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I've implemented two significant changes to Giles Martin's 2021 remix of The Beatles' 1969 release, "Don't Let Me Down." The primary alteration involves separating McCartney's backing vocal and granting it more prominence. Additionally, I've repositioned the kick drum and snare towards the center, eliminating the 'ping-pong' effect between them.
Upon isolating Paul's backing vocal from John's lead, I was pleasantly surprised by the distinct character it lent to the song. Thus, not only did I separate and shift the vocal to the left, but I also increased its volume. Paul delivered his vocal in a bluesy style, showcasing his prowess in the genre. This adjustment, in my view, transforms it into more of a duet performance rather than merely a backing vocal, although not entirely. While, I Believe, George also contributed backing vocals, they were largely obscured in all versions I've encountered.
I'm puzzled as to why Giles Martin retained the left positioning for the kick drum and the right positioning for the snare drum. This mixing setup was highly unusual, even during the original recording era. It likely stemmed from early experimentation with stereo drum mixing. Although Martin had the opportunity to rectify this in his remix, he chose not to. While some may appreciate this unconventional arrangement, I find it distracting. The alternating movement of the bass drum and snare feels unnatural, especially when using headphones. Additionally, I slightly boosted the bass guitar to better complement the kick drum's new position. I believe my remix significantly enhances the overall depth and weight of the recording.
As always, I've made no additions to the mix that weren't part of the original recording. I've refrained from using artificial pseudo-acoustics. Instead, I've strictly focused on de-mixing the vocals and instruments and remixing them in a style consistent with the era of the original recording. Thank you for listening!
1 окт 2024
