So Cold (New/Reworked with Whole Band)

[Robertt8]

Hey guys! We're putting together a demo to get gigs in San Francisco, and this is the first song that we've (re)recorded. Some of you may remember this tune from me from a couple years ago, but since we now have a complete band, I've re-recorded all their parts (drums, bass, and lead guitar).

It still seems like it might be missing a change somewhere, where maybe I drop out a guitar, add another drum part in a little spot....tambourine...something like that. Also, let me know what you think of the mix, balance, levels...all that sort of stuff...

URL: http://www.bagoftoysmusic.com/music.html
SONG: 01.So Cold.mp3 (new/reworked)

(by the way, the original can still be heard at
http://www.bagoftoysmusic.com/01_so_cold_old.mp3 )


If anyone cares, here's the gear I used...
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Mics: Studio Projects C1 and B1...Audio Technica Pro25 (only on bass drum)
Pre-Amp: M-Audio Audio Buddy
Outboard Compressor: Behringer Ultra Dyne Pro
Recorder: Roland VS-880EX
Guitars: Big Baby Taylor (main rhythm), Larrivee LV-03E (leads)
Bass: my bass players sweet bass (can't remember name)
Bass DI: Behrninger Bass V-Amp
Drums: Whatever that his set is...just bass, snare, high-hat, 1 tom, 1 cymbal

Let me know what you think.

Thanks!
Robert Tait

[Robertt8]

no commments on this puppy?

[glagola1]

A lot of it sounds really good. The thing that stands out most in terms of production is the way that some of the cymbol and hi-hat action sounds like it's inches from my ear. I might brings some of the ride, hi-hat, and rim clicks down in the mix. What kind of recording techniques did you use on the percussion?

[Robertt8]

Hey Glagola1! Thanks for responding! Yeah, when I recorded this, I should have played around a bit more with the placememnt of the overhead mics. I put them a bit to close to the cymbals, and all I've got are the two overheads and one bass drum mic. So i think i need tp place the overheads a little more behind the drummer as opposed to to the side pointed inwards.

thanks!
tait