mark skinner Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 I've always wanted to do this song , but could never get the drums right with the 4/4 6/4 and tempo changes. I found a drum track , took a lot of reverb out of it then started my 3hr/day for 34 days getting this done. I've heard it so many times I really think I could use some feedback on mix or master. weapons- TTS synth /Aria acoustics , GL asat electric , Ibanez bass , homemade lap steel (slide lead part) , Fender mandolin , unbranded cello. Thanx for any feedback .. mark https://soundcloud.com/user-810058643/siri 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Mark.... brilliant. We all paint very different pictures... The snare to me sounds a little trapped... a little more room?? Loved the vocal and the timing and tightness on the instruments. A nice stereo spread on the acoustic guitars and mandolin. Strings could come up a little and the lead guitar is hidden. Just my opinion. Well done mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack c. Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 great recording. when ya have trouble with drums--------------ya don't have to sequence the drums.i was a drummer and never sequence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!it takes to much time,also ya can pick individual endless drums from endless kits available. set tempo and 4/4 for measures and ya can play in any time signature. go hear i play in so many time signatures i amaze meself! you'll have to listen for awhile to find me odd time signatures. 1.track 1 record just the kick.quantize 2.track 2 record snare as ya listen to track 1.quantize 3.track 3 record cymbal as ya listen to 1 and 2..quantize Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Mark, love the mandolin Timing seemed okay to me, but the snare needs to be toned down a bit imo. Beautiful song. Well worth the time you put into it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 @garybrun , thanks for the feedback , that's "exactly" what I'm looking for and Always value your opinion. I'm on it. @bjornpdx , Thanks also.. The drum track is a stereo downloaded mp3. with everything baked in. I used "Reafir" to remove a lot of reverb then blended the dry with the wet track. I managed to isolate the snare (somewhat) and added some reverb to it per Garys suggestion . Now that I've got it , I'll try toning it down some. Seems like the snare is a problem. I'd really prefer one that has more "crack". I may can EQ it out some and use a SI drums snare ?? @jack c. Where were you when I needed you .. Thanks ... mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Not over analysing this as the furry brain is not in the mood for deep analysis. So I just listened with my none producer furry ears on and you should know @mark skinner they smiled. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Just given this another listen... grand job!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Nice - you did a good job on this cover - I always liked this one - a great song. That must have been a tough drum track to program - sounds right to me. I agree with the strings needing to come up a bit more in the mix - I thought they could use some more verb as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 I agree a bit of reverb on the strings and volume up a tiny fraction - oh and lead guitar up a bit - apart from that great cover Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomin36Beatz Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 wonderfull 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Mark, I've always liked this song, but I now like it even more. You are faithful to the original, but you manage to make this your own song. That's what I look for in a cover song. Now I want to hear the original version again, so you made me a fan of the Goo Goo Dolls. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 Hello , the link now reflects a remix per everyone's suggestions. I think it is a lot better. I can always do further work if it's needed. "Thank You" to everyone for listening and commenting. I'll probably do a couple more covers before getting back to writing. Thanks .. mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hidden Symmetry Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) I'm on laptop but it sounds very good here. The performances have band vibe which many ITB tunes lack. Enjoyed the production as well - great job Edited December 30, 2020 by Hidden Symmetry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) On 12/26/2020 at 9:48 AM, garybrun said: snare to me sounds a little trapped That's the only thing that stood out to me, like its not in the same room as everything else. On 12/26/2020 at 6:45 AM, mark skinner said: found a drum track , took a lot of reverb out of it ? On 12/26/2020 at 4:12 PM, mark skinner said: track is a stereo downloaded mp3. with everything baked That explains it. Love that slide, well everything really. If I mixed this I'd pull the vocal up a tad, maybe the slide a bit too? Might be worth droping the drum mp3 into Superior and see if it pulls out a decent midi file; just a thought... t did I say I loved the track? ? Edited December 31, 2020 by DeeringAmps 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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