theHumps

The piano sounds great. If that's you playing it then I tip my hat. If not then it's well mixed with Patricia's vocals, she is great isn't she? Nice job with the overall mix too!

Wayne

Very cool! Has the authentic sound of 60's and 70's country music. The slide git was a big plus. The piano was cool, those little pieces of jewelry shine when there not being played all the time, those little things matter in a mix to me.

The singing hit the mark and the backups were placed in the mix just right. Impressed with the whole feel of the track, warm and mixed just the way it should be for this track.

Excellent job to all those who put this together!

Wayne

Cool, chilled out vibe, atmospheric and not crushed by a limiter or too much compression. That helps set the mood as far as production goes. Too short, need more, lol!

Wayne

Cool man! Your brother is a good player and it's a decent sounding song. Reminds me a bit of the Gin Blossoms or even the Del Fuegos a bit. Like Eric said, I wished it was longer, it's a good idea that needs a vocal track.....and some cowbell, lol!

Wayne

I like the singing. The music was choppy but cool and interesting, the horn stabs added a lot too. Not my usual listening material but it appealed to me in a creative way.

Well done man!

Wayne

Nice song, good dynamics and a decent mix. nice job!

9 songs on an EP? Don't you mean LP, Long Playing. EP means Extended Play, as in more than one single on either side of a 45 rpm record. EP's usually only have 3 or 4 songs on them or one side is a longer extended mix of a song. I would call a 9 song collection an LP album.

Wayne

It's like I'm listening to an old German play/rendition of a Charles Dicken's classic. Some parts sound like my stomach rumbling. They bouncy synth and choral aahhs in the middle was unexpected. Well most of it was. :) It was fun to listen to, liked the ending!

Wayne

Cool track, well mixed and who doesn't like the vibe?

Wayne

Ok, the intro was cool. French? I guess I can hear that in there. The intro was just something to lull me into a false sense of security. Then bam, it happens and it doesn't stop coming, he. There's some crazy shit happening left and right in my ears at the end that builds and was powerful. Liked it man!

Wayne

You don't hear a lot of this on looperman, it's certainly welcomed! Let 'er rip!

Wayne

Cool track! Big band at times, Setzer-ish! I like the horn fills, layered nicely.

Wayne

Interesting song. I liked the stringed instrument you chose at the beginning and thru the song. The flute like instrument was a good choice. Her vocals seem a bit dissonant in context with your music. I did read what you said to centrist about his comment regarding this. Cool idea but it does have an interesting thang going on.

Wayne

Yes, this puts me in a bigger summer mood than I am already in, gettin hot here in Florida but I am avoiding all the usual tourist spots and preferring to stay safe at home. I can listen to this and it puts me on the beach, as I relax in my floating pool chair enjoying the sun! Summer!

Wayne

I was impressed when the vocals came in, the sounded great. When the music started I instantly noticed the quality mix and cool song you put together. What's not to like about this? Radio friendly, pop song, always a winner in my ears!

Well done to both you and Patricia!

Wayne

I liked it from the start, full of energy and picked me up and made me smile. Cool changes, dig the percussion, the vocal stabs were enough. Captures the fast paced world we live in, technology based yet a bit of the ole organic still shines. Cool track!

Wayne

I did notice the waveform had changed and so did the mix, it really opened up, don't you think? The bass has it's place, the gits on the left and right don't interfere with the vox anymore.....I could go on and on.

That's what I hear but what do you think?

Compression on individual tracks or if you group them/send to aux buss will affect how it sounds when adjusting the master compression as well. Finding that balance is what makes this so hard. I think you are doing great!

Wayne

Well the first thing i notice about a song is the waveform, if it looks like a big solid square mass than usually it will be too loud and over compressed. I will have to lower the volume on my gear to hear it without blowing my ears out. Not only is it usually too loud but all the instruments begin to get the same loudness in the mix and you lose the sense of depth in the song. The guitar is no longer playing a low key guitar strum in the background but now is as loud as the singing in the mix.

I have learned that if you watch the volume meter on the last device in your processing chain on your master channel, it can help you get clearer mixes and more depth. Most volume meters will show two things, 1) a peak level, in Ableton it is a lighter green and 2) average peak level which is the darker green part showing volume output. If you try to keep the peak level spiking at -1.50dB and the average level between -12 and -8dB then you not only get clear mixes but it also translates the best across different platforms like spotify, apple music, looperman.... when you upload them.

The bass usually dictates, in my songs, the average level. If i can get a clear bass sound between -12 and -8db, and i can fit the drums, gits and vocals neatly in there without going over those limits i set, then i have found that my mixes sound the best, clearest and loud. Now i am not the greatest mixer but i am improving over the years and have seen the same thing over and over, look at the waveform, it tells you a lot about what is happening in the mix.

Hope this helps, it's very complicated to describe in a few sentences.

Wayne

That dissonant sound that creeps in on the delay is cool. The vocals add to the feel of the song, pain, hurting but a sense of hope is there. Gave it a few listens, a bit cinematic as well, would work in a psychological thriller.

Cool!

Wayne

Great job playing the drums, don't hold back hitting them, lol!

The song has a bit of an orchestral feel with banging rock drums, interesting combination and idea.

Wayne

Wow, that's you on the sax? Fantastic man! CinCoCent said Jazz Hop, this has an urban flair to it with a jazz touch, mushroom jazz/acid jazz feel. Well recorded and mixed, interesting track, lots to listen to.

Wayne

Cool idea. I like the vocals, i have no idea what she is singing about but the feel of the singing works well with the music. I would cut the compression or limiter a bit to give the instruments a little more breathing room in the mix, they are all at the same level and competing a bit, compression will do that. I do like the idea, ending was cool too.

Wayne

Minimal but gets an idea across. I like it. Sometimes I feel less is more and this sets a mood that's chilled out and positive. Cool man!

Wayne

Cool intro, banging beat and in your face mix! I have no complaints except I can't sit still, my head is bobbing, my shoulders are moving front to back and my knees are hurting from bouncing around like a pogo stick.

Whew, I am exhausted after this! lol

Well done man!

Wayne

Very cool! I like the music, chilled out with awesome keys. The vocals are recorded well and sit in the mix great. The lyrics are neat, like you're talking to me telling me a story, natural delivery. Well done man!

Wayne

Once again I am enjoying your upload! I like the vocals, clear in the mix. The song feels positive, I can't understand the language but I think I get the message. Well done!

Wayne