Stop The Wars - JasonCroft

Really deep work, and meaningful...I liked how you used baby sound , really sad but war doesnt end on this planet because people dont think about being a "real human" ..

That is a great piece of work.

The others have already said everything...admirable work indeed !

Compliments_____Orlando

"War. War never changes.

Since the dawn of human kind, when our ancestors first discovered the killing power of rock and bone, blood has been spilled in the name of everything: from God, to justice, to simple, psychotic rage."

-Ron Pearlman as the Narrator of Fallout3.

As frightening, and devastating as it is, war is necessary. While I don't welcome war, I welcome the potential it brings afterwards. It's like a forest fire. It may burn the forest down, but the ashes leave the soil enriched for a completely new growth of healthy life. We have reached a point in our time where our understanding of technology, and social equities have outgrown the primitive attitude toward them. Mentally, we still live in the dark ages wielding pitchforks and torches at anything that seems "different to the masses." The generation coming up now has an advantage that those of us born before 1980 don't have; Understanding. An understanding of fairness, simplicity in work ethics, technological advancement, and I believe, the ineffectiveness of the old world political beliefs. If we are truly on the brink of another world war, I have high hopes that the "millineals" will rebuild the human race as it was meant to be. With compassion, kindness, and peace at the forefront.
I've always said, "Times change. People don't." I'm hoping to be proven wrong."

Oh....wait, this is supposed to be a track review. Not a philosophical ranting platform. Let me just climb back down off of my soapbox.

Onto the track review.

The concept:
A good one. It's obviously thought provoking, and touching. Which is exactly what art is supposed to be. There is definitely a story told, and the music is fitting for the emotions you're trying to convey.

The composition:
You managed to pack in 75 years of war into under 5 minutes. It wasn't rushed, and everything played it's part well.

The mixing:
I think, mainly due to, what I assume is a lack of experience, the mix was a little crammed. Almost everything sits directly in the center. If you had panned them out it would have created a much more spacious, and dynamic sound. Which, let's face it, war is spacious and dynamic.
The laser sounds, some of the synths, and a few of the sound effects are, however, panned nicely.
I think some of the levels could be brought down a little. There are some things that overstep others. Remember, when mixing, it's always better to bring the volume of one thing down, than to raise the volume of everything around it.

Overall, man, I give this a thumbs up. You're doing good things here. Keep it up!

Take care.
Sloe.

The elements u added to the beat just brought that life to the track really like and inspired me if u have suggestions for me hit me up

I like the way how you incorporated those battle elements as well as future war laser elements. Nice concept. It is basically a techno track and you did it very well. I love the positive resolutions in big classical forms in general. There is always a light.

I just played some of your other tracks and I can appreciate your acoustic ones. This one is different from others and it is way too hot mixed. It sounds very distorted at some regions to me but overall I liked your vision and the positive message of the track.

Good luck with your music!

WOW I really am amazed, this is so meaningful I felt the story in this song. We all wish for peace on earth but it wont happen because there is money in war, that is why countries create them. Its been going on like this for years and I will be long gone and possibly you too before peace on earth happens. Sad but true.

Keep this music coming.

Steve

Loud Shout ...
very good

NICE JOB, kept me interested the whole song, and that's really really hard to do, NICE.

What about the zombie wars? I love the use of sound fx, it's so addicting LOL! I like the concept. Ever see the series 'Life after humans'? Nature retakes what was once hers erasing the damage we stupid self important humans have created. Well thought out music and deep concept, excellent job. That's the best stuff! :p Artificial Intelligence, no feelings, no cares. Will kill all humans and not be effected until they realize we were needed unless they learn to care for themselves.... possibility!

Hi again...

EYEDYE said! :-)

Handshake, Danke

An interesting transition of dofferent elemts, but I like it. Mixing could be done a little better after 0:13 as it is too high and distorts until that sounds fades, but other than that its good.

You think deeply for a guy your age my friend...the human tribes of the earth have fought for most of history...the leaders invent enemies to build armies...which control the people...and keep the corrupt in power...if there were advanced alien civilizations they would likely see humans as a parasite..and parasites always destroy their host (earth)...I was glad to hear the sound of hope at the end for sometimes that is all we have...and must have... and the goodness of most of humanity shows itself in times of need.....music is a wonderful creative way to express feelings...you do it well....so no more self critisizing...your music is composed with thoughtfulness and creativity...well done to you..Ed

Standing ovation!

You see the world not like a 17 years old...respect for this...very deep composition with cool musical attitude...technically, you could receive some helping information, I hope cause the whole production is a bit overgained...I'm not good in mixing...

Though, here is my hand to shake with you, Danke

You're never too young to think of these ugly world events happening now or in the past history. It's just call 'life'.
And life has many stories to tell and music as such is a great way to express how you feel about them. And you will never run out of ideas too.

It's a blend of cinematic and dance too, perhaps the dance of war I think! And i enjoy the ending bit too with the birds, maybe back to the Garden of Eden and it's peacefullness. Keep it up NJNS.

Blessings - B.

Your choice of plucked sound over your beat for first part is very good. It creates tension and also makes room for your war sound effects. The robot section near the end is very fun and sounds cool. It seem you do end on an optimistic note, am I wrong?

Hey NJNS
You can't never be to young to think on the sadness of wars.
Good work and good sound. (first i wanted to write nice work but war isn't nice at all) ......
I love this little baby sound, cause that makes it realy sad to listen to.
This times are realy not good times for humanty but sad and bad things are always inspiration for some good and emotional music.

Respect for this one.

stay tuned
joe