Puppet Show - (Original V.2)

[AndyR]

I like this one - I think I missed the first version.

Everything's working on this - structure, lyrics, vocal delivery, guitar/bass/drums...

And I like this: "but I ended up cutting it because it just sounded like too much" - I think that's one of the hardest things for us to learn...

[Ferryman_1957]

I think this is indeed an improvement over the original version. I'd still be tempted to push the guitar a bit higher, and the drums are a tad dominant for me, but the vox are a lot better and I love your bass sound. Overall, it's still a really strong song and a bit different, which is good to hear.

Cheers,

Nigel

[Greeny]

There are some great enhancements here. The vocals are very much improved, and the overall vibe and production are wonderful.  I'd have the left-panned guitar more prominent, but that's just me. This is a very strong song!

[Saijinn Maas]

Wow...  I didn't realize the guitars were as low as they were in the mix. When I first mixed it, I used my headphone and a set of external monitors. Both sounded like the guitar was too loud, so I adjusted. After seeing your comments, I listened to it in my car (I've found that I have the best sounds over all my other headphones and monitors) and you were definitely right. Guitars are too low. :/

Looks like I'll be using my car stereo system to evaluate final mixes from now on. heh Of course, There will probably be one more version as I was reminded of a missing solo. :/ I can't have that. First, I have to let my fingers heal. I cut the tips of fingers this weekend and I haven't been able to play much. :/

Thanks everyone who took the time to give some solid feedback

[Ferryman_1957]

Funny isn't it - there's always one set of audio gear that's just right for evaluating the "radio mix". I'm just the same - if I mix on just the Sennheisers, it's never quite right on poorer gear.

Hope the fingers are better soon....

Cheers,

Nigel

[Rockatron]

Are your fingers better dude?!    What a sad thing to not play given cuts! 

[Saijinn Maas]

They weren't too bad. Most of them are healed enough to play, except for a deep one on my index and middle finger of my picking hand. Makes it hard to hold onto a pick to pluck. :/

Worst injury to have for a guitar player... aside from the time I broke my hand.

Hoping it'll be better enough, by the end of the week, to finish the song I was working on when it happened.

[Black Mary]

Wow fantastic song. Love the vocal style. Seedy & sinister sounding tune. I've just joined Songcrafters this week so am catching up on all these hidden gems. Is there a playlist on here to vote for your fav songs? I'd be voting for this one if so. Fine work my friend

[Ted]

Black Mary: What a fine public service you've done.  I missed this one originally.

Saijinn: This is really nice, tense, and controlled.  I actually like how the drums are dominant. Just say you meant it that way, and don't worry about the remix.

[SE]

Missed this one too exceptional,loved it!!!!