Intense, but relaxed
Not sure what to say, exactly, so the review wont be all that long.
I love the synths you've used, but I can't say I feel the song fits a fast-paced videogame. I don't really get a videogame feel from it. Doesn't make it bad, though. Maybe it could fit in a racing game.
Either way, that's not too interesting. I like the subtle bass, but I feel you could've given it a bit more attention and sound. Like in the outro, which I find awesome, by the way.
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Thanks for the review. When I make my songs, I don't make them to fit into anything in particular. I try to leave that up to Flash Artists to find a use for them. I only find inspiration, create a song, and hope that people like it. I think that it would be awesome to have any of my songs put into a game or movie though! As for this song, I tried to make it easy to listen to so that people could just enjoy it. Although, I have been thinking of remixes lately so perhaps this song is a good candidate...? :) Again, thank you very much for the review!
- NikM
And here I was thinking I didn't like Trance.
Wow, dude that was pretty damn amazing. I mean, I probably wouldn't be so surprised if I heard this on the radio, but among all the bad trance on Newgrounds, this one stands out. It deserves a lot more attention.
You're a master with those synths. I'm not gonna say they tell a story or anything, but they really drive the song forward with a light, somewhat cheerful tune. Very classic trance, while showing that there's room to explore further out.
Rhythm section is great. It doesn't change much, but it carries the synth very nicely throughout the entire song. Loving the samples you're using on the drums. Transitions are skillfully done, too.
I love how complete this track is. It's not amazing in one part, it's all-around great. All the different parts fit together just right.
Lastly, intro and outro both work very well. Lioness390 is lucky to have someone make such great tracks for her.
Lol, thanks a ton! I tried my best to master this track, Ozone 4, built in limiters and EQ's... Man. I love classic Trance, like ATB, the original DJ Tiesto, all of them are very inspiring to me :)... The track "Don't stop" By ATB drove me to make this song.
Celts n cowboys?
This sounds very professionally made. Really reminds me of a piece my dad played back when he was in a brass band, called Cry of the Celts. At least the intro.
I like what you're trying to go for here, a hybrid between two cultures and historical eras. It's certainly interesting, and you do a lot of stuff right here.
The instruments sound crisp, very good sounds. Composition is also very good, transitions, harmonies, everything seems to fit.
Only thing I can complain about is the fact that the Cowboy part didn't shine through as much. That is, unless Medieval + Cowboy = Celt. The rhythm of the tunes are very reminiscent of celtic music, at least.
I actually started bringing the Medieval and Cowboys elements together towards the end of the project. :D When I started I was dead set on making a pure medieval track, but as with many of the projects I work with, the music kind of took on a life on its own. :)
Thank you immensely for your comment!
Reminds me of Zelda
This honestly gave me the chills. Absolutely loved it, and for some reason, it just reminded me of Zelda. Or Golden Sun. Not that it has a videogame feel over it.
It flows very well. Starts up simple, with a single flute playing a melody, until it gets backed up with more flutes. The melody keeps going through the song. I think my favorite point in the song is at 30 seconds or so, where the song takes a step up and you get a complete harmony.
I also really loved how the song reached a sort of climax a bit before 0.50, the buildup was just perfect considering how the song goes. I love the outro as well, it really dots the i for this song.
Would go really well in a concept album of sorts, it can easily tell a tale.
Your review has made me very encouraged x3
Video games in general (One of them being Zelda) are my inspiration, and some of those games have really beautiful tracks that I feel are underrated by most of the musical world. Well...aside from the niche they fall in, of course =P
Thank you very much for taking the time to hear my song and write this review, I'm glad you enjoyed it :D
Very powerful
I can't really find anything wrong with this track.
It's extremely powerful and well-made all throughout. It's got the bassline driving it forward all throughout, and where bass cuts off, the synths do a great job of keeping the track going. I love how the song really kicks in at about 0.30.
Fast-paced, excellent transitions, with just the right amount of variation to keep it interesting for three minutes. I'm not sure how danceable it is, but it fits a videogame very well, and I see it is a remix of a shooter. I'd rather imagine a bulletstorm kind of game, like Johnstown, though, but that's just me :>
Also kinda intrigued by how it slows down at the end before it cuts off. I don't know if I like it or not, but it is a nice way to end it.
I am thinking the same thing about the ending.
I mean, I kinda wanted it to keep going, but I couldn't think of any more variations or directions to take it. A general trend in all my music is that it just kinda ends.
Thanks so much for your compliments!
Nothing new
By that, I'm in no way saying this is a bad track. It is sure to get the bodies moving on the floor.
The introduction reminds me more of rave than of house. The song itself is quite repetitive and has a few techno elements in it, though it is definitely a house track. I love the synths you've used, gives a wavy feel that really follows the bass track of the song, especially like the buildups at set points, at transitions.
Only problem I have is that it's really not too new. Some might say house music often sounds similar, but there are a lot of things you can mess with.
The drums you used were also of great quality, as was the outro and the ending, not just fading out but actually cutting it off after tuning it down.
it's a nice piece, it's definitely something to be played at clubs, but it wouldn't go into any of my mixes.
Yes, I have to agree that it gets repetitive, and the build up at the beginning is maybe long and boring.
I will try experimenting more in the future, so my songs don't sound like all of the other mainstream music.
Thank you, your review is great, and really means a lot to me.
Not bad
Definitely not a bad track. I like the surreal ambience of the track,.
The thing that goes through the entire track is the sharp synth that follows the same melody. It's absolutely a good line, like how you've gone about it. The different instruments you put on top, something that sounds like the organ-sounding instrument does fit quite well. The part at about 2 minutes also feels pretty good.
I'm not sure what drum samples you used, but they felt a bit flat when compared to the rest of the sounds, at least the snare drum and hi-hat(?). Bass sounds very good.
I'm not sure whether you misplaced it as a loop, but there is a gap at the end of the song which makes the loop sound off a bit. Might want to fix that.
I think this song has more of my own unique spin on it then anything else I've composed. (the organ especially)
I made this in FL Studio, the drums - they are apart of the set of minor plugins that appear when you open FL Studio (10) - at that they are very basic.
The gap, I still can't figure out how to get that to stop. I tried cutting the remainder and that takes away the 1-2 second silence at the end.
I'll see what I can do to fix it...
Sounds... sour?
Again, the language barrier ruins it all for me.
It's not a bad trippmix. It souds like Band on the Run on acid, that's for sure. However, I don't really like what you did with the vocals. It made the entire song sound absolutely horrible. It doesn't sound like it's on acid any longer, it just sounds like the vocalist is in his pre-teens.
Another thing is that I don't really like the synths you used for the melody, it's a bit too sharp at times.
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Yes I know I suck at singing. I cant stay in those damn high notes for shit. Im sorry that ruined the song for you.
Almost perfect
I see you went for a somewhat soothing feel with this. You did pretty well.
There's not much I have to complain about, but there are some big issues.
First off, it's a bit too loud. Ambient songs should not be in-your-face, they should be in the back of your head, calming you down (or freaking you out, whichever feeling you want to bring out). And by loud I don't only mean I had my speakers on too high, but the sounds you've used should be a bit toned down.
The second issue is that towards the end, it seems a bit cluttered and too energetic. Again, considering you went for the soothing feel of a seashore, it should be rather relaxed. Try not to use the synthetic sound you've used to create sort of a rhythm, but use something else. Samples of bongos, or something like that. And just tone it down. Focus on making it relaxing.
Seeing as it's a WiP I won't criticize on the ending, though it ends abruptly.
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Thank you for your review. I will definitely take your suggestions into consideration.
Must be the hardest boss I've ever encountered
What an amazing piece. I'm seriously stunned. And this is your first? Wow. I can't wait to see what your tenth will be. And those between.
The song really has it all. The menacing themes, the drum-like effects, the great build-up and the very good backing with a bassline. The melody is dramatic, and the entire thing actually sounds somewhat symphonic, which I have a hard time finding in most 8-Bit songs. This isn't Nintendo, this is better. It's amazing. I would actually like to hear a version of this that isn't 8-bit. It could sound absolutely amazing, if you managed to somehow compose this for an orchestra.
Great stuff. Absolutely great.
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I have full idea of what the actual version will sound like. It's just as of now I can't do anything to make the full version. But when I do, I'll definitely notify you. And the last section is supposed to be orchestral/symphonic based.
Thanks for the review.
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