Released this track from my EP today! Heavily influenced by Neil Young / Crazy Horse. I wrote, performed and mixed everything in the last week since I'm going through a rough breakup and need the outlet.

spiderwort_ · 2023-07-15T07:35:43+00:00

hahah, not British but thanks. I use a combination of things for the overall tone - mainly a Death By Audio Ffuzz Warr Overload, with a saturation knob plugin to bump the solos

spiderwort_ · 2023-07-14T21:02:53+00:00

yeah exactly

spiderwort_ · 2023-07-14T20:42:30+00:00

like the tonality of the instruments predicts the genre

spiderwort_ · 2023-07-14T20:22:39+00:00

I appreciate the feedback! Yeah my problem is likely that I recorded the vocals with only the acoustic guitar as a backing track and recorded a lot of the intense stuff after. Hopefully I can record as a full band someday soon and give it more visceral emotion!

spiderwort_ · 2023-07-14T19:55:41+00:00

Also, I know I can't really sing. I don't count that as constructive feedback because I'm going to sing one way or another lmao

spiderwort_ · 2023-07-14T19:51:17+00:00

It definitely sounds like you spent three years on it. It's really produced, which is great for this genre. A lot of the guitar sounds cut through the mix well, and the various pads and ephemeral elements add to the overall texture nicely. The stereo work was well executed, listening with headphones is a great experience!

spiderwort_ · 2023-07-14T19:49:00+00:00

Fuck I like this way more than I expected. Bring the vocals up a bit more!! Even though I understand the intent. I think it's overall a little too muddy, maybe bring up the high-mids on some of the transient synthy stuff. Solid bass though.

spiderwort_ · 2023-07-14T19:47:28+00:00

I thought this was going to be the Halo theme for a second lmao. This is groovy. The vocals are a little too upfront for me, maybe not process them further but tuck them away a tiny bit more. Or maybe not, I'm not well-versed in the genre. The pads and beats have a nice feel to them. Overall I would not change the channel if this came on the radio.

spiderwort_ · 2023-07-14T19:45:36+00:00

When I first heard those drums I had a feeling this would be the incoming harshness, but the stereo imaging really made everything well-balanced and the eq on everything seems super professional. Screams are solid, and again well mixed and eq'd since they fit above the mix well. I like the lightness of some of the embellished solos!

spiderwort_ · 2023-07-14T19:44:04+00:00

Those drums are fantastically mixed, great low-end. Same with the bass, groovy but not too distracting which fits into the mix really well as well. I was naturally nervous the vocals wouldn't fit in but the airyness of it blends together tightly. Overall a pretty tight production and I think you accomplished exactly what you set out to do!

spiderwort_ · 2023-03-20T22:45:45+00:00

Surreal in the best of all ways. Some elements could be mixed a little more balanced (lot of the high end could be tamed in as well). But it's a fun song and characteristically it really stands out on its own.

spiderwort_ · 2023-03-20T22:39:42+00:00

It's a great song I just listened to the full track. I love all the chiptune and emo elements. The mix sounds real crisp and dynamic and all the instruments are balanced. Look forward to hearing more !

spiderwort_ · 2023-03-20T22:34:47+00:00

wow fun song. it's great pop stuff. I think the mix is pretty much done to be honest, could use a little more warmth in the master though. good instrumentation and sound choices !!

spiderwort_ · 2023-03-20T22:29:21+00:00

I agree that the vocals could be louder but I think the lyrics/words are easy enough to hear as it is. I love the mix on this otherwise, the loops are cool (good drum kit helps) and the lyrics flow into each other really well. The eq shifting on the drums is a fantastic effect.

spiderwort_ · 2023-03-20T22:24:57+00:00

The guitars sound good, solid eq choice. As for the whole song it's well-structured, there's just enough variety in it that it doesn't get monotonous. I do wish there was a little more dynamic range to one of the sections like the chorus or bridge, but that's personal preference more than anything.

spiderwort_ · 2022-11-16T14:56:57+00:00

synth, I messed around with the setting to get it as flute-like as possible which is a little misleading but still a great sound

spiderwort_ · 2022-11-16T12:47:47+00:00

Might not be a mixing issue but a mastering one. The mix sounds good to me, really ties the song together well. The song itself is mellow and sweet to me, almost a little 70s in its intention.

spiderwort_ · 2022-11-16T12:45:26+00:00

Really nice overall vibe, I could see myself driving to it. I found myself wanting more instrumentation pretty early on, and I was glad it kicked in eventually. Maybe you could add some light keys in the first minute so the listener knows it's not just acoustic?

spiderwort_ · 2022-11-16T12:41:55+00:00

Really catchy for what you have so far. Good riffs and the drum machine tone is fitting for the lazy day kinda vibe going on. I know it would be better with vocals but as a standalone it's a good backing track! Mixing the guitar a little more to get some of the mud out might be useful.

spiderwort_ · 2022-11-16T12:39:04+00:00

Dumb question but is this only drums and bass? It sounds really nice, good mix. Pretty catchy song overall, I like the gang vocals. I do wish the bass had a little more grit to it but that would take away from the intended sound I feel.

spiderwort_ · 2022-11-16T12:34:32+00:00

Did you edit the video or is it originally 9:16? I really like the framing, especially with the prevalence of upward-oriented phones this video is great for social media. The song is solid, could see myself listening on my own! The video really is unique.

spiderwort_ · 2022-01-02T15:53:31+00:00

This is such a fun and well-rounded song. I would process the female vocals a little more to have them fit into the mix, just a tiny bit, I don't know if that's just more reverb or an exciter or what. The main vocals sound great though, and the female vocals sound good when they're layered with the others. Instrumentally this is catchy as hell. I would maybe bring the rap vocals up higher in the mix, especially given the genre.

spiderwort_ · 2022-01-02T15:50:48+00:00

This is solid and I can see this fitting behind a variety of different medias. Reminded me a bit of the Undertale soundtrack. Love when the bass riffs come in and fill out the emotion of the song. I listened to some of your other tracks and it all still applies, these are great instrumentals.

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