"I've Been Down" - Hobo Train

[garybrun]

Vocal timings I believe now are fixed?

Edited January 14, 2024 by garybrun

[garybrun]

Changes made..
Now trying to get a mix balance

[DeeringAmps]

Hey Gary,
Just a couple of "niggles" here in my opinion.
There are times when Thomas' vocals get very "intimate" and need a little more automation to bring up the level.
In the into for example "I don't know my destination or why I'm walkin' here"
Just about lose that "here" in the mix.
Another place I have noticed it is in the chorus "there again". This last run through I think those are all pretty good.
Great tune, great work on your part!

t

[garybrun]

11 minutes ago, DeeringAmps said:

Hey Gary,
Just a couple of "niggles" here in my opinion.
There are times when Thomas' vocals get very "intimate" and need a little more automation to bring up the level.
In the into for example "I don't know my destination or why I'm walkin' here"
Just about lose that "here" in the mix.
Another place I have noticed it is in the chorus "there again". This last run through I think those are all pretty good.
Great tune, great work on your part!

t

Brilliant.
Thank you...
I haven't done vocal automation...  but I am on it  ?

[garybrun]

OK...  Vocal Timings are fixed now and add a automation...
more to be done on automation

Edited January 16, 2024 by garybrun

[DeeringAmps]

making progress!

t

[hsmusic]

On 1/6/2024 at 6:27 AM, garybrun said:

There is load to do yet..  just cant get the clarity at the moment as my ears are shot.
Its mixed LOUD!!
As that's how I imagine it to be played.
The first one is not so HOT!

Thanks In advance

Gary

Good tune, takes & mix.

Don't worry about loudness so much, mix it to sound good.. it would depend more on if this is a single version or part of an album release..

- great job..

Edited January 17, 2024 by hsmusic

[Treblecock Studio]

Great tune. Not a country fan but the drums get the toes tapping. Can you break down your approach to the drums for me? Hardware, software etc

 

[garybrun]

9 hours ago, Treblecock Studio said:

Great tune. Not a country fan but the drums get the toes tapping. Can you break down your approach to the drums for me? Hardware, software etc

 

The drums are recorded drums with kick and snare samples (Steven Slate) blended.

Drum Tracks with UAD Fairchild Compressor  sent too busses

I have three buses..
Drums Dry  /Slate Digital Fresh Air-  then sent to a drumverb  bus UAD Lexicon

Blend in these two busses to taste.
Drum Room / UAD Sound City  (Brilliant for creating rooms and mics)  Does not need UAD hardware,
Drum Crush / Fresh Air

These then go to the Master Bus which has the God Particle on.  (well recommended plugin)
Then through SPL Iron for final print.

Edited January 19, 2024 by garybrun

[Treblecock Studio]

Thanks for sharing.  I''m off to see what this God particle is all about

[garybrun]

Test of the groove...

[SUPAREELS]

1 hour ago, garybrun said:

Test of the groove...

Sorry mate .. been doing karaoke in studio  and lost track of myself ... great mix/groove keep it ... 

[garybrun]

Getting there I think.



Would you believe it found a bass note that came into early... wonder if you lot can hear it.
Need to go back and fix!!
Do vocal levels need to come up or are they OK
Before the vocals where very tinny... that was because I've been mixing too long.
Took a bit of a break today.. so hopefully I'm not as deaf!!

Edited January 19, 2024 by garybrun

[garybrun]

 

Well after much thought, listening and revisions I decided to strip the song down.
I thought it was too over crowded and needed more clarity.

Could I have your opinions on this version.

Thanks In Advance,

Gary

[DeeringAmps]

You got me here.
The acoustic guitar intro drew me right in. (the bare vocal on the intro never quite defined the start of the track properly for me)
And of course, the Hendrix style unison bends on the last chorus, "sealed the deal"! (although they are a bit loud).
(its too hot, its too cold; "I can't never be satisfied")?

I'm lovin' it Gary!

t

[garybrun]

2 hours ago, DeeringAmps said:

You got me here.
The acoustic guitar intro drew me right in. (the bare vocal on the intro never quite defined the start of the track properly for me)
And of course, the Hendrix style unison bends on the last chorus, "sealed the deal"! (although they are a bit loud).
(its too hot, its too cold; "I can't never be satisfied")?

I'm lovin' it Gary!

t

Thanks so much for the feedback mate..   I need it  LOL

[SUPAREELS]

My Oh My .. have we all come a long way through this mix ... every word clear, rock solid beat,  But at the end , the guitar mix came in too hot .. sorry mate ... there must be a kitchen sink somewhere you ain't thrown at this ... LOL

Love your perfection  ...

Steve

[garybrun]

1 minute ago, Supa Reels said:

My Oh My .. have we all come a long way through this mix ... every word clear, rock solid beat,  But at the end , the guitar mix came in too hot .. sorry mate ... there must be a kitchen sink somewhere you ain't thrown at this ... LOL

Love your perfection  ...

Steve

Thanks Steve.
I've now had enough and finished it to the best of my ability.

[SUPAREELS]

.... And the crowd shouted  out ... MORE!! MORE!!!

 

Well done mate this really is a great song ..moreover produced to hell ?

Love ya man

Steve

[Kevin Walsh]

I have nothing to add in terms of technical aspects of the mix, it all sounds really good to me. Great track and great work on the mix Gary!