[Jesse Lewis]

Hey Alex! Love it man! Thanks for sharing this.

This song sounds great! I LOVE the chorus, especially the rhythmic flow of the vocals, so cool!

I read Dana’s comments and agree w/ the panning/filtering stuff he was saying.

A couple of other thoughts that were just my first impressions – at the end of the song I kind of wanted another chorus. When it ended after just a half chorus it felt like it wanted the second half. I’m sure you are trying to keep it shorter time wise, but if not, I don’t think it would hurt to add it in. Maybe it could end with the additional chorus, but this final time without drums or with some other cool treatment that puts a point on things! just an idea…

I also really like that middle section where it breaks down to the orchestral string “stabs”. I found myself wanting to hear some sick bass fill coming out of that section, around 1:49-1:51. You did do a two note fill but I wonder what something more featured might feel like there?

Just a couple of ideas to take or leave. The track sounds super dope. Let us know when the final version is out. Can’t wait to hear it!

Best,

JLew

• This reply was modified 10 months ago by  Jesse Lewis.

[Jesse Lewis]

yeah! Sounds really great! congrats cats and I hope this becomes a huge hit for ya! ❤❤❤ JLew

[Jesse Lewis]

Hi Michael!

Nice to meet you! I just listened to the track and I thought it sounded fantastic. I was really “in it” and if I heard that come on the radio I wouldn’t question it being super pro for a minute.

After listening to the track, I read the other comments and I also agree with many of tthe comments as well. I think some of the ideas could definitely benefit the final mix.

That being said, I just wanted to say that I was pretty blown away with how good it sounded, and the musicians in the band are throwing down! Thanks for sharing.

Send us a link when the song is out so we can hear the final version!

Best,

Jesse

[Jesse Lewis]

Yo Paul! This is great and very helpful to hear your perspective and input! I can dig what you are saying!

ps – I too just started tinkering with ozone 11, and I’m finding it to be such a cool tool, especially for some instructional value. I often find that when it’s master assistant AI renders my track it sounds really over the top and often not the direction I might go in/where my ear would lean, but it’s so cool to look under the hood and see all of the things it’s doing. I find myself often seeing things it does that I hadn’t thought of and going back and addressing them.

I got the entire suite on a super sale about 6 months ago but am just finally getting into it now. The RX 10 is INSANE!!! Such a game changer for me, because my home studio has so many noises and sounds from my heater or noises from outside that often ruin takes. With that spectral repair module I can just take them out so easily! Magic haha

All this learning is such fun indeed!

Best,

Jesse

[Jesse Lewis]

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!! Thank you

[Jesse Lewis]

Haha! Paul – this songs rocks! Yes, its hilarious, but also super creative and sounds totally slammin’!

Thanks for sharing!

Best,

JLew

[Jesse Lewis]

Thanks so much for all this info brother! I really appreciate it. I’m happy to save $$$, and excited to make an upgrade to my current headphones.

I’ll look forward to a discussion or video about sonar works. It seems like everybody uses that software! Inquiring minds want to learn:)

Best,

JLew

[Jesse Lewis]

Hey Paul! So sorry for the long delay! Thanks so much for your feedback as always, and I’m glad you’re feeling the nature/music theme!

It’s so interesting that you bring up the lofi aspects of Hendrix because I’ve been listening to the Jimi Hendrix Experience for my entire life (he’s probably the main reason I picked up the guitar to begin with) and recently I’ve come back to the track “All Along the watchtower” because my son’s rock band is doing a cover of it, and I’m coaching the kids. It’s the first time I’ve listened to that recording with my current ears – knowing a lot more about mixing, production, and recording than I did the last time I listened to that track, which was probably a few years ago. I was shocked how, in some regards, the mix is lacking some things I’ve been taught to try to achieve when mixing, technically speaking. The bass, for instance, is really hard to hear on that recording, especially the definition and actual notes.

It’s funny because I never even once considered any of that when listening to that recording before. I just enjoyed the crap out of it and marveled at Hendrix’ genius as an artist. I found this to be a good lesson for me about keeping things in perspective. If it feels good, and takes you somewhere emotionally, than it is good! It’s just that simple. A good reminder that I need to tell myself a lot these days…

Also – have you ever tried to count off that song! I also spent my whole life counting the intro “wrong” too. Haha

Thanks again for listening and for your encouragement and helpful feedback.

Jesse

[Jesse Lewis]

Thank you my brother! And yes – that needlepoint plugin is very fun and very cool. The compression module on that thing is also pretty groovy (no pun intended….)

[Jesse Lewis]

Thanks so much David! Very much appreciate the feedback and support! Best Wishes, Jesse

[Jesse Lewis]

@dana UPDATE: Fab Filter Pro L2 purchased 😂😂😂

[Jesse Lewis]

A response to my question from @dana in my inbox to start the day! This is even better than Christmas morning! Dude – Thank you so much! And being able to watch the video is EXTRA AMAZING as it really helps me with all this stuff to see and hear what you are describing. You fully answered all of my questions and I am feeling so much more confident about this topic now – the only problem is that I think I’m going to have to just bite the bullet and purchase that Fab Filter Limiter haha

now to watch one more time:)

Thanks again!

JLew

[Jesse Lewis]

Yo Dana! Thanks for sharing the video! Sorry I’ve been a little off grid! Thanks also to @Gage and @detective for all the feedback and for your support! I’m learning so much from you guys and everyone on here! ❤ – JLew

[Jesse Lewis]

Yo Jeremy! Thanks so much man! I appreciate you listening and giving me feedback. I made a few revisions and will share the final version with y’all soon! Thanks for all your help and support!

Best,

Jesse

[Jesse Lewis]

Yeah! Interesting – I shared this song with Phillip and he had a similar thought about the singing too!

You better be careful though…I HAVE heard you sing opera before 😉

Love,

JLew