This is very unique - some of the notes seem off-key, but i'm guessing this is what adds to its uniqueness. There's a nice separation between all the samples and instruments. Nice stuff!
Firstly, all that I'm about to say is opinion and preference. As a listener, I find the intro to be a bit long, nothing wrong with how it sounds so far... When the beat actually drops, its such a nice section but I feel like the impact it brings would be better if it happened sooner.
If I were you, I'd make a choice between the synth and the piano when it comes to melody. It sounds as if the two are battling it out with each other to be the loudest. Keep both but there should be one dominant melody at one time. For example, you could use the synth for the chorus, since the vocal seems to work together best with the synth, and the piano shines through on the rap verses. Or vice versa.
I would clean up the snare and make it more pronounced, its such a phat clap / snare, I'd like to hear it sitting near the top of the mix.
All in all though. I gotta say - this is quality stuff. You got the right mood and atmosphere. Stick to it and keep ripping it up!
Thanx 4 the reveiw Stable, and taking the time out to let me know how it sits to you. I had alot of different arrangements and other instruments/synths that i put in and out, but i couldnt settle on which of the three/four versions to go with, imma try that verse - synth chorus - piano thing out, i definetly know what you mean about the clap/snare, i had a much fatter one that i cut back coz i thought it was too much, and now i think it sounds alittle too thin or distant aswell, but with so many instruments mixing together and hearing it a million times my brain seems to have frazzled abit, any advice on making the clap sit right. Again much thanx for the review. Sour
Loads of energy, production is right up there. For the genre you're working in, the sections, builds and leads are spot on. I'm no expert in UK Hardcore but I'd almost want to say this is faultless. Well done.
Dude listen. This is the bizniz. I love this. I checked your influences where you list Eminem and 2Pac. Why? Your flows and style is better than theirs. UK Rappers I find are superior to Western MCs because the words are properly enunciated. Rap is poetry spoken to beats, and you win at this. Not like Mathers who shouts the same tired old rhyme pattern over every song no matter what style it is. Your mood and style suits the music. This gives the track life.
thanks m8 really appreciate that, n 2pac and eminem r my influences because they in my eyes are the best at what they do which is what i aim for. i listen to the beat n find a tone n mood that suits thanks agen bro!
I like the production of the music which sounds really professionally done, are you writing it?
But because the tracks are so crisp and clean there is a rift created between the quality of the vocal recording as opposed to the musical section. I think your tracks will benefit a great deal from a bit of good post-production mixing and cleaning, perhaps a reverb to add ambiance, which I assume is the mood you're after with your general style. Also, your 'sad piano' song is great but next time you record, put a towel over your head with the mic under it with you, this way you can cancel some of the unwanted sounds that may filter through, such as the TV noise :P
thank you for for your comment and advice the track i got of the web but the lyrics are my own i do poetry so lyrics come easy with the right track loops etc i have not been doing music long so im glad you like my track and thank you for the advice
kerry :)
Super-phat will lovely clarity! The synths are recognisable but used in a fresh manner. You've made an impact with this - continue in this vein and you'll be ripping up dance floors. The only crit is that its too short! :D
I liked this! The drive and grind is there, the intro is special in the way it carries the listener to the next, almost unexpected sequence. Good work! Looking forward to more.
This was quite a lovely surprise! I *really* enjoyed it - its my kind of taste in this genre. There was a lovely fullness in the synths and bass and the voice carried beautifully over the top. The concept for the drums is good, though I would have executed it differently, perhaps a light or more pronounced reverb to put the beat in the same space as the music, but overall this is some inspirational stuff..! Well done!
Very very fresh! The way the track builds is awesome and well planned. Everything comes together nicely for the introduction of the breakbeat. Interesting selection of instruments and well executed. The break at 3:05 could maybe use a dance style bass drum on the quarter notes because it felt like it lost audio weight - that's my take on this phatt piece of work!
I like the concept a lot - i would dig to hear similar stuff from you again. Some of the changes were too extreme but each part threw down a good groove so thats minor. It reminds me a little of DJ Shadow somehow - probably the randomness of the samples perhaps - awesome track nonetheless. The production is also tight.
Very well produced - nice separation of instruments as well as their choice thereof. It's got a nice lively feel to it. I'll admit though, the type of vocal wasn't what i was expecting - not meaning it was poor, but more the fact it was not the usual lyric you would hear on such song of its genre. Good stuff - and well done on the chart!
Dude - i really really liked this. I'm very into current affairs and such and the topic of this song interests me as it obviously does you. This is very unique to me but i can feel a bit if Jim Morrison and Portishead mixed lovely tribal percussion. The drums remind me a bit of Godsmack's song "Voodoo". Really good stuff.
That's better! I thought a lyric would do it justice. You've got the gift of tongues - This version of the track, which i'm sure is the end product, should have the EQ and mixing looked at. It's got an unfinished feeling to it that's very raw. Not a bad thing to be raw, but it will sound even better if the track was mixed nicely (and mastered). It's just my opinion - use it, don't us it. :P
The melody is quite nice... i do think however that the intro could be more 'in your face'. The drums sound out of time here and there (did you record yourself with triggers? If so - try using rex beats and learn from them). Finally, i think there should be some parts where the song breaks down and the main melody gets to 'rest'. With some polish this euro-dance track could become quite cool.
Another tight track! You're very good at ambience as i've said before. This one is more interesting for me though. The acoustic guitar comes in at the right place, and the overall feel makes me think of Autechre for some reason, which ia a good thing. Keep it coming man - i dig this stuff! As a side note, i like how you add some poetry to your descriptions - it adds to the feel before one even listens to the track.
The mix of intruments is great - you're talented at creating a mood, that's for sure. Aptly titled! I can see this working in cinema... I would, however, make the drums a little more prominent. Some parts get drowned out and there are a few note clashes here and there. A little spit polish (mixing) would do it justice! The sequencing is really well planned - props on a good track.
I liked it - nice use of instrumentation and arrangements. The vocal adds a cool flavour too. I felt that there should've been more of a resolve from the intro to lead the listener into the groove of the track but there's a progressiveness that works for me. It seems that expressive drum and bass is your forte.
You've got some good ideas going on here, but i think personally that the production could be worked on. The use of the flute is a nice addition although i feel it shouldn't carry the main melody, perhaps if you played the flute section using a different instrument...? The drum track could be louder because as you said, it's really cool. Lastly, your vocal could've used a flange or some reverb. That's my personal synopsis on the track. I'd like to hear more definitely.
I absolutely love this shit! True ambience is extremely difficult to pull off but you've done it. I couldn't make out if there are any panned 'instruments' but if not, i think it would add to a headphone experience. I can see this working as a soundtrack very easily. Nice work!
I liked this track - good feeling going that's laid back. The beat you worked with compliments it real well. The vocal was a little unclear and the scratching was a little too pronounced but it doesn't take away from the overall sound. If you did the lyric yourself... then big props!
Very nice! Good solid beat, I like how you change up between the snare and the clap - the piano work is great and gives a the track a nice 'anxious' feeling to everything. My only crit would be that the vocal is a little soft (for my taste) and there seems to be a notation conflict between the female sample and the piano in the chorus (once again, taste Otherwise - i'm really impressed. Hip-hop is tough to pull off but you don't have that problem!
I also liked it. The use of a choir gives it an effective ambience and mood. The odd signature fits nicely and the way the bass oscillates as well the way the EQ sweeps is used at a good time ie the middle and end parts.
The only thing i'd add is possibly more accented percussion to fall in with the EQ sweeping bass to give a strong mid-end part, to give the song some sort of resolving feeling. Otherwise, i'm very interested to hear more - i love this kind of music!
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If I were you, I'd make a choice between the synth and the piano when it comes to melody. It sounds as if the two are battling it out with each other to be the loudest. Keep both but there should be one dominant melody at one time. For example, you could use the synth for the chorus, since the vocal seems to work together best with the synth, and the piano shines through on the rap verses. Or vice versa.
I would clean up the snare and make it more pronounced, its such a phat clap / snare, I'd like to hear it sitting near the top of the mix.
All in all though. I gotta say - this is quality stuff. You got the right mood and atmosphere. Stick to it and keep ripping it up!
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But because the tracks are so crisp and clean there is a rift created between the quality of the vocal recording as opposed to the musical section. I think your tracks will benefit a great deal from a bit of good post-production mixing and cleaning, perhaps a reverb to add ambiance, which I assume is the mood you're after with your general style. Also, your 'sad piano' song is great but next time you record, put a towel over your head with the mic under it with you, this way you can cancel some of the unwanted sounds that may filter through, such as the TV noise :P
Your voice is also consistent which is good.
kerry :)
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Indeed that might be a good idea to think about a reverb for the drum part, thanks for this advice.
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The only thing i'd add is possibly more accented percussion to fall in with the EQ sweeping bass to give a strong mid-end part, to give the song some sort of resolving feeling. Otherwise, i'm very interested to hear more - i love this kind of music!