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by James Conrad © 2020

New Mix
https://soundcloud.com/jamestoffee/2020-9-while-by-the-sheep-we-watched-at-night-version-2

CHANGES TO MIX

WAV from BIAB sent to DAW with NO REVERB fx

Master channel fx:
Boz Digital Labs Mongoose
+TOONTRAX EZMIX AMBIANCE AND GAIN (THE MIX TOOLBOX pack)
ToonTrax EZMix Master Parallel Compressor (Mastering II pack)
IK Multimedia TRS Stealth Limiter
Waves Abbey Road Studio 3

Vocal channel fx:
Waves RCompressor
Boz Digital Labs Equalizer
Waves NS1 Mono
Waves GW NATURAL VOCAL MIX
+IZOTOPE NECTAR 3 ELEMENTS


Original
https://soundcloud.com/jamestoffee/2020-9-while-by-the-sheep-we-watched-at-night

Band in a Box 2020 UltraPAK
_SOFTLY.STY (Softly Soft Rock with Strings) Xtra PAK 1
ev8
4/4
Key G#
83 bpm

Added 2692; Organ, Rhythm ModernPopSlowMike Ev 075

DAW Sonar Platinum

Master channel fx:
Boz Digital Labs Mongoose
ToonTrax EZMix Master Parallel Compressor (Mastering II pack)
IK Multimedia TRS Stealth Limiter
Waves Abbey Road Studio 3

Song channel fx:
Waves F6 Stereo

Vocal channel fx:
Waves RCompressor
Boz Digital Labs Equalizer
Waves NS1 Mono
Waves GW Collar-Grab Vocals

Harmony vocal channel fx:
Antares Harmony Engine EVO
IK Multimedia TRS Dyna-Mu: Choir Enhancer

Lyrics
While by the sheep we watched at night
Outside Bethlehem on the west bank shepherd’s field
While by the sheep we watched at night
Dogs prowl in the shadows, jackals try to steal
While by the sheep we watched at night
We trembled in the presence of angels as they sang

Chorus
Glory to God in the highest heaven
Peace on earth to those He is pleased
Born to you today, the Savior, Messiah
The good, good news of great, great joy
The good, good news of great, great joy

While by the sheep we watched at night
The angels left for Heaven with their words left in our ears
While by the sheep we watched at night
The news of the Messiah cast out all our fears
While by the sheep we watched at night
We savored the message of angels for they sang

ch

And we saw with our eyes the babe in the manger
And we spread what we heard from on high

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The good, good news of great, great joy

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Excellent song. Really enjoyed your vocal and lyric. Well done


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Thank you, Scott!

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Very nice song James. Great vocals, and nice harmonies

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Much appreciated, Graham.

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Good song.
Mix wise your voice isn't in the same room as the band - if you exported RealTracks with the BAIB EQ & Reverb intact that would explain the separate rooms - this isn't as evident when the harmonies are happening.
There're some heavy duty sibilant things happening throughout possibly accentuate by the vocal treatment.
Really nice melody and harmonies are a treat as well.

Last edited by rayc; 03/03/20 04:37 PM.

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Quote:
if you exported RealTracks with the BAIB EQ & Reverb intact that would explain the separate rooms

I did. I never looked into exporting a ‘dry’ version.

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There're some heavy duty sibilant things happening throughout possibly accentuate by the vocal treatment.

I do have a plugin I could try and see if it makes a difference.

Thanks for the listen and feedback, Ray laugh

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Hello James ...

This is the first time I've listened to one of your songs. Good to "meet" you!

Really nice! I agree with Ray on one point in particular. If you either add a little reverb to your vocal, or take some off the b/g tracks, I think the blend would be just a bit more dynamic.

The vocal harmonies were excellent ... very nicely done! And the backing tracks were real good choices.

Wishing you the best ...

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Thanks for the confirmation, Alan. I'll play around with some settings later today.

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An excellent song, and really, really nice choices for the phrasing in the melody. I hear a lot of songs that just sort of drift along but you've really nailed this and taken some risks and it has paid off. The vocal harmonies are excellent - like butter. You kept me guessing with where you were going next and I was pleasantly surprised when things took a tonal left turn. What I hear in your music is an excellent tonic and harmonic sense. I don't know if you have studied music theory (I'm just starting), but it sounds like you are applying a number of techniques that work well in that arena.


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Thanks for the listen and feedback, Ed.

Ray, I've updated a new mixed version to address the concerns you pointed out. Thanks again.

Feedback?

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Great work on this - the vocals are fantastic, in particular the harmonies. Nicely catchy as well, makes for a good ear worm.

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Thanks for the listen and feedback, Deryk!

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I just listened to your latest remix and IMHO it is perfect!

Great work, strong vocal, excellent lyrics, and a good mix.

This sounds great to me.


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Thanks for the listen and confirmation, Mario laugh

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Nicely done James!! Good song and arrangement! I agree that the vocal could be a little wetter. Great job! Take care. Greg

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Thank you, Greg.

I agree the revised mix was better than the original by adding more reverb.

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