6-part A'capella group - Swing Low Sweet Chariot

[AEL89]

I know this is a metal forum but I thought even the most deathly of metallers would appreciate this.

I'm not really looking for much feedback, I just wanted to share this amazing piece of music. I've only been recording for 6 months so I know this doesn't stand up to other recordings of this genre but its obvious the group are immensely talented. They actually work as Lay Clerks in the choir at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle! They probably listen to Mastodon with the Queen all the time...

I could only work with what mics I have so I used a matched pair of Nuemann KM184s in ORTF with an SM81 in the middle, a little like a decca tree I guess. Very gentle EQ, mainly boosting some lows. Some de-essing, although its still very sibilant and mild compression on the sm81 only. Used a very slow limiter to bring everything up a touch.

A great piece, expertly performed, I just wish I could have made it sound as good as it deserves! Enjoy!

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/1041607/Q6 Swing Low.mp3

 

[Jevil]

Sounds good to me but it is such a differente style in comparison with what I'm used that can't give you any advice.
It's very relaxing.

 

[DaWolf]

Sounds good , we used to sing that tune with our school choir. We made a record , but I don`t remember exactly how it was recorded - 25 years is a long time.

You could try to make it sound a bit warmer maybe ? Maybe it`s just my ears that it sounds almost too neutral...dunno

 

[LydonB]

I am not a fan of the reverb. Aside from that it is pretty cool.

 

[Morgan C]

I would have made the guy singing the low parts stand in the middle, otherwise the stereo-frequency balance is a little off. I agree with backing down on the reverb a touch.

 

[AEL89]

they said its bass to tenor going across... Pretty sure they know and I really like the strong stereo image. Definitely needs more warmth, yeh. Probably just a wider boost needed in the lows. There's some other really nice pieces they did, I'll post them up here soon!