Mastodon - Blood and Thunder (Remixed and Remastered)

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[PersephonevanderWaard]

My two cents: Oh, Mastodon! Neat! :)

The opening riff sounds pretty similar to the original mix, to the point that I can't easily differentiate them. However, the drums sound more clear (0:10) when they kick off. Likewise, the massive riff that follows is less oppressive, with enough room to not crowd the singer and drums quite as much; I can hear between them, and the vocalist isn't nearly as smothered. He sounds in more in front of the guitars, instead of trapped inside them (0:21). The power chords sound less compressed and stuffy, too. The sludge tone remains, but somehow it's less congested than it was before. Similarly the snare and toms (0:31) are easier to make out; like the vocals, they're just easier to hear, more clear. But everything retains its volume and power. The same goes for the backup vocals (0:35). Most of all, I love the kick drum and how much more audible it is (0:44). Nice and punchy.

The bass (0:54) sounds a little bit behind the guitars—still audible, but like it has a position on the stage instead of simply being everywhere. Everything repeats into the bridge, heralded by those lead fills (1:35). The original mix made them sound almost split in half, equally to the left and the right, but not as much in the middle. In your mix, if the rhythm section were toast then you've spread the leads evenly across. They also sit atop the rhythm section, so whenever the guitars send those massive riffs into the deep it actually sounds underneath the higher notes; the fact that the power chords are much less overbearing helps a lot, too. This especially helps when the drums get busy (1:49). That ride cymbal in particular is much easier to make out. Everything is, all playing as one. It's great.

The guitars no longer obliterate everything else during the chorus (2:18). I love how on top of everything the lead vocals sound. Despite the utter maelstrom of sound, I can actually understand what they're saying for a change—a welcome shift, in my book. All in all, very nice work. I expect the nature of the band's style would have made this one a challenge but you've given it all your signature touches—space, clarity and positioning—seemingly without effort. Looking forward to hearing what you come up with next! :)

[MorbidGuardian]

Everything is so clear without losing that signature sludgy sound.

[KingTvlip]

If only companies did actual remixes and remasters instead of just re-rendering the same audio tracks, in a higher quality profile, and selling it again for 30 dollars higher than the original price.

[alexanderkleist]

i love mastodons production style in how they make the vocals sound big, with a lot of reverb. i mean god, tread lightly?!?! they literally sound like divine gods

[HerobrineGbriel]

I remember this song from NFS: Most Wanted '05 but I don't remember it being so brutal

[marcusjackman]

This song got me so fuckin pumped I bought Moby Dick and read it in an hour.

[uknow.]

Split your lungs with blood and thunder
When you see the white whale
Break your backs and crack your oars men
If you wish to prevail

This ivory leg is what propels me
Harpoons thrust in the sky
Aim directly for his crooked brow
And look him straight in the eye

[mathewbouse]

i know its impossible bc of lack of multitrack stems, but i would KILL for the whole album with this mix

[MusaTariq]

The original is perfect but this is an admirable remix that doesn’t lose its essence, I do miss some of the low end, though.

[sirjack]

The original is amazing but this mix is also really amazing and clears things up without removing the sludge sound of the band

[quaddamage]

CURSE YOU BAYLE! I HEREBY VOW YOU WILL RUE THIS DAY! BEHOLD, A TRUE DRAKE WARRIOR! AND I, IGON! YOUR FEARS MADE FLESH! SOLID OF SCALES YOU MAY BE, FOUL DRAGON! BUT I WILL RIDDLE WITH HOLES YOUR ROTTEN HIDE! WITH A HAIL OF HARPOONS! WITH EVERY LAST DROP OF MY BEING!

[Babis_music]

I am speechless, this is perfect. Thank you so much.

[angelosasso]

Drummer approved! Drumsound is very clear and highlights the insane drumming that is going on.

[felipemarquez]

i can hear the bass really clear, this is great!

[Shion_Yorigami_]

THE FAULT LIES WITHIN YOU ISHMAEL!!!! 🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🔥️🔥️🔥🔥️🔥️🔥🔥️🔥️🔥💯💯💯💯💯

[LtLysander]

This almost makes me think, this is what the live mix would sound like

[curiosity]

fuuucking hell this sounds soo goood. Amazing work Ahdy !

[DanielLightspeedMcNair]

hi small request
the entire “Peace Sells...But Who’s Buying?” album by Megadeth is mixed horribly but every song on it has the potential to completely slap
and with your style
It would be
Incredible
So like
I’m just makin a small request
I would personally love to hear an Ahdy version of “The Conjuring” or “Peace Sells”

[SpadeVI]

I'm so happy you remastered this song

[soulfliktion]

Also funny how this remix makes it easier to hear Neil Fallon more than the original lol