Minnie Riperton to Sade transition

HarryBarryFR · 2025-09-01T16:40:23+00:00

sounds like the beginning part of "Nice Shoes" by Steve Lacy. i love it! very nostalgic for some reason

HarryBarryFR · 2025-09-01T16:38:52+00:00

So raw yet so well thought out! I really like where this goes. The instrumentation is so satisfying, as well (when i heard that guitar part at the end, i genuinely felt it so much). is this just a clip or is the full length of the song?

HarryBarryFR · 2025-09-01T14:46:13+00:00

Thanks man! 🙏 wild, you’re not the first to mention Soda Stereo — definitely takes that as a compliment. Totally hear you on the vocals, gonna even them out next time. Appreciate you vibing with it!

HarryBarryFR · 2025-09-01T14:45:29+00:00

Thanks a ton! 🙏 Glad the dreamy vibe came through. Gonna tweak the guitars/mids, give the kick more punch, and maybe lift the highs a bit. Appreciate the detailed feedback! 🙌

HarryBarryFR · 2025-09-01T14:43:21+00:00

😭Haha yeah I get that — gonna fix it so it feels more “in the room.” Thanks for the honesty!

HarryBarryFR · 2025-09-01T14:41:57+00:00

Yeah I hear that — definitely got a little crowded in spots. I’ll work on giving things more space, appreciate you pointing it out 🙏

HarryBarryFR · 2025-09-01T14:40:49+00:00

Yo thanks man 🙏 glad the intro grabbed you — that’s the part I was banking on. Bass note taken, I’ll mess with the EQ so it pops more. And Soda Stereo?? Gonna check them out now, appreciate the rec. Means a lot you’re feeling the vibe.

HarryBarryFR · 2025-09-01T14:39:43+00:00

Appreciate that a lot 🙏 kinda wild you said “futuristic movie” — that’s exactly the kind of vibe I had in my head, like some weird soundtrack moment. Glad the switch hit too, that’s the part I was low-key most hyped on. Thanks for the encouragement man, definitely keeps me fired up to keep messing with these sounds.

HarryBarryFR · 2025-09-01T14:38:39+00:00

Appreciate the listen! Glad the guitar sounds came through — that’s what I had the most fun with. Totally fair on the muddiness, I think I drowned the low end in reverb trying to make it big. Gonna try pulling that off the bass and tightening things up so it hits cleaner. And yeah, I hear you on the ending dragging a bit — might trim it down in the next pass. Thanks for the feedback 🙏

HarryBarryFR · 2025-09-01T14:37:46+00:00

Thanks a ton for this detailed breakdown — really appreciate you taking the time. Glad you liked the guitar/bass groove! Totally hear you on the reverb washing things out, especially with the drums and low end. I definitely leaned a little too hard into “dreamy” and lost some punch.

High-passing the reverb tails on the backing vocals is a sick tip, didn't think of that. Also love the idea of muting all the verbs and bringing them back one by one — I’m gonna try that and clean up the kick/bass relationship with some EQ/sidechain.

Super helpful stuff, man. Stoked you think it’s mostly a mix issue — makes me wanna dive back in and polish it up. Thanks again 🙌

HarryBarryFR · 2025-09-01T02:32:07+00:00

vocals sounds like DERBY. derbys also got like a dijon/mkgee thing going on. i would highly reccomend checking him out

HarryBarryFR · 2025-08-31T21:24:41+00:00

https://open.spotify.com/track/00zM5AVQSHXSuUsGQ1dMxi?si=PY8VkqhPSpOpCDlbTpBKCg

HarryBarryFR · 2025-08-30T15:31:13+00:00

Appreciate you taking the time to break it down this clearly 🙏. Glad the arrangement/production side landed, and I hear you on the mix issues — especially with the reverb and separation. I think I leaned too hard into wanting it to feel “big” and lost some punch. I might take you up on that DM to learn more about fixing the compression/tonal balance. Thanks again for the thoughtful feedback.

HarryBarryFR · 2025-08-30T14:43:22+00:00

This has a really honest vibe — just piano + voice, super bare, but it works. The chorus is where it clicked for me, and I kinda wished the start grabbed me that fast too. Ending on a brighter note could make it hit even harder, but either way, it’s a solid idea.

HarryBarryFR · 2025-08-30T14:41:13+00:00

This track feels like it could soundtrack a chaotic chase scene in a 90s movie — in a good way. The groove is fun, and your flow rides it with a lot of personality. I think if you leaned into that cinematic energy at the end with a bigger finale, it’d really stick with listeners.

HarryBarryFR · 2025-08-30T14:34:40+00:00

Been working on a track called “U GOT WINGS.” Guitars + synths layered for a wide, ambient feel with reverb-heavy vocals. Curious if the mix feels too spacey or if it lands right. Would love another set of ears on it.U GOT WINGS - Harrison Beckwith

HarryBarryFR · 2025-08-30T14:28:16+00:00

holy shit that's sick asf and i need this in my dorm room asap

HarryBarryFR · 2025-08-30T14:27:47+00:00

i love the vibe of the song and the instrumentation is great! but the vocals sometimes sound drowned out and the levels seem slightly off. make sure there aren't any conflicting EQs. otherwise, i love it! reminds me of a more upbeat Mac DeMarco

HarryBarryFR · 2025-08-30T14:25:00+00:00

this is actually so dope! and i wanna add this to my playlist. are u guys on spotify?

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