This is a popular song here and has a lot of good points. It does need some attention as far as recording goes though. Firstly, something happens at the verse start. You bring in a couple of extra tracks abruptly and this can be heard left and right. The strings are too thin and synthy and I would leave them out (the song is strong enough without them). Finally, I didn't like the drum track. It just doesn't work. Too busy and contradictory to the rest of the song. I'd also back off on the comp on the vocal (it gets a little breathy in parts). Your vocal performance is good.
I know this comment is going to stick out like a sore thumb but my offerings are honest and hopefully helpful to you.
Hi Alan, you make some constructive comments which are very honest and equally fair
I suppose it's all about personal choice when putting your own tracks together. You yourself have written some great tracks which are well recording, mixed, performed and very polished and clean.
For me I like a little rawness, like an imperfect diamond. Just because we can pick up on imperfections doesn't necessarily make it any the less beautiful. One man's trash is another man's treasure, so to speak
What can I say, I love it! Could I have done better in the process? Yes. Would it have made it more appealing to a wider audience? maybe. It's swings and roundabouts when it comes to music and as well you know you can't please everyone, but that is more than OK with me.
Big thanks for the feedback Alan, much appreciated.
