’s a cautionary tale, that we all can relate
    It’s a taste of a real time devils delight
    At the cocktail party, or the local church family affair
    The poison pellets are playing truth or dare.
     
    Please, do not feed the wild animals
    Better left alone, the wild animals
     

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    Re: "the wild animals", 2nd mix 2018/12/06 23:42:06 (permalink)
    Listening on a crappy pair of earbuds so it’s hard to offer in meaningful suggestions.
    But as always I love your stuff!
    Keep rocking!
    T

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    Re: "the wild animals", 2nd mix 2018/12/07 08:53:01 (permalink)
    Hey, Rob, How's it going, brother?  Hope you're doing great!
     
    Guess i already missed the first mix, but you've got a very cool, rocker with excellent songwriting, great playing and vocals, as always, and a nice clear, wide mix!
     
    Lots of cool tasty tidbits popping up throughout the whole song, and I really like the little solo adlib fills after the break.
     
    Anyway, great stuff as usual, Rob, and I'm always glad to catch a of new Batsbrew production while they're fresh out of the oven!
     
    Have a good one, buddy!
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    Re: "the wild animals", 2nd mix 2018/12/07 09:38:56 (permalink)
    Hi Batsbrew,
     
    Great rocking tune here with an excellent chorus and a great mix.
     
    Thanks for sharing.
     
    Good Job!
     
    paul
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    Re: "the wild animals", 2nd mix 2018/12/07 15:11:18 (permalink)
    jamesg1213
    Great stuff Rob. Cracking groove, sounds simple but loads of little details going on. Really like that ''grab 'em by the short hairs'' section into the breakdown, then back to the groove, excellent stuff.


    hey james!
    thanks for checking this one out..
    yea, lots of stuff going on, over a pretty straightforward beat.
    that breakdown, yea, once the last cymbal hits, i blend in 3 guitars feeding back in unison....
    almost sounds like a keyboard break

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    Re: "the wild animals", 2nd mix 2018/12/07 15:13:10 (permalink)
    biodiode
    What can one say, the production quality is top notch and this deserves more recognition than the number of plays on Soundcloud has given it. Nice on Rob and keep em coming.


    appreciate that biodiode!
    well, it had only been on the soundcloud for about 15 minutes before i posted it!
    so, since these are working demos/songs, i don't like to leave them up for more than a few days,
    but i'll post updates as i get feedback and make changes accordingly.
    i mean, i don't do everything that everyone suggests,
    but i read every suggestion, and if it's an eye opener, i run with it....
     

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    Re: "the wild animals", 2nd mix 2018/12/07 18:02:35 (permalink)
    really very good Bats. Great hook
    I don't believe it needs any more high end.
    There is a tone somewhere that is ringing - maybe tightening up the low end would remove it.
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    Re: "the wild animals", 2nd mix 2018/12/07 18:06:46 (permalink)
    As always, the recording, the vocals and the musicianship is awesome. The song itself is great little rocker. I like the one-off stuff , especially some wacky timing and musical events that caught me off guard around the 2:15 area.

    The fact that a 69 year old dude likes this could been seen as a negative thing - but that’s life - this is good stuff.

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    Re: "the wild animals", 2nd mix 2018/12/09 16:02:24 (permalink)
    This sounds quite close here Bat's, did you use SD3 on this? I am sure the few tweaks it needs will become obvious to you.

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    Re: "the wild animals", 2nd mix 2018/12/09 16:23:46 (permalink)
    Kudos on the arrangement, which always keeps the listener's attention . . . "what's next? what's he doing now???" - super original all the way through. The sections are excellent, and you don't run too long with one idea, before another excellent one pops up.
     
    and, kudos on the performances. Cracking guitars, drums, excellent vocals. Very real and powerful performances.
     
    that is all! nice work!
     
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    Re: "the wild animals", 2nd mix 2018/12/09 16:26:12 (permalink)
    Just took a second (and third) listen comparing my new DT990's to my ATH-M50's.
    Lots more detail on the 990's (open vs. closed back?), will have to take them out to the studio
    and compare to the 770's.
    But back on topic.
    If I was mixing it; couple of very minor changes, just a "season to taste" thing-nothing important.
    If you have a performance issue? (if there is its probably only something you hear) Fix it.
    Then Master it up Bat!
     
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    Re: "the wild animals", 2nd mix 2018/12/10 15:27:22 (permalink)
    DeeringAmps
    Listening on a crappy pair of earbuds so it’s hard to offer in meaningful suggestions.
    But as always I love your stuff!
    Keep rocking!
    T

    alright T!
    thanks for listening, i'm really glad you dig this stuff!

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    Re: "the wild animals", 2nd mix 2018/12/10 15:28:41 (permalink)
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    Hey, Rob, How's it going, brother?  Hope you're doing great!
     
    Guess i already missed the first mix, but you've got a very cool, rocker with excellent songwriting, great playing and vocals, as always, and a nice clear, wide mix!
     
    Lots of cool tasty tidbits popping up throughout the whole song, and I really like the little solo adlib fills after the break.
     
    Anyway, great stuff as usual, Rob, and I'm always glad to catch a of new Batsbrew production while they're fresh out of the oven!
     
    Have a good one, buddy!
    Bob


    hey bob!!!
     
    your new stuff sounds great.
    every effort that comes out, seems you dial it in more and more. you definitely have found a way to engineer your sound.
     
    thanks a lot for listening to mine,
    appreciate the comments

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    Re: "the wild animals", 2nd mix 2018/12/10 21:18:04 (permalink)
    thegaltieribrothers
    Hi Batsbrew,
     
    Great rocking tune here with an excellent chorus and a great mix.
     
    Thanks for sharing.
     
    Good Job!
     
    paul


    hey thanks galtieri bros,
    i appreciate the kind words
     
    i've done another mix of this already, with suggestions in tow,
    i'll post an update soon.

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    Re: "the wild animals", 2nd mix 2018/12/10 21:24:34 (permalink)
    Bat,
     
    Really like this track, sounds fantastic.   Lot of stuff going on but never competing for space.   Terrific mix.
     
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    Re: "the wild animals", 2nd mix 2018/12/11 01:44:27 (permalink)
    Hey bats, as usual, another excellent tune. Guitars are always dialed in right where they should be. Vocals are always great as well. I thought the mix sounded nice and tight.
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    Re: "the wild animals", 2nd mix 2018/12/11 15:31:11 (permalink)
    daryl1968
    really very good Bats. Great hook
    I don't believe it needs any more high end.
    There is a tone somewhere that is ringing - maybe tightening up the low end would remove it.


     thanks so much daryl.....
    that tone, i think i found it.
    it's a midrange from the snare, i think.
     
    i've tweaked the low end quite a bit now,
    and i think it's getting close, wil post an update soon

    Mannynyagain
    As always, the recording, the vocals and the musicianship is awesome. The song itself is great little rocker. I like the one-off stuff , especially some wacky timing and musical events that caught me off guard around the 2:15 area.
    The fact that a 69 year old dude likes this could been seen as a negative thing - but that’s life - this is good stuff.

    alright manny, getting old, and still rocking, i dig it. that's cool.
     
     
     
     
    Wookiee
    This sounds quite close here Bat's, did you use SD3 on this? I am sure the few tweaks it needs will become obvious to you.


    hey wookiee! i did NOT use sd3 on this, i didn't have it when i wrote and finalized this mix (if i output the raw wave data and mix it in my own mixer, i ain't goin' back!!! heheh)
    so, it begs the question.....
    would it be WORTH going back, and finding a new kit?
    i tend to not work with click, metro, etc, and i'll even do stupid stuff, like shift entire sections of songs with a nudge here, nudge there, NOTHING will ever line up again!!
    so maybe, i can't go back on this one.
    but i've got several that are just getting started, i will be moving over for those.
     
     
     

    emeraldsoul
    Kudos on the arrangement, which always keeps the listener's attention . . . "what's next? what's he doing now???" - super original all the way through. The sections are excellent, and you don't run too long with one idea, before another excellent one pops up.
     
    and, kudos on the performances. Cracking guitars, drums, excellent vocals. Very real and powerful performances.
     
    that is all! nice work!
     
    -Tom






    hey tom, thanks a lot for listening.....
    i DO work at the changeups...
    i'm trying to NOT write songs that just fall into place,
    there are enough of those around already.
    i'm trying to find a way to do groovy rock rhythms, and aggressive but melodic guitar parts, 
    that still catch the ear like a good earworm should.
    and i guess, i favor the ADHD crowd.
    LOL

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    Re: "the wild animals", 2nd mix 2018/12/12 15:54:06 (permalink)
    markno999
    Bat,
     
    Really like this track, sounds fantastic.   Lot of stuff going on but never competing for space.   Terrific mix.
     
    Regards


    hey mark! thanks for commenting,
    glad you like this one!
     
     

    Leadfoot
    Hey bats, as usual, another excellent tune. Guitars are always dialed in right where they should be. Vocals are always great as well. I thought the mix sounded nice and tight.

    howdy leadfoot! i appreciate the words of encouragement!



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