The Time Is Now Featuring Romy Harmony - FreeRadical

10th Apr 2012 23:21 - 14 years ago
Description : Ok, mix number three (just noticed a massive clip in the track, it's gone now) of this now, Just trying to get the clarity a little better and less muddy sounding.
It's another trance track but this time i went for a more "chicane" kind of style as i thought it suited Romy's vocals.
I will say, If there's anything you don't like about the mixdown then please leave comments because i'd like to show them to the pen1s that keeps telling me to turn the music down and doesn't understand the concept of dynamic range.
Anyway, that said i hope you enjoy this joint effort.

Comments (20)

If you have time take a listen and give FreeRadical some feedback.

thyroid
thyroid 8th Nov 2012 21:35 - 13 years ago
The production is very warm and good. The track is very good, the melody is very vivid, and is alive, and in trance that is a difficult, normally it stays flat and empty.
The voice is great, nicely dark voice but so good for this track.
ShortBusMusic
ShortBusMusic 17th May 2012 16:15 - 14 years ago
Well FR, not much gets me off my chair anymore, but this tune sure did get my fat #$$ up and moving this morning. I was going to attribute it to my coffee, but I think it was definitely your song that did the trick :)

I have no knowledge of this genre, but I do know good music when I hear it, and this falls into the category of great music. Very nice chord progressions, and I do love those pads and delayed piano.

Mix sounds great on my end as well. A definite 10 and a tip of the hat to both you and Romy.

Bear
Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed 5th May 2012 20:30 - 14 years ago
I`m way late catching up with this one (but I`m way late for lots of stuff lately)...really nice use of the delay on the keys..gives the melody lines a nice push...thought the vocal was a little quiet in the mix though it sounds really good and so does the rest of the mix...for some reason the track just quit on me aroynd 7:23...but that might be this old PC I keep on line...Really nicely done FR....Ed
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 8th May 2012 - 14 years ago
No, the track does just quit for some reason. I need to do another conversion and reup it. I have no idea why it did that and it's pretty annoying.
Thanks for dropping by and leaving your thoughts.
FR
carlosnble
carlosnble 22nd Apr 2012 23:22 - 14 years ago
FR...Honestly i would have taken the model...tjis production is off the hook!!! makes what i do pale in comparison...you took a really good vocal pella and made it great!!...i'm glad i get a chance to form a relationship with a great producer....keep up the work

Peace
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 23rd Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
Thanks man, Your comments are always so inspiring. I wouldn't say i'm any better than a lot of other folks around here. I think we all just settle into styles we like and then after a while you figure things out that work for you huh?
I hear stuff in your pieces that i would never have thought of doing & it gets a more soulful part of me than the stuff i make. When i try that kind of stuff it never seems to sound quite right for some reason.
Thanks for dropping by and leaving your thoughts on this tune.
FR
theHumps
theHumps 13th Apr 2012 20:04 - 14 years ago
I can't say I know a lot about dance genres and electronic music but I do know a good track when I hear it. This is pretty cool, I'm not sure who it reminds me of but I know I liked that too, lol. Your thread is kicking butt, certainly an attention getter, just wish I thought of it first. Any way, this is a very well put together, I like her voice. Well done!

Wayne
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 14th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
Thanks mate, yeah that thread was quite an attention grabber. If you wanted to do it yourself then just substitute the word "Norweigan" for "Swedish" and i bet it would work just as well.
in fact there's plenty of nations left to work our way through so it could be a running gag for a while.
I'm glad you liked the track. i tried to comment on yours a while back but there was something wrong with my browser.
I'll have another go in a bit.
FR
Reficul1889
Reficul1889 13th Apr 2012 10:09 - 14 years ago
I would clarify her a bit more, bring her up and clear her vox just a teensy bit. Otherwise, great collaboration, I agree with wong on the kick, thump it just a bit more and you are golden. Keep rockin'.
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 14th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
In all honesty i'm just a bit ##### at mixdown. Before everyone was saying she was too loud, now she's too quiet.
Sod it! I think i'm going to give up and hire the A-Team.
Thanks for stopping by and giving a listen.
FR
TameChild5000
TameChild5000 13th Apr 2012 01:33 - 14 years ago
now granted im listening on my netbook speakers
but i can make out things that i know is good on most systems
im keen to it.
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 14th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
Thank you, I'm pretty pleased with this but it still needs a little ironing out (plus the fact i uploaded the wrong version doesn't help either DOH!!!)
Thanks for taking the time to play this track.
FR
RichieWinn
RichieWinn 13th Apr 2012 00:43 - 14 years ago
I had a read of all the other comments here and was immediately attracted by the notion of a twenty year old Norwegian model! I'm so totally out of my depth here so forgive my complete ignorance of the genre please FR. Love the driving bass line and the drum/percussion. It all works perfectly. I can't hear what she's singing about though. It's a great voice and I'd be tempted to push them way forward in the mix and loose a lot of the effects too. Despite the onset of years I want to get up and dance to this so thanks for that. You've made an old man very happy - but not as happy as a twenty year old Norwegian model would!!

Great track, love it.

Richie

PS What is "chicane" please?
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 14th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
Sorry for the late response. I've been having some profile issues (I don't mean like multiple personality or anything like that so don't panic)
Yeah the Norweigan model turned out to be a good blag in that it got me quite a bit of attention. I'm going to give this track to someone to professionally master as mixdown is really not my strongest point.
Anyway, Chicane are a trance act that do a lot of stuff in a similar style. Their most famous one is probably "don't give it up" which was a double team with Bryan Adams (dam good track might i add)
Thanks for leaving your thoughts Richie. It's always appreciated.
FR
brillbilly
brillbilly 12th Apr 2012 18:26 - 14 years ago
Nice Track man!,i so got that chicane feel from it!
love chicane,love this track,dont understand alot of musical jargon you guys talk,but i fully understand the norway model bit,lol
Awesome Track!
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 12th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
Well don't tell anyone but i don't understand a lot of it anymore either. It's all changed since i learned what i know and to be honest i don't think it really matters anyway. It's what you do with your ears and your imagination that counts.
I'm glad you found five minutes or so to listen to the track.
Your comments are appreciated.
FR
XciteViper
XciteViper 12th Apr 2012 17:21 - 14 years ago
iy's great the only thing i don't like, personally, are the sfx at the begininng but aside from that mint tune dude
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 12th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
I hear you. it's a bit ear piercing isn't it. I'm still trying to edit out a few mistakes so i'll definitely take your comment on board and sort that out.
FR
visionarysoundsystem
visionarysoundsystem 11th Apr 2012 21:48 - 14 years ago
Gorgeous FR, just gorgeous. This is the aural equivelent of a 20yr ole Norwegian model. Love it mate & it just keeps getting better. Respect my friend.
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 12th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
Thanks mate, I spent a long time trying to get this one right and there's still a mistake here and there. It's harder than it sounds this mixdown malarkey isn't it?
Anyway, thanks for tuning in as always mate. The comments make it worth the effort.
FR
digitalroger
digitalroger 11th Apr 2012 19:42 - 14 years ago
very good potential! i like this idea!.
Omg,this capella is difficult to match,I can say i tried but....still on it :)
hey i like your style and perfect voice for the tune,i like it in general.
if you appreciate honestity,it only needs to match the tempo on some parts.
Go on,your work is very nice!
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 11th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
Thanks again. I've been trying to sort this out all day and i think i'm just making it worse now so i'm going to call it a day and try and sort it out tomorrow.
I'm just getting annoyed with it now and that can only end in tears.
Thanks for listening again.
FR
smallpaul
smallpaul 11th Apr 2012 19:14 - 14 years ago
Not happy about the model thing at all!! The track however happens to be really good and defo Chicane sounding. Some of the frequencies do sound a little crowded at times and the vocal sometimes drowns the track a little. You could solve most of your problems by using Ableton Live. Ha ha. Great track all the same mate.
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 11th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
Cheers man, I just noticed a huge clip towards the end of it so it's being updated as i type. I might give it a whirl though disableton and see what happens.
Or i might just forward it to you later if i can't do it lol! That programme at the moment does my nut in.
But i am going to keep up with this one until i get it right. (Although i'm starting to get a bit p*ssed off with it now_)
Oh and sorry about the model thing. Marketing you see! ##### sells.
Cheers for listening.
djkillapaul
djkillapaul 11th Apr 2012 14:06 - 14 years ago
Fix what you need to fix and get it back on here. And hurry! A few sweeping fx wouldn't go a miss. Free Rad, this, when finished, is going to be pretty damn spesh... you have moulded the parts well.

Thank you for the download.

djkp.
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 11th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
I'm trying mate, i'm trying! Mixdowns never been my strongest point, i kind of lose patience with it. i think i might just have to hire the A-team!
Thanks for taking the time to leave comments and cheers for the download.
FR
RomyHarmony
RomyHarmony 11th Apr 2012 13:55 - 14 years ago
I love the style!
The timing of the vocals is a bit off at times, but other than that, I like the vocal mixing a lot. You made me sound good ;)
Thank you for this!
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 11th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
Thanks, Yeah i'm still not completely happy with it either. I can hear there's a good track in there somewhere, I've just got to dig it out somehow.
But i didn't make you sound good, You did that by yourself. It's the other stuff that's not quite right.
We'll get there in the end somehow.
Thanks for lending your ears.
FR
MariahDawn
MariahDawn 11th Apr 2012 07:55 - 14 years ago
I love it!! Takes me to another place = w =
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 11th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
Thanks, i think there's still quite a bit to be done to get it up to scratch but slowly we're getting there.
Thank you for taking a moment to listen and leave your inspiring thoughts.
FR
AngelFox2580
AngelFox2580 11th Apr 2012 05:12 - 14 years ago
YOO FR THIS IS FIRE !! =O I listen to A LOT of trance and techno so yea lol. The bass IS hot the whole DAM arrangement IS sweet the piano was a nice touch i can go on and on XD lol. I dont know what to say anymore =P but dam good job bro the vocals flow so well with the beat WELL DONE with this one RESPECT THIS MUSIC. AD out ^_^
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 11th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
Thanks A.D. I'm going to try and concentrate on making this one better as i have this terrible habit of rushing mixdowns. It's never been my stong point and it's probably about time i tried a bit harder.
Thanks for your words of inspiration.
FR
WongKiShoo
WongKiShoo 11th Apr 2012 02:10 - 14 years ago
Yeah this is nice man :)

Really liked the lead stabby piano. The percussion is also awesome.. the vocal isn't over-used, which is good (although it does get a bit too loud on the semi-breakdown)

I reckon the track could use one or two extra layers to fill it out a bit more - maybe some arps or saws or something.. make it a bit more poignant mebbe..

As for the mixdown:

A bit on the muddy side.

The kick to me is barely audible - needs a bit more smack imo (no, not the brown stuff)

Things are also very sort of central in the mix, I reckon some more panning automation could be used to create a bit more atmosphere. Or some doubling.. I like doubling :)

But overall though, nice track! Thanks for the DL man!
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 11th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
I knew i could rely on you for some constructive critisism George. Now i've had a chance to play it back with some volume i hear it so i'll do a bit of eq and re-up it later on.
Note to self: Drink doubles, chase the dragon!
Cheers for stopping by.
(Oh and apologies for taking so long with that remix of your's. i just had to capitalise on the new girls acapellas. You know how it is? You've got to be quick round here or you miss the boat)
Anyway, it's next on my agenda so thanks again for your input.
FR
MOAB
MOAB 11th Apr 2012 02:09 - 14 years ago
This is awesome man, this sounds very fluid and the acapella is perfect man! This sounds professional! If you can, listen to my track, I just got started and would love to hear some feedback from someone with your skill!
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 11th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
Thanks for your words of encouragement. The track wouldn't have happened without the acapella so all credit to Romy Harmony for posting some top vocals to work with. Two heads are better than one and all that.
I'm glad you liked the tune and i'd be happy to check out your work. On my way over now.
FR
CyberSon
CyberSon 10th Apr 2012 23:45 - 14 years ago
My friend, you are certainly on a roll at the moment! This is just a fantastic piece of music that I simply love! I have no critique (even though I want to find something lol).

Great work my friend, and superb use of Romy's wonderful vocals.
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 11th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
It's Romys vocals that made the track if i'm honest. I just built everything around the accapella. It's a bit like painting by numbers really, just instead of colours you fill in the gaps with sounds.
I'm glad you weren't put off by me duping everyone with the model thing.
Cheers again mate, It's always appreciated.
FR

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