garybrun Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 I have revisited this track as I found a few problems with it. My son is on piano and my daughter is vocals. This was sung live at a wedding.. so it is a live recording and has a few mistakes... but thats what I like about live. In my original mix there was some "hum" when Emelie was singing which I really have not heard until now as I have changed monitors and headphones. (the older you get the more expensive your toys) There is still a little their on Emelie's voice. Have I over compensated in the middle frequencies and added to much harshness?? Thanks in advance people. Gary 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruralrocker2010 Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Wow, she's got a great instrument. I've found that when I get a vocal that sounds like that it's because I've overcompressed it and then tried to EQ clarity back into it. Yeah man...beautiful! I bet there were no dry eyes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ruralrocker2010 said: Wow, she's got a great instrument. I've found that when I get a vocal that sounds like that it's because I've overcompressed it and then tried to EQ clarity back into it. Yeah man...beautiful! I bet there were no dry eyes. @Ruralrocker2010Thank so much for taking time to listen. Here is my first mix... you can hear rumble on the vocal? Or is this one better than the one above? * Edited April 12, 2021 by garybrun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hidden Symmetry Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Om laptop so can't comment on the mix but I liked the tune & performance. Very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 I think you fixed your problems, Gary, as this is lovely and emotional at the same time. Kudos to your son and daughter! You have proven that you can handle live recordings! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 44 minutes ago, Lynn Wilson said: I think you fixed your problems, Gary, as this is lovely and emotional at the same time. Kudos to your son and daughter! You have proven that you can handle live recordings! @Lynn Wilson thanks for taking the time to listen. I personally am having problems with 'esses. Maybe its just me hearing it too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sprouse Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 (edited) Gary, this is a great recording! I listened on consumer stereo and it sounded fantastic. Your daughter's voice has presence and warmth. And of course the performance is outstanding. Edited April 13, 2021 by David Sprouse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 @David Sprouse thanks for thee feedback. i don’t have a consumer stereo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Screed Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Gary, there are no mistakes only hesitaion get on into there you know what I mean THIS IS A GREAT Song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Joad Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Beautiful.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noynekker Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 (edited) Thanks Gary . . . amazing powerful song, and it seems talent runs deep in your family ! I did listen to both of your mixes on headphones, and must say I lean towards the first version, as the vocal on the second mix has way more presence and sibilance, sounding less natural and more electronic. It gives the impression of being closer to the performance, but maybe dialed back a touch would be a better place. (Knowing we all paint different pictures, this just my personal preference) No matter how I spin it, I really enjoyed listening to both versions. Your studio pic on Soundcloud looks very efficient and comfy . . . now I need to go buy some candles ! Edited April 13, 2021 by noynekker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 @noynekker thanks for taking the time to listen and your kind comments. Really appreciated. Your thoughts on the first mix (second one on the post here) are the same as mine after review. Can you hear the rumble in it when Emelie's mic kicks in... 50-60htz I think. YES I love my studio.. its a dream come true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Sometimes you have to move past the technical issues and when you have singer with a voice like this you can. As I have a busy day I am listening on my Event 20/20's, which are not very forgiving on a mix and I am not hearing any issues with this just a wonderfully heartfelt vocal. A round of applause for your son on piano and your daughters very cool vocal oh and the mix engineer didn't do a bad job either 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 @Wookiee Cheers mate... thanks for taking the time to listen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Gary , I love this song and have had it on replay on soundcloud since you first posted it. Both versions are Great but I think I'm with noynekker about finding a spot somewhere in the middle. I did find myself reaching for the volume knob to bring the level up when I got to the older version. I've never heard the song on a decent system and never noticed the rumble but I think it needed more of the clarity like you've gotten on the new version . Thanks .. mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 This is a beautiful song with wonderful performances by both son and daughter. For a live performance your recording and mixes are great. I'm a fan of live recordings -- not only because I don't understand all those pieces of equipment in the studio but there just seems to be a bit of humanity that comes through in a live performance. Listening to the work of Tom Dowd (RIP) confirms that. As I stated before both versions are great but the 1st version that you posted (second one in this posting) seems to have a warmth that really appealed to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 @mark skinner Thanks for taking the time to listen and your opinions are appreciated. @freddy j Thanks also Freddy. I agree about the warmth. Yesterday I went for a hearing test as I have never had one before. Working in entertainment for many years with loud music... I thought it was about time. I found that I have lost some ability in the 4k range.. but need to study how this stuff works a little more. I use Sonarworks software to give me a flat room and also slate vsx for my headphones. (H=Left and V=Right) Now Im thinking... if I take this curve in the graphic and offset it against those two softwares... maybe I can improve my mixes. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Gary This sounds really good to me Great job all round Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 @Bajan Blue thanks for taking the time Nigel ... appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPAREELS Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 I loved it the first time and as the Wooks said sometime you have to move past the tech and just enjoy the work ... great vocal and keys. Great re-post thanks M8. Stay well Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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