Murowany (Carpatian folk)

[Afrodrum]

This song was recorded on a long train trip. It has some traditional highlander folk elements and hint of Thin Lizzy. I am completely new to mixing and mastering. Please do not hesitate to comment even if you hate it.

Cheers

[earwax]

The interesting thing is the rhythm instrument which is what? a mandolin through a stereo wah wah? The lead guitar is okay but the bass and drums are kind of sleepy. Better drums would make a huge difference. Compositionwise, this sounds like an undeveloped idea which needs some movement and structure to go somewhere. Just my opinion

[Afrodrum]

Originally Posted by earwax

The interesting thing is the rhythm instrument which is what? a mandolin through a stereo wah wah?

It is same electric guitar as used for the lead part. The tuning is Emajor, natural harmonics, 12th 7th and 5th frets for the respective chords, in the middle of the song is the same trick with Aminor tuning and a capo. Plus phaser effect. Two takes, one 100% right channel the other 100% left channel.

Thanks for the comment, its encouraging. I would never dare to say its a finished song. Please help me understand what change in a bass you would suggest?

[earwax]

Originally Posted by Afrodrum

It is same electric guitar as used for the lead part. The tuning is Emajor, natural harmonics, 12th 7th and 5th frets for the respective chords, in the middle of the song is the same trick with Aminor tuning and a capo. Plus phaser effect. Two takes, one 100% right channel the other 100% left channel.

Thanks for the comment, its encouraging. I would never dare to say its a finished song. Please help me understand what change in a bass you would suggest?

Very creative way to create a rhythm guitar part!.. Bass could use some similar out-of-the-box creating. Try some different melodic lines and transitions. Right now it just plods along and is not quite with the beat. Listen to some James Jamerson (Motown) for some ideas.

guitar sounds real nice. real good playing. wheres the vocals ??? need fuller bass. and get the bass on a grove pattern.

[Afrodrum]

Originally Posted by earwax

Listen to some James Jamerson (Motown) for some ideas.

Thanks, James Jamerson is hard to find in my area, what would be your favorite Motown album he played on?

[Afrodrum]

Originally Posted by Bill1

guitar sounds real nice. real good playing. wheres the vocals ??? need fuller bass. and get the bass on a grove pattern.

Thanks, that is a comment that really makes you want not to put a guitar away. My vacal is a DISASTER, so no way! Welcome to sing along if you are intersted. What you mean by getting bass on a grove pattern?

[earwax]

Originally Posted by Afrodrum

Thanks, James Jamerson is hard to find in my area, what would be your favorite Motown album he played on?

He's hard to find in my area too because he's dead but try Four Tops, like "Reach Out" old Stevie Wonder, etc.

oh nothing much , just a good pushing bottom. your song is alive with feeing . i can't hear bass on my i mac on your tune. i did not know if it was on there . i was just picturing a good bass line just to fill it up.

[Afrodrum]

Bill, you make my day ! The song was recorded on Koss Porta Pro headphones, great stuff, though low freq. are enhanced. As Earwax correctly pointed out earlier the bass line needs to be redone I would also push it up a bit in a next take. THANKS