DJKave
Just coming back to this
Chicago, United States
Joined : 6th Jan 2009 - 16 years ago
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on Forgot the title by DJKave
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on Forgot the title by DJKave
What'd I'd like to hear more of is: direction. Lyrics usually provide that - singers give songs meaning. With instrumentals, you need to be going somewhere - and, it's got to be simple enough that listeners can follow.
It's a nice mix - several nice mixes in fact - but what ties them together musically? Why does this section come in front of that one? The ending is abrupt: is that deliberate or did you run out of ideas, space, time? (Don't get me wrong - abrupt endings are cool - and I like this one - but is there a reason for it?)
To me, instrumentals are art. Art is an emotional journey, not just a static space. Yeah, cool beats are awesome - but look around. There are plenty of cool beats. How is yours uniquely yours? Where is it going? What satisfaction does it bring other than "cool beat bro"?
Good sounds, nice overall. You've got some control over your tools and it shows. Produce more! Lots more!
Kurt
on Dark Diamond by DJKave
It does have a little bit of a compilation sound (like various loops brought together) but not too much.
Consider playing around with some of these ideas- I'm not suggesting that you NEED to... just that you might want to experiment because it's a lotta fun!
Things that help:
1. Use a little reverb on the mix (and I do mean little!) to help give it the feel that it was all recorded in the same space.
2. Play with EQ and panning on individual tracks so that they're not walking on each other.
3. Find a Mastering Compression program to control overall levels - something like VariSaturator, Boost 11, Ozone 4. I like Ozone because you can quickly move the whole tune into different spaces with completely different feels. And undo it again readily!
4. Tie loops together with continuo sounds - like the strings in this piece!
Excellent work!
Kurt
on Forgot the title by DJKave
Don't take my word as gospel, 'cause my tunes are all hurtin' and in need of mastering... which brings me to the next bit - you're using Acid as well, and you get some great sounds... I ain't go clue one on how to use the FX in Acid yet. I've been scolded for not following the 70-30 mastering/making rule, and its well earned. No matter, I'm getting off track. Great piece, see what you can do about the drums. (Kurt, Krook and RayKoefoed have all been helpful for me - in case you're looking for some tips.)
on Forgot the title by DJKave
on Dark Diamond by DJKave
on Dark Diamond by DJKave
on Dark Diamond by DJKave
on Dark Diamond by DJKave
on Dark Diamond by DJKave
the chill beat is great and pleasant early in the morning.
this sample-work is good, i like the whole structure, progression, and aura.
keep up the good work.
on Forgot the title by DJKave
on Forgot the title by DJKave
I wouldn't put this in a gangster category
I think if you made the melodies more "hard" then
i would give it another shot at the gangta thing lol
But i do think the melodies used have potential
to be in a house track or dance
x-_Bri_-x
Thanks for your review ill keep that in mind next time.
on Dark Diamond by DJKave
i can already tell you have a good musical ear! even if you are using a few loops, it's hard to get them all to mix well!
nahh this is wikid!
love that beat progression...
another full and exciting piece! id probs put it under the genre hip hop, instead of rap, but thats just me!
LOL
well done bro!
PEACE!
Butcha d-_-b
on Forgot the title by DJKave
lol @ deadcult...
dude this has nice rhythm, and some decent decent melodies!
this is deffs one to be proud of my friend!
cool bro!!! keep this up!
PEACE!
Butcha d-_-b