Depeche Mode's Only When I Lose Myself Metal Mix

[storming heaven]

Yo gang! It's been ages since I've recorded something new. Decided to cover this song; only original tracks is the vocals, everything else is either recorded or programmed by me. Would love to hear your thoughts on mix, arrangement wise or anything else. Enjoy!

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/3523039/Only When I Lose Myself.mp3

 

[storming heaven]

Due to immense number of responses, I had to take the song down lmao. Surely, one of you must have an opinion...

 

[Habsburgs]

i love the intro, the piano feels a little fake but w/e. Mix wise, i dont think the mix gels with the vocals, the guitars are harsh, the drums are kinda dry, weak and the snare could use some stereo reverb. The first solo fits really well, they share some of the same qualities as the vocals, roomy and not bright.
Arrangement wise, I dont think the Numetal style of playing fits the song but I like the idea with the piano and the Disturbed groove but when the chorus kicks in it feels wierd, like a bad key change? Maybe use a different chord?

this is all being VERY picky. The song/mix is awesome

props for not being just another chuggachugga cover

edit: i dont wtf i was thinking lol now im a/bing against some rock songs and your mix sounds great. The snare is a bit boxy, and the kick would fit great with less click.

 

[Plankis]

I think this sounds quite good. I'm digging the drums. I would have made the vocals and piano more ambient sounding, so they give a more disturbing feeling.

 

[storming heaven]

Thanks guys, for the comments. I struggled hard to find a suitable guitar tone, but in the end this was the best one imo. When you have lots of impulses to choose from, you kinda get lost. I thought of applying more effects to the vocals, but the acapella sound was already good enough and I kinda wanted to get over this mix asap, since it has been a while. The saying "A finished mix is better than a non-finished mix" is quite true, I guess. Arrangement wise, I tried to make it more "melodic" since the original has very weird chord tones and extension. My aim was to make a new song in terms of song structure, but still keep Depeche Mode fundamentals in it in terms of ambiance and synths and stuff.
Thanks again for listening and comments

 

[The StabbinCabin]

I agree with the suggestions to improve the mix. But dude, props.

 

[storming heaven]

Thanks man

 

[TropaDelTerror]

Another piano intro could change the whole feeling

 

[Clark Kent]

Can't hear any bass in there? That would probably make the mix sound more pro. Guitars are modelers right? I like the snare sound but kick is quite industrial metal sounding.

 

[storming heaven]

Well, the bass is there, but I mixed it in a very bad room so it might be insufficient for some. The guitars are lepou legion to guitarhack's impulse.