Evisma

Love the guitars here. Some good tones. Acoustic sounds very nice.

I think the lead that comes in at 0:20 should be a little more quiet, and not get loud till 1:00. Outro could be quieter as well, with the fade throughout instead of being kind of abrupt.

Dang, not much else to critique! Sounds pretty good, though repetitive.

Evan

I do like the bass sound here, but this is more of an intro or verse idea. Drums sound alright, as well. Just needs to go into an established guitar riff after about 30 seconds. I like the feel of it. It just needs a melody of some kind.

Hope this helps.

Evan

This really just needs leads, like mentioned. A guitar lead, then a different instrument, then back to guitar. I like what you have here, it just sounds like a backing track after 30 seconds.

You've gotten some awesome feedback from the people before me. I'm excited to hear this once you've made some additions.

Evan

Greetings.

I like the feel you have going through this. Lead lines are very nice and everything flows well.

There is a bit around 2:00 that reminds me of something StaticNomad would do. The filling of a transition.

I dig it.

Evan

I see now that you didn't do the music. I guess you can't pan the guitars. Sorry, I should have paid more attention. Vocals eq and panning would help, and disregard the guitar feedback.

Greetings!

Your verses remind me of Goo Goo Dolls' Iris. Mostly the strummed rhythm. Sounds really well recorded.

What can be said about this that has not been said? Cleanly done and pretty slick sounding. Nothing I've never heard before,(not unique or exciting), but I could not pull it off sounding as good as you have here.

This track just needs unique vocals and lyrics to make it special. Sounds great as is, but needs something to make it stand out.

I hope I was not too negative. I like receiving criticism, though I'm learning that others are not as receptive.

Take care.

Evan

BASS FROM SPIV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I like warble you've got on it. Automation? Took a second to realize it's a bass guitar. I also like the tremmed vocals. The higher ones are pretty neat. The ending would make a great intro for the next track. Cut this track when the music ends, and make the last bit of vocals be an intro to the next track, which would have to be some hardcore Speed Waltz, naturally.

For some reason I was expecting guitars. Not sure what made me think that.

A pretty upbeat little tune here. Good stuff.

Evan

For some reason I was expecting guitars. Not sure what made me think that.

A pretty upbeat little tune here. Good stuff.

Evan

Man, these are some of the best vocals I've ever heard on this site! You have a REALLY good voice. Reminds me of the '90s and anything that does that is just awesome!

Very well written, it's just the sound quality that is lacking. I'm really impressed. I tend to listen to heavier, darker stuff, but your voice caught my attention.

Evan

Music for being chased by a Minotaur. May be too happy for that. May be good for depicting the BEGINNING of the flight, but not the end.

This sound really good. 4:27 timing sounds a tad off, but that is a really nice guitar tone you have there.

Rather hopeful and upbeat track. Good stuff!

Evan

This would make a nice album intro with some spoken word over it. I dig it.

E

I don't mind the guitars. I think they sound pretty good, but could be panned.

The vocals on your chorus are too loud, though I like the layering. Well written.

I like everything I've heard from you. Always sentimental and heartfelt. Lower vocal volume in the chorus and spread guitars would help. There are a few shaky notes in the vocals, but I REALLY like your singing. So much character.

Thank you for sharing, and getting back to making music.

Evan

Man, great guitar lines! I really liked the first "A" part a lot. Heard a talk-boxy sound going over it.

The heavy riff, or "B" part is tasty as hell! I might not repeat both three times. I'd do an A-B-A-B- and then on to something new to continue the song. Sounds like it has more to say.

Man, I dig it! I like the guitar in all your stuff.

Take care.

Evan

Love the strings in the intro. Then it goes into some thicker riffage. Man, all you need here is a lead guitarist to go on top of this goodness.

Ah! At 1:00 we have lead guitar, with a pretty nice tone as well. Could be louder.

Same transition as before. You may want to vary that bit. Sounds pretty good all around!

Evan

Hello, Yan.

Some nice riffery here. Good distortion tone and some thick chunkiness.

Sounded a bit too slow to really get into, like if it was 10 or 15 bpm faster it would carry better.

Your guitar sound and playing reminds me of "Russian Circles". A good band with no vocals, just established riffs and a nice, subtle change throughout each song. They don't change enough for me, but they conjure some good feelings.

Take care.

Evan

Hello, Joe.

This is the second track from you I've listened to and I have to ask a drums question. Seems both tracks had the same odd drum sound, like the left and right are playing the same lines, but with different kits, the right being the slightest bit later than the left. Is this at all correct?

The left does sound earlier than the right. Just thought I'd ask if that is your desired effect. They stand out quite a bit like that.

Take care. Evan

I like what you have going on here, but the drums sound like they're maxing out and cutting out the rest of the track.

I like what you have written, the vocals have character which is a huge part. You have something playing too loud in your DAW. This will sound really good once it's mixed a bit.

Evan

Hello!

Nice didg intro. Hell nice intro all together. Pretty heavy guitar tones here. Squalling line over the top is rather nice as well.

1:13 line that is introduced and used as transition is very tastefully done. Love the downward bend. I like the hard stops and the general attitude here. Background is pretty engaging as well. Minute and a half in and this is the best thing I've heard on this site for a long time.

Damn! Rises, falls, breaks and then soothes with lovely vocals.

2:32 snippet is very cool. A lot of very effective background elements. I'm rather impressed. Please tell me you are playing some of these instruments. Sounds really effin good!

A return to the didg around 4:00. Nice.

Really, really good track. Favorited.

I'm checking to see what other stuff you have!

Evan

Not rock. Not really sure what this would fall under, but Fusion may be best.

Kind of rap? It sounds like it's clipping in several places.

I really like your lyrics and they flow very well. That is something most people screw up. Yours sound really good.

A few clips (chorus synths) but besides that, I liked it. Not something I ever hear!

Evan

Wow,... late '80s much?

1:32 lead is very fitting for the track. I like it a lot.

Voice reminds me of someone but I can not place who. Damn! That's gonna bug be.

Solos have a very classic tone. Boston?

I like the church-bells. I've been looking for some huge ominous ones.

This one was enjoyable all the way around.

Evan

Is this from "Nightmare Before Christmas"??

Great movie. Went through a Tim Burton faze for a long time in high school, but that was late 90's.

The only words I understand from the description are "internet" and "mind". Not sure where it goes from there.

Nice cover.

E

Hello!

Intro guitar almost doesn't sound like real guitar. Reminds me of Bon Jovi. After that it sounds much more natural.

Heavy parts are heavy, nothing really new going on. Choppy rhythm guitar from 1:43 on sounds a bit tinny and thin. I like the orchestral elements.

I like a lot of your lead tones as well. Their tones make the rhythm stuff sound lower quality.

I see what you mean when you say people tell you that you sound like a mix of artists. The chugging stuff that I'm not too fond of reminds me of Coheed and Cambria's "Welcome Home". Your leads were a bit gilmour-esque, but with a touch of EVH.

Stoked to find another guitar player on here. I'm mostly a bassist but I do a bit of everything, like you.

Hope you don't mind the constructive criticism. It's what I appreciate about this place the most. Honest feedback.

Take care, and it's good to meet you.

Evan