John Vere 1,441 Posted January 21 (edited) UPDATED Mix # 5 January 28 2022 Thought I'd post this here and I'll add the mixes as I progress. This is where this song is at as I follow through in my Tutorial on " How to record an Original Song" https://youtu.be/KNqxWGE2ZJw Updated Jan 25, This is at the point where I have added harmonies and a little more filler. Still no effects. Updated Jan 26 2022. I am close to finishing. Added a supprise part to the Hook. Edited January 28 by John Vere Update links 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdickens 1,181 Posted January 21 I think it's pretty good as it is actually. Only things I might change, is that at times the two guitars seem like they're competing against each other and I would do something to bring the kick out more. I think in this mix there's probably room for it on the bottom end. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack c. 678 Posted January 21 put some delay on voice and check some of it's notes.jack c.on the correct path Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeringAmps 1,657 Posted January 21 Haven't had a chance to watch the series yet John, solid bones to work with here. It will be interesting (and old dogs can always learn new tricks!) how it evolves. t dropped a like, even knowing this is a ways from finished; a fan! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Vere 1,441 Posted January 21 6 hours ago, jack c. said: put some delay on voice and check some of it's notes.jack c.on the correct path As I said this is at the tracking stage still so no effects. And normally I use a very tiny bit of delay set with tempo. Did some background vocals today and Melodyne the krat out of them b Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhonoBrainer 1,781 Posted January 22 The tone on the guitars is great, I think you are all set there! I look forward to hearing your country polish on the vocals/effects. I agree, the drums need some punch added, kick particularly. I liked the lyrics a lot! I'll keep my ears open for future remixes, good one! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Sprouse 786 Posted January 22 I would echo (sorry) jack's idea of a little ambience on the lead vox. Have you studied the etymology of the phrase *o.k.?* It's interesting. Nice song you have here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garybrun 870 Posted January 23 At first thought it was going to be a rendition of "Auld Lang Syne" 🙂 As stated some punch to the drums.. You have a good one coming here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Vere 1,441 Posted January 23 Thanks for the comments, much appriciated. I repete, this is a work in progress as part of a tutorial series. and at this point there are no effects. This is on purpose. Well, I did add a touch of EQ to the bass and the drums to queit you all down about that. This is a rough mix. My faders are all at unity other than I did lower this latest track where I've added Harmony for video # 7. I've also added a mystery instrument which will be part of video 8. It's mixed in lower. But all the rest is flat. Here is the latest MIX with these very small changes made. Here is Video 207- https://youtu.be/vOq_dDnnGZg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noynekker 362 Posted January 24 Hi John . . . some great live sounding guitar and vocal work here, really likeable song idea . . . brought to mind Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, or The Band . . . just excellent stuff ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry T. 220 Posted January 24 Hi John, real nice song there, imho: shorten one or more of the verses, bring up/add some jangly piano, add a fiddle, try adding a tambourine, your voice has a nice Levon Helm feel and the harmonies rock 👍🎵🎸🔊 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Vere 1,441 Posted January 27 (edited) Deleted post old version _ Note deleted all previous versions so now see top post for latest version Edited January 28 by John Vere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Makke 300 Posted January 28 It’s OK 3 Nice original song with good playing and vocals. Well done record and mix work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Vere 1,441 Posted January 28 (edited) So this is latest mix now with the effects and a few minor ajustments. See OP top post for version. Here's the latest tutorial on the project. Edited January 28 by John Vere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites