Critiquing and Analyzing a Pop Production Mix - A Retrospective Review

Overview

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Watch a detailed 23-minute video critique where a professional music producer analyzes his first pop production from 8 years ago, breaking down both successful elements and areas needing improvement. Learn valuable production insights as he examines issues with overwhelming bass, piano arrangements, vocal processing, mix dynamics, and arrangement choices while highlighting what works well, including effective delay throws and strong topline melodies. Gain perspective on how early production decisions can impact an entire track and discover modern approaches to improve dated production techniques. Perfect for music producers looking to understand common mistakes and growth opportunities in pop music production.

Syllabus

Intro:
Listening to The Song
Let's Start Critiquing
What I Still Like About This Song
The Bass Is Overwhelming
The Piano Needs HELP
Sloppy Vocal Chops
Shorten The Intro
Clicks and Pops
Verse Listen
Wildly Pitchy Vocals
Vocal Mix Issues
Young Me Was Killing The Delay Throws
Boring and Harsh Snaps
Out Of Place Cymbal Swells
Sloppy Vocal Stacks
The Percussion Is TOO Busy
The Arrangement Lacks Dynamics
The Chorus Is Chaotic
Snares Aren't A Good Fit
One Bad Early Choice Can Ruin A Whole Record
Topline Is Kinda Fire Though TBH
If I Produced This Song Now I Would...
Final Listen
Sometimes A Song Is TOO Wide For TOO Long
Closing Thoughts
Outro