What do you think?

[thaman]

Hey all,I just wrote/recorded this pop ballad, "Give Me an Answer". Wondering what you guys think of the mix - how could I improve it (levels/panning, etc.)? Also, what "category" (say, what TAXI listing) would this song be appropriate for? Thanks, here's the link: http://www.taxi.com/ramansachdevAgain, the song's called "Give Me an Answer"Raman

[zoom]

Very cool vibe going on here Raman! Counting Crows comes to mind here, good melodies and solid production work.I think the chorus could be improved GREATLY by adding an upper harmony on the chorus.... even if just in the hook. It'll make it bigger, help separate it from the verse better, and give more lift. Also, I don't think you should change the chorus at the end -- keeping one solid message without changing your mind at the very end will serve you better at Taxi IMO, as for tv/film placements using a single mood/message is preferred in most cases by the music supes.And, could you post the lyrics for this piece?

[thaman]

Thanks for your feedback - much appreciated!Lyrics:There was a time when I looked to the sky for your help. But now I realize I gotta fight this battle by myself. A long time ago I used to make everyone smile. I gota realize I am no longer a cute, little child. There’s something so strange about this life.Give me an answer. Give me an answer. It doesn’t need to be a proof. Is it lonely on the other side? Or will I finally find truth? Give me an answer. Give me something. ‘Cause I’m tired of being confused. Give me an answer. Give me an answer.There was a time when I looked to the stars for a sign. Thoughts about love and infinity running through my mind. Many times anxiously I would stay up all night wondering “Why?” There’s something so strange about my world.Give me an answer. Give me an answer. It doesn’t need to be a proof. Is it lonely on the other side? Or will I finally find truth? Give me an answer – something, anything. ‘Cause I’m tired of being confused. Give me an answer. Give me an answer.Something so beautiful.I don’t need an answer. I don’t want an answer. ‘Cause I’m happy being confused. If I knew the whole story inside out, there would be no use. There’s gotta be a point – something, somehow. One day I’ll see the truth: she’ll give me an answer. Give me an answer.

[buckd22]

Raman, Great song!! I really dig it. I completely agree with Zoom about the harmony vocal. I was singing the harmony along with it and it really adds a lot. Best if luck...Chris

[heinsite]

hey raman--dig it allot, zoomster knows all about lift of a chorus, listen to him! a harmony would be easy on the title/hook, just another track man. and you're there. i know the mix might need some help, but i'm crappy at that, so won't comment, just on the tune and it has a very good "today" pop sound.well done!warren

[thaman]

Thanks for the feedback guys!

[cameron]

Hey Raman,I liked this song within the first couple of lines. Zoom is right though, as usual. Before I read the other comments I thought that you needs some catchy chord change on or around "or will I finally find truth" just to spice the chorus up a bit. This would make a nice country song too.Cameron

[orest]

Liked the feeling of this song! Made me calm inside! I appreciate that the vocal is very near! Maybe a little more reverb and a desser, The "s" and "t" punch trough a little too much, and it destroys your melody line a bit. Lift the choruses as well, make some new small changes when the chorus appears again, a surprise! Add some more vocals, maybe a new instrument can play with the chorus melody?