Hi everyone!

I just wanted to share the first two tracks that will be on our next EP.

http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/142525

The recording info. is here:
http://corrientesmusic.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=231

Please let me know what you think.

thanks!

evt

What are you mixing on? Are you a DAW user?

I'm recording into a PC. I'm using a Presonus Firebox audio interface and recording into Sonar 6.
The drum tracks are recorded on to a Fostex VF16ex 16 track because I have to go to another space to record drums. I then export wav. files from the Fostex and put them into Sonar.

evt

Is that your space? That space really sounds like it needs ac treatment. A good verb would help a lot too IMO after you treat the space.

Hi evt,
I'm hearing some timing issues on the first track 'no,no,no'. I can't tell if it's because you have some delay on the kick and snare, or if it was played that way. I feel like the lead vocal could come down a little, and would probably favor the acoustic mic over the direct signal, as the guitar sounds like it's recorded direct, which may even be what you're going for. I also feel like the electric guitar is a bit 'mushy' with clean electrics I like to compress them A LOT with a fast-ish attack to make them feel more 'confident'. I REALLY like the organ sound i'm hearing in this track and would love to have it more up front, i think it would make the chorus a bit more exciting.

I think everything fits well into it's own sonic space. Good job with that. The main thing i notice with your mixes/arrangements is that I think you have well recorded parts that could be mixed more dynamically. By that I mean I would like to see more contrast between your verses and choruses. Perhaps bringing up keys, or guitars, introducing a different vocal texture, or background vocals could do the trick.

I think your songs have a fun, almost child-like enthusiasm, and I feel like i'm experiencing things for the first time when i listen to them. I hope you take that as a compliment.

With Corazon, I feel like that electric guitar could take up a little more space. Again, i would compress with a quick attack to fatten it up a bit. I think you've done a better job with the arrangement on this one. I love the string part in the verse. I really think you're a strong engineer, and can't offer too much there.
Just keep writing, and arranging, and try to write choruses that people will remember.

Overall good job, I think sonically everything is very appropriate for the style.

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I think your songs have a fun, almost child-like enthusiasm, and I feel like i'm experiencing things for the first time when i listen to them.

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I get that same vibe

The toms(not sure what they are) after the chorus No No No, Kind of pulled me to the right as I was listening. Have you thought about alternating the panning, they are hard Right on my system.

I really liked the feel of both songs.

Hi!

Thanks for the feedback.
It's all well taken and I will keep what you all said in mind

evt

I LOVE no,no,no So fun! Love the vocal melody and voice. I might take some of the slap back off the drums and find some more space for the vocals.

nice!

I'm really digging no, no, no, too, EVT. Nice tune!

Steve

Hi everyone!
thanks!

evt

Hi everyone!
I just finished another track for this EP called "Por Una Sola Vez"
http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/214730

The recording info. is here:
http://corrientesmusic.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=231

Please let me know what you think.

thanks!

evt