Old 03-10-2017, 04:24 PM   #1
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Default Haiduk - blackened death metal

Haiduk is a black/death metal solo project.



My last 2 albums were recorded using Reaper.

http://www.haiduk.ca


2012 recording (professionally mixed)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqSkd726XU8


2015 recording (self-mixed)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nulsBC6tnYM


Check it out. Comments & feedback welcome.
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Old 04-08-2017, 05:10 AM   #2
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Wicked awesome guitar playing. Just ... wow. You rip on "Nergion". Great shredding and riffs!
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Old 04-30-2017, 01:33 AM   #3
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fukin Nergion \M/ !!!!


my one comment : the drum production - it is clear, but missing some kinda gel to work more with the guitars etc

and vocals need more power...maybe a goregrind style low/high mix
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Old 04-30-2017, 01:00 PM   #4
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The older recording sounds pretty great to me.
As far as composition goes, I like a little more dynamics, even in this genre; I think you need to breathe every now and then, but it could be just my preference.
The newer recording, to me, would have needed a bass guitar or bass synth. The drums sound very artificial, so I think it was going for some Pig Destroyer/Plaguebringer vibe, but those make up for the minimalism with pretty complex compositions, whereas here it was relentless all the time. Again, just my personal taste, because the recording is flawless and the mix balanced.
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Thanks for the feedback! Much appreciated.

I knew people on this forum would have a sharp ear.

@suleiman: You're right the vocals on the newer release need more power. (There was no layering done, and they were practically all the 1st vocal take! Unfortunately had to rush the vox because I'd run out of "studio time" and too broke to pay for more)....

@ NT: Totally agree! When there's non-stop aggression that it's good to let the songs breathe once in a while for more dynamics.


Generally I like the new mix but my biggest regret is that the bass drum came out a little flat and doesn't have enough bottom end/low end.

I'm recording a new one (thru Reaper) and I have a lot more tricks up my sleeve this time around to correct things like that.
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Sick. Reminds of Dissection a bit.
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There's a huge difference between the professionally mixed song from the self-mixed one. Professional mix sounds more "in your face" and polished. Nonetheless, both songs are F'ing great!!! Kick-ass riffage. \m/ \m/
I would also have to agree the the drums on "Nergion" sound a bit artificial,

Great work!

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Thanks.

If it reminds you of Dissection that's a huge compliment. One of my top bands.

Yeah the professional mix blows me away. I have so much respect for good studio engineers.
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Old 10-20-2018, 04:33 PM   #9
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Haiduk

New Album – Exomancer
https://haiduk.bandcamp.com

Haiduk – Blood Ripple
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1lW1MkZqkw
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Yea this guitar style is really awesome and unique. Very cool stuff.
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Old 10-21-2018, 03:49 AM   #11
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The first two bands I listened to and then realised were in the blackened death genre were Dissection and Naglfar, so for me that's the bar where mixes are concerned.

So I'd have this old classic as a reference track

Naglfar - Blades

Your material is great and I was mentally putting more dynamics in the first tracks as I was listening. Tends to be my 'problem' too when I'm composing HM-2 death metal tracks.
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Glad you guys appreciate it.


Haiduk – Evil Art
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a8_Vt7L_q4

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Death Portent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2SaE-YdLA4



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I like it A LOT !
Sounds like death metal should sound.

Reminds me of my first album of Dimmu Borgir I once bought when I was young.
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Quote:
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I like it A LOT !
Sounds like death metal should sound.

Reminds me of my first album of Dimmu Borgir I once bought when I was young.
Really glad you dig it. I'm a fan of Dimmu as well.
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Intense! I like it!
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Thanks, TheProbe!


Full album - Exomancer [2018]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UeevfdtGTI

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Fuck yeah!
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Track from the new Haiduk album - Diabolica - out Sept 21, 2021 - https://haiduk.bandcamp.com

Haiduk - Swarm

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