Hidden Symmetry 1,055 Posted April 1, 2020 (edited) Final Mix Edited April 11, 2020 by Hidden Symmetry 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeringAmps 927 Posted April 1, 2020 track8, a little impersonal a title; this was a lot of hard work I'm thinking. I'm loving the guitar, and them horns is tres sexy! Is that a wah, as in your foots on it? Or something programmed? Your chops are killin' me dude, you're "schoolin' the hell outa me"! I'm a guitar player so the horns are a bit loud when doubled up with the guitar. That kick is so working for me on this one... thumbs, Thumbs and more t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hidden Symmetry 1,055 Posted April 2, 2020 Thanks Tom, appreciate that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barry Seymour 122 Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) More Dan-like goodness. Great vibe, stellar mixing. Edited April 2, 2020 by Barry Seymour Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hidden Symmetry 1,055 Posted April 3, 2020 Thanks for the kind words Barry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hidden Symmetry 1,055 Posted April 9, 2020 Getting close to final mix & masters, need to know if this mix is in the ballpark..Is the gtr, solo at 1:30 too loud? thanks & be safe... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lmu2002 25 Posted April 9, 2020 This is very nice! It's hard to judge the mix because I enjoy the music and playing so much. I get a lot of Mezzoforte vibe here A couple of things you could try to improve this further: - everything sounds nice open wide stereo but drums are very narrow, maybe a wider reverb on the snare wouldn't hurt - the kick is very snappy in this context and quite hard rock, you could try soften the hit/attack (with a Cakewalk percussion strip if you have it) or try another sample, or just cut between 2-4kHz - are you sure you want to have the sax and guitar unison such a uniform sound? Why not separate them a bit: other brighter than the other and/or pan them a bit apart Anyway, I could listen to this all day and forget about lockdowns and place myself somewhere warm and a drink in my hand and and... Well done!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hidden Symmetry 1,055 Posted April 9, 2020 Good suggestions. The melodies are in unison but are panned a bit off each other. I will check it out again, maybe give them a bit more space.. This was an internet collab, drums are sub-mixed so can't do much, just a hint of room verb . I'll check the beater though. Thanks for the help! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeringAmps 927 Posted April 9, 2020 What have I been smokin'? Could have sworn this was track8? 27 minutes ago, Hidden Symmetry said: I'll check the beater Going with my initial response. Kick is "working" for me; YMMV..... Especially in the context of the guitar tone, which is not a "warm and fuzzy big box" Gibson; well mostly, I'm at 3:30ish now. Still not an L5.... 1 hour ago, Hidden Symmetry said: Is the gtr, solo at 1:30 too loud? NO! t I would print it, but, serve Your vision, remember, I'm an old (heavy emphasis on that old) rocker..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hidden Symmetry 1,055 Posted April 9, 2020 Thanks Tom, Yeah, track 8 turned into track 7! This project is pretty much wrapped up, just checking others ears. Sometimes I overlook the obvious. Several months out of the year I make a conscious effort to develop an idea or write a tune each day. These are 10 out of around 60 from 2019 & have plenty from previous years as well. After working on these for a while now I'm ready to get onto the next batch. Cheers & be safe... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douglas Kirby 601 Posted April 10, 2020 I didn't think the guitar solo at 1:30 was too loud - it sounded just right in the mix. Cool smooth jazz instrumental - very relaxing. The mix sounds radio ready to me - nice job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wookiee 1,079 Posted April 10, 2020 @Hidden Symmetry I was listing to Mix 1 but change to Mix 2 when I got to it. which did cause a momentary stutter on the furry paw tapping Overtones of Steely Dan, cool grooving, mix two sounds nice here on the Adam's, like Imu2002 I just enjoyed it sweet playing, nice tones, good airy balance, why would you ask for more 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garybrun 625 Posted April 10, 2020 It was really hard to concentrate on the mix as the song gets you into the groove and you forget you are trying to critical listen. 🙂 Well done... like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hidden Symmetry 1,055 Posted April 11, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, Douglas Kirby said: I didn't think the guitar solo at 1:30 was too loud - it sounded just right in the mix. Cool smooth jazz instrumental - very relaxing. The mix sounds radio ready to me - nice job. 13 hours ago, Wookiee said: @Hidden Symmetry I was listing to Mix 1 but change to Mix 2 when I got to it. which did cause a momentary stutter on the furry paw tapping Overtones of Steely Dan, cool grooving, mix two sounds nice here on the Adam's, like Imu2002 I just enjoyed it sweet playing, nice tones, good airy balance, why would you ask for more 5 hours ago, garybrun said: It was really hard to concentrate on the mix as the song gets you into the groove and you forget you are trying to critical listen. 🙂 Well done... like it. Thanks for the comments & feedback guys, appreciate it. The project is done. Edited April 11, 2020 by Hidden Symmetry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhonoBrainer 1,265 Posted April 11, 2020 really cool, thanks for the morning jazz wake-up! -Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freddy j 437 Posted April 11, 2020 Radio ready, pal. Love that funk-jazzy guitar work and that interesting growling sound that comes in panned left around 1:27. Great composition, performance, and mix!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hidden Symmetry 1,055 Posted April 12, 2020 16 hours ago, emeraldsoul said: really cool, thanks for the morning jazz wake-up! -Tom Your welcome- thank you! 15 hours ago, freddy j said: Radio ready, pal. Love that funk-jazzy guitar work and that interesting growling sound that comes in panned left around 1:27. Great composition, performance, and mix!!! Thanks the kinds words & glad you dug the tune. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveC 161 Posted May 30, 2020 Just poppin' in to say... that was freakin' awesome. Steely Dan horns over a groovin' rhythm section with some really tasty and well played guitar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruralrocker2010 21 Posted May 30, 2020 The ONLY thing that stuck out to me were the hats and the cymbals at times. There's points of the song where it just seems like they take over and then when they disappear I'm back into the song again. Really impressive work and coordination of so many intricate parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Sprouse 486 Posted May 31, 2020 (edited) I don't think the solo's On 4/9/2020 at 4:47 AM, Hidden Symmetry said: Getting close to final mix & masters, need to know if this mix is in the ballpark..Is the gtr, solo at 1:30 too loud? thanks & be safe... Larry Carlton? Lee Ritenour? Who are you! Love your songs. Sounded like a 335, no? I didn't think the solo was too loud. Edited May 31, 2020 by David Sprouse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
