I am the Moon (Take 4? 5?)
Here’s the latest mix of “I am the Moon.”
Does everyone understand what I mean by “mix?”
As any project is being made, the “mixes” - which is the mix of the instruments with the vocals and background vocals, and the EQ and the volume of EACH THING - are called “rough mixes.”
The mixes you’re listening to here aren’t AS rough as some mid-project mixes because Ben likes to mix as he goes. Then he tweaks everything constantly.
(For instance - we’ll probably change the volume of things over and over again. It can be pretty amazing how you’ll obsess with ONE little volume change for one guitar solo.) Anyway, the FINAL mixes don’t happen until the whole CD has been recorded, and you’ve had time to listen. And you and the producer of your CD will listen in various locations - car, home, on bad speakers — so that you can make note of things that sound bad or good, etc.
Make sense? I might write more about mixing cuz it’s a fascinating topic. Mixing is everything. Pulling stuff OUT is everything too!
So - this is Rough Mix #4 or 5. I can’t remember where we’re at with this!
Here’s what’s new: Electric guitar and real drums. There’s no bass yet. That bothers Ben a lot - because it makes it harder for him to add much real drum. (Since bass and drums kinda go together.)
Have at it!
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Christi wrote on 13 Nov 2008 at 8:25 pm :
I kept getting chills traveling up my spine. So gorgeous.
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Erin wrote on 13 Nov 2008 at 10:53 pm :
I’ve loved this song from the beginning. I think this mix sounds really great. Love the real drums. Can’t wait to hear it with bass. So far, this is my favorite song of the ones posted. I can’t wait until I have the CD and can pop it in the car and sing along at the top of my lungs!
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Pati wrote on 14 Nov 2008 at 1:57 am :
Beautiful
Pati
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Karen Wallace wrote on 14 Nov 2008 at 5:57 am :
oh Christine, this IS beautiful. Even played on the horrible tinny speakers on my laptop. Just right at the end of a very busy day… thank you.
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Tracy McCabe Stewart wrote on 14 Nov 2008 at 8:26 am :
Hi Christine,
What an fabulous song. This is my favorite of your new ones so far. I love, love, love the reworking of the bridge and the final chorus. The increased volume on the guitar (to my ears, anyway) sounds great to me, too. WOW. What an album this is going to be! -Tracy -
seabluelee wrote on 14 Nov 2008 at 8:32 am :
That gave me goosebumps. Gorgeous.
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Joanne Gossman wrote on 14 Nov 2008 at 9:38 am :
Wow! So lovely - the voice, the lyrics, the “mix”, everything! Thank you for being you!
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Pat K. wrote on 14 Nov 2008 at 10:37 am :
This song has inspired me to buy the CD. Lovely. I’m not so much a “guitar” person as I am a “piano” person, but this was too sweet a song to ignore.
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NancyCz wrote on 14 Nov 2008 at 11:13 am :
This is so what I needed this morning. I absolutely love the way the guitar kind of builds in… and the harmonies are awesome in this song. Love the little interlude after “…find my way.” Oh, soooooo good! Thank you for letting us be a part of this process (even if I was resistant at first!).
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Tari wrote on 14 Nov 2008 at 11:14 am :
Hey, Christine, I love it! I especially like the very gradual and gentle build through the first verse and chorus. The backup vocals seem a bit too strong to me on the first chorus — it sort of takes me by surprise each time that I listen — but it’s a great song.
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Kate wrote on 14 Nov 2008 at 1:01 pm :
I love this mix…very peaceful, soothing and moonlike…I like the gradual build up…reminiscent of the gentle progression of the the moon rising to illuminate the darkness of the night sky…Lovely
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sarah sample wrote on 14 Nov 2008 at 1:29 pm :
I love it! Ben does a great job producing, there are many subtleties that make the recording strike home. The song is stunning. Love it Christine.
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Heather wrote on 14 Nov 2008 at 1:33 pm :
yuuuuuuuuuuuuum! How very shimmery and moonlike! My little parakeet is quietly chirping along. I always consider it a good sign when she sings with the music I put on, but I’m finding it charming that her chirps for this song are quiet and appropriate to the mood, usually she’s much louder on songs she likes.
Would love to hear more about mixing when you get the chance. Sounds fascinating.
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Ari wrote on 15 Nov 2008 at 8:23 pm :
Love this Christine, hope everything’s alright with you and yours. fond love. Ari
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Herb DeLoach wrote on 16 Nov 2008 at 2:04 pm :
Great song and this is not meant to be negative but seems that the drums are competing with your beautiful voice for about the first 2min.The drums seem to compliment in the last half.Be interesting to see what happens with bass added.
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Mark wrote on 16 Nov 2008 at 4:57 pm :
WOW. This is one of your best songs. Exquisite!
Your vocals are gorgeous and clear.
Instruments are beautiful and subtle.
The ONLY mix issue I hear is in the intro…when the ethereal guitar lingers on a certain note a bit too long. But I love this song!!
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Dan Giallombardo wrote on 16 Nov 2008 at 6:24 pm :
The guitar lead in is almost other worldly. Your voice floats over that and the effect is soothing, with perhaps,a touch of melancholy.The lyrics as always are superb.Well done.~~~~Dan
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Mindful Mimi wrote on 18 Nov 2008 at 6:45 am :
Lovely. So much better with real drums. I am with Ben - it still misses the dark side of the bass
Are you doing all the backing vocals/second voices? at some point it sounds like there is a guy singing along and it sounds good and mysterious (1:26-1:35 into the song).
The guitar sounds so different (much more electric and louder too) in the end than in the beginning (starting at about 3:20).
Are you playing the electric guitar yourself? And how do you do the second voices/backing vocals when you do this song live?
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Tim wrote on 09 Dec 2008 at 10:18 am :
Christine:
Awesome song!! I have not heard all of your versions. But it sounds familiar — I bet you played this the last time you played at the Old Town School of Folk Music last year. I will be buying your CD. Keep up the great work.
Tim
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fivecats wrote on 12 Dec 2008 at 11:14 am :
great song, great mix. just the right amounts of everything (even without the bass!).
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