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HALFWAY Back to the blues! We posted this in 2018 and this is a new mix, new track effects and new mastering (all for an upcoming video production). Warning 👀 production geek talk. For several years we’ve used dynamic EQ in lieu of multi-band compression. Revisiting the multi-band compressor originally used on this version caused Bud to do a deep dive back into it as it is rather complex. Our conclusion for this tune is that it opened up the mix and enhanced track separation. YMMV! Regardless we appreciate your time to listen and comment if you choose to do so. And a big thanks to PG Music and PeterF. Lyrics are on SC. Janice: vocals, melody and arrangement Peter: solo/rhythm guitar and arrangement Bud: lyric, arrangement and tech stuff Vocals: Janice lead/harmony/all BGVs > Rodes mic > Scarlet 212 interface > Izotope Nectar (EQ, reverb, compression, tape sat - no pitch editing or generated harmony) Bass: RealTrack1922 Texas Blues Rock DI > Logic Pro 60’s Combo bass amp sim > Waves Bass Rider (comped from multiple regens) Piano: MIDI SuperTrack 1886 > Logic Pro Grand Steinway > Waves CLA Unplugged > Ozone Imager Drums: Texas Blues Rock Slow 12-8 > Waves CLA Drums (added crash cymbal on tag) Mastering chain: Logic Pro EQ Waves LinMB multiband compressor (designed for mastering) Ozone Imager Ozone Maximixer Izotope Tonal Balance Logic Pro Loudness Meter
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Janice, Bud & Peter,
Wow! The remix on this song is incredible. So present and clear. The sound is huge and wide open.
I always thought this was an absolutely great vocal by Janice and an extraordinary guitar track by Peter, now super enhanced by the remix.
This sounds like it came out of a big Nashville studio... Bud, you keep raising the bar on production.
Awesome!
Bob
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Janice, Bud, and Peter, this is an outstanding blues song.
This sounds like a vinyl recording.
Peter's axe sounds fantastic - great chops.
Janice's vocal is spot on, as usual
Great mix.
You know that I love the good blues so you know that I loved this one.
The entire world knows that she doesn't need "no pitch editing or generated harmony". She is a great natural vocalist in need of no gimmicks.
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Janice, Bud & Peter,
Wow! The remix on this song is incredible. So present and clear. The sound is huge and wide open.
I always thought this was an absolutely great vocal by Janice and an extraordinary guitar track by Peter, now super enhanced by the remix.
This sounds like it came out of a big Nashville studio... Bud, you keep raising the bar on production.
Awesome!
Bob Wow! Back at you … man that is a most generous and thoughtful review. Supportive comments like this are what keep us going. Thank you for this and the time to listen and respond. Much appreciated, J&B
Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos are here on our website.
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Super tune, and Janice's vocals are like warm honey. Cool guitar work, and I like how the BiaB piano turned out a lot. That's a super mix for sure. Have only used multi-band compression on BiaB drum RealTracks (where it's transformative) but will need to look at this some more. FWIW, "production geek talk" always much appreciated. THANKS for posting your remix...LOVE IT!
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Janice, Bud, and Peter, this is an outstanding blues song.
This sounds like a vinyl recording.
Peter's axe sounds fantastic - great chops.
Janice's vocal is spot on, as usual
Great mix.
You know that I love the good blues so you know that I loved this one.
The entire world knows that she doesn't need "no pitch editing or generated harmony". She is a great natural vocalist in need of no gimmicks. Thanks Mario! Your comments are appreciated and especially coming from someone who knows the blues genre. And needless to say your vocal comments were much enjoyed by Janice.  J&B
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Excellent, clear mix and performance from all.
The compression is working it seems.
Vic
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Super tune, and Janice's vocals are like warm honey. Cool guitar work, and I like how the BiaB piano turned out a lot. That's a super mix for sure. Have only used multi-band compression on BiaB drum RealTracks (where it's transformative) but will need to look at this some more. FWIW, "production geek talk" always much appreciated. THANKS for posting your remix...LOVE IT! We appreciate those comments indeed. BTW The Waves LinMB is designed for mastering and used by a lot of the pros -- I've never tried it on a track but have with other multi-bands. Here's some info from Waves and thanks again. Compressor info from Waves
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Your best so far, in my view. The lyrics soar, as does Janice's voice. A joy.
Peter's guitar playing is out of this world.
The backing track is inspired.
SUPERB writing.
Congratulations.
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Rare raid into reality, intriguing line. Fabulous vocals as always, great production, tasty guitar, a rare raid into excellence!
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Excellent, clear mix and performance from all.
The compression is working it seems.
Vic Thank you Vic! And we appreciate you enduring some blues. 😀 J&B
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Ain't no trio on this planet in any time before and likely after you three that can turn music-loving heads with such whiplash. Man, this is so strong, demanding attention and deep appreciation of what it takes to make something special as The Blues. Already listened to this one 3 times and I'm not even close to halfway through. There is so much goodness in there, vocals (duh), lyrics (duh), mix (duh), then it's topped off with that alway magical guitar. Great feeling! Thanks for sharing Janice, Bud & Peter.
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Peter is smokin'. Killer opening. That guitar sings throughout.
Ah....that Voice.
The piano sounds great.
Mixes do not get better than this.
Love the album cover!
Good. As. It. Gets.
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Your best so far, in my view. The lyrics soar, as does Janice's voice. A joy.
Peter's guitar playing is out of this world.
The backing track is inspired.
SUPERB writing.
Congratulations. Thank you a bunch for the uplifting review! J&B
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Rare raid into reality, intriguing line. Fabulous vocals as always, great production, tasty guitar, a rare raid into excellence! Welcome back and thanks for the generous remarks! J&B
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Hot. Hot. Hot. Guitar. Vocal. All on fire.
Mix/master sounds fabulous
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J&B and Peter:
Well, I didn’t understand the production geek talk . . . but the song sizzles in all the right ways. All the elements are there and shine like diamonds. Excellent collaboration . . . even better blues tune. Take a few bows!!!
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Ain't no trio on this planet in any time before and likely after you three that can turn music-loving heads with such whiplash. Man, this is so strong, demanding attention and deep appreciation of what it takes to make something special as The Blues. Already listened to this one 3 times and I'm not even close to halfway through. There is so much goodness in there, vocals (duh), lyrics (duh), mix (duh), then it's topped off with that alway magical guitar. Great feeling! Thanks for sharing Janice, Bud & Peter. Well man we love a blues trio and could mention at least four over the top fantastic ones so to even be referred to using the word trio by you is amazing. And also with you being a consummate blues man this review is even more special. Thank you! All of us
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Thanks for the nice comments on my part in the song. Where did those 6 years go!
Bud did an excellent job on the remix.
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WHAT AN INTRO!
The set up was amazing and dangerous because it has to be followed.
Luckily this has Janice & Bud in the mix so the songs shines in the space created by the intro guitar.
Great narrative, great melody, great harmonies, great arrangement...GREAT stuff.
Cheers
rayc
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