This is a wonderful composition, and is really musically solid in every aspect. The mix is pretty good, and the panning on the sound effects at the end are especially effective.
One thing that may help with mixing of an orchestral work - try to envision where the different instruments are set in an orchestra. Visualize the seating chart of an orchestra and then try to place your different instrument tracks in those positions in your mix by using panning and volume. For example, normally you would find violins on the left side of the conductor as you face the stage. First chair forward and more to the left, second chair a little behind them and a little more toward center. Use panning to place the first chair further to the left, then less panning to place the second chair. Adjust the volumes just a bit (always add some reverb for depth) and you will get a 3 dimensional effect on your strings. Do this for the harp, piano, and timpani as well (all of these instruments are on the conductors left). Then place the tuba, trombone, trumpet, clarinet, bassoon, oboe and flute directly in front of the conductor (so very little panning, and the horns will be in the "back" of your mix). The right side of the conductor will see viola, cello, bass, french horns, and percussion. Again, pan the bass all the way to the right, cello closer to center and the other instruments behind in the mix. When you get done, I think you will find that your track will sound exactly like being there in person. I hope this makes sense and isn't too confusing.
Anyway, sorry for the lengthy review, but it really is a terrific piece and one you should be very proud of. I hope all is well.
What great feedback. Makes perfect sense. I really appreciate the time and effort you took to make these suggestions, Bear and I will try and get my head around it with the software. I am such a newbie with the tech stuff and have trouble concentrating enough to get it all together, but your advice is valuable and informative. With input like yours I can only improve! Many thanks and hope all is well with you too.
Hi. I would really like that- this is the first time anyone has actually responded in a helpful way and I really appreciate it! No stress though, please. Look forward to hearing the result.
Welcome on looper! So that saying is true "One swallow don`t makes summer" or whatever... so keep posting tracks this one is great, but put a limiter in it or something because your sound quality (which is real nice) is barely hearable, I`m hoping too to hear more sounds from you! Keep up like this! Cheers!
Hi. I am so sorry this has taken so long to respond. Truth is my computer and all my software was stolen soon after I posted this and so had to rebuy all that stuff again. Anyway I am now back on track (ha ha no pun really intended) and have done a lot more composing since this track was posted. Unfortunately I lost all my files for this track in the robbery so do not have access to the originals. If any of you can help with this, I would be so grateful!
I second Ed's comments. First welcome to the Loop. Secondly, it is obvious you have a whole bunch of talent. I look forward to hearing many, many more from you. This was a beautiful ride, with wonderful dynamics. It goes great with my cup of morning coffee out on the patio. Stellar first effort, nothing like setting the bar really, really high, haha. Again, beautiful work. Welcome, and I hope all is well.
Hi Bear, Thanks for all the good vibes and nice comments. If you read the reply I gave to AnalogDisc above, you will see why I have taken so long to respond here- unforseen circumstances. Anyway I really appreciate it and I will be adding more stuff soon and look forward to hearing your music.
Hi vivk...first of all Welcome To The Loop...its great to have an artist with your knowledge and obvious talent around the place.....there is no shortage of good musical company and the suscribers are a really diverse lot that seem to live in peace (for the most part) with one another HaHa....This is the kind of music that could wash away the cares of a long day....very mellow...and enjoyable easy listening....well done to you....keep on.....Ed
(PS: you should check off the "featured" box in the upload form..that way it will bounce to the first pages when you comment on other peoples tracks...this deserves a lot more listeners)
I really like this. It's magical sounding. I think the structure is really done well. The sounds all work great together and the sounds you used are very nice! Great work and hope to hear more in the future.
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One thing that may help with mixing of an orchestral work - try to envision where the different instruments are set in an orchestra. Visualize the seating chart of an orchestra and then try to place your different instrument tracks in those positions in your mix by using panning and volume. For example, normally you would find violins on the left side of the conductor as you face the stage. First chair forward and more to the left, second chair a little behind them and a little more toward center. Use panning to place the first chair further to the left, then less panning to place the second chair. Adjust the volumes just a bit (always add some reverb for depth) and you will get a 3 dimensional effect on your strings. Do this for the harp, piano, and timpani as well (all of these instruments are on the conductors left). Then place the tuba, trombone, trumpet, clarinet, bassoon, oboe and flute directly in front of the conductor (so very little panning, and the horns will be in the "back" of your mix). The right side of the conductor will see viola, cello, bass, french horns, and percussion. Again, pan the bass all the way to the right, cello closer to center and the other instruments behind in the mix. When you get done, I think you will find that your track will sound exactly like being there in person. I hope this makes sense and isn't too confusing.
Anyway, sorry for the lengthy review, but it really is a terrific piece and one you should be very proud of. I hope all is well.
Bear
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(PS: you should check off the "featured" box in the upload form..that way it will bounce to the first pages when you comment on other peoples tracks...this deserves a lot more listeners)
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