Mix input... Beach Boys, Zombies, Left Banke influenced

starlightwalker · Post by **starlightwalker** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 8:53 am

Fellow Tape-oppers,

We just completed initial mixes on my new record and wanted to get some input/feedback 6 tracks. I'm especially looking at how the vocals are sitting.. too up front, too low.. etc. Any advice and perceptions are appreciated. My sounds is very late 60s Beach Boys, Beatles, Zombies with big dense orchestrations and arangements. A few quiter ones too.

Larry reviewed my last album positively in the magazine.

Thanks in advance, I'm grateful. Still unmastered.

BR

starlightwalker · Post by **starlightwalker** » Thu Feb 04, 2010 7:50 am

ott0bot · Post by **ott0bot** » Thu Feb 04, 2010 8:06 am

I keep meaning to check this out. When I get home today and can use my studio monitors I'll give it a listen.

I'm a huge fan of The Zombies, escpecailly Oddessy and the Oracle, which has some really creative use of reverb and placement of harmonies in the mix.

til then....

Electro-Voice 664 · Post by **Electro-Voice 664** » Thu Feb 04, 2010 8:58 am

I've been rocking these on my itunes. I've tried to think of something to say in regards to mixes. But I've just been enjoying the songs and don't have anything constructive to say. Other than they sound really good. The subtle organ parts are a personal favorite!

thethingwiththestuff · Post by **thethingwiththestuff** » Thu Feb 04, 2010 9:12 am

i thought that link took me to some alternate universe for a second there....

starlightwalker · Post by **starlightwalker** » Thu Feb 04, 2010 9:37 am

Thanks for the kind words, please keep the feedback coming. I've spent the last two years writing and recording this record... most of the overdubs at home and really want it be as good as it can be. Petsounds, Odyssey and Oracle, Sgt Pepper are all influences.

-Bill

ott0bot · Post by **ott0bot** » Thu Feb 04, 2010 4:51 pm

Listened to 4 of the tunes. I like it...and the mix is pretty good on most everything. Vocals sit in the mix well and the arrangements leave space for all the instruments.
No real criticism either. Good work so far.

jgimbel · Post by **jgimbel** » Thu Feb 04, 2010 6:26 pm

You've got a new fan. Great mixes too, like everyone else I've got no criticism. The songs feel familiar in such a good way.

starlightwalker · Post by **starlightwalker** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 7:04 am

Thanks, that's good to hear!

HuskerDude · Post by **HuskerDude** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 3:40 pm

No criticisms here, this sounds great. I just wanted to mention how much I love the strings on "she's bound to get hurt".

playinbass · Post by **playinbass** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 8:11 pm

I'm gonna have to buy some of your music!

austin · Post by **austin** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 8:52 pm

This stuff sounds great. I think everything's sitting where it needs to be.

junomat · Post by **junomat** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 4:48 am

These mixes are great. The vocals sit perfectly. I love the double tracking. And the drums are terrific. Perfect for the song.

starlightwalker · Post by **starlightwalker** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:35 am

Thanks for the feedback. Glad you dig.

starlightwalker · Post by **starlightwalker** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:37 am

The only concern I have os that the piano sounds a little dull and flat on these tracks. We recorded a grand with two 414s. The piano is mixed fairly spread out. A bit of natural reverb from the room we cut in. Would a bit ofplate open it up? EQ? Any advice?

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