Bajan Blue

Jon Agree with Tom re the Bass - I would start there and get it sounding better - then balance with the drums. Definitely some panning and EQ needed and the with the vocals, again agree with Tom When I am doing a track - I always start with getting a solid bass drum foundation, then add synths guitars and vocals, so they all sit in the mix and have clarity. Hope this helps a bit Nigel

Thanks so much for that - appreciate the very kind comments Thanks PJH - glad you liked it Cheers Nigel

Hi Makke - thanks really appreciate that - thanks for taking the time to have a listen Cheers Nigel

Hi Leadfoot - thanks, really appreciate the kind comments Nigel Hi Starise The song is actually about some characters from one of my favorite books, The Gormenghast Trilogy. Its a brilliant read if you ever get the chance to grab it Cheers Nigel Cheers Daryl, thanks so much, always appreciate you taking the time to have a watch and a listen Nigel

Oh I like this - haunting. I can just imagine myself sitting on the misty marshes listening to this! Very nice job indeed. I can hear the high register stuff around 2.35 that tom mentions, but on the monitors i was listening to it on, i cant say it really bothered me too much, although i could see this being more intrusive on different/better set ups than mine. Cheers Nigel

Hi Steve Thanks for those great comments, appreciated - we have been working hard trying to make our videos better/more interesting - these days it's so important...unfortunately no one really seems to just listen to music much anymore!! Cheers Nigel

Hi John Love this great job - rarely hear the Thompson Twins on here - I used to live next door to one of the backing keyboard girls - got pretty friendly? with her and saw Thompson Twins live a few times - was a long time ago but only good memories!!! Thanks for posting really enjoyed this Nigel

Grem I use KRK V8 - in Cape Town I don't have a sub - in Barbados I do use a sub - I think on balance, I get a better mix using a sub - pretty sure its the KRK 10" sub - i've had it ages so can't quite remember - i would check for you, but of course...oh yes no flights so STILL stranded in Cape Town!! In fact, I am just doing the first mix on the demos for a new album here in Cape Town - i cut them to CD put them in my car and eviscerated the speakers!!!! to say WAY TOO much sub bass would be a massive understatement!! Keep well Nigel

Hi Daryl Like this, reminds me a bit of something Bonzo Dog would have recorded in their prime - very clever lyrics, i particularly enjoyed them. Nigel

Dean Agree with Gary - this needs bass and does sound boxy. it is also very toppy. If I was mixing this, I would start getting the drum /bass balance and sound sorted out then go from there. Its a good track, just needs a better mix! Good job Nigel

Wow, man what a great track - personally i would want the bass a bit more aggressive sounding , but as I said that's a personal choice. You really can sing my friend As I said, love this, great job Nigel

Hi Grem Really liked this - lyrics and vocals great I thought. I think I do agree on the comments re interaction between bass and drums - not sure what it is but perhaps a second look / mix might just help - it is no big issue, but it might just help an other wise stellar track Great job Nigel

Definitely Floyd vibes as Tom says - beautifully recorded, great drummer, just right for this. Really cool and loved listening to it Nigel

Does sound dramatic and mix sounds OK to me - good stuff Nigel

Hi John Great job, loved this - had me foot tapping, as they say!! Great guitars, especially the solo, and vocals Nigel

cool song guys - enjoyed this - and the sax does sound pretty realistic - really good job on that Great stuff Nigel

Great vocal Freddy - enjoyed this Nigel

tom Loved this - just great, no crits at all from me - after my initial flirtation with folk rock (when I was young and knew no better) this was what we played all the time Love it, do it again, as they say Nigel

I have been using an RME Fireface FireWire for many year but it was really beginning to struggle - due to lockdown here in Cape Town I didn't have much choice for a replacement, but as I wanted to go USB 3, I went Zoom UAC8 The pre amps are not as good as the RME without doubt, but as I always use some kind of pre amp or mixer, this didn't really matter so much to me. The latency is very good indeed and has made a big difference to my set up - a very good price as well. So far operation has been solid as a rock and I am very happy so far

Nice tune - agree a little about the clicking but not a deal breaker, just a bit too up front perhaps Otherwise really good - guitars playing and tone great Nigel

Tom - like this - as Douglas said thought it was just going to be a club dance sort of thing then the Banjo and heavy guitar!! Only I would say perhaps the kick could be heavier in the first part (club mix bit) Nigel

Hi Douglas - good track, enjoyed the listen - thanks for posting Great job Nigel

Starise Thanks for those great comments, appreciated. Yes videos are very important these days - we try and do what promotion we do get round to, via video these days! Have you checked out our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/DevineLie/videos This has all our latest videos - the ones on our website are OLD - well in today's world they are considered old - my goodness some of them were made OVER 10 years ago!!!! Cheers Nigel

Hi - thanks for taking the time to have a listen - glad you enjoyed the video - we are trying hard to get better at these all the time!! Cheers Nigel

Hi Bjorn - good stuff - impressed with the violin and the vocalise - sound good Nigel