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18th Aug 2013 01:47 - 11 years ago
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Description : Hi Guys, I asked for feedback on how I should mix Chicago Swing. I received some very good constructive feedback, Thanks. Please listen and and provide more feedback as this is a work in progress. (I encourage you to listen to this one and then listen to the original one on my page) Thanks again everyone for the feedback. Some feedback received were as follows: lower the levels on bass, raise the levels of piano, electric keys, and lead. Also, the track ends abruptly.

Comments (15)

If you have time take a listen and give ronabo some feedback.

eggs0ntoast
eggs0ntoast 24th Aug 2020 03:31 - 4 years ago
ncie instrumental mate, the relaxing and seemingly carefree feeling it gives is sweet, good job man
ronabo
ronabo replied 24th Aug 2020 - 4 years ago
Thank you for checking it out. I apprecaite the comments.
iwk999
iwk999 9th Jul 2020 08:27 - 4 years ago
really nice work
Tiltedbeats
Tiltedbeats 14th Nov 2019 04:04 - 5 years ago
oh my, i was enjoying this one and then that buzzy lead came in and made it even better haha..

lot's of going on in the mix, sometimes its hard to get all the levels and EQing right. for me it's quite clean how you have it now. one trick i like to do with my mid range melodies is run them through a visual parametric EQ to see where the all the frequencies are peaking etc and from there play around with the levels to get a more dynamic sound (I'm still experimenting with this, but i can already hear a difference in my melodies).

Also i like to cut out any possible low end (0-180Hz) from the melody so it doesn't conflict with the bass.

Anyway, this track was sweet and super relaxing. need to press replay now haha!!
ronabo
ronabo replied 24th Aug 2020 - 4 years ago
Thanks for the comments and for listening.

I am super glad you enjoyed it!

Ronabo
promenade2239
promenade2239 17th Aug 2014 22:34 - 10 years ago
Hi ronabo,
I like this song a lot - sounds so smooth and chill.
Really nice piano playing. Groovy and relaxing.
Nice syhthesizers, flutes and percussion.
Really pleasant track and easy to listen to:)
Nice work!
A.
ronabo
ronabo replied 18th Aug 2014 - 10 years ago
Hey promenade, I am glad that you like this song. It is one of my favorite works. I appreciate the comments too.

Ronabo
ThaTruth1
ThaTruth1 1st Aug 2014 04:38 - 10 years ago
Aargh, that's mind shit. Those keys are just exquisite
ronabo
ronabo replied 18th Aug 2014 - 10 years ago
Thank you man, I am glad you enjoyed it.
EricMilligan
EricMilligan 13th Mar 2014 03:42 - 10 years ago
Whoa! How did I miss this one? Great feel. This is the kind of music I love. Well, I like a lot of different kinds of music, but this kind of R&B/Jazz thing really hits home with me. I love it, but I must admit I don't know how to get that kind of sound and groove. Very jealous! :)
ronabo
ronabo replied 13th Mar 2014 - 10 years ago
Hey Eric,

Glad that listened and enjoyed it. I love neo soul, rnb, jazz and kindof mix them up to get different feels. On this track I delayed the kick drum and snare but kept everything else on a 1 beat. Then I added a little swing to it. Sounds like we like the same sound. I would love to hear your other tracks.
MastaMnd
MastaMnd 6th Mar 2014 13:52 - 10 years ago
I'll listen again and maybe provide some feedback but i enjoyed it too much for that now. :)
ronabo
ronabo replied 13th Mar 2014 - 10 years ago
Thanks again MastaMnd. I am glad that you enjoyed it. I have many more in my head. :)
MastaMnd
MastaMnd 6th Mar 2014 13:51 - 10 years ago
thanks for the comment again. Love this! Smooth as butta my friend! Me being from Philly and a 70's baby :) I can definitely appreciated some Soul.. Any kinda soul.

Glad you put another mix out there for us to enjoy! You got me vibin' for sure! Just inspired me to produce a Neo Soul type track.

Good luck!
ronabo
ronabo replied 13th Mar 2014 - 10 years ago
sorry i am just responding.. I appreciate your comment MastaMnd. Have you produced a neo soul track yet?
ScottFranco
ScottFranco 30th Aug 2013 22:53 - 11 years ago
There ya go...It's happnin' now! Thanks for keeping the bass at a reasonable level. Whoever started the styles of music where the bass is so damn loud you can't hear anything else, should be shot! I want EVERYTHING to be heard in my mixes.

Anyway, good job!

Cheers,
Scott
ronabo
ronabo replied 18th Jan 2014 - 11 years ago
Yes indeed... I know what you mean. I think the music sounds much better with the bass volume low. Thanks for the feedback ScottFranco.
KIESERSAUCER
KIESERSAUCER 19th Aug 2013 04:01 - 11 years ago
I'm really digging this..This is really up my alley. I'm big on Neo-Soul. Would really like to collab with you soon! I think we can do some great stuff. I'm gonna fav this one!
ronabo
ronabo replied 20th Aug 2013 - 11 years ago
Glad that you are digging this track! I love Neo Soul too. Let me know when you are ready for the collab.

Ronabo
Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed 19th Aug 2013 02:09 - 11 years ago
I like this one ronabo...has a nice jazzy vibe...the bass is right on and you`ve got some great keyboard skills going on here...that little part where you drop the backing & tinkle the keys around 1;25 is really effective...smoooooth listening...like it the way it is...if I were to try & think of anything to change it would just be something along the lines of maybe adding a tad more variation....maybe throwing in a little bridge part way through to step it into some different/complimentary chprd progs......enjoyed the listen....well done.....Ed
ronabo
ronabo replied 19th Aug 2013 - 11 years ago
Thanks Tumbleweed.. Glad that you liked it and I appreciate your feedback. This is a work in progress track so i just might add another part to enhance the track. Good idea about the bridge part.
smallpaul
smallpaul 18th Aug 2013 10:41 - 11 years ago
Still smooth and still flowing, an improvment on the last mix. Maybe the lead is a little overpowering from 0.22?? thats my only thought?? Otherwise so smooooth and laid back. The keys from around 1.26 are amazing!!
ronabo
ronabo replied 18th Aug 2013 - 11 years ago
Thanks smallpaul. I am trying to get better at mixing. It is harder than it seems.
StaticNomad
StaticNomad 18th Aug 2013 07:50 - 11 years ago
This isn't my kind of thing (too smooth, too "easy listening") but I think it's pretty well done and there is a lot of melody.

I didn't hear the previous version but there are definitely still a few problems.

I'm not particularly keen on the snare but don't particularly mind it. But it seems too far back in the mix because of the reverb on it. Whereas, you rlittle flute/penny whistle wind instrument that's panned left has no reverb. So it seems disconnected from the reverbed parts and as if it's not playing with them (even though it is, melodically-speaking).

I also think that ride is a bit too loud and prominent and also isn't quite matched with the other reverbed parts eg snare and strings.

Try applying some othe same reverb to the parts without and see if that binds things together a bit better.

Actually, I like it more on second listen. And I don't mind the fade out ending too much, something I find people tend do badly. However, it can be brilliant if done right, though you need to spend longer doing the fade and really make it so you take the listener town to zero, giving the sense that this track is just playing on forever in some club somewhere. That can have the effect of making the listener think about it going on forever so help it stick in their head.

I hope these ideas help and you can make it a bit better as I think people who are into this sort of music will like it.
ronabo
ronabo replied 18th Aug 2013 - 11 years ago
Thank you StaticNomad for your constructive feedback. The reverbs is something that I struggle with so I will keep your pointers in mind. I appreciate the comment about the fading idea too.
FastFunghi
FastFunghi 18th Aug 2013 05:35 - 11 years ago
Aw man, what an improvement. Reminds of how much a little tweaking can make of a difference. You did a great job. The snare is also less prominent and blends well in now, everything does actually. I like the play. Maybe add a break, or a modulation, that might bring it to another level. Props!
ronabo
ronabo replied 18th Aug 2013 - 11 years ago
Thanks FastFunghi, Good comments and suggestions.
arashsinghbagri
arashsinghbagri 18th Aug 2013 04:20 - 11 years ago
nice track bro...
ronabo
ronabo replied 18th Aug 2013 - 11 years ago
Thanks you much.

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