Hey-
Thanks for the mix. We gave it a few listens, and I made sure to collect notes from the band. I’ve listed them below, and carefully collated them so there's no contrary notes, after we discussed the points internally with the band.
0:01 - All I’m hearing is Freddie. Where are the other voices?
0:04 - Please adjust baritone up 0.2 dB and the alto down 0.1 dB
0:01 - I love the vocals, they're perfect.
0:01-0:15 - The editing is a little sloppy on this. The consonants should be *exactly* together. Also this whole vocal block is over-tuned.
0:25 - So much Freddie! Where are the other voices? I'm a little confused.
0:42 - What was that? Some weird sweepy thing. Please fix.
0:50 - The piano sounds like there’s something sitting on the strings on the third part of the arpeggio. I know this can be corrected, please do so.
1:19 - The growl on the solo isn’t working for us. Can we use another take? This is supposed to be a more choral-feeling piece.
1:19 - Love what I'm... I mean, the lead is doing here.
1:19 - Drums? I know we told you to really dig into this, but I don’t think that drums fit the vibe. It’s a Rhapsody, which I studied in music history, and I don’t think it fits.
1:23 - Mama is flat. Please fix.
1:27 - What’s with the waver? I don’t remember him sounding like this when we recorded.
1:44 - I’m not liking the use of the sustain pedal on the piano. Please remove that effect.
1:50 - See note above about piano arpeggio. Fix.
1:56 - Still not feeling the drums.
2:03 - Remove chimes. I can’t even.
2:03 - This is genius text-painting on "shiver" with the chimes. Loving this mix so far!
Section beginning at 1:56 - Freddie’s diction here really suffers. Is there another take? It’s way off target for the style of the piece. We need to be more precise and on rhythm. It's too loose.
1:58 - I love the style of the lead vocals here! It's really tops.
2:18 - “Face”… substitute another take with no growl. When did Freddie even record these takes? Did you do another session with just him?
2:35 - If you’re going to have the guitar sound be that prominent in there, at least have it be somewhat reminiscent of what was played. We liked it clean, it fits more with the austere and classy vibe we WERE aiming for on this song. It would sound better than that weird distortion. And it's way too loud.
2:55 - Why has the guitar section been extended? This solo is too long now. Fix, please.
3:02 - Freddie is singing silhouette-OH. Please fix, or replace with another take. Also, where did all the reverb go? Again, this is a Rhapsody, things are supposed to be (by classical definition) pretty consistent throughout in terms of mood, tonality and style.
3:03 - The contrasting styles of this, section to section, are just splendid. It really fits what a Rhapsody is supposed to be!
3:15 - I’m really missing the baritone part in the balance.
3:15 - I’m also missing ALL THE VOICES WHO ARE NOT FREDDIE. What.
3:17 - The soprano is really sticking out tonally. Oh wait, that’s not the "soprano", it’s Freddie.
3:20 - Magnifico, the rhythm on the waterfall should be even. It’s not. We really need the vocals to be right on the grid.
3:20-4:05 - This whole section needs to be tightened up rhythmically on the vocals. It’s got a lot of energy and feeling, I guess, sure, but that’s not as important as the vocals being correct.
3:32 - There’s that piano sustain again. It’s tinny, please fix.
3:40 - The “soprano” is holding “her” note too long. This is a super obvious mistake. Fix, please.
4:04 - That "soprano" note isn’t in my score. Please delete. It doesn’t sound good at all.
4:04 - Love the high note, darling, brilliant addition.
4:10 - Rhapsody/Classical/Choral
4:16 - Freddie’s double is out of sync.
4:24 - See above.
4:28 - See above.
4:30 - See above.
4:36 - See above.
4:57 - Vocals overtuned; I can hear the Autotune. Fix please.
5:00 - Same note above about guitar. This was supposed have more of a flamenco feel on the guitar.
5:10 - Ok, if we axe the drums, we’re getting back on track here tonally.
5:27 - Freddie’s vibrato. I know you can fix this, please?
5:43 - Why did the vocals get so soft here? I can't hear them.
5:46 - Loving this. It’s positively lavish.
Overall, I think this is really great! As a piece of professional feedback, I might suggest you read up on what a Rhapsody is supposed to be in its format. Pretty good start. I look forward to Mix 2. We can expect that this afternoon?
Overall, I think it’s absolutely a musical event! Well done, darling, don't change a thing!