How Close?

Discussion in 'Mixing and Mastering' started by R.S, May 19, 2021.

  1. R.S

    R.S Producer

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    Hello. Lately I've been working on a remake of Dire Straits "Money For Nothing" to listen how close to the original I could do it. Got the vocals from original "MASTER" at Tidal and all instruments were recorded in CUBASE using my Yamaha TYROS 4 keyboard. Plugins used Softube, Brainworx, Fabfilter, Waves.
    Any suggestions are welcomed.
     
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  3. naitguy

    naitguy Audiosexual

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    First off, I think it's pretty good! Fun project, I'd bet. I don't tend to have the critical ear of others, but will point out a couple things that jump out at even me:

    1) there's a strange volume increase in the guitars at 1:56 as compared to earlier parts in the song. It's almost like you doubled them up there, or something.
    2) It's missing some of the subtleties of Knopfler's playing, of course, such as some harmonics and vibrato he throws in, and what I'm guessing is maybe a little wah here and there.

    Other than that, it's pretty neat, and I enjoyed your remake. :)
     
  4. Prendergast

    Prendergast Producer

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    Nicely done!
    Ofc the difference is audible, synth part sounds ok to me, but guitar and drum sound could be closer to the original.
    But thats pretty good overall.
    Whats irritating me are the vocal parts. They are ahead of the backings. Did you choose the correct bpm?
    Its losing its groove, when the vox are a bit faster than the rest.
     
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