My new tune

[Drumskull]

Hey, fellas.. Give me a little feedback on the mix of this tune. I tend to mix the drums a little hot when I'm given the reigns. This is my first time mixing and would like to know what you thought on this first tune that I am in the process of getting done.

http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=6918589

[sjj123]

Thats cool....are those your oaks?

[Drumskull]

Recording Customs

[yzf125]

Hey sjj123 what part of New York are you from ??? I am also from New York

[sjj123]

Madison County...Town of Hamilton....1/2 hr south of Utica...how about you

[troutbrooke]

I would either put some more 'verb on the drums or take some off of the lead guitar. Overall, the drums (kick snare ride and hats) are a little hot in the mix.

Try mixing with a loud listening level and then mix with the volume way down too.

But, having said all that, it sounds very cool. Mixing is subjective anyway....

[LDGuy]

Dont think the drums are too hot much. They seem designed to be the forefront of the tune (correct me if i'm wrong). Guitar could be a little louder though, IMO. Maybe a touch more reverb on that snare, just to give it more presence.

I also think your playing is just a touch on the untidy side. I dont know whether it's just that take or what, but i suggest a little bit of light editing just to realign a few things (the hihat isn't as perfect as i'd like). Because the drums are so much at the front of the mix picture (which i like), they need to be spot on. I also thought at times you were sitting back on it, when it should have been up and perky in front. But it's all minor details on a pretty pro sounding track.

Also i reckon a bit more verb/delay on the keyboard just to cover up the untidyness there. Reminds me a lot of Torre Fuerte, this. Not that i was ever really into them, but that sort of progressive fusion sound is very reminiscent of them.

Keep at it and post some more stuff!

[Drumskull]

LDGuy- Ok, that's what I was wondering. I didn't want the drums to be the most prominent. And what I was afraid of happening, happened. I wasn't too concerned about the untidyness, however, since you noticed, I'll have to take the drums back in the mix. (I'm not redoing them) the first time, I did the drums on my own with no other music, then everyone added their parts, THEN I did a second take, THEN, the keyboardist redid his solo, THEN the guitarist wanted to redo some stuff. At that point, I thought enough is enough. I didn't want to redo it again, it gets expensive. How much did it bother you? Thanks for your honesty, it's all cool.