Riff Raff - Remix with piano -

[mark skinner]

Hello , here's a new instrumental I'm finishing up. It's pretty sparce with drums , bass , stereo acoustic and electric guitar thru Bias FX2. I'm wondering about the low end in this and if you think there may be room for a few organ or piano fills in a few spots. Thanks for the listen , any crits or suggestions for improvement.      mark

https://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=15117093

Edited October 1 by mark skinner
remix

[DeeringAmps]

Listening on cans in the office so reluctant to comment on the low end.
Doing a little work on the video monitors in the studio or I would take the wav out to studio...

As always, much enjoyed the listen.

👍's 👏

t

[PJH]

I listened in the studio and honestly I can't find anything to add. It sounds really good Mark. I love it.

Great guitar playing! Well done!

[noynekker]

Hi Mark, no "riff raff" here . . . another masterfully conceived groove !

It's mostly about the guitars in your mix. as it should be . . . but show the bass player some love . . . oh, wait, that may be you too ?

That's just my way of saying, my personal preference is to hear more bottom of the bass guitar . . . even though it's more an upper funk bass, instead of a low driving rock / country bass. It's also possible, I'm just wanting to hear more lows in the kick drum ? I realize it's a delicate balance, and you don't want to mud up those great guitars, perhaps that's why you mixed it this way.

2 cents from Bruce

[SuperFreq]

Tight guitar playing! Great song.

Ever heard of a maestro named Stuart Adamson? Your acoustic work reminds me of that ("The Storm" acoustic version, "Shattered Cross", etc).

[mark skinner]

@DeeringAmps , Thanks Tom , I always appreciate the listen and your imput/

@PJH , Thanks Peter. Your Excptional work with melody lines inspires me .  I have'nt found your secret for finding them though. I muted some tracks and hunted for some basic melody fills using a piano.  It feels more complete to me now . Thanks .. ms

@noynekker , Thanks Bruce , I've done a remix and put some bottom end back in.  This one really gave me problems after boosting the levels. It kept thinning out and enhancing the reverb levels. I had to really pay attention to the mix before I started mastering. I Really appreciate the suggestion. 👍

@SuperFreq , Thank You for the listen and comment. No I havn't heard of Stuart Adamson. I will for sure look him up. 

  The link now reflects a remix with added piano. I'll probably play around with it some more untill I'm satisfied. I'm not much of a piano player , but it felt pretty easy and I Really enjoyed doing it.

Thanks ..    mark

[T Boog]

Outstanding Mark. The groove is super funky and the drop D vibe acoustic makes it sound down & dirty.

It kinda reminds me of Days of the New. Which is a big compliment coming from me cause f**king love Days of the New 😁 

Well done  👏

[Ross S]

Outstanding work here Mark! Great playing, tight grove, spacious and clear mix. 

[Bajan Blue]

Hi Mark

This is good, really enjoyed the listen

Great playing and mix

Cool Stuff

Nigel

 

[Wookiee]

Obliviously I download the wave, who would not?

Always a pleasure to listen to your work Mark. Nice balanced mix here, yes I have updated my ARC software to ARC X and recalibrated,

Sweet  

[Larry T.]

Very together sounding tune Mark. Agree with above. I'd like to hear some pedal steel in there somewhere 🎶 🎵

[subvibe]

Hi

Very tight, nice soul funky feel

Great Guitar work as usual 

Mix is super clear

 

subvibe

[bmarlowe]

That guitar part right from the start really gets your attention. Great sounding tracks.

[freddy j]

Absoflippinlutely outstanding.  Some excellent acoustic work and arrangemen -  but it all is excellent!