Yes, you should definitely work on this track, Kirstin. I like where it is going. And, I think the drum part works great.
I do think I'm hearing a bit of a pattern in your tracks where piano and strings predominate in the instrumental backing. You do them both very well. But, I'd encourage you, as your work on this track, to swap them both out for different instruments so you get more variety and range in the tracks.
On my own tracks, most of which I never finish and definitely never post here or anyplace, I often start with keys (usually Keyscape) to work out the chord progressions. Sometimes I keep those parts with the electric or acoustic instruments, but I try to force myself to experiment with other plugins and I will often apply an LFO effects plugin (basically an automated filter) to add movement to what might otherwise just be a series of chords.
You use a lot of arpeggios, which has somewhat the same effect and works very nicely. I think your keyboard chops are much better than mine! :)
A really good track Kristin. Very good melody line. Has surprises in where it goes, which is really nice.
I think the instrumental backing is kind of busy, or perhaps it just needs to be mixed differently. I thought the vocal worked very well generally. There were a couple of places where you added a little touch that made it really special. That's what I'd like to hear more of, because it is clear that you can do it.
I feel that the mix is missing a bottom end. Your bass line is set up more in the middle of the frequency spectrum. I would experiment adding one or more layered bass parts to balance the sound more. You can use an EQ on each bass instrument, cutting the frequencies that you don't want from it, to focus each instrument on a specific range of the frequency spectrum so the whole thing doesn't get muddy. Route them all to a bass bus. If your DAW has a bass enhancing effects plugin, experiment with that as well. I often use Lowender, but there are others.
Generally, to my ears, the instrumental backing is working the same frequency range as your vocal. And because it has a lot going on, it is competing for attention. I'd look at adjusting the levels and probably automating gain changes on the vocals bus vs. the instruments buses.
If you aren't routing the individual tracks in your DAW to separate mix busses, I would recommend experimenting with that and applying compression and EQ on the busses.
You have a lot more to offer than vocals and lyrics. I'm impressed.
Another very good track, Kirstin. Excellent instrumental backing. I don't like the snare/rimshot sound though. I would replace it with something in somewhat lower frequency and a slower attack. Also, I think it's level is too hot in the mix. It's competing for attention sonically with your vocal.
Great work here. The vocals really stand out on this one. Everything sounds mixed down well and the instrumental is great. All in all, outstanding work. I look forward to hearing more of your work in the future.
on A Bad Day by Kirstin
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I do think I'm hearing a bit of a pattern in your tracks where piano and strings predominate in the instrumental backing. You do them both very well. But, I'd encourage you, as your work on this track, to swap them both out for different instruments so you get more variety and range in the tracks.
On my own tracks, most of which I never finish and definitely never post here or anyplace, I often start with keys (usually Keyscape) to work out the chord progressions. Sometimes I keep those parts with the electric or acoustic instruments, but I try to force myself to experiment with other plugins and I will often apply an LFO effects plugin (basically an automated filter) to add movement to what might otherwise just be a series of chords.
You use a lot of arpeggios, which has somewhat the same effect and works very nicely. I think your keyboard chops are much better than mine! :)
Eric
on Theres a Void Where there should be Ecstasy by Kirstin
I think the instrumental backing is kind of busy, or perhaps it just needs to be mixed differently. I thought the vocal worked very well generally. There were a couple of places where you added a little touch that made it really special. That's what I'd like to hear more of, because it is clear that you can do it.
I feel that the mix is missing a bottom end. Your bass line is set up more in the middle of the frequency spectrum. I would experiment adding one or more layered bass parts to balance the sound more. You can use an EQ on each bass instrument, cutting the frequencies that you don't want from it, to focus each instrument on a specific range of the frequency spectrum so the whole thing doesn't get muddy. Route them all to a bass bus. If your DAW has a bass enhancing effects plugin, experiment with that as well. I often use Lowender, but there are others.
Generally, to my ears, the instrumental backing is working the same frequency range as your vocal. And because it has a lot going on, it is competing for attention. I'd look at adjusting the levels and probably automating gain changes on the vocals bus vs. the instruments buses.
If you aren't routing the individual tracks in your DAW to separate mix busses, I would recommend experimenting with that and applying compression and EQ on the busses.
You have a lot more to offer than vocals and lyrics. I'm impressed.
Eric
Eric
on Where Did You Go by Kirstin
Eric
on Times Falling Away by Kirstin
on Dont Say it by Kirstin
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on Where Did You Go by Kirstin
on Theres a Void Where there should be Ecstasy by Kirstin
on Theres a Void Where there should be Ecstasy by Kirstin
on Theres a Void Where there should be Ecstasy by Kirstin
on Theres a Void Where there should be Ecstasy by Kirstin