Looking for Feedback: Please Listen

bwest9 · #1 03-10-2010, 10:55 PM

Just finished an album 2 years in the making, and looking for some constructive criticism not just on the bass parts and tone (recorded with a 5-string Warwick Thumbs), but on the whole shebang as well.

If you have a moment, listen to the clips below.... thanks!

bwest9 · #2 03-10-2010, 10:56 PM

And another...

bwest9 · #3 03-10-2010, 11:02 PM

Ok, last one!

MIJ-VI · #4 03-11-2010, 02:03 AM

I've just listened to Cellular, Somebody's Machine, and Evolution three times.

Overall they sound smooth and radio-ready.

I REALLY like the refreshingly clear, intelligible vocals (and I'm also a sucker for sweet female harmonies backing a male lead & vice-versa).

The playing is thoroughly professional. I even *chokes* like the slap bass in Somebody's Machine (generally I like slap bass about as much as I enjoy bagpipes without whiskey).

One thing though: IMO you'd do well to lose the 3rd "'round town tryin' to find" in Somebody's Machine. It causes a loss of momentum in the tune's dance-able rhythm. 'Gotta keep it rolling.

My .02.

bwest9 · #5 03-11-2010, 09:17 AM

Awesome, thanks for taking the time, MIJ, much appreciated.

If I may ask, what's you opinion of the bass tone and level? Dull? Too low in the mix? Just right?

Barkless Dog · #6 03-11-2010, 11:51 AM

Everything sounded pretty good to me.

MIJ-VI · #7 03-11-2010, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwest9

Awesome, thanks for taking the time, MIJ, much appreciated.

If I may ask, what's you opinion of the bass tone and level? Dull? Too low in the mix? Just right?

On my audio-technica ATH-M20 'phones the bass tone and level sits in the mix well and supports the vocals--which in this case is a good thing.

The best advice I've read on mixing a recording is that one should not stop mixing until it sounds good on every playback system one owns.

Disclaimer: I'm not an audio professional. I just know what I like.

bwest9 · #8 03-11-2010, 10:52 PM

Good advice, thanks.

Anyone else... comments? Thoughts? Fears?

bwest9 · #9 03-11-2010, 11:10 PM

Another one:

http://www.rugmusic.com/tunes/New_Designs.mp3

bwest9 · #10 03-12-2010, 12:53 PM

Bump.

bwest9 · #11 03-15-2010, 10:06 PM

No other thougts folks? Even if they're negative?

Drop-the-One · #12 03-15-2010, 11:37 PM

The vox might benefit a bit of EQing in Cellular.
When your voice goes high, it gets a lot more present, but giving it more mid-hi (or taking off a bit of everything else) could help.

sounds good though

... I'm gonna listen to the others