Dunno why, but this kinda reminds me of a mix between Linkin Park & The Fray. And truth be told, I'm thinkin that this should remain as is (somehow think that vocals would detract from its coolness). I'd also like it if this were longer, as I feel that it has real huge potential. Kinda thinkin that it could morph into some sweet 5-10 min Trance mix (all it'd need then are some sweeping pads). Beyond that this baby is good to go. I just wanna sit back n listen to it. Cheers!
Just sounds like it needs to be remastered. Pretty crazy the way its comin outta my speakers. Makes me think that its being played underwater. Keep workin on it mate. Lates!
Yeah mate, I've had that happen a few times. I call 'em "Happy accidents" or "Ghostin cruise control". Ya get in that zone and a sorta tunnel-vision thing happens (just like in Biker Boyz). And though I dig this tune, I don't think its quite at 'banger' status. Don't get me wrong, the composition rocks, but I'm thinkin that it needs just a lil extra juice for that excitement kick, ya know? Like periodically throwin some effects (say Flanger & Bit-Machine) on the keys, same thing with the horns (ie, reverb w/diminished echo). And the drums're def thumpin, though if it were my mix I'd consider throwin on some deep sub-hum sine bass to go along with 'em. Otherwise, this is a really good foundation. Keep bangin on mate. Lates!
I hear what your saying fam. Some effects would really bring juice to this. There is some stuff in this miss that I don't like the bass line gets distorted.Yea i'l be putting some deep sub great idea.
Art's such a funny thing. The critique/review process is almost as complicated as its creation. Don't say enough and the art doesn't improve, say too much and things get lost in translation (info overload), be too light with ones words and they are oft blown off or overlooked, be too hard with the words and they can be taken the wrong way (out of context & offensive). And perhaps the most frustrating part of it all is that its all opinion (and are as varied as the cloths we wear, food we eat). I've grown to take it all in stride these days, taking in the bad with the good. I also don't let myself fall into arguments as its a simple matter of considering the source (either the item-in-review or the reviewer).
Sorry for the rant/ramble there, let's talk about the track.
As I see it, this def has potential. On its own it does sort of miss the mark (because of its brevity). For that I'd suggest stretching it out by about 3x its current length. Won't talk about the mix-down process as I've discussed it enough already IMO. Work on both of those things (and maybe consider adding a vocalist, though I dunno, I kinda like this instrumental as is) and you'll be golden. Keep bangin on mate. Lates!
Always a pleasure for you to stop by John. I'm like 40 percent done with this one. Need to take the levels on the beat box sample.I also need to make the chorus really hyped up anyways I'l Check "Dazed and Confused"
This is the one you wanted me to scope right? Alright let's check this puppy out!
Play 2 now...
I like the mix of houses on this (new skool with old skool). Can see this going either way vocally. Though because of the low-heavy groove of this mix I think that it might be better suited for a female MC (unless you could find a dude that goes at a higher register, like Q-Tip or somethin). Still gotta watch yer levels on the mix-down, but otherwise this is a really solid piece. Keep bangin 'em out mang. Lates!
Haha, that voc-sam is nutty mate. Dunno how I feel about it (probably wouldn't mix it myself, but to each their own). Really diggin the panning treatment on the drums (keen loop too). And that's prolly the most solid piece of this composition. Kinda minimal in its treatment elsewhere though, but that's cool. The only thing I'd suggest is that ya consider throwin on some bass elements to this (unless this is just somethin you were havin fun with, not bein serious). Def interesting approach. Lates!
This was a comedy piece lol I could make it serious very easily do. Take the voices in this. Add some good bass lines and then I'm set thx for the review do :)
Whats wierd is that this is one of my most liked track lol. Also the track that Ive been ignoring for so long. But latley ive been remaking my old tracks so be on the lookout :)
This is just my opinion, but I'd consider ditchin that canned-applause, because it usually seems cheesy if the song isn't actually being played live (and most folks can tell, ya know). Diggin the subtle bass & drums on here. Though if it were my mix I'd bump 'em up just a tad (but not too much, don't want 'em overpowering the strings you got goin on). Nice abstract HH piece ya threw at us mate. Lates!
Now that I hear this again it those sound cheesy.
Recently I switched from Fl to Ableton live intro. Maybe I will sample this later. Anyways the track I'm reworking is "Raw" if you could give me some input on that one it would be awesome. Thanks for the review
No offense mate, but the Xylophone (?) on here had me thinkin back to the Seasame Street record I had when I was a kid (kind of a cool flash back there). The beats're nice, as are the bass, but if I were to suggest anything it'd be to add a secondary bassline to this (somethin like some basic piano keys, but set around C2 or C3). And think about throwin in some variation (breaks & lulls, isos & different pairings {like the bass & drums only}). Otherwise, yer pretty much on your way with this one. Keep bangin on!
Hahah what those Play 2 now... mean lol. Anyways this is Kinda trashed already. Maybe I will rework it by using some sounds from here but I have no plans for this. Right Now I'm reworking one. Haha the Xylohpne. I like the sound of it. Some tracks like this one I aimed for a child like presence.
Pretty serious stuff going on here. Def a head bopper, but it is a show stopper? Perhaps, but first I'd recommend stretchin this out to be about, say 1:15 longer. I also would like to hear someone flowin on this. Has anyone sent you anything like that? Anyways, cool jam. Lates!
Yea my favorite part from this track is the hi-hats. This is just something simple so I wont get rusty I'm in the middle of buying a new laptop for production/DJ/ and video editing any recomendations?
Starting with Minor's piano and Rat's guitar is a great way to start for sure. Like what you've added, as well, really fine job on this track, my friend, a piece to be proud of.
An incredible cinematic piece. Definitely very image provoking. The piano was encouraging images of the exorcist while the rest of the track brough images of an intense battle between good and evil.
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Dunno why, but this kinda reminds me of a mix between Linkin Park & The Fray. And truth be told, I'm thinkin that this should remain as is (somehow think that vocals would detract from its coolness). I'd also like it if this were longer, as I feel that it has real huge potential. Kinda thinkin that it could morph into some sweet 5-10 min Trance mix (all it'd need then are some sweeping pads). Beyond that this baby is good to go. I just wanna sit back n listen to it. Cheers!
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Just sounds like it needs to be remastered. Pretty crazy the way its comin outta my speakers. Makes me think that its being played underwater. Keep workin on it mate. Lates!
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Yeah mate, I've had that happen a few times. I call 'em "Happy accidents" or "Ghostin cruise control". Ya get in that zone and a sorta tunnel-vision thing happens (just like in Biker Boyz). And though I dig this tune, I don't think its quite at 'banger' status. Don't get me wrong, the composition rocks, but I'm thinkin that it needs just a lil extra juice for that excitement kick, ya know? Like periodically throwin some effects (say Flanger & Bit-Machine) on the keys, same thing with the horns (ie, reverb w/diminished echo). And the drums're def thumpin, though if it were my mix I'd consider throwin on some deep sub-hum sine bass to go along with 'em. Otherwise, this is a really good foundation. Keep bangin on mate. Lates!
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Sorry for the rant/ramble there, let's talk about the track.
As I see it, this def has potential. On its own it does sort of miss the mark (because of its brevity). For that I'd suggest stretching it out by about 3x its current length. Won't talk about the mix-down process as I've discussed it enough already IMO. Work on both of those things (and maybe consider adding a vocalist, though I dunno, I kinda like this instrumental as is) and you'll be golden. Keep bangin on mate. Lates!
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I have a new track up you might like "Dazed and Confused" ;-)
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Play 2 now...
I like the mix of houses on this (new skool with old skool). Can see this going either way vocally. Though because of the low-heavy groove of this mix I think that it might be better suited for a female MC (unless you could find a dude that goes at a higher register, like Q-Tip or somethin). Still gotta watch yer levels on the mix-down, but otherwise this is a really solid piece. Keep bangin 'em out mang. Lates!
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Haha, that voc-sam is nutty mate. Dunno how I feel about it (probably wouldn't mix it myself, but to each their own). Really diggin the panning treatment on the drums (keen loop too). And that's prolly the most solid piece of this composition. Kinda minimal in its treatment elsewhere though, but that's cool. The only thing I'd suggest is that ya consider throwin on some bass elements to this (unless this is just somethin you were havin fun with, not bein serious). Def interesting approach. Lates!
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This is just my opinion, but I'd consider ditchin that canned-applause, because it usually seems cheesy if the song isn't actually being played live (and most folks can tell, ya know). Diggin the subtle bass & drums on here. Though if it were my mix I'd bump 'em up just a tad (but not too much, don't want 'em overpowering the strings you got goin on). Nice abstract HH piece ya threw at us mate. Lates!
Recently I switched from Fl to Ableton live intro. Maybe I will sample this later. Anyways the track I'm reworking is "Raw" if you could give me some input on that one it would be awesome. Thanks for the review
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No offense mate, but the Xylophone (?) on here had me thinkin back to the Seasame Street record I had when I was a kid (kind of a cool flash back there). The beats're nice, as are the bass, but if I were to suggest anything it'd be to add a secondary bassline to this (somethin like some basic piano keys, but set around C2 or C3). And think about throwin in some variation (breaks & lulls, isos & different pairings {like the bass & drums only}). Otherwise, yer pretty much on your way with this one. Keep bangin on!
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Pretty serious stuff going on here. Def a head bopper, but it is a show stopper? Perhaps, but first I'd recommend stretchin this out to be about, say 1:15 longer. I also would like to hear someone flowin on this. Has anyone sent you anything like that? Anyways, cool jam. Lates!
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Faved for sure
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Good track!
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