Originally Posted By: lambada
Thanks everyone. I spent the day messing around with the levels and keep finding all sorts of new issues to address. Certainly, I mixed the vocals back on these recordings from previously. I'll continue to fiddle with the compression and reverb. Any suggestions for adding a bit of sparkle to vocals? I know there are post production tools, but I'm thinking of something to add live - Perhaps doubling?

PS I quite like the idea of being a 'cheezy lounge lizard' provided I get paid! Sadly, some of my backing tracks are insanely busy so they'll be some zapping this weekend and I'll have a look at that saxophone - which I rather liked - but I am a bit cavalier with the tempo recommendations. shocked grin

The Silver Lizard


Lol...

As far as sparkle to the vox... Ozone is an easy way to add sparkle and life to vocals as well as the entire mix. It is, quite amazing. Of course, you can also do the same thing manually with any good EQ.

I'd personally stay away from doubling. Unless it is a very subtle doubling that is more layering than doubling. Most songs do not benefit from doubling the vox.

It's been said, hey, call me anything you want except late for dinner.... and I'm in agreement on the whole get paid thing. I overheard a conversation one time in a sleazy hole in the wall dump of a club....

"how can you stand to play here?"
"they pay good..... btw, where's your band playing tonight?"
end of conversation.

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