Nothing Ever Changes (Rock)

stoman · **on:** September 26, 2009, 02:37:05 PM

This song has taken one year from the first draft to the final mix, and it has changed quite remarkably from a slow three track idea to a full-grown rock song with more than 40 tracks.

Thanks to all participants for your hard work and patience.

Lyrics: Katherine Wong (Casia)
Vocals: Mark Lee Fletcher (Detune)
Guitars: Andrew Doherty (Docca3)
Bass: Marc Traynor (Canuk62)
Drums: Gerald Langenfeld (Jman)
Composed & arranged by Steffen Offermann

Mix 1 by Adam Kirby (Argle)
Mix 2 by Steffen Offermann (Stoman)

I will post FLAC versions of both mixes next. If anybody needs a different format, drop me a line!

Updated version of my mix: Nothing Ever Changes - mixed by Stoman.

Neal and Marc will mix the song too. I can't wait to hear their results ...

Regards,
Steffen

stoman · **Reply #1 on:** September 26, 2009, 02:43:34 PM

FLAC version of Argle's mix.

stoman · **Reply #2 on:** September 26, 2009, 02:49:01 PM

FLAC version of my own mix.

Tricia41 · **Reply #3 on:** September 26, 2009, 02:54:48 PM

Wow! This sounds great!

I have to listen to both mixes!!!

Tricia41 · **Reply #4 on:** September 26, 2009, 03:02:25 PM

Great vocals Mark!!!

Usually I don't really notice differences in mixes, but this one I did.

Argle's mix seemed more powerful to me, and Stoman's seemed a little darker and scarier? But both are great!

Donna · **Reply #5 on:** September 26, 2009, 03:07:24 PM

Oh yeaaaaaaah, this is super, Steffen.

Great vocals, Mark.

Indeed, well done all round.

(Would be good to have the lyrics up.

)

Donna

snowdoguk · **Reply #6 on:** September 26, 2009, 03:24:12 PM

This is really quite superb, lots of changes, a musical mystery ride... intriguing song, which kept me listening to the end to see where it went next...

well done everyone...
Mike

stoman · **Reply #7 on:** September 26, 2009, 03:24:32 PM

Thanks, Ladies!

Tricia, you are right: Argle's mix is "louder" and thus more modern-style (its dynamic range is about 8 dB, while mine is 11 dB).

We may get yet another mix ...

I will leave the seps on my website for another week or two, so anybody who'd like to try his own handwriting on it is welcome.

Donna, I don't know if I have the latest version of the lyrics. I'll write it down unless somebody can post it for me (Casia?).

Regards,
Steffen

Jman · **Reply #8 on:** September 26, 2009, 03:30:55 PM

Another excellent tune with a great cast of musicians. I am proud to have been included.
I love both mixes. It just shows how different the feel of a song can be simply by different emphasis in mixing. Love the power and clarity of Adam's mix, and I love that Dark, Bassy feel of Steffen's mix.... glad we have both.

Steffen, I think you should add to the credit list though... your keys (and strings) play a very "key" part in this tune.

canuk62 · **Reply #9 on:** September 26, 2009, 04:33:30 PM

Great job everyone...Adam just NAILED the mix on this, fantastic!

A year well spent Steffen!

Marc

soulfrontier · **Reply #10 on:** September 26, 2009, 05:56:47 PM

great work you all!

great vocals, I love the dark and sad feeling. Argles Mix is outstanding.

Congratulation to you all!

PVD · **Reply #11 on:** September 26, 2009, 06:24:26 PM

Everyone:

Very well done!

Paul

cyclone · **Reply #12 on:** September 26, 2009, 08:12:41 PM

Cool Song
Doggity Diggin it.

cyclone

Benny · **Reply #13 on:** September 26, 2009, 08:21:23 PM

This has a great sound. Also, very interesting to listen to!

Benny

detune · **Reply #14 on:** September 26, 2009, 09:04:51 PM

Thanks for the kind words folks. This song had some very humble beginnings but just listen to it now! Plenty of talent on display here.