Pretty good
There are some bits that are a little repetitive or that feel a lil drawn out, like in the beginning. But overall I liked this song. 1:46 especially where everything begins to climax and the synth solo starts shortly after. This is pretty good for trance because it isn't really the generic trance song most artists usually pump out. Good job.
ya, i layer alot, lol
Pretty good
This is a good example of what can be produced in just the demo of FL. I loved the melodies in there and the relaxation of the song. While listening to it I did think it reminded me of Mirror's Edge's theme song. If you haven't heard it yet you should go listen to it.
Now, for some critique. I don't know how this song sounds on your system and whatever you used to mix it with (speakers, head phones, ect.) but on mine the drums sound a little bit quiet. This seems like a song where when the drums are playing during the main parts of the track they should really be up in your face. That kick especially, otherwise it feels as if the song loses a lot of power.
Another thing is in the beginning. There's a weird overtone going on with the bass that sort of rattles the speakers, and not in a good way. You might want to, if you can, go back and EQ those frequencies that are causing this out. Other then that, I believe this was an excellent and beautiful track.
Lol thanks. I cant fix it :/ it was the demo after all. The power of the drums ur talking abaut could be cus my speakers are EQ enabled and boosted in bottom bass and high discant.
I'm just going to reiterate
I have to agree with a lot of what other people have said. Like darkriku12 I think dynamics would have been a helpful tool. Everything seems to be at one level the entire time. I think the few slow downs that there were helped a little bit but overall it feels mechanical and almost soulless. That's what gives the most sadness out of anything.
A few tweaks to the dynamics would really show a lot of change. Decrescendos or crescendos will work almost anywhere in piano solos as it is a dynamic way of filtering dynamics. I wrote a song called Silent Nights and I added dynamics to the beginning only and they are very noticable if you listen to them. It will do a great deal of change to the song. I did notice a few here and there, so I'll give you credit on it. I think this song has potential for improvement.
Overall I thought it was a very beautiful piece that does capture the emotions of sadness and sorrow.
Very relaxing
Though I do believe this song would fit better under a genre like say hip hop, I voted fairly on my judgment of the music.
I really enjoyed the early chords you used in this song, it added a diverse flavor to the song and allowed the melodies to be spiced up. However, some of the transitions aren't very clean and some of those chords are dirty and create unwanted dissonance to my ears. There were also parts I think you could have chosen better notes within the melody. As the song really goes on it really seems like you got a bit lazy with it.
As far as drum samples the one that stood out the most was the ride sample. It sounds fake. With all the drum samples out there you should be able to find something that can replace that bad ride without a problem.
Well, this is all I have. In general, I really like the beginning and as the song hits within the 2 minute margin it starts to die. I think this song could really take a little bit of revision.
-LightKeeper
Sounds like a ringtone
Mono suggests only one speaker, and I have sound coming from both. Like most music, this is stereo. I couldn't understand why you would want mono anyway, but besides that.
There's few problems in here, with some of the synths. It sounds like they're hitting a few wrong notes, especially that vocal synth on the bend at 3:26. It really has a cheesy sound to it, but that's what you get from most 16/8 bit music.
Decent
Very repetitive and boring, you need to add more to keep the piece interesting. You only have one synth which really limits the progression of the song. The song is really simple, being composed only with drums and a lead line. Add a bass synth in there, some chords to back it, change the leads up more. I'd also recommend updating those drum samples because they sound like those default FL samples.
I'd recommend learning more about what DnB is about as well, as this may just be very far from what DnB is. Look up some tutorials and learn how to mess with FL.
1. You don't hear the bass? It's pretty deep, my speakers couldn't pick it up but my headphones could.
2. I have no clue what DnB is.
3. This is only my second full song, so I'm a little clueless on how to download different... drum samples and such.
4. Thank you kindly for taking the time to review my song. ;)
Well returning the favor.
Of reviewing.
I really like how this whole mix begins off, very nicely done and mastered professionally. I have to say I was enjoying the melody and overall, the song up to 0:41. Trance isn't my spectrum of music, but I would have digressed from using a similar sounding synth to the one already playing in the background, and instead maybe a done a toss with the melodies - giving them to separate synths.
One other things I noticed was a lack of transition. There's a bit of it at :41 but it's not really too noticable seeing as it begins a new phase, though there is a slight pause. The second transitional problem I found came at 1:36 where it goes back into that beginning phrase.
Hope this was helpful.
~LightKeeper
Thank you so much for reviewing!!!
I agree this piece clearly is lacking in transition especially at 1:36 (that was when I got tired of working on this and decided to just be done).
Repetitive
It's very repetitive and could use an update on the sound samples, especially the drum samples used. I would recommend taking out those hi hats completely as well, as they don't add anything except fro maybe the soloing hi hats with accents that begins at 1:10.
It's not a brilliant track, I admit. It could use a lot of work, but I don't think I'll ever work on this again. It had the accent the flash author was looking for, but out of context it's kinda bland. :f
Thanks for the review!
Bleeding ears...
For improv, this is pretty bad.. None of the notes were in key and there's was obviously no thought going into anyone's head about what they were playing. You should have all agree at least on a key before playing. Practice your improv skills because this is just distasteful.
Haha, we were just kidding :P
Don't take it seriously.
Very interesting :)
I'm extremely surprised with what you can do with such common sounds. The sounds of like really do make music. The sound is very different and original. I really don't know what to say to this because it is beyond average. I'm definitely looking forward to your sample pack.
Thanx man.
The samplepack is already "out there" for free download and use.
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