Nervous about sharing this but what the heck. So many awesome players here I feel like these may be lame - oh well...
Edit: Remixed
Edit 2: No longer use soundcloud, links removed.
Some of my tunage
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Thank you for sharing, Shawn.
I have only one feedback tip:
You might want to, if you still have the tracks and can remix the song, try reducing the number of simultaneous parts playing during the chorus, especially the first one.
You could try keeping the lead noodles or the brass, for instance, during the first chorus, and add the other elements in with each successive chorus.
It's practical to keep in mind the listener's ability to focus, generally-speaking, on no more than three "prime" elements, not counting drums and bass. So, vocals, keys and rhythm guitar, or vocals, rhythm and lead guitar, for example, would usually be at the limit. I'm a huge offender in this regard. Some of my late-'80s and early-'90s stuff was way, way-too busy. Ridiculous, really.
We have to learn that just 'cause we can (add more musically-fitting parts, in this case), it doesn't follow that we should. It can be hard to hold back like this, 'cause our passion for making music sees our wanting to give more to each arrangement. It's kinda like a painter who doesn't know when the artwork is finished... sorta.
Anyway, very-brave of you to share, bud, and well done... mon!
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Thanks Nicky! You know I thought the same thing with the first chorus.
Both are a bit busy without the guitar but not too bad now, I think?
I added the guitar last minute but should have left it alone
The feedback you've supplied me here, it will definitely improve my future mixing!
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That's much-better, Shawn! Yes, it totally works now. Well done, mate.
As for the second track, the rhythm guitar is all-but-lost in the mix, and lacks very much the attack, cut and bite necessary for it to poke through nicely.
Have you got the free MRP (Metal Recording Pack)? Here 'tis in case you haven't:
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Thanks for this, I'll check it out and see if I have it already?
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Been meaning to post this but busy times now and ahead! Thanks, @sinmix for this SLO profile!
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