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This is just a pre-mix version to let you know I'm alive and well (err.. I mean working for this project ;) )

I NEED your contribution (advice) to get a decent mix.
Feel free to criticize it - we can't have a bad sounding track in our project - so spit it out
Let me know if it works for you :-\

of course, this is my own interpretation of the theme...  ::)

Cheers

Well it's 3am here so I'm listening relatively quietly :P

The tune certainly fits it's title, and I can't really hear anything out of kilter in the mix. I'll give it another go later today when I can wind the volume up some :)

... 12 hours later :)

Had another listen. Still can't hear anything wrong with the mix. It seems well spread spatially and the instruments seem clearly defined. I really like the way it starts.

However, stylistically it seems to keep building up but never arrives, if you see what I mean, then rather abruptly ends.

oK, THANKS !  ;D
I'll wait a couple of days before coming back at it
hopefully I'll be more objective and open-minded

Cheers

Nice track, Laguna. Lots of good ideas.

I don't totally agree with Folderol. I think the mix could do with a bit more stereospread. At certain places there's a lot going on and it would provide a clearer mix in these busy parts. Some of the leads could do with a bit more reverb or even better some delay to make them sound smoother.

The ending is a bit abrupt and undecided. So compositionwise I would return to the part 0:22-1:00 at the end of the song and then close with the 0:00-0:22 part. That would make it more complete I think.

Thanks a lot Martin ! you're advice from outside is useful (...and convincing...)

so let's make a list :

- Check Pan position of every track
- Try delay on moog leads (or rev)
- Try to come back to the starting theme for the ending (yes, 2 of 2 don't like it :-\)

Let's see if other regulars come up with more comments.
I'll get back to it after a week rest (to better focus on it)


Cheers

Hold on. I didn't say I didn't like it.  ;D There's already lots of good stuff in the song. I just felt there's room for more good stuff. ;D

Some re-evaluation may be in order - I like the idea of some stereo separation and a bit of delay here and there to smooth things out - but don't be tempted to mess with perfection. The average listener may have difficulty relating to the L.R. vibe, but be careful not to water down your sound, Maestro  ;D

It's your style - that whole build-up from serene beginning to a full-throttle joy-ride, ending suddenly with both feet on the brake pedal.
Pure Laguna Rising - accept no substitutes....  :;

 :o Thanks a lot for the compliments Oren !  :-[
As I told, I'm waiting until the end of this week to approach it with 'fresh' ears...
...and I'm taking note of your suggestion.

Cheers  ;D