Darren wrote: Hi Phil. It's not really my cup of tea but just from my ears point of view here's a quick summary of what I hear. Lovely clean sound, especially the guitars and bass. Phil replied: glad you like that! Darren wrote: Love those backing harmonies, in fact I'd have brought them a little more forward in the mix. A fine line I know. Phil replied: a very fine line indeed! Darren wrote: Very convincing drum programming, although I found the kick didn't seem to erm, kick and the snare seemed to be off by itself on the left hand side of the stereo image, that might've been deliberately done. Phil replied: not aware of that but, still think every opinion is valid. Darren wrote: I'm a sod for having really present drums, so I might have brought the whole drum track forward a bit. That's what makes producers what they are, they all have their own view of how a song could sound. Phil replied: absolutely right there! Darren wrote: One day we should have a Dancing Dots mix contest or something, just for the fun of it. Phil replied: Hmm, could be interesting. Regards, Phil Muir Accessibility Training Telephone: US (615) 713-2021 UK +44-1747-821-794 Mobile: UK +44-7968-136-246 E-mail: info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx URL: http://www.accessibilitytraining.co.uk/ -----Original Message----- From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Darren H Sent: 15 July 2010 21:43 To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Song, "Overtaken By Love", All Mixed And Mastered in SonarX64 Hi Phil. It's not really my cup of tea but just from my ears poitn of view here's a quick summary of what I hear. Lovely clean sound, especially the guitars and bass. Love those backing harmonies, in fact I'd have brought them a little more forward in the mix. A fine line I know. Very convincing drum programming, although I found the kick didn't seem to erm, kick and the snare seemed to be off by itself on the left hand side of the stereo image, that might've been deliberately done. I'm a sod for having really present drums, so I might have brought the whole drum track forward a bit. That's what makes producers what they are, they all have their own view of how a song could sound. One day we should have a Dancing Dots mix contest or something, just for the fun of it. Cheers Darren If you like electronic, ambient, new age or atmospheric music, become a fan of The Karmistry Project on Facebook... http://facebook.karmistryproject.com You can also follow Karmistry Media on Twitter... http://www.twitter.com/Karmistrymedia PLEASE READ THIS FOOTER AT LEAST ONCE! To leave the list, click on the immediately following link: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and in the Subject line type unsubscribe For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the immediately following link: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq or send a message, to ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and in the Subject line type faq PLEASE READ THIS FOOTER AT LEAST ONCE! To leave the list, click on the immediately following link: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and in the Subject line type unsubscribe For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the immediately following link: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq or send a message, to ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and in the Subject line type faq