Will Yip breaks down his core mixing philosophy: protect what the song is emotionally trying to do, not what's technically correct.
Some songs live and die by the vocal topline. Others need depth and dimension to create an immersive experience. Knowing which one you're mixing changes everything.
He recalls mixing Anthony Green, who judged the entire mix by how the vocal felt, not by any technical detail. That single reaction told Yip everything about what the song needed.
Getting lost in phase alignment or drum consistency can pull focus from the real question: does the song feel good, and does it deliver what it's supposed to deliver.