Jazz tune for mix critique

[Petimar]

Anyone care to listen and critique this mix? All comments welcome, none taken badly. Let me know what you think!!


https://soundcloud.com/petimar/road-song-rough-mix-1

Thanks in advance!

[DaveKeehl]

I listened to your mix and the only bad thing I can say is that the main guitars are way too loud and don't blend very well with the other instruments.

The rest sounds good

[Petimar]

Thanks Dave, I really appreciate the fed back. I changed that here:

https://soundcloud.com/petimar/road-song-rough-mix-2

I listened to a number of my favorite Jazz recordings from the 50's and 60's as this is the period/sound I'm shooting for. Most of the soloists are very far forward in the mix, so I've tried to come as close as possible.

Any others want to comment?

[DaveKeehl]

Still way too loud for my tastes hahaha but you surely know that genre more than me so take my comments with a grain of salt. I would bring those guitars down 3-4 dB for sure

[Petimar]

No one else?

[WyattRice]

Hi Pete.
I think it sounds great!

Maybe a little reverb.

Great tune. Did you write that?

Regards,
Wyatt Rice

[Petimar]

Thank you Wyatt. Means a lot to me coming from a musician of your standing. I've seen you play several times at various festivals over the years, big fan!

The tune is from Wes Montgomery. I'm doing a record of mandolin versions of 10 Wes and Buddy Montgomery originals. I'll post a couple more when I get them finished.