Dreams Of A Clown - Bbedford48

at 2:42 you could give less if possible?

Takes me to a sunny beach in the 80's. I think it's got potential to be a top track. I think the conga could be dropped entirely and the track wouldn't lose any substance because it's quite relaxing. The second clown guitar at 2:43 takes me out of the moment. There's also some technical issues. Some substantial audio clipping between 3:47-3:48. And a few minor audio clipping type noises between 3:54-3:57.

Hi again.

By 'light' I mean weak, lacking in balls, attitude, edge, vibe, body etc.

I make a fairly broad range of music, which also includes a lot of chillout so I often use quite a few sounds on the lighter side of things.

I have to be very careful that they don't come out sounding weak and cheesy. There's quite an art to this. Clean guitar can sound very weak in the wrong context but sometimes adding distortion can be completely wrong so you need to go with the clean but make sure it's not sounding weak.

Various ways to fatten up and give these sounds more attitude but I guess you won't as these are no doubt the kind of sounds you're into. As always, if you like them, go with them and don't change a thing. I'm just expressing my opinion ie honest feedback.

I thought this one deserved some feedback as the musicality is good. Not my sort of sounds but would probably make more sense with a romantic vocal. I still probably wouldn't like it (ie if it were a cheesy vocal) but I do respect it.

Good luck getting to the 80s. There's some serious cheese to be found in 80s sounds so beware!

I think cinematic is a good choice. To me it sounds like tv theme music for a show or perhaps music to into/outro a scene. It sounds a bit dated, like SN said maybe the '70's. I can almost picture Bob Newhart jumping into bed with Susan Pleshette... and Mary Tyler Moore, lol.

It's certainly easy on the ears, relaxing and the mix sounds even. Nowadays, we have these daws with thousands of sounds and effects, might as well use them and see what they do. Nothing abrasive or poorly done, they seem to add a certain feel and atmosphere to the song.

Nice job Bob!

Wayne

Hi.

I appreciate the musicality in this one. Makes me think of 70s rock quite a bit.

I don't love all the sounds as I find some a bit light (probably the high string part and brass). Actually sounds like it could be a successful 70s romantic pop song. Or romantic film theme tune.

That guitar lead starting 1:17 is really quite romantic but also quite a light sound.

This one should probably have vocals to go with it as I can hear all the necessary changes for a singer and you're guiding them throughout in terms of melody.

Very proficient arranging and instrumentation, a good length and a good, definitive end.

Not my kind of thing but I very much respect it.

Bonjour Bob ....

A very sophisticated mixture, which you have the secret .... Different approaches in this concept make this track a pleasant moment to listen.

Dan