https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPDvk13YvCAI thought I just posted this last night on this forum, but didn't see it out there. So, posting again. You can probably tell what instruments I used BiaB for. Let me know what you think of the song, mix, etc.
Other recording tools used:
Propellerhead's record and reason
Cubase 5 (final mix)
Avalan (vacuum tube mic pre-amp)
Blue's baby bottle mic
Really pretty, current sounding and Mary's voice is wonderful. Great mix imo. I enjoyed it very much.
Very emotional. Beautiful, moving lyrics and the music is outstanding. Mix is superb. The pictures in the video really fit the song well.
Very well done.
Mike
Thanks for the feedback! Glad you liked it.
Strangely, I don't know what style of song I would classify this. Is it easy listening or soft rock or country?
Such a nice song. Everything is right with this lyrically and melodically. Like it a lot.
One minor criticism, but only on the mix, not the song. I'm no expert here but the snare sounds very sharp and "splashy" in the chorus which detracts and distracts from the oh so sweet vocal.
Maybe it could be lowered in the mix or have some top end taken off so that it doesn't cut through the vocal so much.
Lovely song though....keep em coming!!
Take care
Martin
A really excellent song, beautifully sung. Nicely recorded, especially the intimate vocal.
Sorry, but some odd panning distracted me. The snare drum is panned hard right, with a second snare panned in the middle at 2:20! The cymbals are panned far left and right, so if the main snare were centred (out the way of the violin) that would sound much better.
John
McCann, I was listening to your other recordings on your web site and really like your music. I was wondering what mic you used on your vocals such as on Waiting for the Dawn? Also, what type of processing do you do on vocals?
Steve
McCann, what a beautiful song! And Mary did a great job on the vocals. I agree with some of the comments about the mix, but nothing there that really distracts from the beauty of the song, or overall sound to me. Keep up the good work!
Steve
Very beautiful voice and song. Mary's voice reminds me of Sara Groves.
I enjoyed listening to this. Great job using Biab to write and produce this song. Way to go !!
Trax
Thanks again for the great feedback, Sundance, MrEd, Mr_Songman, Skyline, retake, Steve, Muzic Trax! And yes, the singer has a very beautiful voice. I can't wait to record with her again.
Mr_Songman, Skyline - Thanks for that insight. I'll try the snare with a little less "harmonic exciter" and try panning closer to center. I was trying to get the 'slide' feel from the cymbal to the snare. I liked it because it added some dynamic interest, but (like you said) it was distracting.