garybrun

Nice vocal.

Well done Barry.
Very nice.

Hi Ross.
Well done.
I remember the original.  🙂
FUNKY!

3 hours ago, noynekker said:

@mark skinner

@garybrun

Guys, this just sounds excellent ! , vocals are clear, mix is smooth to listen to . . . a well written song (and the awesome guitar work captured perfectly) . . . I've heard all the mixes, as it went along, and where you got to is simply amazing . . . congratulations !

Thanks for the comments and listening to the various amendments.
What brought this together so well was Mark and I are not afraid of being honest with each other in a nice way! 🙂
First of all the song in itself is fantastic and recorded really well.
The added cello part helped a lot and some edits on vocal compression.

On the mastering theme this was quite a difficult challenge as there was so many ways this song could go.
Percussion was the hardest part for me as there are a lot of similar frequencies which needed to be separated to keep the dynamics and width of the song.
Also trying to keep some form of bottom end with out making it muddy and over crowded.
I have learnt a lot.
It helps that I also really like Marks style too.  🙂

Loved the challenge and looking forward to the next one.

7 hours ago, Ross Smithe said:

Very cool and unique Mark, really great work!

Exactly my thoughts too!!

43 minutes ago, steve@baselines.com said:

The new mix is superb.  The stereo field hits you immediately and the depth throughout is really nice.  Everything is great here.

That's great news... thanks for taking the time to listen and comment.

2 hours ago, mark skinner said:

@Bajan Blue , @Wookiee Thank's for the listen and comments. means a lot. @Lynn Wilson Thanks Lynn . You keep that up and I'll have to buy a bigger hat !  😁

Final mix in the link.  I'm calling my end of it done.  Any comments or suggestions about the master belong to Gary Brun.

Thank You ..   mark

 

It great song Mark.
You should be proud of this one mate.
Loved being involved in the project.
Cant wait for the next one!!

Well done Steve.
There is a nice innocence to your voice.
(a little similar to Gilbert O'Sullivan)

29 minutes ago, Lynn Wilson said:

Gary, I actually like either version which just shows that there are many interpretations of a classic that are viable.  I use ARC 3 software;  I wonder if there's a big enough difference in the hardware version vs. the software version of ARC to be worth upgrading to.  You have proven the worth of the system!

There is not a lot of difference I don't think.
I was a Sonarworks user but wasn't quite into the workflow.
ARC System 4 gives me the things I need.
I don't have to engage a plugin to listen to Spotify or other stuff nor forget to switch it off.
Its always corrected.

To be honest I nearly bought the Trinitov...   but couldn't justify it as I'm hobby based and don't make a living out of this,.  just love good sound and music.

Thanks for the listen and comments mate.

10 hours ago, Kevin Walsh said:

I like 'em both, old school instruments and arrangements with a fine vocal performance.  Loved it. Really takes me back. Great job , gary!

Thanks Kevin for the listen and comments.

Gary

14 hours ago, Bapu said:

The soundcloud version does have a better overall EQ feel to me. I have hearing aids too. I keep them in while listening on Sennheiser HD600s.

Thanks for the listen and feed back.
Appreciated.

Gary

1 hour ago, Old Joad said:

God, my Mother played Roger Whittaker's version to death, so I'm going to say throw a dart and pick a version they are all good.

I like the way your voice broke up.👍🏼

Thanks for the listen and comments.
Yes the voice did break up..  and it wasn't put on either.
The voice was just one take and I kept it.

Thanks again.

Gary

It certainly is dronie (not sure if that's a word)
To be real honest I couldn't listen to it all the way through as all I could hear was the drone bit in my head inthe end.

Fantastic.

10 hours ago, KSband said:

I didn't want to say it but the non master. Like I said not a lot of difference but I'm not listening on my best headphones today so could be way off.

@KSband
Thank you for the feedback... that's very helpful.

12 minutes ago, DeeringAmps said:

I’m confused Gary. Non master is your original mix? The “re-master” is the professional master?

 I was under the impression that the re-master was done on the ARC Studio. 
I would have to hear them both at the same volume, louder always wins; right?

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First one is my mix..
Second one is done by a professional mastering engineer.

I hear more details on my new ARC system.
I have level matched both tracks myself..
I was wondering what people hear.

I havnt said it... but I prefer my own mix..  which surprised me.
You can see by the tonal profile posted there is not much in it  (except matching for CD loudness.. and going through some analogue mastering gear)  But I come away as a happy bunny as my tonal profile is near to a top mastering engineer  🙂

3 minutes ago, KSband said:

Listening to both it's pretty subtle difference.  

Which one do you prefer?

@Ross Smithe  Thanks so much for the listen and taking time to comment.

Appreciated.

Gary

1 hour ago, Bajan Blue said:

Hi Gary

I think this sounds good to me - I did hear a little of what Steve mentioned say after around 3 minutes, particularly on the S's- apart from that I thought this was excellent

Cheers

Nigel

 

Thanks for the listen and comment.
I sent this off to a professional mastering engineer to see how much difference it would make and to get a tonal profile.
You can see in the images posted above..  I'm not far of his.
Which I am pleased to see  🙂
The around 3 minute mark is where I believe he is trying to give ebb and flow in his master.

Well done Steve and thanks for pointing it out.
I really appreciate all the comments and suggestions...  this is how we get better at our craft.

Thanks

Gary

P.s.  For those who are just learning mixing etc.
This is a great way to learn critical listening...  you can go back over peoples comments and see if you get what they are saying.
Love this site.

well done guys.>
You should be proud of this one.

1 minute ago, Martin Bannet said:

Man, this brings back memories. One of the last songs I ever sang for my mom. A classic of classics. Great job and wonderful to hear. Lovely, well-mixed voice 'n band/instruments. Thanks so much! 🙂😁

Thank you so much Martin.
I also decided to do it for my grandparents who are no longer here.
Just reminded me so much about them.. they loved Roger W.

9 minutes ago, KSband said:

I'd have to hear the before and after mastering to tell but it sounds pretty good on my old Sony headphones.

@KSband

Very nice acoustic sounds and separation.
Great vocal too Barry with good lyrics.
Is the other instrument a clarinet?

Well done.

 

Yes that's different.
I use a Corsair AX16000 and could have done with that extension.

Nice wide mix

We all paint different pictures..    I would bring the drum and bass up a little more.