Burro Music

Folk Tune: Mixing & Mastering

noreply@blogger.com (Burro Music) — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 18:37:00 +0000

Here's a little taste of the work done at Burro Music Mixing concerning a fine folk tune called, The Hermit, by my father R.L. Hurt (see full explanation, listen and download freely below):

Folk tune recorded in small room with prominent noise floor issues (i.e. hiss). Before and after versions display the difference between the unmixed (1st example), the mixed version (2nd example) and the final mastered version (3rd example). Download the lossless files for the most accurate comparison as Soundcloud streams at a lower quality.

Notice the greatly improved sound stage or stereo image from the unmixed version to the mixed version; more width and depth.
The vocal clarity and tonal quality have been improved as they are the central focus of the tune.
The overall clarity and quality of the recording was improved by reducing the hissing heard in the unmixed version.
The mastered version is optimized for playback on a variety of sources with a more cohesive, pleasing and louder sound.
NOTE: Please listen with high-quality speakers or headphones for best results; i.e. avoid laptop speakers or cheap earbuds:

"Lumi" by Vladislav Delay

noreply@blogger.com (Burro Music) — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 05:08:00 +0000

At bottom of this jittery, off balance gem - muffled and mangled through divers synthetic filters - lies a dense weight of sorrow beckoning the affected listener to drink deeply again and again by one Vladislav Delay:

Whistleblower by Vladislav Delay

"Windshield Smasher" by Black Moth Super Rainbow

noreply@blogger.com (Burro Music) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:16:00 +0000

Open wide for a spoonful of bizarre, slightly-grotesque, grubby-yet-fetching, animated, breezy cultic fun by one Black Moth Super Rainbow:

"Spiral" by Wye Oak

noreply@blogger.com (Burro Music) — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 00:37:00 +0000

Hypnotic tune with a subtle darkness that nods and perhaps grins in the direction of Phil Collins, with a zesty dash of the Police and finally tied up nicely with grosgrain ribbon by the soulful, low murmur of Annie Lennox by one Wye Oak:

"Zaharia Fărâmăs Protokoll in sechs Teilen" by Brannten Schnure

noreply@blogger.com (Burro Music) — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:28:00 +0000

Atmospheric and extremely hypnotic, this sound conglomeration, meaning something akin to "protocol in six parts", meanders through corridors of creaking imaginings and then drones aplenty with mesmerizing melancholy memories by one Brannten Schnure. All credit to the relentless No Fear of Pop for the tip:

"Darkside A1" by Darkside

noreply@blogger.com (Burro Music) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:28:00 +0000

Honestly, I forget how I learned of this duo, but Nicolas Jaar doesn't really need much of an introduction. To the crux, this joint starts with a nod to Pink Floyd atmosphere and proceeds to simmer and burn with a fierce, downtrodden groove by one Darkside:

"King Night" by Salem

noreply@blogger.com (Burro Music) — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:04:00 +0000

I would like to draw your attention to a track in the spirit (or phantasm if you will) of All Hallows' Eve found via stellar little blog Mu-sique. Sinister and almost despondent drama reigns supreme here with giant distorted synth leads and the ubiquitous stylings of the 808 chopping through soaring ghost-choir vocals like the cleaver dividing bone from marrow. All of this and more brought to you by Salem:

Principle Participant Release

noreply@blogger.com (Burro Music) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 02:41:00 +0000

Ruminate on this choice, decidedly groove-centric release which is both primal and cerebral in its approach. May I present to you the pleasures of "Principles", a particularly danceable publication by Principal Participant:

Principles by Principal Participant

"Pale Ravine" Full-Length by Deaf Center

noreply@blogger.com (Burro Music) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:11:00 +0000

This is a work that demands to be ingested in its entirety (no hook-laden singles here my friend). Please prepare your psyche for a sometimes claustrophobic cloud of weighty, nightmarish audio that oozes and trickles forth a dense, brooding miasma by one Deaf Center:

Pale Ravine by Deaf Center

"Worms" by Datassette

noreply@blogger.com (Burro Music) — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:00:00 +0000

The electrically driven endless chain conveyor within the heart of the assembly line has begun to churn and chisel out a strangely soulful yet entirely mechanical refrain while feeding its contents into the final assembly stage. Said assembly stage numbly joins the rarefied groove with ringing vulcanized exclamations whilst continuing with its tireless work. Mechanics brought to you by Datassette:

Datassette by datassette

"I Swim (Bare)" by StaG

noreply@blogger.com (Burro Music) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:53:00 +0000

We're featuring the opening track here, which glides in upon the listener like a voluminous ground fog, but you will not want to miss the album as a whole. Past the opener, you will venture into the meat of the sublime atmosphere, melody and stellar pop from StaG:

Rifle Meeker by StaG

"Children Playing with Lego" by Ochre

noreply@blogger.com (Burro Music) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Another impeccable concoction ripe with thick synth melody, sub-bass and a heavy air of gravity and solemnity that silently and beautifully points toward the dirge. Please do yourself a favor and listen via some decent monitors to fully appreciate the clarity of the mix and meaty tones of the instruments, which by the way, underscores the possibilities for a tune whose mix has been carefully crafted. Brought to you by Ochre:

Early Learning by Ochre

"Euphorics 101" (Trip Into Mutant Bass Mix) by Lifecycle

noreply@blogger.com (Burro Music) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +0000

In the never ending search for atmospheric nourishment I give you this bleak, haunting, acidic joint with a recurring motif that conjures an innocent elderly woman calling her lost feline in the darkness to no avail; while the audience senses some horrible, impending menace looming over the entire scene by one Lifecycle:

Correcting Fluid by Lifecycle

"Gravels (I and II)" by Valentin Stip

noreply@blogger.com (Burro Music) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Copious empty warehouse reverb on a lonesome bass kick? Yes. Sprinklings of slide guitar and conga grooves with generous Rhodes chording atop percolating, almost ominous atmosphere? Also yes, with an incomprehensible vocal loop to boot. In fact there are all types of things happening in this moody, morphing concoction from Valentin Stip via Ritmico:

"Nightfall on Family Mountain" by Minikon

noreply@blogger.com (Burro Music) — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Isn't it about time you were soothed and assuaged rather than harangued and harassed, worn down by the sandstorm-like barrage of nagging responsibilities and numbing routine? Yes, it is time to soak in the lo-fi, comforting, pseudo-symphonic pop glory of "Nightfall on Family Mountain" by one, Minikon. Thanks to Avant-Avant as always:

Nightfall on Family Mountain by Minikon

"Beneath Fleeting Visions" by Ochre

noreply@blogger.com (Burro Music) — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:39:00 +0000

Sweeping, otherworldly melancholy with an underlying air of impending menace (it makes one shiver). You will be hard-pressed to find competition with the one-two punch of Ochre's impeccable production and masterful compositional prowess:

Lemodie by Ochre

"Blank Love" by Seuil

noreply@blogger.com (Burro Music) — Fri, 06 May 2011 14:24:00 +0000

We descend back to the depths of two weeks ago with this dark, churning, somewhat unsettling subterranean groove by Seuil. Thanks again to Ritmico for the tip.

NK24 - Blank Love - Seuil by New Kanada

"Aftermath" by Kinisi

noreply@blogger.com (Burro Music) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:07:00 +0000

This week presents an about-face from the smothering atmosphere of the previous offering. Breathe in this uplifting cinematic gem from Kinisi:

Sun Battle Soul by Kinisi

"Divided" by Deaf Center

noreply@blogger.com (Burro Music) — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 02:13:00 +0000

Foreboding, spine-chilling atmosphere that feels inescapable by Deaf Center:

Divided by _type

"Soft Shapes" by Planet Boelex

noreply@blogger.com (Burro Music) — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 21:52:00 +0000

Soak up this building ambient soundscape with a subtle nod to IDM rhythms from Planet Boelex. Notice the beauty and complexity in the opening harmonies and further notice that the shapes above are not soft. Finally, please listen on speakers with some semblance of decent bass response as you'll be missing a good portion of the tune if listening on laptop speakers:

Raja by Planet Boelex