MIX question - vocals and backing levels?

[jlsgear]

Hi all,

Quick question for a newbie mixer :

After intro section (instruments only), do you regularly drop the backing tracks volume when the lead vocal comes in?

Or do you find a good backing track level that suits both the intro section and the vocal section??

I am having problems dropping the backing level ... it just seems too noticable to my ears ...

Thanks all,

jls.