Hi Joe, I get what your saying but still after studying Mixing university and all past vids from Graham I'm still not getting that what i call" magic" like sheen? My mixes sound great on studio monitors and £20 quid headphones on a mobile phone but my surround system or HiFi system ends up making me feel crushed 😏 but sounds half decent in a car? I was hoping back then Grayham would of done a full on course Inc I'll listen to your Mix etc with the easy going clear tutorial he used to Teach! What's your thoughts please Joe" and Grayham"? Would you consider this at The Recording Revolution? Many thanks to you both for past and future vids Shaun
For me, it's all about contrast. If a song is loud all the way through, nothing stands out. If a song is busy all the way through, nothing stands out. Have instruments come in and out. Have the song narrow in the verses and wide in the chorus.
Also, no section should be exactly the same as a previous section. When the second verse rolls around, add a harmony, change up one of the chords, introduce a new guitar melody, change the drums to halftime, anything to maintain interest.
I'm talking about song structure and not individual parts, but to me interesting and clever song structure is how you make the parts interesting. Obviously unorthodox effects can help too, but for me it's more about creating contrast through arrangement.
I've been recording for decades, but these tips immediately made me imagine different ways to build and restructure my tracks into more interesting pieces. Thanks so much.
Like one engineer told me in my come up days… is don't get too nerdy with it. Enjoy thw creative process tjw nerd comes in when things need to be fixed and KISS… Keep it simple stupid lol!!! Good stuff. Just subscribed to your channel!!?
This is my first time watching you. Putting aside my envy, and not to mention how good advice this is, your song with the cymbal swell is FANTASTIC! What a surprising and amazing chord change!
Love your songwriting, Joe. And there's always a wealth of things to draw from in all your videos. Great stuff. Your take on the percussion is right on. The Beatles used to do that all the time. Add a little tambourine or a shaker in the chorus or in the second verse, and it just changed the whole vibe. Amazing what something as seemingly insignificant as that can do for a recording.
Hi Joe, I get what your saying but still after studying Mixing university and all past vids from Graham I'm still not getting that what i call" magic" like sheen? My mixes sound great on studio monitors and £20 quid headphones on a mobile phone but my surround system or HiFi system ends up making me feel crushed 😏 but sounds half decent in a car? I was hoping back then Grayham would of done a full on course Inc I'll listen to your Mix etc with the easy going clear tutorial he used to Teach! What's your thoughts please Joe" and Grayham"? Would you consider this at The Recording Revolution? Many thanks to you both for past and future vids
Shaun
Can't hear or feel the kick drum on your tracks?
Three things to make your track more exciting:
00:25 – Toggle between narrow & wide
03:34 – Don't overlook percussion
07:53 – Work backwards
love the advices😊
love the advices😊
Brilliant ideas. Thank you!
For me, it's all about contrast. If a song is loud all the way through, nothing stands out. If a song is busy all the way through, nothing stands out. Have instruments come in and out. Have the song narrow in the verses and wide in the chorus.
Also, no section should be exactly the same as a previous section. When the second verse rolls around, add a harmony, change up one of the chords, introduce a new guitar melody, change the drums to halftime, anything to maintain interest.
I'm talking about song structure and not individual parts, but to me interesting and clever song structure is how you make the parts interesting. Obviously unorthodox effects can help too, but for me it's more about creating contrast through arrangement.
Awesome! I love cymbal swells! Thanks Joe!😊
I've always liked Someone To Blame.
Great information. Thank you!!
Very informative, Joe, with great examples and explanation. Great baton hand-off.
Good advice, Thanks.
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Love the songs 😊
Spot on info bro!👍
I love that climactic diminished chord at 7:17. So dramatic. Very Muse!
Thanks Joe you are a master at your craft
I've been recording for decades, but these tips immediately made me imagine different ways to build and restructure my tracks into more interesting pieces. Thanks so much.
Thanks!
Like one engineer told me in my come up days… is don't get too nerdy with it. Enjoy thw creative process tjw nerd comes in when things need to be fixed and KISS… Keep it simple stupid lol!!! Good stuff. Just subscribed to your channel!!?
Aww damn forgot was already subscribed!!! On pain meds from tooth extractions 3 to be exact. 😂😂😂😂😂😁
This is my first time watching you. Putting aside my envy, and not to mention how good advice this is, your song with the cymbal swell is FANTASTIC! What a surprising and amazing chord change!
Thank you for the lesson and "swell" gift Joe. Much appreciated.
Would love to get the swells but the link to email does'nt work ….any chance it can be fixed?
Great tutorial Joe! You always bring great take-home value in your videos! And thanks for the awesome samples too! 🙂
Love your songwriting, Joe. And there's always a wealth of things to draw from in all your videos. Great stuff. Your take on the percussion is right on. The Beatles used to do that all the time. Add a little tambourine or a shaker in the chorus or in the second verse, and it just changed the whole vibe. Amazing what something as seemingly insignificant as that can do for a recording.
Hey Joe can you tell us the name of the song where the only difference between verse 1 and 2 were a tamborine was added
Great track and great tips!
All great ideas — and simple to experiment with! Thanks!
Thats Dope!
You got jokes
One of your best videos Joe. Great advice.
Good song
Thank for your videos, very informative but not preachy or condescending. I am enjoying the insights and experience you have.