Two tracks of mine...

Dragan

I figured i would pop these up here and see what people think.

The first one i just finished up this morning, basically taking the theme from the name "Electrical Storm", very chilled and laid back ambient style.

http://soundcloud.com/shatterfreak/electrical-storm

This second one is a little bit more a challenge for the listener i think. "The first steps and dying breath of an awkward machine", basic premise is that it's the ongoing attempts to run and failure of an "awkward machine".

http://soundcloud.com/shatterfreak/the-first-steps-and-dying-breath-of-an-awkward-machine

Any feedback greatly appreciated, it would be nice to get some from people with, basically, the taste in music of people who would frequent a forum like this specifically.

Scubadevils

Wow, good stuff - only a few weeks ago you posted your first ever tune, sounds like you have been spending a lot of time at this! Fair play.

Ok, on the first track, I really like it... very IDM sounding. My only complaint would be that I think the percussive element sounds a bit too loud compared to the other elements... easy enough I'd imagine to resolve. I'm not mad on the snare either, but that could be just a personal thing - it just kinda sounds popped in and out if you know what I mean and a bit harsh compared to the rest of the track - its early introduction stuck with me for the whole tune, it just sounded out of place or something - as I say though, that is probably just a personal thing.

The second track I'm finding a similar issue with the distorted snare or whatever it is (I'm no producer so excuse my lack of correct wording, but hopefully you know what I mean!). Again I find it harsh and a bit overpowering, other than that, very good stuff!

Overall, very impressed!

I wish I could ever get the finger out and give it a bash...

Anima

I think the first track is a little bit bare overall. I like the mood it presents, the piano works well and the melody is nice. I just think you need to add a few more percussive elements as well as a few effects, just to throw things up a little bit. I'm thinking a few delays here and there on a few hits to fill out the spectrum.

I like the production on the second track. Nice and tight (good melody too) but again its a bit sparse between some hits. I think you just need to gel certain elements together and it will flow nicely. Like maybe route the bass into another bus, cut the low end and have a delay or reverb on the high end from the bass. That way theres some continuity from the bass to the next hit.

Dragan

Felixdhc wrote: »

Wow, good stuff - only a few weeks ago you posted your first ever tune, sounds like you have been spending a lot of time at this! Fair play.

Ok, on the first track, I really like it... very IDM sounding. My only complaint would be that I think the percussive element sounds a bit too loud compared to the other elements... easy enough I'd imagine to resolve. I'm not mad on the snare either, but that could be just a personal thing - it just kinda sounds popped in and out if you know what I mean and a bit harsh compared to the rest of the track - its early introduction stuck with me for the whole tune, it just sounded out of place or something - as I say though, that is probably just a personal thing.

The second track I'm finding a similar issue with the distorted snare or whatever it is (I'm no producer so excuse my lack of correct wording, but hopefully you know what I mean!). Again I find it harsh and a bit overpowering, other than that, very good stuff!

Overall, very impressed!

I wish I could ever get the finger out and give it a bash...

I am with you on the snare, something about it was annoying me and now that someone else has pointed it out it's obvious. Will definitely mix that up should i go back to that song.

I think one of the main issues may be that i predominantly write Dubstep...i need to tone back on the snare sounds when i work on other genres...it's one of the main tenants of Dubstep....a big smacky snare.

Excellent mate, thanks for that.

Anima , that's great advice man, thanks very much for taking the time to listen.

Scubadevils

Dragan wrote: »

I am with you on the snare, something about it was annoying me and now that someone else has pointed it out it's obvious. Will definitely mix that up should i go back to that song.

I think one of the main issues may be that i predominantly write Dubstep...i need to tone back on the snare sounds when i work on other genres...it's one of the main tenants of Dubstep....a big smacky snare.

Excellent mate, thanks for that.

Anima , that's great advice man, thanks very much for taking the time to listen.

Cool, I actually hate saying anything that could be deemed negative, especially when I have zero knowledge of production - good that you knew what I meant!

Yeah I'd say though when your main concentration has been something with a very dominant musical feature such as the snares etc in dubstep it can be easy to naturally include when exploring other musical territory.