Outside Looking In: Mix 2

I finally did another mix. Over the last few weeks, I redid the vocals, added harmonies, organ, harmonica, software synthesiser, piano, and redid the ebow on the bridge. The synth and harmonica harmonise over the intro, which also comes in before each verse and on the outro. The organ, (a remarkable software version of the venerable Hammond B3 made by Native Instruments), added texture to the chorus. On the bridge, I added a single repeated piano note, more as a percussion instrument than a melodic instrument. Also on the bridge, the ebow was re-recorded an octave lower. The ebow is a magnetic device which rests on the guitar strings and causes them to resonate (the sound is somewhat violin-like).

This part of the process is really about adding the ear candy. The song was done in terms of arrangement, and the building blocks of drums guitar and vocals were complete. The keyboards and others are used to reinforce melodies, add oomph to the chorus, and lend some aural excitement in the higher end of the sound spectrum.

The mix is still rough and ready, but all the recording is done and the next mix should be the final one. Follow the link for the new mix:

Outside Looking In: Mix 2

You can compare it to the early mix here.

As always, comments private or public are appreciated.