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Originally posted by Evolve140 Kick could have a tiny bit more punch and more low end, more presence. I do not suggest taking out the kick in the beginning because that low end perc is really dope. When the vocals come in the energy in the track disappears. I think the stab with the delay on it could use some EQ. I would say the overall groove and production is well done and I consider it cleanly put together. However the arrangement is quite poor in my opinion. So I do not think it is ready to send out by any means. The energy build up after the intro isn't very good. After my head gets used to the percussion and groove, I grow somewhat complacent with the song. Work on building up tension, because without a solid arrangement you do not have a good piece of music. Overall the mixdown and percs are really danceable. If done properly (energy control, tension, etc) you could have a very nice minimal version of this song. If not done minimally, in this present state, the track would probably need some more elements. So yeah, just my humble opinion. Good luck, sounds good.

thanks for the criticism, i will definitely experiment with what you said a bit. i always felt that it needed more work with the dynamics to give it a bit more emotion in certain places. i agree the overall feel "plateaus" and doesnt really go anywhere after that.. but is that necessarily a bad thing?

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Originally posted by Evolve140 \ Well he will have to tighten up the arrangement quite a bit.

can you elaborate a bit more? what do you mean by "tighten up"

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Originally posted by Dreamtea I agree with the EQ point, I dont have monitors btw so cant say much about that. But please, this song doesnt need more stuff in it. I think it is great and I find it hard to belive that I am the only one. Just work on the mix a bit to make it as clean as possible . I Dont say my way is the only way but just want to let you know you got at least one fan of it. Then you can do whatever you want keep it up

so give it a bit more punch with the kick, and perhaps compress the vocals a bit? i was listening to it yesterday and thought the vocals were a bit too loud and muddied up the mix a bit, at least in the midrange area

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Originally posted by Omega_Blue thanks for the criticism, i will definitely experiment with what you said a bit. i always felt that it needed more work with the dynamics to give it a bit more emotion in certain places. i agree the overall feel "plateaus" and doesnt really go anywhere after that.. but is that necessarily a bad thing? can you elaborate a bit more? what do you mean by "tighten up" so give it a bit more punch with the kick, and perhaps compress the vocals a bit? i was listening to it yesterday and thought the vocals were a bit too loud and muddied up the mix a bit, at least in the midrange area

The vocals sound good, try lowering them. However, do what you can. Just listen to some other remixes of Heap and do an A&B, this will really help. Tightening up the mix means making many, many edits that although the track is very minimal, edits and automation to give energy and presence to your song is extremely relevant. You have to control the energy, sustainence and tension of that groove you made.

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Originally posted by Omega_Blue i agree the overall feel "plateaus" and doesnt really go anywhere after that.. but is that necessarily a bad thing?

No, I dont think so, its a matter of preference and maybe u and I like it that way and evolve dosnt. But i think his right about the rest, hes probably better equipped than I am and hes mixing are probably better developed too.


Be careful though and keep a copy of this mix

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Originally posted by Dreamtea No, I dont think so, its a matter of preference and maybe u and I like it that way and evolve dosnt. But i think his right about the rest, hes probably better equipped than I am and hes mixing are probably better developed too. Be careful though and keep a copy of this mix

yeah, i mean i don't feel that every track should have an epicly pronounced buildup or breakdown. i'm definitely trying to shy away from a trance or epic diva house-type sound.

i really appreciate your support- i'm gonna work on it some more and post up an update sometime tonight

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Originally posted by Omega_Blue yeah, i mean i don't feel that every track should have an epicly pronounced buildup or breakdown. i'm definitely trying to shy away from a trance or epic diva house-type sound.

Exactly, thats what I like about it.

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i really appreciate your support- i'm gonna work on it some more and post up an update sometime tonight

Just being honest, do that and let me know when your ready

Good luck