Medicine Man (Alpaca Room mix)

Half remix, half mix rescue; I took a crack at MajorDundee's Medicine Man.

I really like all of his productions--tight performances (trust me; I have heard the multitracks) and relatively sparse mixes make for some really excellent sounds. But he asked me to take a crack at this track to see if we could maybe kick it up a notch.

I was aiming for a darker, more sinister, more intense sound. I replaced most of the percussion and took a slightly different tack with the rest of the material to try to give it a little more shove. Given more time and patience, there are some changes I'd still probably make, but overall, I'm pleased with this mix. I hope you are, too.

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posted by uncleozzy (4 comments total)

Ozzy's made a splendid job of this - it's got a lot more presence and oomph than the original. First time I've ever collaborated on a remix and the relative ease of uploading the multitracks etc was quite a revelation to an old git like me (I thought it was going to be a nightmare). I hope somehow to return the favour to ozzy somehow - thank you man.

Hey Flapjax - if you read this: it is, of course, a mono enhanced stereo mix that has been transferred from the original digital to a wind-up Edison cylinder, rubbed down with emery(ick) paper and then cut to a shellac disc using a specially sharpened knitting needle before being electronically processed using the Regal Zonophone authenticity-injection system. And all in an old shed orf the Kilburn High Road - blimey, oo'd 'ave thort it!! (just kidding FJX :-)) )
posted by MajorDundee at 3:09 AM on August 31

Good Job, uncleozzy! I'm a fan of the Major's production and performance skillz, so I don't think I could have ever taken on this task. You've managed to boost this up a few notches without detracting from the original flow or feel. Awesome!

Good show to both of you guys!
posted by snsranch at 5:11 PM on August 31

Funny you should mention all the audiophile BS--a big part of my mixing technique is adding distortion. You'd probably be appalled if you heard the vocal stem.
posted by uncleozzy at 5:58 AM on September 2

Very nicely done. You started with respectable material, and made it even better. The difference is pretty subtle, because the first mix was good too.
posted by umbú at 6:02 PM on September 2