Phrenology

[Jaguar Dreams]

Russell,

What can I say - Phrenology didn't leave my car's CD player for months. I've got a kicking subwoofer and that CD just makes it go *crazy*! Amazing job on that!

Phrenology seems to have very little reverb on it. But, you use delay very effectively on the vocals. Take "The Seed" for instance. You've got that main vocal with delay all over it, but the main vocal line never gets buried. Can you talk about your approach to setting and mixing delays?

Much thanks for agreeing to honor gearslutz!

-Jaguar

[Russell Elevado]

hi jaguar,

do you know the artist "jaguar" that i've worked with?

"black thought's" delays have become sort of his trademark sound.
but generally i like the delay to be unobtrusive unless the delay is the focus (obviously). i don't want it to become too gimmicky. i like to use delays like it's another element in the mix, it's own entity. so i don't normally turn on any delays until i've got my main sound and vibes going. for me, delays get in the way when i'm getting my sounds. so once i'm digging the way things are sitting in the mix, i'll start putting the delays on the things i want. i will apply other effects like phasing or flanging etc, while i'm getting sounds as they are part of their main sound.

i'll let you know when i start my thread on the roots mixing concepts.

all the best and thanks!

[Jaguar Dreams]

Russell,

Thanks for the advice - I'll look for the Roots post. As for "jaguar", no I haven't heard of them (him?). I'll look for it on iTunes (I just grabbed Voodoo thanks to this forum - wow!). My tag line is drawn from shamanic journeys through time and space...no explicit musical reference there.

-Jaguar

[mindseye]

Originally Posted by Jaguar Dreams

Russell,

Thanks for the advice - I'll look for the Roots post. As for "jaguar", no I haven't heard of them (him?). I'll look for it on iTunes (I just grabbed Voodoo thanks to this forum - wow!). My tag line is drawn from shamanic journeys through time and space...no explicit musical reference there.

-Jaguar

Jaguar Wright is female soul singer. Her album "Denials, Delusions, and Decisions" is very dope and features the Roots among other great musicians on the tracks. You might recognize her vocals from Jay-Z's Unplugged album as well.

I'm a big fan of yours Russell. It seems your sound is the antidote for the cookie-cutter flavor dominating the airwaves. Keep doin ya thang