07-21-2019, 08:59 PM
I have no problem at all with the dynamics -- in fact I agree with you that it does help expression and realism. I say more dynamics for the people, and screw all that sausage factory mastering crap!
Other than that I don't know what specific advice to offer. As usual your compositions have a pleasing quirkiness to them, and this is no exception. The tutti thing at ~1.33 strikes me as a little thin though, and come to think of it the entire track could use a bit more body overall. Not as in booming bottom end but rather low midrange. I would say it's an arrangement issue rather than a mixing issue. Strategic use of soft horns and trombones can do wonders for filling in that "hole" you sometimes get in a mix, so that might be something to experiment with.
Nice work overall though! I'm getting medieval and at times vaguely oriental vibes from it.
Other than that I don't know what specific advice to offer. As usual your compositions have a pleasing quirkiness to them, and this is no exception. The tutti thing at ~1.33 strikes me as a little thin though, and come to think of it the entire track could use a bit more body overall. Not as in booming bottom end but rather low midrange. I would say it's an arrangement issue rather than a mixing issue. Strategic use of soft horns and trombones can do wonders for filling in that "hole" you sometimes get in a mix, so that might be something to experiment with.
Nice work overall though! I'm getting medieval and at times vaguely oriental vibes from it.