Critque please...I'm new at this but feel like I'm on a good start.

Michael Winston · 7th October 2008, 07:10 AM

Can someone listen to my lastest tune and give some advice, etc...?

I've spent the past few days recording and mixing...and I have to say...I'm fairly happy with it. It's been a great learning experience as this has the most tracks I've worked with and the first I've done with vocals...

I know the vocals could use some work...mixing and other wise...

MySpace.com - Michael Winston - Atlanta, Georgia - Rock / Ambient / Visual - www.myspace.com/michaelwestbrook

the song is called "Rooms"

Thanks!

Peter Hallin · 7th October 2008, 09:56 AM

Ok, a few positive ones: The synths/organs/elec pianos are great I think. The guitars are fine. Nice song too.

The vocals doesn't work at all from a mixing point of view. Far too low and sounds lo-fi in an unitentional way. If it is recorded that way, go a step further and make it grittier. Bandpass it or run it through an amp or amp simulator to give it more grit, lo-fi quality and distortion. And raise it.

The drums have too little weight, mostly cuz they are too low.

My two cents.

Keep on!

Michael Winston · 7th October 2008, 03:00 PM

Thanks for the input Peter!

The vocals have been the hardest part as far as mixing and whatnot for me... Haven't been happy with them and am unsure of where to put them in the mix.

Drums as well...

I try something with the advise... Thanks again.

camerondye · 7th October 2008, 03:30 PM

It sounds like you hi-passed the vocal too much possibly... it's missing a lot of body especially on a naked type song like this. Also, they need to be louder. I think the guitars might be a touch in the front...maybe a touch of reverb on them to bring them back a little. The drums aren't bothering me a ton, bring up the kick on them a little. On a naked type song the drums can sit a little lower IMO if thats what you are wanting.

The vocals need to be the focal point on a song like this, everything else needs to dance around and accent the vocals.
Good luck...nice song,
Cam

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7th October 2008, 07:10 AM	#1
Michael Winston Gear Head Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 30	Critque please...I'm new at this but feel like I'm on a good start. Can someone listen to my lastest tune and give some advice, etc...? I've spent the past few days recording and mixing...and I have to say...I'm fairly happy with it. It's been a great learning experience as this has the most tracks I've worked with and the first I've done with vocals... I know the vocals could use some work...mixing and other wise... MySpace.com - Michael Winston - Atlanta, Georgia - Rock / Ambient / Visual - www.myspace.com/michaelwestbrook the song is called "Rooms" Thanks!

7th October 2008, 09:56 AM	#2
Peter Hallin Gear Head Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Malmö, Sweden Posts: 63	Ok, a few positive ones: The synths/organs/elec pianos are great I think. The guitars are fine. Nice song too. The vocals doesn't work at all from a mixing point of view. Far too low and sounds lo-fi in an unitentional way. If it is recorded that way, go a step further and make it grittier. Bandpass it or run it through an amp or amp simulator to give it more grit, lo-fi quality and distortion. And raise it. The drums have too little weight, mostly cuz they are too low. My two cents. Keep on! __________________

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7th October 2008, 03:00 PM	#3
Michael Winston Gear Head Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 30	Thanks for the input Peter! The vocals have been the hardest part as far as mixing and whatnot for me... Haven't been happy with them and am unsure of where to put them in the mix. Drums as well... I try something with the advise... Thanks again.

7th October 2008, 03:30 PM	#4
camerondye Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 681	It sounds like you hi-passed the vocal too much possibly... it's missing a lot of body especially on a naked type song like this. Also, they need to be louder. I think the guitars might be a touch in the front...maybe a touch of reverb on them to bring them back a little. The drums aren't bothering me a ton, bring up the kick on them a little. On a naked type song the drums can sit a little lower IMO if thats what you are wanting. The vocals need to be the focal point on a song like this, everything else needs to dance around and accent the vocals. Good luck...nice song, Cam