Dark Matter (song)

[mray10]

I heard this on the radio this weekend and (a) was very excited to hear it ad (b) was having a really hard time trying to remember the last time I heard a new Pearl Jam song played on the radio. Don't think I ever heard DotC on the radio. Doubtful anything from LB. Maybe The Fixer?

[VinylGuy]

i really dont listen to radio so i dont have an actual clue of what they play but i have been listening a lot to this one and the new St Vincent single

[Buby]

the new St Vincent single

Goddess

[oneway23]

new St Vincent single

Vocal performance is outrageous. Can't wait for the record.

[Farmer John]

I heard this on the radio this weekend and (a) was very excited to hear it ad (b) was having a really hard time trying to remember the last time I heard a new Pearl Jam song played on the radio. Don't think I ever heard DotC on the radio. Doubtful anything from LB. Maybe The Fixer?

The day Dark Matter came out (seems so long ago now), when I got in my car after work I tuned in to the local rock radio station at the off chance of hearing it, and sure enough, what did I hear? Superblood Wolfmoon

[Got Some]

Im getting more of Jeff with each new listen, i love what he is doing. Loving that distortion.

X2

[stip]

I may have posted this earlier in this thread, but Severed Hand (Spotify BoB mix) came on shuffle this AM. I had pretty good headphones on, and I wished it sounded like Dark Matter. I could hear everything clearly (maybe clearer than DM) but I just wished everything was louder and had more presence. The DM mix isn't subtle. But it hits hard, and that's what I want in songs like this.

What are the strengths of a mix like Severed Hand compared to DM? Looking to learn, not argue.

[Monkey_Driven]

I may have posted this earlier in this thread, but Severed Hand (Spotify BoB mix) came on shuffle this AM. I had pretty good headphones on, and I wished it sounded like Dark Matter. I could hear everything clearly (maybe clearer than DM) but I just wished everything was louder and had more presence. The DM mix isn't subtle. But it hits hard, and that's what I want in songs like this.

What are the strengths of a mix like Severed Hand compared to DM? Looking to learn, not argue.

You can always listen to the OG version of S/T if your want it LOUD.

[stip]

I may have posted this earlier in this thread, but Severed Hand (Spotify BoB mix) came on shuffle this AM. I had pretty good headphones on, and I wished it sounded like Dark Matter. I could hear everything clearly (maybe clearer than DM) but I just wished everything was louder and had more presence. The DM mix isn't subtle. But it hits hard, and that's what I want in songs like this.

What are the strengths of a mix like Severed Hand compared to DM? Looking to learn, not argue.

You can always listen to the OG version of S/T if your want it LOUD.

yeah, but even then a lot of ST felt loud in a shrill way, rather than huge. For some songs that were intended to be abrasive (like the first 3) it works, but even with the original mix Severed Hand felt tame

[Monkey_Driven]

I may have posted this earlier in this thread, but Severed Hand (Spotify BoB mix) came on shuffle this AM. I had pretty good headphones on, and I wished it sounded like Dark Matter. I could hear everything clearly (maybe clearer than DM) but I just wished everything was louder and had more presence. The DM mix isn't subtle. But it hits hard, and that's what I want in songs like this.

What are the strengths of a mix like Severed Hand compared to DM? Looking to learn, not argue.

You can always listen to the OG version of S/T if your want it LOUD.

yeah, but even then a lot of ST felt loud in a shrill way, rather than huge. For some songs that were intended to be abrasive (like the first 3) it works, but even with the original mix Severed Hand felt tame

Shrill is a better word for it, you're right.

[Strat]

Using DM as a reference track, i remastered Severed Hand to stips liking. HOpe this is what you are looking for!

https://voca.ro/1GHW37oi54kr

[RockPusher]

the new St Vincent single

Goddess

Shades of 90s PJ (Harvey)

[VinylGuy]

I may have posted this earlier in this thread, but Severed Hand (Spotify BoB mix) came on shuffle this AM. I had pretty good headphones on, and I wished it sounded like Dark Matter. I could hear everything clearly (maybe clearer than DM) but I just wished everything was louder and had more presence. The DM mix isn't subtle. But it hits hard, and that's what I want in songs like this.

What are the strengths of a mix like Severed Hand compared to DM? Looking to learn, not argue.

You can always listen to the OG version of S/T if your want it LOUD.

yeah, but even then a lot of ST felt loud in a shrill way, rather than huge. For some songs that were intended to be abrasive (like the first 3) it works, but even with the original mix Severed Hand felt tame

Trag post

[Ms Harmless]

can't believe Trag has started possessing the voices of other RMers to prove his point

[Kevin Davis]

I may have posted this earlier in this thread, but Severed Hand (Spotify BoB mix) came on shuffle this AM. I had pretty good headphones on, and I wished it sounded like Dark Matter. I could hear everything clearly (maybe clearer than DM) but I just wished everything was louder and had more presence. The DM mix isn't subtle. But it hits hard, and that's what I want in songs like this.

What are the strengths of a mix like Severed Hand compared to DM? Looking to learn, not argue.

You can always listen to the OG version of S/T if your want it LOUD.

yeah, but even then a lot of ST felt loud in a shrill way, rather than huge. For some songs that were intended to be abrasive (like the first 3) it works, but even with the original mix Severed Hand felt tame

I had never heard the 2017 mix of S/T and just checked out "Severed Hand." I haven't heard the original mix in so long that I couldn't tell you how this is different, but man is this performance ever dull compared to the live versions. S/T as a studio album is basically obsolete for me. 2006 tour boots all the way.

That said, I think the baseline S/T mix is just a more natural presentation of the band. It doesn't feel like there is a lot of polish and sparkle on the instruments. The drums sound like real drums, not studio-enhanced-processed drums. Neither recording sounds particularly pleasing from a compression/mastering standpoint though, and depending on your playback device I can imagine "Dark Matter" coming across as fuller and crisper than either S/T mix.

[blueviper]

Using DM as a reference track, i remastered Severed Hand to stips liking. HOpe this is what you are looking for!

https://voca.ro/1GHW37oi54kr

nice!

[tragabigzanda]

pearl jam sucks now

[Ms Harmless]

depending on your playback device I can imagine "Dark Matter" coming across as fuller and crisper than either S/T mix.

I honestly couldn't even comprehend the audio setup that would support this conclusion

my phone

[Farmer John]

depending on your playback device I can imagine "Dark Matter" coming across as fuller and crisper than either S/T mix.

I honestly couldn't even comprehend the audio setup that would support this conclusion

[VinylGuy]

depending on your playback device I can imagine "Dark Matter" coming across as fuller and crisper than either S/T mix.

I honestly couldn't even comprehend the audio setup that would support this conclusion

my ass