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I am a real Beatles fan and I can honestly say ...you are a brave man to have attempted this. Such a sad story though, but with that what a great start ?. I have heard many a tail when in the studio, of people saying 'I have an awful voice so could someone else sing my song' ..and I have to say some of them do LOL. But I listen out for strength in holding a note and breathing at the right time to produce the said note ... your vocal on this track sounded great, all be it at the back of the mix ... don't hide it as done but use your voice as another instrument ... doesn't matter how many takes to get it right, that said, usually don't try more that 4 takes at a time as IME the vocalist gets worse .. and that's soul destroying. For me I can't add anymore than has been commented on already other than to say .. Well done I enjoyed it!

Thanks for listening Mark and your comments, glad you liked this one Steve

Well' here's the thing Tom .. the whole song was something that came to me as I was listening to Winterset .... you wrote a beautiful piece there and it really moved me, I started to write words and this song came to fruition ... so thanks for that .. I think LOL As said in my response above to Bjorn, I used a SHURE SM58 which as you know has a different characteristics and roll off to a condenser Mic, in this case a RODE 1 or 2 A, my usual goto and a bit lazy with the vocal mix as I could have done so much better . and didn't. I'll take another pass with this when fresh to my old ears cause I think it's a good song. I take what you say about the mix very seriously and without meaning to sound patronizing your work is right up there, so I have a lot of respect for your input ... Hmm that's a bit creepy but .. none the less, true. Thanks for the compliment and your time ATB Steve

Many thanks Bjorn and your observation @ T2.00 is correct, I split the song in two as the m8 became an m16 .. so much too long, this arrangement worked for me and I liked the way it built to the strings. Have to say it's amazing how you guys pick up on the detail, I thought that would just be quirky .. but nope! you see through my little plan LOL?. I used a, SHUREsm58 for this one and it sounded OK but I can see now it may have been better to use the RODE's, as is my usual goto ... or maybe not ... Thanks for the great comment and your input Bjorn ? ATB & stay well Steve

Hmmm ... Hadn't noticed that. I used NI Rickenbacker bass, ... might try a new bass sound. thanks for the input .. and of course listening .. Cheers Steve

Steve, I think I need to redo the Flute line with a breath controller. That'd make the arrangement come alive. Thank you for commenting and listening. Look forward to the re-mix .. are you using a DX7 ? I only say 'cause I have never used a breath controller in favour of the old mod wheel thingy. Been watching Spitfire software stuff .. gives me a whole new respect for your work ... it's hard! always a pleasure to hear your uploads.? Steve

Thanks for taking the time Nigel ... you are correct not surprisingly There were a surprising amount of tracks and folders for this one and I think you have to pare back the desire to overuse the toys for the sake of where one started with an idea .... thanks so much for your comment it really means a lot. ATB Steve

I Wooks .. I tried a little more reverb but it became a bit complicated due sibilance and then the obvious Eq'ing it out. I guess I kinda liked it when it when through the process, but you have a valid point ? Keep well Steve

TURN IT DOWN!!! LOL Sorry .. didn't know you could hear it all the way from here in Westward Ho! ... turning it down now ...otherwise the wife will be calling me on the phone ?

Thanks for your ears ./.. I'm sending my ear drums as well with them ......... Btw Love the mix mate ?

Thanks for the listen mate .. means a lot ! ATB Steve

Thankyou David .. you don't miss a trick do you ?? Stay safe Steve

Always love your comments Tom LOL ... Right 1) I put EDM 'cause it gets more hits than 'love song' and I added the wrong link, now rectified. Metapop is my Komplete site, that I joined when I bought my S88 keyboard. Thanks for the comments mate ATB Steve ( Are you still using the 1884 without problems, if you are I am well impressed, it's a great board but I had issues with my 1082 years ago and swapped it for a Behringer X Touch .. still miss the Tascam though it was a great bit'o'kit )

That's an interesting problem ( No matter how hard I try I cant get a dry sound ). Of course in this work it would be hard to notice that as it's extremely intricate and so your observations are impossible to detect. I don't know what sound interface your using, mine is a Scarlett 18i20 which has an 'Air' controller that kinda brings out a sort of toppy value giving the dry signal space more room, personally I hardly use it as I think EQ these days can do almost anything in that field ... my point is are you hearing the I/P dry or have you got something that enhances this signal on your m/d or sound module ? Anyway couple of beers has cleared me ears ... so that's good ? Take care M8 Steve

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A load of fun with this one .. personally I am drawn to the 3rd mix as I think a brighter 'smashed' sound suits the overall song. Is that your vox I hear or part of the d/load ? The separation is just right and from 1 to 4, you have tried different mix ideas, because the actual song is so lively it's really hard to comment on how you arrived at these different mixes but that 'finish' is what it's all about .... and now my ears are shot !? Steve

Kinda liked this one Wooks ...If I play it 3 times I've almost finished vacuuming the house ...gets me through with a smile, so that's good ... and lucky I studied Morse in college ( pulsar ) Steve

Loved it ...kinda early Stones ? Steve

Hi Treesha, I have to agree with the existing comments here, after a couple of run through's, I got the impression it was a first take to hear what the overall song sounded like. For me I thought it was something worth a little love and time. Your vocal suits this song and there needs to be more emotion to convey the message, as said the actual backing does need work, bass & drums but the song is worth the effort.. I listen to your stuff and like it ...this is no different so I'd be interested in a later mix. Steve

Excellent work my friend, however I do agree with AndyB01 in that the instruments seem to lack a little color in places and there seems to be a compression problem towards the end giving a sort of breathing 'in and out' sound ... if that makes sense, plus it has been cut off far to quickly ... But hats off to you as I don't know how you get such a complicated piece of work together ... ? Stay safe Steve

Thanks Steve, glad you felt that and it's very gratifying to hear, to say the least. I appreciate your response. Words would be an fun experiment - but we'd lose the "thoughts in your head while you listen" part. In another life, who knows? Go for it if you'd like, let me know what you come up with? Thanks again! Give me a download link on PMs And I will send it back to you for approval .. or not ... Got two verses anyway LOL Steve

Damned good vibe .. this one goes in my collection, just love everything !! More please Steve

Thanks for the comments we all know it's a puffed chest to get good feedback .... my chest is puffed LOL Steve

OOh bummer ... Ok I'll do a remix again think you may be right ... thanks mate as I got a few things to do given Mark's I/P Many thanks for listening I'll take a few Db's out ATB Steve

Thankyou Mark .. it's a strange thing that almost always avoids me from a balanced mix, in that I have a problem with my hearing on the the right, making some of my mixes a little heavy on that side, I am soo impressed on your observation not to say, also, a little worried,. I have to usually come to a finish point on an individual track or mix of, and then rely on meters to get the desired balance. Then playing it out with fine tuning ... on this I am afraid, I omitted my usual regime thinking it would pass ...But then I forgot how astute this site can be LOL .. Thankyou so much for the feedback and your observations Mr Skinner ... blinding feedback that's for sure ? Stay well Steve