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Unlock VideoThird Eye Blind Semi-Charmed Life - Production and Mix Deconstruction
Check out the highlights video for the definitive 3EB Semi-Charmed life production and mix deconstruction with special guest Stephan Jenkins! The full length episode is broken up into 3 sections. 1st - Stephan and I discuss how I got involved with 3EB, the transition of the band getting signed to a record deal, and ultimately making the no compromises record of our dreams. In the second part, Stephan and I dig through individual tracks and give our recollections of how they were captured and what was used. The 3rd section will be my attempt to recreate and beat the original mix I did 28 years ago.
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Really appreciate the quality of this content. Thank you, Eric. The new mix is better—more clarity, more separation. I’m wondering if there’s a way you could get best of both worlds (90s vs 20s) horizontally as the track unfolds. Likely through automation. This way you get the angst with a quasi resolution with the newfound clarity? Just a thought. Could be a cool experiment. Anyway, thanks again for the content.
lachmusicJun 21, 2025, 3:52 PM
New mix is technically better, but sounds overproduced, which is what I don't like about rock today.
realtyrockerJun 15, 2025, 10:53 PM
Saw you on Beato's channel and had to check this out. Such a great breakdown of one of my favorite tunes from the 90s. Your growing skill set and refined approach to engineering and production is incredible. Keep up the amazing work and learning. Thank you!
AkersgardJun 15, 2025, 3:27 PM
All that talk from everyone about Kevin's brilliance, but that micro pick scrape IS this record
realtyrockerJun 15, 2025, 2:13 PM
I wish there were chapters or moments bookmarked to go back to.
realtyrockerJun 15, 2025, 1:40 PM
Yeah defo want a version of this on MP3 to compare to vinyl & CD versions
mookieman10Jun 15, 2025, 8:41 AM
Hi Eric, on a recent Rick Beato interview you mentioned that you mixed the original version of Semi-Charmed Life with a Alan Smart mix bus compressor. Could you please go over the settings used on this compressor for the original mix.
SeanelstonJun 12, 2025, 4:08 PM
I think the kick drum and guitars alone are already SO much better that it's crazy how much punchier and bigger this mix is.
chelo430Jun 12, 2025, 1:09 AM
Thanks dude!
freaksarise@gmail.comJun 11, 2025, 10:12 PM
The new mix is more balanced and less midrangy but I prefer the snare in the old one, more highs or less compressed, feels more aggressive I guess.
conradfrMay 24, 2025, 1:54 PM
Hey Eric, I didn't quit see what EQ was on the "13 Kick - Lows." Could you be so kind as to provide the Hz, dB, and Q?
jallenproducerMay 19, 2025, 12:14 AM
this is an amazing resource. thank you! I agree that the new version is more musical and bigger. 3D and real
enochporchMay 15, 2025, 1:37 AM
Really good breakdown. This album, perked my ears to you as a mixer, rather than "that T-Ride guy" :)
klubrantMay 1, 2025, 8:17 PM
Eric is there a download for the new mix we can listen to? great video
kev1n28Apr 26, 2025, 2:49 PM
This was the first song I remember really loving to death. I was 8 when it came out- and I still remember the rush of dopamine when it would finally come on the radio while driving with my parents. Ive been playing, writing and recording ever since. So insane that we get to go through this 28 years later. I know it would likely be a copyright nightmare but man I wish there could be a way for people to listen to your new mix all the way through. Thanks Eric!
maleclicheApr 26, 2025, 1:34 PM