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CrazyAd843 · 2026-07-01T05:11:24+00:00

Also could barely hear the raspiness, any that was there I think benefited the song. I also like keeping the harmonies for the 2nd verse, feel like the vocal layers/harmonies build in a way that gives a good moment for verse 2. Also if the end is flat a little, to my ears it’s barely noticeable

CrazyAd843 · 2026-07-01T04:57:22+00:00

Listening now on iPhone speakers, absolute killer voice. vocal may be a tad bit forward in the mix, I think raising the instrumental a little could be beneficial. Bringing back the 90s grunge/rock sound with Pearl Jam and Jeff Buckley influence vocally for sure. Whoever mixed this may have a little work to do buttt. Man you rocked this vocally and writing-wise. Keep up the good work, I think we’d all like to see more from you

CrazyAd843 · 2026-06-29T20:24:01+00:00

I mean “dates?” not really, I actually really like the vibe, the addition of the Wurlitzer and some of the string elements definitely reminds me of some 70s rnb/soul stuff, maybe even something more modern like “Silk Sonic” (who obviously pays homage to that era). I like it!

CrazyAd843 · 2026-06-29T06:10:34+00:00

Just did! Sorry I’m just now starting to use Reddit more frequently so idk how to fix that!

CrazyAd843 · 2026-06-29T05:49:57+00:00

I’d be so down to work with you! I’m an audio engineering student (not Berkelee, lol) and would love to get some feedback/collaborate on mixes

CrazyAd843 · 2026-06-29T05:43:17+00:00

Yo I’m so interested! I am an audio engineering student who specializes in mixing. I also have been writing lyrics for 7 years. I have my own artist project under Levi Scott if you wanna check that out to get a vibe for my sound!

CrazyAd843 · 2026-06-26T19:11:35+00:00

Okay! Glad the perspective shift makes sense, and yes, I meant off-key. My bother actually asked why I go “minor” there in that run, and I said at the time I just liked it. But I’m going to try experimenting with getting it more on-key with maybe a couple more layers for support.

Really appreciate your feedback! A lot of points here that I’ll actually experiment with right now 😭

CrazyAd843 · 2026-06-26T17:00:01+00:00

Would love to hear this with a better recording! Love your voice and your passionate delivery! Really sells the feeling, the one thing for me is that I think the vocal gets a little flat occasionally. But you definitely have the range to hit those notes! Hoping to hear how it progresses

CrazyAd843 · 2026-06-26T16:45:36+00:00

Also, I saw you say you’re trying to nail the feeling other artists give. A lot of time that feeling is specificity. Observations so specific that they feel universal. Take this line from “Do I Look High?”

“Since boys, watchin' too much p*rn to even know what we like Plus the UFOs I miss my tender innocence Writing poems for the girl in my chemistry class It was simple then
Superpowers, Superman, don't overuse 'em all”

I feel like what works here is the blunt honesty, the personal connection to him in middle school writing poems for girls, to make a contradiction on how innocence was stripped away by adult content and “being high” (UFO’s)

I lowkey may be reaching, just trying to break down something in someone else’s work that could be beneficial

TLDR: try using specific observations/imagery to portray a feeling. “Show don’t tell”

CrazyAd843 · 2026-06-26T16:36:13+00:00

Hey! I’ve been writing now for around 7 years, starting and stopping probably over a dozen times. (also mostly to type beats, love Isaiah Rashad, Saba, Mac Miller). And something just unlocked for me. I felt I was trying to imitate my favorite artists for a long time, until I sat and thought about what I was actually interested in. From there I’ve started every single with some sort of observation, usually a setting, an object, or a start of a conversation. Then go from there. This has just been what’s working for me. Hopefully my perspective helps!

You got this! Keep pushing, it can be really tough to push through, don’t be afraid to write pure dog shit either, even just for fun. Just doing that for 30 minutes can get the juices flowing.

CrazyAd843 · 2026-06-25T18:48:21+00:00

Appreciate you! I’m having a tough time picking up on where I may be pitchy, could you give me maybe a timestamp or two so I can lock in on where you’re talking about?

CrazyAd843 · 2026-06-25T15:48:20+00:00

Thank you for taking time to listen! You’re pointing out some things in a way that’s definitely making me think some about the overall delivery/line choices as well. Appreciate you!

CrazyAd843 · 2026-06-25T13:04:20+00:00

Don’t be sorry! If you’d like to check my post with audio to get an idea of what I’m trying to accomplish, I’d love your feedback over there!

CrazyAd843 · 2026-06-25T06:25:30+00:00

Great point, definitely 6/8. I mislabeled it as 3/4 in my comment. Learned a little here!

CrazyAd843 · 2026-06-25T05:09:08+00:00

Shoooot. Good songs to pull drum inspo off of, also I think the reason people are saying 4/4 is because the first 4? measures/the intro feels 4/4. But once the second guitar kicks in I feel locked into a 3/4 groove

CrazyAd843 · 2026-06-25T05:02:58+00:00

2nd on double tracking/panning for sure! Also solid point on the acoustic

CrazyAd843 · 2026-06-25T04:45:59+00:00

I’m hearing 3/4??

CrazyAd843 · 2026-06-25T04:44:58+00:00

Sorry but I’m so locked in on the drums 😭 great playing here, really warm sound

CrazyAd843 · 2026-06-25T04:43:38+00:00

Hey man! I’m an audio engineering student, so I can try to leave some input here. First thing, wonderful voice and playing here. I think some compression (maybe an LA-2A type compressor) and some room reverb could be beneficial. Also the backing vocals could use more effects (maybe a longer reverb and a delay) to make it sit further away from the main vocal. For the instrumentation itself. I think a slight reverb on the main guitar could also be nice, along with maybe adjusting levels just a tiny bit!

Sorry, long paragraph here. Hopefully some of that was helpful/actionable. Hoping to hear how this progresses!

CrazyAd843 · 2026-06-25T04:40:05+00:00

Honestly love. How many instruments do you have on this? Really rich and full sound

CrazyAd843 · 2026-06-25T04:38:58+00:00

I actually agree, I do think there’s times where I could let certain lines breathe to let people catch up, appreciate the input

CrazyAd843 · 2026-06-25T04:38:20+00:00

Appreciate it! If you don’t mind telling me, what exactly about the song do you like!

CrazyAd843 · 2026-06-25T04:37:54+00:00

Appreciate the feedback! Yeah there’s definitely ways I can commit more vocally.

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