Feedback on this Bossa-Nova

[ssobiech]

Really nice track! Maybe the keys are a little too forward in mix, as said before. And adding a triangle or shaker or pandeiro would could add later in the tune. Very nice!

[michal]

Thank you all very much!

Good point about the Rhodes not being the lead in any of the references, I totally didn't realize that. Unfortunately, I already submitted it but I'll keep that in mind for the next one. Acoustic piano as the lead sounds like a good idea. Same for triangle to distinguish the sections. Next time for sure.

Hey, I love the track sounds authentic to the Latin vibe, and I love the Gibson sound which I believe it might be?
Super good.
Karen

Karen, thanks a ton! Nope, not a Gibson, it's my classical nylon-string.

[michal]

I think the track is excellent, except for the Rhodes lead. It is pretty forward in the mix, and I didn't hear Rhodes in any of the references. Replace that with an acoustic piano and I think you've got a winner!

Paul, you were spot on! The track got returned with the screener saying the Rhodes lead sound inauthentic and I should replace it with a more authentic instrument. They suggested guitar but I'm going to try piano first, as you suggested. Thanks again for your input.

[gitanosoy]

Hi Michal,

I am just curious why not a guitar lead?

[michal]

Hi Michal,

I am just curious why not a guitar lead?

Andre, I made a similar bossa nova track a few months ago where guitar played the lead, so I wanted this one to be a little different. That's why I went for the Rhodes lead in the first place. The truth is though, the one with the guitar lead was a forward with a great feedback from the screener, so maybe I shouldn't change a winning strategy haha. Anyway, I'll try the piano and post it here. If it doesn't work, I'll record the guitar.

[michal]

So, here's version 2 with a piano lead. Do you guys like it better than the original one?

[AlanHall]

Oh yes, I like!



pretty outside for ballroom jazz?