Examples of well mastered music

These are a few examples of what I would consider well mastered tracks, it gives the reader and insight into what I consider well mastered. Ive chosen tracks from the hardcore metal genre first because its an area of music I have great interest in, and an area ive heard a large range of tracks from. (Please excuse the quality, as these are youtube videos)

The first track I chosen is: August Burns Red - White Washed

The drums in this song are very pro dominant, this is true for all aspects from crashes, cymbals, snare and kick. This is achieved threw heavy compression. The guitars are made thick by over dubbing layers and panning across the stereo field. The bass fills out the bottom end with out standing out too much and vocals are over driven to sound raw, all in all this a fine example of a well mixed hardcore track.

I have chosen to use Holy Diver by Kilswitch Engage as my second track as it is produced by Adam Dutkiewicz who is a brilliant producer and also the band's guitarist. This track has a great feeling of space whilst still sounding full. The drums are clear and powerful. There are many guitar layers each of which penetrate through the mix and have tasteful amounts of reverb applied creating a 'live band' sound. The bass is clear and deep. The vocals sit well over the instruments using reverb and multiple overdubs to make them sound thick and powerful.