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I like the sounds that go slow. With the noises that don't give my ears ouchies. Those are good sounds.
Might be but to me it sounds like old TV grey spots noise over the whole song.That's rain dude LOL. The piece is about atmosphere not instrumentation.
Truly however the last part (after the bridge) which is basically the same as the one after the wi-I mean rain, would definitely could use some more sounds on, a solo maybe.Another WiP, this one is significantly improved, I feel.
Well, you could really learn a lot from @Devine's song. It's really better to improvise along the way if you intend to keep the same chords over and over.I don't know how I feel about that, I mean, I'm going to probably add some samples and shit but the overall instrumentation, I want it to stay relatively simple.
That's what I'm implying, to make it varied not longer.My song is already 3 minutes and 36 seconds which is plenty long enough, so I don't think I'll be making it longer, but maybe a bit more varied.
Hi, according to contest rules, a WIP must be provided in order to verify that the work belongs to the submitter.
It is a final work and it was finished in two days, in a WIP version I simply turned additional instruments off, as I don't render anything until it's ~95% finished.
The sound quality you've got is actually something that can be significantly improved with little and simple work.Edit: @Devine, I wish I had his quality production.
Thank you, here's a screenshot.Look The J, I see your point -- you may indeed have done everything right, however posting both the WIP and the final submission in the same post tends to cause controversy. But that's okay because it isn't against the contest rules, so your entry was considered and added to the entries just as the other ones. Lovely calming music by the way.
Also, even though it isn't obligatory, anyone can post a screenshot (preferrably with the starting time of the project on screen) as mentioned:
Mandatory. Aye.I've seen people doing this since last contest (if I'm not mistaken), however it wasn't in the rules then. Might be a good idea to add it to the rules of future contests so we can know the project started after the contest has begun, if you guys agree.
Well, see, it's pretty diverse. However, the voice, surely could do without.Obligatory.
Goddoms, hide your screenshot man, it's huge. Use [ spoiler] image here [/ spoiler] (without the spaces).Thank you, here's a screenshot.
Well, there's no escape now. Reported.Fuck now I'm gonna get banned for multi accounting.
You actually don't sound like you started yesterday, so the amount of effort you've invested over time is pretty audible. Good job.I don't mean to undercut your throwing me tips, because I know a lot of guys, when you throw them tips, they act pompous and tell you how good they are at producing music when they're really fucking garbage, so don't take me that way, I'm not doing that. I've actually got about 4~ years of production experience at my little home studio, though I've done mostly metal for the duration of that time, I know pretty much every single basic trick, especially mixing in mono and then expanding (that's exactly how I did this track).
My previous comment was on your last upload.I'd encourage you to listen to my last upload, I think it's pretty good overall.
Thank you. I don't use brickwall compression.Edit: I just listened to your track, and this is damn good. I think you might be going a little Rick Rubin though, I feel like as soon as the verse hits (where it cuts out) it's going to go brickwall mode and hit 0db and become uncomfortable to listen to.
Well, Devine is my last name and anyone can check the notes to make sure it is the same work as I posted.That picture isn't quite convincing especially when it says Devine on it.
What a coincidence. My real name is The J. I have horrible parents.Well, Devine is my last name and anyone can check the notes to make sure it is the same work as I posted.
To emphasize of courseWhy would you tag us both??? We're obviously the same person.
Not very. It's OK overall.Bass probably a bit loud.
My WIP. Bass probably a bit loud.
Imagine wandering along some deserted beach, hm yea.
What about another screenshot of your work with the notes this time?(sorry idk? it's rain, is it going to be important to credit someone for a rain sample?) as for the other samples....
My WIP. Bass probably a bit loud.
Imagine wandering along some deserted beach, hm yea.
I think it needs a bit of equalizing.Here's my second WIP.
Here's my second WIP.
My only thought is it seems the 'theme' has quite a massive range. I don't understand how comparisons and such could be made between a single piece of music.
There's still one month to go or are you going on vacation or something?I'm afraid I cannot finish my music! But I hope... :\
Oh, my bad! I thought this contest is similar to icon contest's time.There's still one month to go or are you going on vacation or something?
Sounds great! Hey, maybe the onsets of the instruments at 0:40 to 1:00 are a bit too hard/intense compared to the rest of the arrangement in this segment. I'd take it a bit slower, you know, but that's your decision really.First WIP,am kinda experimenting on this one,first time doing a vocal (just singing Oh Ah Eh and etc)on one of my tracks (am recording on my laptop's onboard mic,so not very high quality,you may notice a ''humming'' as the voice comes in,though i tried my best to remove such humming),on another note ive been kind of stuck in this song,cant seem to think of anything or a way to continue it for a while,so there's a chance i may not finish it.
Sounds great! Hey, maybe the onsets of the instruments at 0:40 to 1:00 are a bit too hard/intense compared to the rest of the arrangement in this segment. I'd take it a bit slower, you know, but that's your decision really.
I would also suggest you add some more reverb and delays on your voice, lots of feedback on that delay to really give it that dreamy, ambient sound.
You might want to not make it sound like cut samples. The ending of the sound files should be smooth not abrupt.Hi here is my entry Ambient track with Arpeggiator+Strings
You might want to not make it sound like cut samples. The ending of the sound files should be smooth not abrupt.
Also, how about a screenshot of your work?
Much better indeed although that's some pretty intense reverb.Better version deleting cuts adding reverb to get better ending
no it's perfect for me better than old version and more properMuch better indeed although that's some pretty intense reverb.
Wouldn't it be better if you rerecorded the thing without cutting?
Oooh. Nice!i know what i doing i'm musician bro'
EDIT: so, this is my wannabe WiP (heathenland).
Better version deleting cuts adding reverb to get better ending
So that's your composition? I really enjoyed it. However the production/execution becomes a little too sloppy to my taste after the middle of the song. You should work on that, it ruins a very pleasant melody.
I like the sound you're getting. Reminds me of the ambient works of some Jonsi&Alex, but little bit "darker". I'm not sure I enjoy the two chords you presented us though, but it is too much of a WIP as it is now for me to give an actual opinion.
I'm working on itSo that's your composition?
However the production/execution becomes a little too sloppy to my taste after the middle of the song. You should work on that, it ruins a very pleasant melody.
Amazing buildup! I really enjoyed listening to it. In my opinion the songwriting got better too, I felt as if there is now a more evident cohesion between the themes from the 1st and 2nd part than what you showed in your 1st WIP. Yes, the second part sounds better produced than before, that's good. But it still isn't perfect, some frequencies don't seem alright for me. I can't really help though since I'm as noob as it gets in this, haha.Still in WiP phase (@Naze tell me how much I destroyed it this time):
The composition is inspired by magical and eerie, supreme places, such as; Hogvarts castle, Drangleic Castle(when it was in its former un-undead state). It has a fairy feel while giving a strong sensation of something big is coming. Something very powerful and vast.