All Natural Indy/Alt. Rock. -opinions needed.

[joelplagues]

So today I finally started mixing a band that I have been recording.

This is the first mix for one song and I know some things are not quite right but I'd love to get some opinions and help, as this is something a little different from me(mix wise)

I'd rather no one suggest sample replacement or augmentation as well because I want this to be 100% natural. That's not me being an asshole, I just want to test myself and see if I can pull it off.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/694533/Carricatures Mix Test 2.mp3

Thanks

 

[The Front Studio]

Drums sound sick man! I dig 'm! Vocals might need a bit (more) reverb? They sem a bit too dry at some parts. But really like 'm though!
The guitars sound a bit weird... maybe too thick, maybe cut some at 500Hz? (just an idea).
In general it's a kickass song and production too!

EDIT: What band is this? Really dig their stuff!

 

[joelplagues]

Drums sound sick man! I dig 'm! Vocals might need a bit (more) reverb? They sem a bit too dry at some parts. But really like 'm though!
The guitars sound a bit weird... maybe too thick, maybe cut some at 500Hz? (just an idea).
In general it's a kickass song and production too!

EDIT: What band is this? Really dig their stuff!

Glad your enjoying it. the guys write fantastic songs and we barely did any pre production as it wasn't neccesary.

Band name : Jakarta Criers.

on another note. one of the songs is gonna have alot more of a roomy drum sound. We introduced alot of reflective surfaces and pulled down the baffles that were surounding the kit for that particular song.

 

[Laneismusic]

I dig this, a lot!

This is the stuff i can appreciate.

 

[xTomx]

Awesome mix man, maybe the vocals could back off a bit more or be thinner in the part with the clean vocals. Really good song too!

 

[joelplagues]

Bump.

would love more opinions on this.

 

[Morgan C]

My only real issue with this is its all really narrow. Overheads are soft and not very wide, guitars aren't hard-panned (or don't sound it), and everything else is smack bang in the middle.
Also, I find the hats leaking thru the snare mic gets annoying with the complex beats. I would just get rid of the gate for those bits (or automate it to duck less), like SOAD's Toxicity. Sure, the hats will be a little loud but its a better option than them ducking in and out IMO.
As someone else mentioned, I find the guitars a bit weird, and a bit loud.
Other than that it's a really cool mix, gj.

 

[joelplagues]

My only real issue with this is its all really narrow. Overheads are soft and not very wide, guitars aren't hard-panned (or don't sound it), and everything else is smack bang in the middle.
Also, I find the hats leaking thru the snare mic gets annoying with the complex beats. I would just get rid of the gate for those bits (or automate it to duck less), like SOAD's Toxicity. Sure, the hats will be a little loud but its a better option than them ducking in and out IMO.
As someone else mentioned, I find the guitars a bit weird, and a bit loud.
Other than that it's a really cool mix, gj.

Thanks for checking it out Morgan,

I cant remember where overheads are placed but I'll check that out when I get a chance.

Big problem with this band was getting them to double track. this song actually has alot more spread than anything else...I think. 2 guitars during prechorus. 2 for verse and 2 for chorus. I had to explain alot of times that I couldn't have all this stuff fighting for the same space.

Im glad you picked up on the snare/hats. I honestly didnt think it was that bad but will do a mix revision and pull it out.

as for Gtr's Ill pan them hard and maybe pull some mids. but thats the way they need to sound. we tried 3 different amps with the big muff and that was the winner.

Again thanks.