Yeah, kind of getting tired of house and I love lofi hip hop so why not.
So I think what you meant by "mixed too good" is that it was too bright. I uploaded a new version with less high end essentially knocking the air out :P It would mean the world to me if you gave it another listen and tell me what you think. You can shoot me a message if you wish?
Thank you bringerofDOOM for taking the time to listen =)
Almost forgot metal existed, I got tired of black hoodies and synchronized squats :D
The writing is great. The compression attack and release on the drums are too short, so it's clipping pretty bad, FYI.
Vox mix is great, guitar mix is great. It sounds like the guitarist mixed this :P
Time snapping and bands not recording while playing together at the same time basically killed metal for me for a while, so watch out for these pitfalls. Listen to an 8 or 16 track take of everyone together, you will see what I mean.
I hope you have more material, and I hope you team up with a producer that knows what to do with your sound. Keep it up.
Lol I feel that. Plenty of material from the older days but new stuff already in the works! Mix wise new cabs and some better live tracking on the drums is already planned ;) Next song will be intense!
Good job with the dirty mix. I like the tape sound in the beginning (and I'm assuming throughout). You have a good ear for sound quality, which ironically is needed to tastefully destroy a perfectly good clean sound.
All the saturation creates a perceived loudness, so you don't have to crank it to hear it. It sounds like you've watched a lot of tutorials... I guess literally :D
I have been crazy about the lofi hiphop and house on youtube and this is the result. Unfortunately, I don't seem to have a natural rhythm for hiphop or trap or I'd be making that as well.
Yes, I have watched hundreds of tutorials, taken a few online courses, read books, gotten ripped off by people who claimed they had a good product to teach me, etc. etc. Makes me wonder how so many talented people here went about their musical journey. I am so happy to be told that I didn't waste my time! You are the best!
Is the mix ducking a hair when the kick hits? I feel like there is a hint of compression there. If so you are miles ahead of the game, just FYI.
I saw in your profile that you don't play any instruments. As far as I am concerned, manipulating samples and using a MIDI piano rolls are instrumentation (and this is coming from a multi-instrumentalist).
If you are making these timbre, timing, and frequency choices naturally (without any formal music education), then you have competitive advantage (just FYI).
You may want to consider binge watching some traditional music theory content (I recommend Rick Beato), particularly to spice up your chord choices and arpeggio shapes (you will love using 9ths and 7ths). A little film scoring theory (for example) could expand your sound immensely as well.
Also, check out some "French House" if you haven't already, you could steal some of their unorthodox production tricks.
It's not like anything is missing, this is just some food for thought. Excellent work, keep it up.
Yes, I use a bit of ducking here and there when needed or when I think it will fit the rhythm overall.
I would give anything to be able to play the piano but alas, I'm lazy af. The piano roll and I are kinda best friends now. Might need to rethink that.
I have watched a few of Rick's videos, but I think I'll find some more. I never, ever snub good feedback. I would be a fool since it is so scarce as it is. Feedback is gold no matter if good or bad. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment and toss in your ideas. They won't go to waste.
Mixing vox has some standard practices, such as de-essing, volume correction/normalization, compression, saturation, and reverb/delay. I've struggled with it myself more than once.
That being said, in the end you have to close your eyes and trust your ears. Objective dials and gauges don't reflect the inherent subjectivity of the content.
Thanks for listening and again sharing some knowledge and great tips - love that about LM - so much talent and experience here that is really useful to be able to tap into : )
Nice filter sweeps at 1:14 and again before the reverse arpeggios.
Good bass line, I like how it opens up to a synth for a bit.
Nice work, better than most of the stuff on Airbit or similar sites. Usually with beats I'm done at 1:30ish but this one had variation and held my attention.
You have some timbre choices that could easily be mixed very harsh yet you managed to pull it off. Nice clean, crisp mix. Nice vocal choice as well. Good percussion with the foe toms and the swing-ish hats.
Hi bringeroofDOOM. I meant mixing. There was a frequency between the male vocals and the bass that kept eluding me. For some reason couldn't pin it down. It made the bass dull and muddy and made a rumble sort of low freq sound. I still don't know how but I got it to fit at the end.
Thank you very much for the listen and the comment!
So, definitely some future bass elements. The volumes are a bit all over the place, but there is lots of creativity in the parts.
I hear volume automation, which I used to use in leu of side-chained compression.
I think you have an interesting track here, just needs a few tweaks. Maybe keep the volume of each part between -6 and -12 DB. Also, not sure what DAW you are using, but there are lots of ways to wired the track that would lead to some interesting and creative results. You are already experimenting heavily with MIDI. Mine as well add post saturation, compression, reverb, delay, flange, phase, chorus... and experiment with automation of their parameters.
Don't worry about genre, that's for critics... just make whatever you want.
I'm so glad I pestered you into releasing your archives onto the world. All that gold collecting dust.
Lots of artist make great things, and simply don't have the courage to publish them. It's a drop in an ocean of information, and the track will never be perfect, because perfection doesn't exist. I know this doesn't apply to you much, but I have been especially seeing this with "fix my mix."
Also, I got kicked out of a band last year because I told them they should've wrote more than 5 songs in 15 years, so maybe its just me :P
Artists need to know that it is 90% execution and 10% talent. Believing in yourself has nothing to do with it (flea markets are full of self help books for a reason).
Great track, I feel like a broken record, sorry for the rant. Looking forward to more.
bringer, so the dilemma here for me is finding the right balance between good and best. Mix and mastering wise for example with my earlier works I didn't sidechain my bass guitar with a signal from my kick. Being self-taught I didn't see the need to get cooperation between the two instruments frequency range until I ran into conflicts. Now just by sidechaining, I've gained definition and eliminated mud. So I then go back and do some refining to add polish to some earlier works. You know we could go on for hours on this subject. Thanks, for your listen and interesting observation. Peace.
Maybe not a genre, but Psychotronicartfunk can be your first album, or possibly group name. Save the genre inventing for the critics. Uncategorizable is almost always the most interesting.
Nice original work, I like the trippy panning.
I'm gonna keep picking on you and mark till I hear a song with an actual ending :3
Nice automation (or recorded knob turning) experimentation. I wouldn't go crazy with it. Keeping that filter cutoff in your back pocket and using it occasionally will have a more dramatic effect than using it constantly. You have some nice sounding synths (I think I head some white noise mix in them), but they get overwhelmed by the filter cutoff.
My opinion of course, just food for thought. Good track overall, keep it up.
Thanks for the feedback! im still figuring everything out. I defiantly agree it might be a bit to much with the automation . I recorded the samples then chopped and layered them in a different DAW so the mixing was kinda tough. Im Slowly figuring out how to stay in FL though. Its my first finished track using all of my own samples so its a start.
Thank you very much. Yeah SpeakUp put me under fire with this choir sample. But this is where i grew up. I started as a choir boy in church. And this is my demo intro for my ep i'm working right now, thats why this is so short. I like when you feel like why is this so short? I will play with the short attention thing in my generation.
Very noise based, definitely D&B. Kinda wish there was more in the high frequency range to fill in the space (hats are trying). Maybe add a hint of white noise or some reverb on some keys parts to get a little less dry (or even a ride thought that wouldn't be very D&B). Just a thought.
This is an excellent cover. Nice clear, live sounding mix. Nice guitar tone and santana-like style execution. He loved mixing, harmonic minor, and the blues into those licks, and you showed him due respect.
Muy amable amigo bringerofDOOM, gracias por tus cálidos comentarios. He intentado de construir un trance oscuro, frió, algo diferente a lo habitual, por lo que he tenido ciertas dudas a la hora de subir la pista. Que tengas una buena tarde amigo. Paz y salud.
Nice unorthodox guitar chords over the vocals, very Blondie. The mellow solo is not too bad either. There is quite a bit of volume difference between the loud and soft parts. I'm assuming that is by design, but you could consider squashing the track a little with some master compression (or turn the quiet parts up a little, it would spare my speakers).
I'm liking the vocal effect about 1:10 in, and again at about 4 min (is it two tracks with one pitch shifted or one track with a post effect?). Super bright mix.
Get's very Aphex Twin a couple times. Thought I was having a stroke, but in a good way, then I thought, it's probably not good to say "Thought I was having a stoke, but in a good way."
on Next to You by AtticElla
Nice chord. melodic, and timbre choices.
Mixed too good for lofi :P
But still excellent. Like kingmt77 said... classy.
Wonder what you would sound like if you explicitly avoided possible genre classification?
Keep it up.
So I think what you meant by "mixed too good" is that it was too bright. I uploaded a new version with less high end essentially knocking the air out :P It would mean the world to me if you gave it another listen and tell me what you think. You can shoot me a message if you wish?
Thank you bringerofDOOM for taking the time to listen =)
on Tides Of Agony by MOONLYTE
The writing is great. The compression attack and release on the drums are too short, so it's clipping pretty bad, FYI.
Vox mix is great, guitar mix is great. It sounds like the guitarist mixed this :P
Time snapping and bands not recording while playing together at the same time basically killed metal for me for a while, so watch out for these pitfalls. Listen to an 8 or 16 track take of everyone together, you will see what I mean.
I hope you have more material, and I hope you team up with a producer that knows what to do with your sound. Keep it up.
on Horizon by AtticElla
All the saturation creates a perceived loudness, so you don't have to crank it to hear it. It sounds like you've watched a lot of tutorials... I guess literally :D
Yes, I have watched hundreds of tutorials, taken a few online courses, read books, gotten ripped off by people who claimed they had a good product to teach me, etc. etc. Makes me wonder how so many talented people here went about their musical journey. I am so happy to be told that I didn't waste my time! You are the best!
on Shawl feat Odarka by AtticElla
I saw in your profile that you don't play any instruments. As far as I am concerned, manipulating samples and using a MIDI piano rolls are instrumentation (and this is coming from a multi-instrumentalist).
If you are making these timbre, timing, and frequency choices naturally (without any formal music education), then you have competitive advantage (just FYI).
You may want to consider binge watching some traditional music theory content (I recommend Rick Beato), particularly to spice up your chord choices and arpeggio shapes (you will love using 9ths and 7ths). A little film scoring theory (for example) could expand your sound immensely as well.
Also, check out some "French House" if you haven't already, you could steal some of their unorthodox production tricks.
It's not like anything is missing, this is just some food for thought. Excellent work, keep it up.
I would give anything to be able to play the piano but alas, I'm lazy af. The piano roll and I are kinda best friends now. Might need to rethink that.
I have watched a few of Rick's videos, but I think I'll find some more. I never, ever snub good feedback. I would be a fool since it is so scarce as it is. Feedback is gold no matter if good or bad. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment and toss in your ideas. They won't go to waste.
on I just wanna die - pseudoble remix - by AAP ft HDF by pseudoble
Here's a video to help with vocal mixing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-Ggk2zBl4A&ab_channel=InTheMix
Mixing vox has some standard practices, such as de-essing, volume correction/normalization, compression, saturation, and reverb/delay. I've struggled with it myself more than once.
That being said, in the end you have to close your eyes and trust your ears. Objective dials and gauges don't reflect the inherent subjectivity of the content.
Nice work, I like the "sloppy lead," keep it up.
on NBA Young Boy Type Beat by randomuser13
Good bass line, I like how it opens up to a synth for a bit.
Nice work, better than most of the stuff on Airbit or similar sites. Usually with beats I'm done at 1:30ish but this one had variation and held my attention.
You get a fav.
on Close To Me feat VERONICA by AtticElla
Nice work, you get a fav :)
on Falling Apart by AtticElla
I like the chord building with the vocal tuning. Nice jazz-esque chord on the piano. Good contrasting melody in the vox. Good, crisp mix.
Nice work, you get a fav.
Thank you very much for the listen and the comment!
on PoolSide by igorsamanski
I hear volume automation, which I used to use in leu of side-chained compression.
I think you have an interesting track here, just needs a few tweaks. Maybe keep the volume of each part between -6 and -12 DB. Also, not sure what DAW you are using, but there are lots of ways to wired the track that would lead to some interesting and creative results. You are already experimenting heavily with MIDI. Mine as well add post saturation, compression, reverb, delay, flange, phase, chorus... and experiment with automation of their parameters.
Don't worry about genre, that's for critics... just make whatever you want.
Keep it up.
on Banana Beat 01 by BananaLu
Nice work.
on The Up Move by kingmt77
Lots of artist make great things, and simply don't have the courage to publish them. It's a drop in an ocean of information, and the track will never be perfect, because perfection doesn't exist. I know this doesn't apply to you much, but I have been especially seeing this with "fix my mix."
Also, I got kicked out of a band last year because I told them they should've wrote more than 5 songs in 15 years, so maybe its just me :P
Artists need to know that it is 90% execution and 10% talent. Believing in yourself has nothing to do with it (flea markets are full of self help books for a reason).
Great track, I feel like a broken record, sorry for the rant. Looking forward to more.
on Rhythmatic by Jynxz
Nice original work, I like the trippy panning.
I'm gonna keep picking on you and mark till I hear a song with an actual ending :3
I just recently started experimenting with wave and flat panning. I hope to get more proficient with it as I use
it more often.
I'm going to have to get with you on what an "actual ending" is :3.?.?.? :-)
Thanks for your listen and comments.
PEACE...
on Wind and Waves by chell55
My opinion of course, just food for thought. Good track overall, keep it up.
on Hello my Name is Ra by SpeakUpProd x Gioppop by BananaLu
on ULTIMATE BASS RE UPLOAD by subSpace
Great track, keep it up.
on Smooth Operator - Santana Style ft Karina by Bilbozo
faved
on A Nobodys Melody by ioncewas
on NIGHTLIFE by sirefox
Nice harmony, a little counterpoint in there as well. Nice transition at 2:00. I like that filter sweep automation as well.
You know what you are doing, nice work.
on I had a dream by OtherIdeasProduction
Great unique track, nice work.
on Escaping Gravity by StarTravels
Nice work.
Cheers,
Micky
on I Want To Fly - By Mr Axel by MrAxel
on Who Is Digging on My Grave by spearcarrier
All the best music is difficult to pin down.
The mix is great. The music is well written and arranged. It kinda reminds me of Avatar (band), less the death metal.
Nice work.
on melampus by xstokes
I blame your song, nice work:)
on Annihilation -feat steelyvibe by pseudoble
Thumbs up.
on This has nothing to do with Nancy Sinatra by BananaLu
Didn't like it at first, but grew on me. Popular music has been a bit emotionless lately.