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Old 28th September 2005   #2
MusicSh*tty
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Good job.

Lot of good things could be mentioned.

Things I'd attempt to change (and maybe you did): A little less of the room mics. A tad too live for me due to crowd size. Almost crossing over the line that leads toward empty-hallish. If there had been larger or more vocal audiences those room mics would have had to come way down. Maybe the audience size is the weak link.

Another way of sayin' what I'm tryin' to say is: It didn't feel intimate enough with the bands/music. I felt like I was at the live show (which is the lofty goal), but I felt like I was standing nearer the back by the restrooms instead of upfront in the sweetspot. I'm thinking less room mic would go a long way.

All of the above is subjective production taste and things that take it that last 5%. Would not have even chimed in if it wasn't real good.

Vocals are very prominent. During the Matt Beem song I was really wanting to hear more of the guitar; seemed a little vocally.

The last one with the horn is terriffic. Did good on the drums.

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