I Want To Mix the Next Passion CD
Okay. I have to voice an issue. I really, really, really do not like the mixes of the Passion CDs. None of them. Mostly because, they all sound the same – bad. It’s a shame too. Lots of great, great worship songs, and I don’t really enjoy listening to them.
What’s my beef, you ask? They sound like matrix recordings (which usually isn’t a bad thing). For you folks out there that are in the dark with my recording lingo, here goes: A matrix recording is a feed from the soundboard mixed with a set of ambient/crowd mics. These recordings sound really good in smaller clubs (go download a show from Charlie Hunter’s website and listen for yourself). However, the Passion CDs are recorded in large venues. It sounds like they’re very heavy on the ambient mics and not so much on the soundboard feed.
I know I’m probably wrong in thinking they’re matrix recordings, but that’s what it sounds like to me.
This same issue can be said for Coldplay’s live CD, Pearl Jam’s live CDs and more.
I’ve been spoiled by live recordings from the Dave Matthews Band. Not just because they’re my favorite band, but they’re live recordings are the best quality live recordings I’ve heard. Everything is crystal clear, well balanced and sounds great. Much of what I was trying to achieve while mixing the Josh Martin Band live CD. I would put that mix against any Passion mix any day of the week.
I am going to email Louie Giglio and offer to mix the next Passion CD. Seriously.
