Entourage Bar Rose
EntourageForum Replies Created
-
Aww this sounds awesome. I’m sure you’ll get it!!
-
Hey just dropping Spotify links for both songs we worked on together, for the member spotlight playlist!
Sultan’s Pool – https://open.spotify.com/track/6MTybrmHQ14GbNR2TjpypV?si=1YjDZZivQ4aQ85TIRT0FuQ
Wherever I Go – https://open.spotify.com/track/07YTY1911CeG7f7VbJwMmk?si=IPvAV36YQgOFjh6gGlnD0w
-
Thank you for your kind words! this forum has been beyond helpful 🙂
-
@dana and @-PT , thank you for your advice I think it worked like a charm!
Ive added a 60-100khz boost and immediately heard what Dana meant about the hi-fi clarity that’s missing on the vocals, I also used the beautiful reference to get as close as I can so thank you very much for that.
Regarding Pauls comment, I let it sink over the last week and I’ve decided to lower the harmony vocal significantly so now the harmony is more like a reverb then double tracking. I couldn’t take it out completely since the song felt a bit empty without it, thank you Paul for your wise suggestion.
To make matters simple I’m uploading only one version, love to hear your thoughts about it.
This is version 3 – reduced harmonies, bass boost, hi-fi clarity vocals, and electric guitar pad.
-
Here’s another version
There’s a pad done with an electric guitar, capturing sort of pedal steel like style from the second verse for buildup
Also added more ambience to the guitar solo at the end
I think it adds a lot of color to the song and has a richer feel to it
-
Congratulations!! 👏👏
-
Thank you, Dana! I was thinking the same thing about the bass notes. I haven’t automated the bass yet, but I will surely kick those nice licks up in volume.
Definitely going to work on a cool intro to set the stage, and fix that editing glitch.
Also, I totally get you regarding opening reverb in strategies points in the vocals – great advice. New version on the way 🙂
-
Thanks Paul. Good to hear from you. It’s true that the bass on the course is very simple, might be a good idea to experiment with some tasty licks that have a surprising time and rhythm, it could give it a deeper dimension. I’ll try that, thanks.
I’m still struggling to decide what percussion (or mellow drums?) could fit in the chorus. I’ll upload an experimental version soon.
It’s very reassuring that you like the sound of the vocals in the chorus. I was afraid that it might sound detached from the verse.
On another note, the mix is very raw and I haven’t decided whats the overall sound of the mix I aiming for, I know I need to do something with the mix, but I don’t know what. In general, I’m trying to stay away from modern loud mixes.
-
Hi Paul
Thank you for the detailed description of your experience, it’s really nice to hear 🙂
I’m still playing with the verb & level of the vocals trying to find that sweet spot..
The acoustic bass is a great idea as well, I’m not sure if I’ll make it happen in this song since im keen to release it, but it’s definitely going to be in my mind for further productions! We’re still in the mixing process of the whole album and we’re probably gonna master the whole album together, thank you for your generous offer
-
These are great observations! After taking a warmer approach towards the vocal and reducing its volume, I had to play with the whole mix until it settled and I really like where it went. I took care of the odd note, cleaned the noise at the end and it’s a louder version as well.
-
Hi Dana thank you so much! Spot on advice, it worked like magic.
I high passed the thumping 60hz on the acoustic (I hope it’s enough) and gave the vocals and bouzouki more body through the frequencies you mentioned, yep it sounds better now 🙂
Here’s version 2…
-
Hi Paul
Hope your wife has a fast recovery. Thank you for taking the time to listen, waiting to hear your thoughts
-
Hey Jesse thank you I’m really glad you liked it!
-
Will keep that in mind next time, got myself confused too 😋
-
Hey Paul, I appreciate your comment and I tried out your suggestions in this version. It’s an interesting approach, definitely gives a more intimate feeling to the song.
I’m not sure which version I like better, I’m gonna listen to it over the next few days
I added to this version some mix bus processing – some Pultec bass and sizzle, and a bit of saturation