Thanks for such in-depth commentary, Jez! I'll reply to each point individually.
Originally Posted by Jez
On a first listen (through the phones, of course!), it sounds great. I love your stracato string synth. On it's own, it sounds like it would be terrible, but it sounds great embedded within the sounds of the brass, bass and percussion.
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Thanks very much. The staccato strings don't exactly sound
terrible on their own, but they do sit well (better) with all the other instruments in place.
Originally Posted by Jez
If I had one negative on this song, it would be that the lead instruments aren't apparent enough. In particular, I think the "Derbyshynth" (as I like to call that "instrument") is perhaps a bit too quiet compared to the brass!
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I noticed the same thing just recently. It got to the point where everything had so much presence to it that if I turned up anything any more it would start to lose it all. Unfortunately as I said, it's damn near impossible to tweak this track any further as it was originally made. Just pretend as you listen that the Derbyshire elements are made to compliment the orchestra rather than supplant them.
Originally Posted by Jez
It's certainly a brilliant and noteworthy recreation though, excellent work. 
Edit: And it was worth stopping Joe Arthur in his tracks too.  |
Thanks very much, Jez. I appreciate it, and it's good to know that it was worth stopping Joe Arthur in his tracks.