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Old 11th July 2007   #8
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I don't know that track in particular, but I'd like to say this:

I think we'd all like to think that our heros our infallable, but remember those guys are people, too. They're perfectly capable of making mistakes.

I've had projects come back from experienced mixers and masterers alike sounding like crap. And I've heard some real crap from "name" engineers, as well (the grossly distorted 808s of the past few years come to mind...think "Thug Motivation"). Some of it can be chalked up to industry pressures (eg - the loudness war), and some of it is merely human error.

Trust your ears; you're probably hearing it right.
Heh. Having just listened to the track, I can say this:

You're hearing it wrong.

Heh. Sorry!! But the point remains!!thumbsup thumbsup
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