Creative Music in Progress - Always Post Feedback, Read OP before posting!

[Rediscover]

[QUOTE=CLungcancer;44862999]Are you trying to give poor biscuit boy a heart attack? :([/QUOTE]

no i posted criticism with the last beat i posted but nobody gave me any sooo

[vizard38]

[QUOTE=Rediscover;44863484]no i posted criticism with the last beat i posted but nobody gave me any sooo[/QUOTE]

It's about setting a precedent though. Rather then let things stay status quo, its better to try and contribute to a more positive outcome.

[killerteacup]

[QUOTE=Rediscover;44863484]no i posted criticism with the last beat i posted but nobody gave me any sooo[/QUOTE]

doesn't matter, do it anyway dude

[Eyefunk]

[QUOTE=Rediscover;44860769][media]http://soundcloud.com/azathoth/wuhwuhwuh[/media]

another dumb beat[/QUOTE]

I really like your use of soft vocals, like the ones panned to the right. Almost gives it a side chained feel.

One thing that I really suggest with your style of music is to try to experiment with different concepts and sounds.

[media]http://soundcloud.com/eyefunk/how-long-has-it-been[/media]
so I'm trying something really different for me right here... some slow electronics. (joke) criticism please!

[Biscuit-Boy]

You guys are the fucking best.

[QUOTE=Eyefunk;44865273][media]http://soundcloud.com/eyefunk/how-long-has-it-been[/media]
so I'm trying something really different for me right here... some slow electronics. (joke) criticism please![/QUOTE]

Awesome atmosphere here, would accompany a videogame or maybe even a film incredibly well. I don't really care for the mellow break from 2:00 to 3:00, particularly the instrument that's doing those triplets (not actually triplets but the ascending patterns of three) stands out a bit oddly once the piano kicks back in.

Really would have loved it to go into something more energetic instead of less, with a big aggressive synth lead and some stronger movement.

[lawlavex]

[QUOTE=Rediscover;44860769][media]http://soundcloud.com/azathoth/wuhwuhwuh[/media]

another dumb beat[/QUOTE]

listened to this in the background at first, but it quickly caught my attention when it started throwing me off, i like it a lot

one of the things that could determine if i like a track or not is the snare, and i really like the sort of clappy/snappy sound you got going there. it's great. and i love all the samples that don't seem to be in a particular key, sort of all over the place. it gives the beat a nice careless way of carrying on, especially when you factor in the parts where you're thrown off a bit by the pattern's repetition in certain spots

[Dead Madman]

Guys I think instead of just reminding everyone about the rules of feedback THEN your track, perhaps just ignore the posts for it to actually take effect?

[Biscuit-Boy]

I've mentioned previously we could 'shun' posts until they've followed the rules. I don't know if ignoring them outright will work because they might not realize why, and just think they're being left out for who-knows-why.

[Dead Madman]

[QUOTE=Biscuit-Boy;44866462]I've mentioned previously we could 'shun' posts until they've followed the rules. I don't know if ignoring them outright will work because they might not realize why, and just think they're being left out for who-knows-why.[/QUOTE]

We've gotta figure out a way though..

[MilkBagz]

I still think having it in the title would pretty much fix the problem entirely.

[editline] asdf [/editline]

[QUOTE=Rediscover;44860769][media]http://soundcloud.com/azathoth/wuhwuhwuh[/media]

another dumb beat[/QUOTE]

This is sick, especially the hihats, snare and bassline. Howcome most of your tracks are so short though, or are they usually still unfinished when you upload them?

[QUOTE=Eyefunk;44865273]
[media]http://soundcloud.com/eyefunk/how-long-has-it-been[/media]
so I'm trying something really different for me right here... some slow electronics. (joke) criticism please![/QUOTE]

This is good, it sounds kind of cinematic too, especially when the drums come in. Before around 1:00 I thought it was kind of boring though. The slower synth that's sort of in the background and almost sounds like a wind instrument is cool, but the one that the song starts off with sounds generic to me.

The drums are really good, normally it bothers me when shit's panned all over the place but you kept it pretty even on both sides and it worked out well. They sound unique too, which I like.

I don't like the piano at the end, for a seemingly ambient-ish track it sounds really plain and cheap. It sounds like FL Keys without any effects or anything on it to make it sound better or more unique.

And finally, even though it's pretty minor and you may even have done it purposely, the way it's arranged is a little weird. There's like 2 bars before the bass and that slow ass synth come in, then 12 more before the drums, then 8 more before the ambient section, and so on. Usually there would be 8 or 16 bars between transitions, but like I said you may have purposely done that to give it a stranger sound. Be careful with the percussion-only sections too, unless you want people to sample them. I usually throw in some ambient sounds in the background, or a pad or something with parts that otherwise would only have drums playing.

[Dead Madman]

[QUOTE=MilkBagz;44866694]I still think having it in the title would pretty much fix the problem entirely.[/QUOTE]

Why? The title already kinda jokes about it and no one takes notice

[Timo★]

[QUOTE=Dead Madman;44866732]Why? The title already kinda jokes about it and no one takes notice[/QUOTE]Because people are dumb as shit and don't realize it. We should try it but I don't know if it's actually gonna have any effect..

[MilkBagz]

[QUOTE=Dead Madman;44866732]Why? The title already kinda jokes about it and no one takes notice[/QUOTE]

Exactly, nobody takes notice. If it just had a real obvious "feedback or die" (not actually, of course, but something along the lines of that) in it, people who plan to just promote their shit and never return probably won't come to the thread in the first place, and people who want feedback and are willing to contribute their own will.

[Eyefunk]

[QUOTE=Biscuit-Boy;44865449]You guys are the fucking best.

Awesome atmosphere here, would accompany a videogame or maybe even a film incredibly well. I don't really care for the mellow break from 2:00 to 3:00, particularly the instrument that's doing those triplets (not actually triplets but the ascending patterns of three) stands out a bit oddly once the piano kicks back in.

Really would have loved it to go into something more energetic instead of less, with a big aggressive synth lead and some stronger movement.[/QUOTE]

Thank you for the criticism! I'll try to make the piece a bit more dynamic and involving.

[Rediscover]

[QUOTE=MilkBagz;44866694]
This is sick, especially the hihats, snare and bassline. Howcome most of your tracks are so short though, or are they usually still unfinished when you upload them?
[/QUOTE]

thanks dude. and i dunno i just like the feel of shorter tracks better i guess. i like to get some sort of vibe or energy going and just let people get a taste of it you feel me? whenever i hear a short beat that i really like i end up playing it over and over again so maybe people do the same for mine i dunno

[Skeeter]

[QUOTE=Dead Madman;44866593]We've gotta figure out a way though..[/QUOTE]

Reminding people to do it is a lot better than just not letting people know, you know.

[Adeptus]

[QUOTE=Eyefunk;44865273]
[media]http://soundcloud.com/eyefunk/how-long-has-it-been[/media]
so I'm trying something really different for me right here... some slow electronics. (joke) criticism please![/QUOTE]

Liked it to 1:25. After that the low passed guitar(?) echoing didn't fit for me, and maybe you could swap the piano at 3:21 for another synth more like the one you introduce at 1:00. Otherwise I like it very much, just those things seem melodically unpleasing for me.
(very first attempt at some criticism, I'm sorry if you couldn't get what I said)
[media]http://soundcloud.com/reflix/goonswarm[/media]
some electroish thing? I don't even know, maybe some advices on volumes and melody could be nice. Didn't pan the instruments yet.
also this ain't the full song, just the very end

[editline]21st May 2014[/editline]

Shit got late to the party with that criticism, I didn't notice I was on an old page

[Ms. Gyroscope]

[QUOTE=Adeptus;44871860]Liked it to 1:25. After that the low passed guitar(?) echoing didn't fit for me, and maybe you could swap the piano at 3:21 for another synth more like the one you introduce at 1:00. Otherwise I like it very much, just those things seem melodically unpleasing for me.
(very first attempt at some criticism, I'm sorry if you couldn't get what I said)
[media]http://soundcloud.com/reflix/goonswarm[/media]
some electroish thing? I don't even know, maybe some advices on volumes and melody could be nice. Didn't pan the instruments yet.
also this ain't the full song, just the very end

[editline]21st May 2014[/editline]

Shit got late to the party with that criticism, I didn't notice I was on an old page[/QUOTE]

That is supremely sick. I love the beat. How did you do it?

[media]http://soundcloud.com/corn-mouth/reversed-reflection-with-strings-wip[/media]

I decided to add some string instruments as well as various production tweaks.
I would really appreciate some feedback on it. Especially regarding the last min. (I tried to make it sound super chaotic!)

[Adeptus]

[QUOTE=Mysterious Mr.E;44871971]That is supremely sick. I love the beat. How did you do it?

[media]http://soundcloud.com/corn-mouth/reversed-reflection-with-strings-wip[/media]

I decided to add some string instruments as well as various production tweaks.
I would really appreciate some feedback on it. Especially regarding the last min. (I tried to make it sound super chaotic!)[/QUOTE]

All sylenth made synths, for the arpeggio I used some detuned saws (plus a sine on the 3rd oscillator), some phased saws with highpass filter on gross beat and a bass combined for the lead (I've already taken out that echoing synth on the end because I thought it didn't fit. I tried to achieve a pryda style with the synth making the arpeggio though I'm quite sure I didn't make it)
Regarding your song, I would try to make the kick sound a bit higher since on the end it doesn't stand put enough on my opinion. Those strings are marvellous. I would also lower a bit the volumes on the hats and percs 0.4 maybe 0.5 db

[Skeeter]

[QUOTE=Adeptus;44871860]Liked it to 1:25. After that the low passed guitar(?) echoing didn't fit for me, and maybe you could swap the piano at 3:21 for another synth more like the one you introduce at 1:00. Otherwise I like it very much, just those things seem melodically unpleasing for me.
(very first attempt at some criticism, I'm sorry if you couldn't get what I said)
[media]http://soundcloud.com/reflix/goonswarm[/media]
some electroish thing? I don't even know, maybe some advices on volumes and melody could be nice. Didn't pan the instruments yet.
also this ain't the full song, just the very end

[editline]21st May 2014[/editline]

Shit got late to the party with that criticism, I didn't notice I was on an old page[/QUOTE]

I love the advancing chords, not a huge fan of the arpeggio synths, they serve a purpose though since they become pretty cool once you sidechain it and add that bass! I love the break before the 'main verse' starting at 0:58, only thing I think I'd change is perhaps letting something be the main leading instrument, right now it just feels too much in my face for it to be enjoyable in the long run. Never be afraid of letting the dynamics do the work for you!

I made a cover of the theme song from The Godfather, piano, violins, cellos, trumpets, timpanis, there's a lot of stuff going on and I'd love to hear what you guys think about it!

[media]http://soundcloud.com/skriket/speak-softly-love-theme-from-the-godfather-cover[/media]

[Adeptus]

[QUOTE=Skeeter;44872286]I love the advancing chords, not a huge fan of the arpeggio synths, they serve a purpose though since they become pretty cool once you sidechain it and add that bass! I love the break before the 'main verse' starting at 0:58, only thing I think I'd change is perhaps letting something be the main leading instrument, right now it just feels too much in my face for it to be enjoyable in the long run. Never be afraid of letting the dynamics do the work for you!

I made a cover of the theme song from The Godfather, piano, violins, cellos, trumpets, timpanis, there's a lot of stuff going on and I'd love to hear what you guys think about it!

[media]http://soundcloud.com/skriket/speak-softly-love-theme-from-the-godfather-cover[/media][/QUOTE]
Thanks for that dude!I will try some of that for sure. Regarding your song, it sounds wayyy too clean (which ain't bad at all). Great work!

[Anax]

[QUOTE=Mysterious Mr.E;44871971]That is supremely sick. I love the beat. How did you do it?

[media]http://soundcloud.com/corn-mouth/reversed-reflection-with-strings-wip[/media]

I decided to add some string instruments as well as various production tweaks.
I would really appreciate some feedback on it. Especially regarding the last min. (I tried to make it sound super chaotic!)[/QUOTE]

Pretty cool. And I agree with Adeptus, the kick sounds underwhelming in the final area. I really liked the drums, but I felt like the strings/instruments yearned for chord progression.

Dancy experimental stuff w/samples and what-not.
[media]http://soundcloud.com/anax-1/felt-like-felt[/media]

Ambient fun
[media]http://soundcloud.com/anax-1/peasley-seequence[/media]

[MilkBagz]

[QUOTE=Anax;44873227]
Ambient fun!
[media]http://soundcloud.com/anax-1/peasley-seequence[/media][/QUOTE]

I like the first half of this a lot, it's real atmospheric & dark. I didn't like how it changes moods in the middle though, it almost sounds like you put together 2 separate tracks. I wish the intro was longer, or that the same melody kept playing but with the instruments from the second half. That's just my taste in music though I guess, I like it dark and depressing. Also, I like that crunchy sound in the second half (the one that sounds like somebody biting an apple), but the way it comes in abruptly makes it sound out of place a little.

[redBadger]

[QUOTE=Eyefunk;44865273]I really like your use of soft vocals, like the ones panned to the right. Almost gives it a side chained feel.

One thing that I really suggest with your style of music is to try to experiment with different concepts and sounds.

[media]http://soundcloud.com/eyefunk/how-long-has-it-been[/media]
so I'm trying something really different for me right here... some slow electronics. (joke) criticism please![/QUOTE]

Very nice. I can see this being an ambient track somewhere. Nice and relaxing too. Good job with this.

[editline]21st May 2014[/editline]

[QUOTE=ELectrodeath;44863183]Some prog-metally shit I've been working on.

[url]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1462509/um2.mp3[/url]
[url]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1462509/Slow%20thing.mp3[/url]

Awesome mix/arrangement. Are these remasters of the original game tracks or totally redone?
Only gripe about the mix is that something about the drums sounds a little.. flat. Are you compressing them? If so I think it might be a bit too much. The volume is wavering like crazy.
[/QUOTE]

Thanks. And yeah I'm still trying to work with these samples and the drums are driving me nuts.

They are kind of remasters. I find a good quality midi, fix them up a bit and make them my own, then put some sounds overtop and play with them until I find a good style. I want to do most of the soundtrack and once I'm done with putting all the instruments on top, I'll readd some of the vocal parts.

[editline]21st May 2014[/editline]

I love your tracks too. Very well written. Is that a high pass filter you're using to start the first one? I'd overemphasize it a bit more and extend it out. It's a great cliche effect that can really add some meat to your mix.

[editline]21st May 2014[/editline]

[QUOTE=Adeptus;44871860]Liked it to 1:25. After that the low passed guitar(?) echoing didn't fit for me, and maybe you could swap the piano at 3:21 for another synth more like the one you introduce at 1:00. Otherwise I like it very much, just those things seem melodically unpleasing for me.
(very first attempt at some criticism, I'm sorry if you couldn't get what I said)
[media]http://soundcloud.com/reflix/goonswarm[/media]
some electroish thing? I don't even know, maybe some advices on volumes and melody could be nice. Didn't pan the instruments yet.
also this ain't the full song, just the very end

[editline]21st May 2014[/editline]

Shit got late to the party with that criticism, I didn't notice I was on an old page[/QUOTE]

I like your track, very good work. When it gets full, I'd throw some high notes on the top. Octave that top note that you're currently using here and there. If you do it right it's a cool effect.

[editline]21st May 2014[/editline]

[QUOTE=Mysterious Mr.E;44871971]That is supremely sick. I love the beat. How did you do it?

[media]http://soundcloud.com/corn-mouth/reversed-reflection-with-strings-wip[/media]

I decided to add some string instruments as well as various production tweaks.
I would really appreciate some feedback on it. Especially regarding the last min. (I tried to make it sound super chaotic!)[/QUOTE]

Make the piano warmer and add some more reverb. It feels very dry. Good composition otherwise and I like the simple use of the strings.

[editline]21st May 2014[/editline]

[QUOTE=Skeeter;44872286]I love the advancing chords, not a huge fan of the arpeggio synths, they serve a purpose though since they become pretty cool once you sidechain it and add that bass! I love the break before the 'main verse' starting at 0:58, only thing I think I'd change is perhaps letting something be the main leading instrument, right now it just feels too much in my face for it to be enjoyable in the long run. Never be afraid of letting the dynamics do the work for you!

I made a cover of the theme song from The Godfather, piano, violins, cellos, trumpets, timpanis, there's a lot of stuff going on and I'd love to hear what you guys think about it!

[media]http://soundcloud.com/skriket/speak-softly-love-theme-from-the-godfather-cover[/media][/QUOTE]

Piano sounds fake, that's literally the only problem with this. Very nice job overall. I'd like to know how you did this.

[Biscuit-Boy]

*sniff*

im so proud of u my bbs

this page is beautiful

[Dead Madman]

[QUOTE=Biscuit-Boy;44874644]*sniff*

im so proud of u my bbs

this page is beautiful[/QUOTE]

god bless mgr ;_;

[Adeptus]

For mastering what progress do you follow? Do you export on wav every channel and then mix it all together?

[Dead Madman]

[QUOTE=Adeptus;44878215]For mastering what progress do you follow? Do you export on wav every channel and then mix it all together?[/QUOTE]

No you should mix in anticipation of mastering

mastering is one of the easiest processes, whereas MIXING is probably the most difficult

[Adeptus]

[QUOTE=Dead Madman;44878374]No you should mix in anticipation of mastering

mastering is one of the easiest processes, whereas MIXING is probably the most difficult[/QUOTE]

I have little experience on both. If you could show me the main differences and the most general steps on both I'd be very grateful dood

[Dead Madman]

[QUOTE=Adeptus;44878746]I have little experience on both. If you could show me the main differences and the most general steps on both I'd be very grateful dood[/QUOTE]

I personally can't be fuckin bothered (how humble of me ikr)

but there are loads of books you can read, .pdf after .pdf on the internet, article after article, the internet is basically your best resource.