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  1. Added vocals now to the mix..
    Would appreciate comments on backing vocals... should they be louder...  also solo guitar is that loud enough??
    Are the vocals too loud and should match the snare as normal protocol?
    Still need to automate guitars.

  2. 48 minutes ago, DeeringAmps said:

    This is just so good at all levels Gary. Take a bow man!
    As Lynn said, loved the shot from the studio.
    And the twist at the end where Thomas wakes up and his song is gone; very cool...

    👍's 👋's

    t

    @DeeringAmps
    Its not my studio ...its a friends 🙂
    Used it to film in.

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  3. Nice intro and sound good on my Focal Trios.

    Everyone paints different pictures...
    The overheads are a little sharp?
    I would also like to hear the vocals a little more upfront.

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  4. 4 hours ago, bjornpdx said:

    Enjoyed this one a lot, Gary.  I agree with everyone above and also just wanted to say that for a Norwegian the lead singer sure has a great C&W voice.  🙂 

    -Bjorn

    Thank you Bjørn for listening and commenting.
    I agree with you regarding Thomas's voice 🙂

  5. 12 minutes ago, Supa Reels said:

    Hello M8

    Just lifting my hand up to say this sounds a tad too hot, is that your singing ?! .. Back there someone said a little more air overall and I think that's an idea as it would fill out some space to allow the vocal a little more shine without losing the power .. and that's the energy I love .. this has got to be the best bit of work here for a long time ! Boy man have you come a l o n g way ..

    Much love

    Steve

    @Supa Reels
    Hi Steve..
    Thanks for the comments and the listen.
    The first one was very hot... its a work in progress and I am showing the various stages of the project.
    Bottom first  🙂

    No its not me singing..
    Regarding coming a long way 🙂
    I have learned everything from you guys on here and spending a lot of time at the desk and online courses etc.
    Cheers pal.

    Gary
     

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  6. Hi Mark.
    Loved the panning choices...
    Very 3D on my system.
    Percussion is brill.
     

    We all paint different pictures...
    On my system  it seems a little toppy.
    I would like to hear some more lower mid.
    Could be smoothed out a little?
    Just my taste..

     

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  7. 1 hour ago, Bajan Blue said:

    Hi Gary

    This is a really good track - I'm sure you'll get it sorted!

    I have just got Sonible Smart EQ4 - i have only used it on a couple of mixes but I found it really useful on Groups of instruments - say Guitars - you put them in a group (up to 10 individual instruments)  then you can EQ individually from one instance of the plug in to stop masking etc. I am pretty sure I'll end up using it a lot

    Anyway cool stuff, enjoyed the listen

    Nigel

     

     

    HI Nigel.

    @Bajan Blue
    Thanks for the comments
    I have Sonible Smart EQ and forgot about it  🙂
    I have now run it on the guitars and made an instrumental.
    Will post above...  just need correct balancing.
    I always want to play this track LOUD!!  🙂

  8. 5 hours ago, mark skinner said:

    Gary , This is going to be another Killer song from you and the band . It's real easy to see why you want it Hot. I actually like the hotter version better , but you know how loud can influence your perception. That's a lot of tracks to balance and I know you will get there. 

     The first time thru , my first impression was needing a little "air" in a few spots. I'm on the fence about the trailing end of the "6 feet down" phrase. I would probably play with that a little ?? The main spot that stuck out to me as needing attention was the "very ending" lead guitar. After the ending walk down and hitting hard on the main root note , it sounds resolved as it should be. I think the lead guitar should end at the same spot. It's pulling some power out of the ending.  Might sound different if he was on a different note ??   Fantastic song and especially the high vocal sections.    Loved it ..  mark

    Thanks @mark skinner for taking the time.
    We are going to  re record the vocals at my place...  as the tracks I was given seem to be sort of autotuned..  (I can hear it on the lead vocal).
    Compression is need on the lead vocal too as he changes volume in quite a few places.
    Will work on an instrumental.
    Struggling with the guitars..   I'm not a guitarist.  Just a vocalist.
    Some sound boxy and as you say need some air.
    I started from scratch on mix two.. everything seemed to be so muddy and its very easy to run out of head room.
    Learning all the time.
     

    @jack c.  Thanks Jack for taking the time to listen and comment.
    Appreciated.

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  9. After a long journey I have now finished the project.
    Its had enough of my time.
    Thanks to all that contributed to the process.


    Well after much thought, listening and revisions I decided to strip the song down.
    I thought it was too over crowded and needed more clarity.

    Could I have your opinions on this version.

    Its coming together now..


    After this... I spotted a bass note that was too early!!
    Can you see it?  🙂
    have to go back and do it again.

     

    Groove Test?

     

    Mix test with some automation.

    Changes now made.. trying to bring them together and get a mix balance.

    Vocal timings now fixed.

     

    Think I hear some vocal timing problems after the main guitar solo

    Trying to bring in everything and get clarity.
    Not an easy task!!

    Added vocals now.
    Would appreciate comments on backing vocals too the mix... should they be louder...  also solo guitar is that loud enough??
    Still need to automate guitars.

    Checking on vocal levels for Lead and BG Vocals
    Drums are added for a sense of timing.
    No tuning effects added at all... jus straight tracks from the studio.


     

    New backing track trying balance guitars with a few over all tonal corrections.

     

    Working on masking and other stuff...
    Still no automation added.
    Guitar tones are enhanced to see if they stick out and not levelled correctly
    This is the backing track..

     

    Here is the second pass... trying to get clarity.
    No automation yet..
    Struggling with the guitars.. so many layers.
    Also need a lot more eq to get rid of the masking.

    Ill keep adding the progressions here.. newest on top for those who are interested in the project.
    All feedback and tip good or bad recommended  🙂


    This is a new Hobo Train track "I've Been Down"
    Ended up with 48 tracks and loads of guitars which is quite difficult to get the eq correct.
    There is no automation done yet and is a rough mix... would value thoughts.

    Would value feedback and comments on the song arrangement.

    There is load to do yet..  just cant get the clarity at the moment as my ears are shot.
    Its mixed LOUD!!
    As that's how I imagine it to be played.
    The first one is not so HOT!

    Thanks In advance

    Gary

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  10. 1 hour ago, treesha said:

    This is one of those songs I see on our song forum that is so extremely professional and well done to the point that it should be a big "commercial" hit ! I like the video very much too. I like that it shows the process of the birth of a song with a pad and pen, acoustic guitar and inspiration, goes to the studio with the band and then the stage performance. Wishing you much success!

    Thanks so much @treesha for taking the time to listen.


    @mark skinner working on the next one now.
    Will post up various ideas like before as it progresses.
    Thomas the male vocalist was on the "Voice" here in Norway a few years back.
    When I first started engineering them...  his voice was quite difficult to sit in the pocket because its a cross between male and female...  very unique,


    @Supa Reels  All the best for the New Year to you and yours too.

    @Makke Thank you for taking the time to listen and comment.

    @Eric Parsons  Thank You Eric.
     

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  11. On 12/29/2023 at 3:21 PM, John Maar said:

    Hooray! It's finally released. Congratulations. Wonderful mix. I left a comment on the video that included another request for info on where the name "Hobo Train" came from. 😄

    Thanks for taking the time to comment and listen and also posting a comment on YouTube.
    I'm sure they will get back to you shortly.
    Merry Christmas.

    Gary

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  12. On 12/29/2023 at 3:35 PM, mark skinner said:

    Absolutely incredable Gary !    You must be Very proud of this  (as you should be).  Nice fade with the credits as well. 

    Loved it ..   mark

    Thanks for taking the time to comment and listen Mark.
    I always value your opinion.
    Merry Christmas.

    Gary

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