Always good stuff from you. I dig the feel your music has and the thought you put into lyrics. Not many people making this kind of eclectic music. You have an edge there. It's a demo so I won't go into technical advice. I'll just say I dig it and dig what you do.
Haha, I wish I knew music theory to learn how to do some of this stuff you had done in this track. I'm taking theory 1 this year in highschool, and I had taken a test to see what I know so far. The teacher looked at the front page of my packet and had said, "well, now I know you play compose completely by ear". Hopefully by the end of this year I can at last do a fraction of some of the harmonies you had implemented here! Great work.
Hi. I'm glad you like the track. I just learnt to play chords on the piano and guitar, then messed about with them until I understood them better.
You've been given a massive head start by being able to compose by ear. And you will be able to make vastly more complex compositions if you understand the theory as well.
Good luck in your future studies. I look forward to hearing what you create.
I'm glad you enjoy the sound. Your criticism is fair. I had little time to record vocals and phrases like "Savour lacerations" and "hinders aspirations" aren't easy to enunciate when you're in a rush. I do intend to re-record the vocals when I have studio time/new audio interface, so I will keep this in mind on my next take.
Love that into. Your voice reminds me a little of David Sylvian on this one. 2:40 that sound section is brilliant. I can hear echoes of Bowie as well in this one and even a touch of Bauhaus. really cool stuff. great job
Steve
Great Job, I am one of those people who love those depressing songs so you got me at the start lol... If you don't mind would you check out my song The Pills They Kill? Thanks in advance.
It's not bad. I listen to a lot of Cradle of Filth and Opeth (seen both of them live a couple of times), so I appreciate dark melodic metal.
The ending's kinda cool. Loving the solo at 3.27 more :)
Cool but don't forget to answer your older track comments. You have loads that remain unanswered.
Great title.
Anyway: intro has changed and is unspectacular but effective. Still not sure about kick drum choice. Too much treble, not quite the right tone with that piano.
0:52 subtle guitar is quite cool. Before then it's all about your vocal.
1:12 start of a pleasant little refrain section. Sounds a bit like mandolin but I guess it's guitar.
2:34 and now drums take off properly.
2:59 vocal sounds quite different. Different reverb? Lots of good panning on it.
Overall: good, effective slightly melancholy music that sounds very acoustic.
All responses have been answered. I try to keep up with things as best I can, my phone doesn't always show things in order.
Glad you like the title. I "appropriated" it from a 60's underground art film I saw at uni. I can't remember anything about the film itself, but its title really stuck with me.
Thanks for your review. I'm still working on the drum sound. Was sort of going for David Bowie's Cat People for the intro. Will keep messing around with it.
I like it better with the piano opening :p You have a guitar? How come we never hear you play it??!! Oh yeah, love how it develops further. The guitar is a nice addition, as you know how much I love guitar. No download :'( You forgot the disgusting SPLAT at the end, when your brains hit the wall and slowly slide down. Awesome TA!!!
Absolutely great work...has a bit of cinematic touch. Vocals and interpretation are splendid here and production truly shines !
Faving this is a must!:)
"Written and recorded in an afternoon" - that's the beauty of making songs, you can get that instant gratification. I really like the sound of this. Drew me in and held me. Love what's here but I feel it needs to be longer. Basically you seem to have one verse that's repeated. You could have two different verses, a chorus, and a musical bridge to develop the ideas and music and take us on a longer and deeper journey. Slow songs like to be longer. There's no shame in a 4 or 5 minute song, so long as the variation is there to carry the listener. Anyway, that's what my gut told me when I got to the end - "wait, that's it? But you're just starting!" One man's opinion - hope it helps.
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My friend popped over and said "you're not ending that shit there!". He then picked up my guitar and... well, I'm updating the track now. Thanks man.
Very nice done ! Great Dakness in it.You shouls start with piano alone,not drums indeed..I first tought about David Bowie's Blackstar..or Lazarus Lyrics
Fine mix also..
Hi man. Thanks for your response. I have now started with the piano instead and agree that it works better.
As for the Bowie thing, I kind of get the Lazarus comparison. I believe the opening to my song is just half a step up from it. Thankfully I added the 7ths at the end :P
Even before the vocals began, I started thinking of more recent Depeche Mode works. Then as your vocal work began, the feeling just got deeper! They are one of my all time favorites, so this is comforting to me. The bass styling also brings to mind New Order or Joy Division, but not exactly Peter Hook... since New Order has proven that they can do it without him. I'm not in the state to pay deep attention, thank Jah, but still I could feel the conveyance of the piece, and I love it! Big Fave!
I love Depeche Mode as well. I've been listening to there album Delta Machine a lot recently, so I wouldn't be surprised if that worked it's way into my sound.
Glad you like that track. And thanks for your feedback.
Hi man. That's a fair point. Though I wanted to start the song as stri[[ed back as possible. To kind of set up the space, so that I could fill it as the song progresses. Glad you warmed to it though. Thanks for sticking through it and for your reply.
o.k. it's not a happy song but Stabbing Westward neither and they sold over a million...sometimes we need these kinda sad songs...and you are the best choice...
That salt circle will definitely keep the slugs away ;) Funny how we can hear other artists in one another's work. I did one song that sounded just like the rolling stones but I'm not a big stones fan hahaha It's your mellow vocal delivery style and gothic sounding synths. More please :D Time to watch the Thing.
Yeah, I live near where The Rolling Stones formed. People here get upset if you don't think they're the best thing ever. So I keep my opinions to myself :P
I will definitely experiment with this sound in the future. Hope you enjoyed the movie.
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You've been given a massive head start by being able to compose by ear. And you will be able to make vastly more complex compositions if you understand the theory as well.
Good luck in your future studies. I look forward to hearing what you create.
Thanks,
TA
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The ending's kinda cool. Loving the solo at 3.27 more :)
TA
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"Your input, however hurried, is highly valued"
Cool but don't forget to answer your older track comments. You have loads that remain unanswered.
Great title.
Anyway: intro has changed and is unspectacular but effective. Still not sure about kick drum choice. Too much treble, not quite the right tone with that piano.
0:52 subtle guitar is quite cool. Before then it's all about your vocal.
1:12 start of a pleasant little refrain section. Sounds a bit like mandolin but I guess it's guitar.
2:34 and now drums take off properly.
2:59 vocal sounds quite different. Different reverb? Lots of good panning on it.
Overall: good, effective slightly melancholy music that sounds very acoustic.
All responses have been answered. I try to keep up with things as best I can, my phone doesn't always show things in order.
Glad you like the title. I "appropriated" it from a 60's underground art film I saw at uni. I can't remember anything about the film itself, but its title really stuck with me.
Thanks for your review. I'm still working on the drum sound. Was sort of going for David Bowie's Cat People for the intro. Will keep messing around with it.
Thanks
TA
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And yes. The first instrument I ever learnt was guitar. I only play acoustic though (the lead to this was played on an acoustic guitar).
TA
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Faving this is a must!:)
Compliments and respect_____Orlando
Glad you like it. Means a lot.
TA
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My friend popped over and said "you're not ending that shit there!". He then picked up my guitar and... well, I'm updating the track now. Thanks man.
TA
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Fine mix also..
As for the Bowie thing, I kind of get the Lazarus comparison. I believe the opening to my song is just half a step up from it. Thankfully I added the 7ths at the end :P
TA
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Glad you like that track. And thanks for your feedback.
TA
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this cinematic track really touches me .
very welldone .
Thanks for listening and for your lovely comment.
TA
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Awesome job man!
~Eighteen
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This is great stuff though maybe it would be better to begin simply with the piano rather than the sparse drumbeat.
It all comes together when you start singing. Soothing stuff that I don't hear as particularly dark. Mildly melancholy but that's fine.
I'm in a real rush now but will return to give my customary detail. This 1 minute review will still be longer than many you get.
Congrats.
TA
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o.k. it's not a happy song but Stabbing Westward neither and they sold over a million...sometimes we need these kinda sad songs...and you are the best choice...
10/10
handshake, Danke
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Great work
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This track is absolutely amazing and I fave this so much.
Steve
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I will definitely experiment with this sound in the future. Hope you enjoyed the movie.
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