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Andreas Kaufmann
Nov 08, 2021
Hi there,
i've worked on a new track of mine for quite some time (maybe too long). Here's the result.
Genrewise it should be Psychedelic/Retro/Alternative Rock. Similar bands could be Temples, Mutemath, Tame Impala.
Lost totally perspective on this one so any opinion regarding song/performance would be very helpful, thank you so much!
https://soundcloud.com/andik-music/the-giant/s-Z6uewVZ6H2p?si=d8cdf3eb5f044a1eb4450d551b9ef516
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Kurt Owen
Nov 08, 2021
Sounds great to me. I'm an EDM guy and this song has me wanting to listen to more music like this. I think it's time to release this bad boi into the world.
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The Jeff
Nov 08, 2021
I like it, but it feels like you could fill the mid frequency range a bit more. There is a strong bass and highs with the trem/shimmer. But both feel like they sit on both sides of the spectrum. Are you possibly intending to fill this mostly with the vocals? Anyways food for thought keep at it!
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Kyle Maher
Nov 08, 2021
Sounds amazing! Really cool 😎
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Benedek Kiss
Nov 08, 2021
It sounds really great!!! Congrats!
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Mark Cann
Nov 09, 2021
Hey, I think this'll tickle you... I recorded the drums for the second temples record. Good friends of mine. I'll have a listen to the track on proper speakers tomorrow. Mark
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Andreas Kaufmann
Nov 09, 2021
Hey thank you so much for your answers guys!
@The Jeff : Its funny that you say this. Other guys found it too midrangy because they dont know the genre. But maybe youre right and I even need more midrange than that. Is there one area in your mind which you would give a broad boost?
@Mark Cann Really?? Almost cant believe this. Wow. I played and recorded the drums pretty DIY in my room and I wouldnt consider myself a pro at all. (maybe more when it comes to guitar) I hope you dont think the drums sound like **** ;-) Were you the drummer or the recording engineer? Did you mean the Volcano album? If thats the truth I'm blown away man ;)
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The Jeff
Nov 09, 2021
@Andreas Kaufmann its hard for me to pinpoint exactly, I just went back and listened to it with the spectrum analyzer open, and I could see what your talking about. Would you be willing to link me something that has the mix sound your going for so i can listen to that as well. As this isn't a genre I have a lot of experience with these days. I would think the biggest place I feel a deficit is the fundamentals of the vocals. But again might just be a preference/genre based thing. Its a very enjoyable track :)
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Mark Cann
Nov 09, 2021
@Andreas Kaufmann

Hey man, track sounds cool, great vibe.
I was the recording engineer for volcano yeah. I work from a studio called the lodge. If you've got a copy of the record, I'm sure I'll be credited appropriately 😉
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Andreas Kaufmann
Nov 10, 2021
@The Jeff I dont have a specific song that I tried to imitate soundwise. But the genre is heard in Tame Impalas Innerspeaker and Lonerism album /Temples - Sun Structures / Mutemath Odd Soul
@Mark Cann Thanks for listening so much! Really cool to meet somebody whos worked on stuff I really admire! Thank you for your kind words regarding my track.