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[Sordid Avenue]

Well made

Quite the catchy tune, absolutely. Recording quality is not the best.

My biggest issue with this track is that the recording quality is as poor as it is. The guitar sounds can get trashy from times, which isn't fitting for this genre you're going for.

The song is also very simple, but it's catchy enough. Vocals are somewhat falsetto, which isn't necessarily bad, though it can be a bit much at times.

Drummer has some talent, I'm glad you didn't go for a completely normal rhythm all the way throughout.

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Sawdust responds:

Thanks a lot

[Chills [WIP] {Dj_Abbic}]

Not sure about the wobs

It's not a bad track. The intro is great, though I feel the sound quality of the piano could be slightly improved with better samples or something like that.

When the buzzing synths first come in, and the build-up starts, it feels real good. However, the wobs you've made are a bit weak and do with a bit more force behind them.

Song feels really dark after the piano intro, somewhat menacing. It's a pretty neat track, and it actually loops pretty well too. Very good WIP, you could defo do something awesome with this if you keep working on it.

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DjAbbic responds:

Thanks, the piano was rather bothering me too, I think I'll change that in the next WIP. Also, this was my first attempt at making a wobble, so it's not as good as it can be, but I'll spice that up a bit. I actually thought this might make a good halloween track when I first started it :P

[M3- The Alchemist's Study]

Too powerful for background music

This track really is ominous, and I have to agree with zelazon, the first 20 seconds sound a bit like a Bond song.

The fact that the track feels and sounds so mystical works great with what you have in mind for it, alchemist's study, magic shop, wizard school, all should work very well. I see the song better used in a cutscene, though, because it really is quite powerful at times, too much so to be used as simple bg music.

The loop is very nice, so it is definitely possible. It could probably also work well in a forest scene of sorts.

I enjoy the main melody played on some sort of flute. The xylophone provides a thin backing for it, and adds a lot to the mystery of the song. Something about that instrument.

Composition is great and transitions are also really good.

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MeteorManMike responds:

You're right, this would probably be better as a cinematic or a flash movie. Likely inspired by my time in band/orchestra.

I settled on the strange, wind-like synth specifically for a mysterious feel. Glad to see it worked.

Thanks for reviewing!

[Dim Lit Rooms {Frozen)]

Too dim?

I'm gonna guess that the fact that the entire song is a bit unclear, in quality, isn't in thread with the title. I'm not sure what causes this, but it sounds like I'm standing outside of the room listening to this track.

The song has a nice composition and progression, it is carried throughout by the light synth and the drums, while the bass works as a strong force at points.

My big issue is the sound quality. If it's intentional, you should change it, if not, you should find a way to fix it.

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lazy-dave responds:

I shall look into that. Thanks for the feedback and review!

[[dB] See You on the Other Side]

Very nicely looped

As a stand-alone track, this wouldn't score very high, IMO. However, as a loop, it's really neat. I actually had this on in the background for about ten minutes without thinking of it.

Though the intro might drag out a tad, the song progresses nicely throughout the 1.30, and loops very nicely at the end, without missing a beat. I think this could be very well if put into a full song, used in a remix og in a general mix to transition between songs.

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Decibel responds:

Yeah, it wouldn't score very high if it was the best song ever, people seem to like giving me 0's (Y)

It does drag out a little but we'll have to live with it ;P

Thanks :)

[A Four-Leaf Clover]

Heh

I admit, when I went through the requests for this week, and heard the intro to this, I just didn't want to review it, it didn't feel like anything I could listen to. Guess I was wrong in assuming so.

Though I still am not convinced, I do see some talent here. My major problem is that it feels a bit shallow, with little backing up the main melody. I guess that's MIDI for you.

I'll focus on the composition though, which I think is really great. I still say you need something to keep the track going forward, I guess you could say it needs a bit more of an oomph to it, a push.

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The-Hobo-Dude responds:

yo! thanks for reviewing...

yeh, i guess floaty intros never sound so good when written in MIDI, and it's also a bit frustrating for me when i hear it this way, 'cause it sounded good in my head... :(

i also understand what you mean by shallow, and i agree it does need a little "oomph", as you say, even if the general feel is meant to be cool...

i'll willingly admit that i just plain suck at making midi sound good and full, but i'll be working on that in months to come...

anyway...i really enjoyed reading your comment, for the nice advices, sooo...
i'm glad you reviewed my song anyway...XD

chill out

jee

[F(r)iend]

Drags on a bit

I just don't feel this track, I'm sorry.

The intro is practically half the song. When the vocals actually appear, they're very low, while the bass takes over. The rhythms feel off, and I just don't like the sound of the vocals. I can barely make out any lyrics.

Did like the part at about 2.25, though, the transition, I guess, between two verses.

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