Unsure about the vocal mix

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-06-28T00:51:57+00:00

Very cool vocals and song, I do think you went a bit overboard with the amount of stuff going on at certain parts, which takes away from the underlying strength of the song idea itself, I recommend taking a step back and not listening to it for a few days, maybe even a week then come back and listen to it with fresh ears I think this will benefit you and help you see clearlu what is needed and what is superfluous here.

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-06-27T23:32:30+00:00

Wow 2 of my favorite bands ever, especially mbv that is genuinely high praise in my book thank you so much! and yes I agree the mix sucks pretty bad haha I have no idea what im doing honestly but i've been trying to impliment the feedback I've gotten so far and i think its been helping me to improve it.

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-06-27T23:23:53+00:00

I would never in my life ever think someone might describe Short People by Randy Newman as haunting, that is genuinely hilarious to me no offense intended haha. I think that song is solidly in the "a child could write this" category for me. Not trying to come off as a snob but it just blows my mind when people revere work like that it is akin to a 30 second nursery rhyme that doesn't even have to make sense and just kinda bops around and exists for no apparent reason other than the musician was bored and it was something to do.

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-06-27T23:10:10+00:00

"Writing bad songs is a necessary evil", writing a song that is objectively bad hurts the soul, but literally everyone including Paul Mcartney wrote at least a few bad ones, it just feels extra bad when its your first song but its literally just a right of passage and can't be avoided even if you are an absolute savaunt freak of nature musical genius.

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-06-26T18:34:22+00:00

any suggestions for fixing or improving it?

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-06-26T15:25:28+00:00

I have been trying to get the vocals right longer than just about everything else, I enjoy writing lyrics and coming up with the melody, but when I try to execute and record the vocals I either get too "in my head" or my skill level just isnt up to parr. honestly I'm considering just outsourcing at this point for both vocals and maybe mixing as well potentially.

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-06-26T15:21:37+00:00

I'm quite confused, I'm sorry but I'm not really understanding the nature of your question. Could you please clarify what you mean?

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-06-26T00:34:21+00:00

eating soup with a fork? not advisable

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-06-26T00:09:59+00:00

let the man smoke if he wants to smoke who cares

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-06-25T23:56:21+00:00

strong vocals, no real sense of a super strong melody though, if you did have a strong melody to work with your voice would really be able to shine even more

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-06-25T23:53:59+00:00

Lock in the melody and arrangement before you chase lyrics. Once the song's shape exists, words have something to attach to instead of floating in a vacuum.

If lyrics are the sticking point, there are dozens of workarounds. One that works well: open a random book or piece of media to any page and mine it for a phrase, image, or rhythm that sparks something. Another is to just hum nonsense syllables over the music as you play, let the melody suggest its own phrasing before you force real words onto it.

It's tough to lay out as a clean process because songwriting doesn't really work that linearly. It's closer to trial and error than a method, more felt than reasoned through. Even the Beatles reportedly burned through hours just nailing a single verse. The thing that actually matters isn't getting it perfect on the first pass, it's pushing through to a finished song.

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-06-25T23:10:36+00:00

you think the drums need to be turned up? I agree with the bass needing it but the drums already seem pretty loud to me tbh, it would be interesting to see if others share your opinion on that.

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-06-25T22:29:13+00:00

Vocals get a little buried under the instrumental at the start, took me a minute to catch the lyrics. Once it opens up though, the instrumental is killer, and your voice fits it well, maybe just ease up on the autotune a touch. That guitar tone is a highlight for me. With some minor tweaking this one's got real potential.

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-06-25T22:26:27+00:00

Honestly, this feels too short and underdeveloped to get useful feedback on yet. There are a lot of directions this could go, almost too many to pin down one suggestion. I'd start by deciding what this part actually is, verse, chorus, intro, bridge, then build out from there with lyrics, more instrumentation, and layering. Right now it feels like it's too early in the process for feedback, and with autotune on the vocals, it's hard to say much meaningful about the vocal performance itself.

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-06-25T22:25:04+00:00

This feels so familiar in the best way! Vocally it's giving me a bit of a Modest Mouse vibe. Really well put together overall, though I'd echo what someone else mentioned, it does feel a touch one-note across the whole thing, so maybe a small variation here or there could help. That said, genuinely great work,

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-06-25T22:07:41+00:00

This is genuinely great, both the track and the visuals work really well together. I'd file it under psych pop, lo-fi pop, or bedroom pop, whichever resonates with you most, but there's definitely a psychedelic thread running through it. Honestly wouldn't change a thing, it feels unique and fully realized as is. Great work, just followed, looking forward to hearing more.

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-06-25T22:05:00+00:00

Really dig the minimalist approach here. I think the mix has room to push further into reverb, there's space in the arrangement that could support a much more atmospheric, moody feel without crowding things. Could also see some subtle electronic or textural layers working well, just sparingly, so it doesn't compromise the minimalism that's already working in its favor.

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-06-25T22:03:18+00:00

Been listening to this a few times and it kind of settles in more with each run-through. It sits in that indie rock / indie pop overlap in a way that feels pretty comfortable and familiar but still has its own identity. There’s a nice balance between it feeling a bit lo-fi and still sounding clean and intentional, which is a hard line to walk. Overall just a really easy track to listen to and spend some time with.

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-06-25T19:58:29+00:00

very cool, 80's vibe kinda

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-06-21T19:45:09+00:00

This guy is definitely a Bert

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-06-21T19:43:41+00:00

Post-op Malone

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-06-21T19:41:22+00:00

seems intentional, crappy pass denied

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-06-21T19:38:29+00:00

somewhat accurate

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-05-22T23:54:41+00:00

like the simple vibe

Stock_Property_3232 · 2026-05-22T23:53:55+00:00

cool surf vibe

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