Hey Jazz Paladin,
Hard to avoid the same songs when going for epic melodies
Yeah I mix everything myself
I just use automation for track volume changes, like fades
I use compression and EQ to get the sounds I am looking for, and it varies greatly from song to song, from instrument to instrument.
Glad you liked Corridors of Time! Send me the link(s) for yours when they're done and I'll be happy to check them out and leave a nice comment