next round. took a break to get some more done.
this round seems like the lead vocal was quiet. don't forget guys that the common public really only cares about the lead vocal. it needs to be up, front and center ready for people to sing along with, at least 99.9% of the time.
ATOR
this is great. Everything is just flowing and working. You kept it delicate, but it still hits where it needs to. the verb you are using is great. My only comment is that the snare seems to have some weird low mid thing pulsing with it?s initial transient. Easy to over look as your mix really draws me in.
cjwallgor
distorted and aggressive. Two things I typically enjoy doing while I mix. I think the mix works because the sonic vibe is so much different then the vibe of the tune. It?s not insanely different. Just enough to shift a perspective and represent the tune in a different space. I like when mixers do that. Your use of the sax is nice too. It comes up louder then the lead vocal, which I like. Grabs your ear in key moments. Nicely done.
darkhorseporter
very dark. The balances are good in that they are all dark, but this feels like mastering couldn?t help. The vocal is good. Were you wanting the music to be this dark? Leaning on the organ is a cool choice. Most people went for the guitar as the main musical focal point. I like this shift.
sing sing
you slaughtered it? Thus far, this feels good and seems like you?ve only muted the drums and bass. The sax is very smooth sounding. The vocal is nicely de-essed, something I think many of us (me included) don?t get right. I love the drums, just wish they had more low end. Then again, it?s pretty cool all blown out and compressed. I dig this mix!
osumosan
I think your rhythm section balances are off. IMO (which it?s just my opinion?..) the bass and kick drum should be balanced in lowend and level. I think your vocal is a touch quiet. Acoustic guitars sound great. The mix feels a little soft for what I typically like. But I also think it serves the song well. Not sure how to describe it. The mix works, there?s just things I?d change. Might just be an EQ thing in the upper mids and top end.
typek
interesting intro. I think it would work better to just start the tune right at the verse with the vocal. Lead vocal is too quiet and I?d like to hear it compressed more. Just to bring out some of the nuances of his performance. Bass guitar feels too loud to me, but the tone is solid. I think in general your sounds are good but your balance is off. Are you a bass player? Just curious as it?s the loudest thing in the mix.
Audio~Geek
intro sounds like a bad edit. I like the verb idea on the vocal but I think the tone of the effect needs some tweaking. It?s a bit sharp and pointed. I think a song like this needs a smoother verb. When things get bigger the kick drum gets lost. Bass guitar is louder then the drums in places.
cymatics
a touch dark, but the pumping drums are warming my heart. I think the lead vocal could be a bit louder as well. Don?t forget that the vocal is all the common public cares about. Put it up on top and let those weird effects set the mood. You?ve thrown the mix into a weird space but all the elements are working together in that space. You handled all that very well. The mix feels a little dizzy, which is cool.