garybrun

This is another mix I am working on by Hobo Train... a Norwegian country band. It was written by the lead singer as a tribute to his friend that committed suicide. I'll fork all the stems soon of all the songs so people can add their own take on it. Im waiting on the proper vocals.. I've used their roughs(vocals where all in a single track stereo file), also a organ track should be on its way soon. This is the first time I've used effects... what do you think? Also I now have a mix template and a reference from the previous song.. As always I value your opinions and comments.. good or bad. Bad is good 🙂... remember this is a work in progress.. but just wanted to share it with you guys and gals. First mix ideas.. Working on more eq settings. Still waiting for vocal, organ and a few guitar corrections to come through. Mix 4... Mix 5

Well done Larry.

Very nice.. well done.

Very nice...

Reminds me somehow of a spy theme. Well done

OK.. Ill go and sit in the corner like a naughty pig 🙂

Hi Jerry. You have an amazing talent in your arrangements wish I could hear what you hear in your head. I do listen to all your tracks when you post them.

Thanks mate. You have all been very helpful. If you find some of my stuff from a while ago its really bad 🙂 I think this is the first proper mix I have ever done and its a great feeling.

Thanks so much... Im well happy with it. This forum helped fantastically with tips.

Thanks so much @freddy j I get caught out a little as I am a live sound guy and find it difficult to "dry" things up when mixing in the box.

Cheers @KurtS I took your comments onboard...

thanks for taking the time to listen..good feedback.

Thanks mate.... DONE!

Here comes Jessie!! I have never heard anyone who creates music like you Jessie. Totally unique.

After taking onboard everyone's suggestions.. I think I'm done now. Thanks everyone for all the input and suggestions.

Great tips... thanks everyone. Now its to put them into action in a percentage way... as everyone hears things differently.. but we are on the right track. I am learning to go with my gut feeling (what I like) its very easy to doubt yourself. The band themselves have different ideas. Drummer likes to be louder Guitarist like to be louder. Backing vocals want to be louder You cant please everyone 🙂 That's why I love posting on here as it validates different things. Thanks so much everyone.. Ill post the final mix soon as I take things on board.

Thanks @KurtS someone else told me the same. m struggling a little now as every time I adjust one particular instrument it effects the whole mix.. I'm working on it though.

No ducking

Here is just the mix without vocals.. think I am getting rid of the boom?? Also added an organ, reduced delay and reverb.

Thanks @John Vere I have made some adjustments and also added a organ that was missing and will post later. I just want people to rip the crap out of the song.. I wont get offended in anyway... thats why I post. A while ago I asked for a new forum to be created for mix and mastering where people could discuss there work and be very critical. Hope you get well and on your feet soon John

Thanks for the comments @mark skinner I am really doubting myself.. when you play my track against another commercial country track mine sounds boomy and not enough top end. I'm really confused at the moment. We have another 4 tracks to go!!! I'm thinking of sending the mix to a professional mastering engineer then at least we have a base line to work on. Don't get me wrong.. I want the band to have its own sound and not be pigeonholed to sound like others... but there must be a baseline?? P.s. The SHE is a HE 🙂

Thanks Paul.. appreciate you taking the time to listen and comment.

Thanks mate... good to hear coming from you.

Sorry to hear of your illness Lee. The black dog is not good. Music is a great way of expressing things.

Well done...