Q: i did this nice bass fill but it doesn't really fit the slow and relaxed vibe of the song, so my gut is telling me to can it, but i really like the fill but i don't think it fits the bigger picture of the song. these are the tiny decisions i get caught up on, but it actually also doesn't feel like a tiny decision. seems pretty important honestly. maybe i should take a walk and come back and see if i still like the bass fill? i've been thinking about it for too long. has stuff like this ever happened to you? how do you handle it?
A: a straight listen through should answer. even better if you try to focus on the lyrics. even better if you listen after not listening for a little while. if it jumps out and ruins everything then you know it doesn't work