crucethus

Hey there.

I just listened as I was reading the advice from Joe on the forum question you posted. I completely agree with Joe that the fixes start with the mix first. You need to think Spatially when you are recording. Panning, Slight reverbs, and shimmers and ping pong echoes can make a world of difference in opening up the sounds. Also, think about reducing EQ not adding EQ to boost sounds. In this one, all the sounds are in the middle are competing to be heard with the exception of the vox like thing which has some space. The bass is good, the flute needs some verb and to be lowered in the mix. The percussion is kind of static and could use some panned high hats and other percussive ideas. How many tracks did you use? A typical song for me is between 30-40 tracks. Anyhow, great to see you want to learn. The song idea is pretty good and is worth pursuing. Remember this if you want to use this site take the advice to heart and never personally. You will get a lot of nice song bro, or good jobs, but to really Improve, people like Joe will steer you in the right path with honest words. Keep at it and you will get better every day! .
Good Luck
Crucethus

FrashMex replied 27th Apr 2020 - 6 years ago

Hello!

Thanks to you as well for the honest critique! I will do as you said and take the advice to my heart. As I mentioned in my reply to Joe, I have come to realise just how complex the whole art of mxing and mastering is for itself, independent of sounddesign and songwriting etc.

I think I used about 15 tracks (that is to say mixer channels). However I don't really understand how you would fill out 40 with this song only. Maybe I misunderstood what you wrote. Do you mean doing something like sending wet reverb/delay to a different channel then the dry signal of some instrument? Maybe you also just mean, that I should layer more sounds. I am not sure.

Actually I took away a lot of reverb from the flute because I heard someone saying, that when mixing you should always just throw effects on something to the point of "being able to hear it" and then a tiny bit less. Maybe i just took away just a little too much then.

I'll also look into the panning of the percussion as you suggested! However I often hear, that you should mix in mono until the very end (which I didn't do for this song). Should I first fix some stuff in mono and only then come back to the panning of the hihats?

Thank you again for the critique, it really means a lot to me!

crucethus 26th Apr 2020 16:12 - 6 years ago

on Julio Oliveira - Mismatches Amplifi Remix by Amplifi

Very Nice mix. I think you and I hear the amazing potential of just the piano guitar and bass on this one, those three instruments sets the mood.

Amplifi replied 26th Apr 2020 - 6 years ago

Yeah, your remix is epic, I love the tr-808 crash you added! Very Ethereal... The original had a lot going on, which kinda blurred the main attractions (bass, keys and guitar). Thx again

crucethus 26th Apr 2020 04:36 - 6 years ago

on SliMusic - BACKEND by SliMusic

Go To Music Radar. You will find the motherload of loops to download royalty free.

crucethus 25th Apr 2020 05:26 - 6 years ago

on Genghis Khan by ClickbaitCabaret

I love throat singing from that part of Asia. PS I also had to read Leadership secrets of Ghengis Khan back in university, good times, nice tune, Ciao
Cru

ClickbaitCabaret replied 25th Apr 2020 - 6 years ago

Thanks for listening.

crucethus 25th Apr 2020 00:00 - 6 years ago

on Mismatches by Juliooliveira

Here is the remix my friend.
https://www.looperman.com/tracks/detail/214755
Cru

Juliooliveira replied 25th Apr 2020 - 6 years ago

I loved your version of that Cru. All of yours productions have a high level and I am very happy to be able to close this partnership with you.
Please send me the WAV file when you are ready.
Thank you so much!

Cheers
Julio

crucethus 23rd Apr 2020 22:01 - 6 years ago

on Army Men Sarges Heroes Remake by koga100

Very nice arrangement you made here.
Cru

crucethus 23rd Apr 2020 07:04 - 6 years ago

on 02 Youll be Alive ft LeoValentine by Eighteen

I like this one, it´s quirky and fun has some eighties sensibilities. If you could inch the vox slightly down in the mix, and lower the reverb also a little bit as it drowns out the rest of the instruments. Bass is fine, need just a bit of warmth in the middle. It might also be the overdriven chiptune sounds that are also causing it all to sound clustered. I completely agree with henry as he is spot on with his original synopsis. This is a good tune worth the time it will take to get it perfect. I do really like it.
Cro

Eighteen replied 24th Apr 2020 - 6 years ago

Thanks for the feedback! :)
I have changed this song a lot of times xD
I am not sure if I can do a better job then what I have right now to be honest, the project has a loooot of tracks, different sounds and stuff, It was kinda hard to keep all of them 100% hearable.
As far as my current skills can bring me, I think this is the max :)

~Eighteen

crucethus 23rd Apr 2020 02:06 - 6 years ago

on Ms Matches Julio Oliviera Remix by db4dub

What a wild ride, the ending definitely had a psychedelic feel, the beginning had an MC5 feel to it. good work

db4dub replied 24th Apr 2020 - 6 years ago

Thank you Ill have to check out MC5

crucethus 23rd Apr 2020 00:54 - 6 years ago

on Mismatches by Juliooliveira

Julio, Hey Mate I would love to remix this one as it hs a nice natural groove, I can definitely do something with this. Pm me with the details if you like. I love the rhodes piano in this one.
Cru

Juliooliveira replied 23rd Apr 2020 - 6 years ago

Are you kidding Cru! Obviously I want a remix of you! I'll send you an email through Looperman explaining the details! Thank you!

Julio

crucethus 23rd Apr 2020 00:41 - 6 years ago

on Things U Could Do by Lauren-Morgan and Iammaxpain by 1lookurhooked

Great vocals on this one.

1lookurhooked replied 23rd Apr 2020 - 6 years ago

Thank you!!!!

crucethus 23rd Apr 2020 00:33 - 6 years ago

on the nightime by muraskari

This is awesome, so when are you going to do the whole thing ehh?

muraskari replied 24th Apr 2020 - 6 years ago

thank you, unfortunately i lost this project ;(

crucethus 22nd Apr 2020 01:35 - 6 years ago

on Lm29 - Bones by Lm29

Yeah this is cool, reminds me slightly of OMD. Love the mixing of the tom rolls. cool job.
Cru

crucethus 21st Apr 2020 02:29 - 6 years ago

on The Anthony Fauci Boogie by ClickbaitCabaret

The chord changes are intriguing and dissonant, and the vocalist reminds me a bit of Floyd. super creative and Uber gut! 1:21 gets Disso-funky and adds a bit of flavour. Poor Fauci having to deal with mango Mussolini! Well Done.

ClickbaitCabaret replied 21st Apr 2020 - 6 years ago

That's for sure. Thanks for listening.

crucethus 20th Apr 2020 18:42 - 6 years ago

on Black raven by Ratsouk

Really good work, Did you study classical operatic singing? Nice sound, very eighties chord structured (my favourite era)
Cru

Ratsouk replied 20th Apr 2020 - 6 years ago

Hi.) Yes I studied classical singing.) Thank you fir the comment.)

crucethus 20th Apr 2020 18:37 - 6 years ago

on Un Mal Profond by ignome

Super Mal! (In the good way) Really good dark building tension undertones the serious speech. Great work.

ignome replied 21st Apr 2020 - 6 years ago

Thanks a lot,
merci beaucoup !

crucethus 20th Apr 2020 18:02 - 6 years ago

on The Nameless City by Stereonomicon

Ahh I love this one. It sounds like a sophisticated VCS3 with a nice chorus effect. eerie, spooky and dramatic while keeping with that synth-percussive sound that drives the body of this work. Excellent.
Steven

Stereonomicon replied 20th Apr 2020 - 6 years ago

Hi Steven, how are you? Fortunately I am well and these days of social isolation have provided me with new ideas for making music. Thank you very much for your review, having your news means hearing the voice of a friend. Best wishes and see you soon

crucethus 19th Apr 2020 03:27 - 6 years ago

on Henry Pascal feat Junior Paes - I dont need you by HenryPascal

I really like this one. Awesome sound, vocals remind me a little bit of Gaga, with a Dale Bozio bend. Awesome chord structure and production. I really enjoyed my listen mate!
Steven

HenryPascal replied 19th Apr 2020 - 6 years ago

I'm happy you liked this one! You are talented too!

Nicolò

crucethus 19th Apr 2020 02:39 - 6 years ago

on Remember This By DJ-SLT-UK - Julio Oliveira Remix by Juliooliveira

Very cool, I like the Real drum fills. It feels almost like you turned this into an Eighties cop/drama intro tune. Vapourware influenced sound. Bravo
Cru

Juliooliveira replied 19th Apr 2020 - 6 years ago

Thank you for listening Cru!

Best regards!
Julio

crucethus 18th Apr 2020 03:21 - 6 years ago

on instru mental by FreeRadical

Where have you been, mate..we miss you here!!!!

crucethus 17th Apr 2020 00:53 - 6 years ago

on Project SkyBreach by bitronix

happy happy 8 bit joy joy...loved it!

bitronix replied 17th Apr 2020 - 6 years ago

Thanks! Stay safe.

crucethus 16th Apr 2020 02:51 - 6 years ago

on BCV - Lock Down ft Slimm by BCVProductions

Awesome, One benefit of this quarantine is that people have the time and focus to work on their music. And some of us work well under anxiety and pressure and it allows us to make great music. This is minimalist, but freaking awesome mate.

BCVProductions replied 16th Apr 2020 - 6 years ago

Thank you for thinking about it that way. That is a good sentiment. Another benefit is that I can shower and vacuum less often. My dish washing muscles are a little atrophied, but my netflix watching skills are off the charts and my beer arm is fast like a whip. ;)

crucethus 15th Apr 2020 20:54 - 6 years ago

on Pure Bass by ASpekto Remix by neuromancer56

Love that guitar intro, almost Floyd like with the female vox, then it just becomes beautiful, those chorused flanged guitars. Well Well Done.

crucethus 15th Apr 2020 05:32 - 6 years ago

on CXRTER - South Flowers Instrumental by swansea

Perfect bedtime tune, chilled and what is needed at the moment. nice work.

swansea replied 15th Apr 2020 - 6 years ago

Thank you! Appreciate the listen :)

crucethus 14th Apr 2020 04:05 - 6 years ago

on Runway by Shayne613

Hey, welcome to the wonderful world of dance and loop making. Listen to DJ STL UK, he knows what he is doing, and he is spot on about the percussion. You want to keep the listener or dancer engaged over the whole track, so you have to add things and take some things away to keep their attention. Do you listen to house? I have found over the years that listening to other great artists' work gives me a perspective on how and what they achieved in there work. Good luck, nice job on this early stuff.
Cru

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