07-21-2019, 09:26 PM
(07-21-2019, 08:59 PM)Mattias Westlund Wrote: 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.
Thank you! I'm glad you pointed out the hollow low-mid and the tutti part being thin. Soft brass is a good tip.
And yes, I'm all about the dynamics, too. I still wonder if I might need to up the winds a smidge, though. It could be the inherent volumes of the layers of the samples themselves that's causing my concerns, though. Or maybe I'm just fixating.
It's definitely supposed to have a semi-oriental vibe going, with a little bit of adventure and even maybe some mysticism. However well I achieved that, I don't know; but it's turned into a great template testing track.
