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[Atadema - TTC1]

Bass beat was too much

I think that it's a good start, but there was a thorn in my side from the start, sadly. When you throw in the bass beat, it's just too much for a VG tune of this nature. Perhaps soften it up slightly, in order to keep in sync with the rest of the video game feel.

I appreciate that it's a remix of an original, but softening the bass would be all you really needed to do - the choir struggles against it and it all seems overshadowed by it, which is a great shame.

[Review Request Club]

[Virtuous]

To the victor, the spoils

Very reminiscent of something from the end of a Star Wars movie, though with a medieval twist.

I love the sounds and the way that it sounds so grandiose, as if there is a prince of the realm entering the city, his honour proven to one and all, as an enemy now vanquished pays tribute to his country and their forces.

I think that the reduction of cymbal crashes is a great move and it does make the piece seem to have more significance, especially when the cymbals actually come in now.

[Review Request Club]

DJ-Chilvan responds:

Thanks! I really love your interpretation of the song! I actually did get really "in tune and immersed" when composing this piece. The whole part from 2:42-2:52 was my most emotional part, the mix of harmonies there just get to me everytime, it feels so great=P. I was actually picturing some type of royal orchestra performing this piece while I was composing it haha.
BTW, this song sounds even better now for me because i recently completed all of my personal victories (read my response for Zouk's review)
Thnx again!

[Countless Stars]

Light-hearted

I like this track, it's a nice, uplifting tune, that really does make you tap your feet and smile.

I think that sometimes, the bass is a little overpowering, but that's nothing that can't be dealt with over a few small tweaks. Just take some of the power out of it, so that the natural bass of the piano can be heard and you'll be fine.

With the way that the piano carries this tune, you would think that there was no need for any other instruments, but this is where it gets a nice lift from the occasional strings that come along and just seem to cameo. It's a nice blend, especially when they hum, as opposed to pluck.

[Review Request Club]

Sawdust responds:

Yeah, the bass blows, I admit.

Also I was intending for this to be like an epic orchestral piece, but I guess I'm incapable of doing that then :( Thanks though

[The End of Our Journey]

French video gaming

An interesting concept, where people stand around in a rural town square as the market gets set up for the day. People turn up riding bicycles and the pace of everything slows to a crawl.

I can see this getting used for video games and it would be for something along the lines of a LoZ style of game, as the hero enters the peaceful square, just before something cataclysmic happens, thus involving him in the plot and giving him something to do.

I'd certainly suggest on that line of thought you make some sort of 'evil thing attacks rural town' style piece, just so that if this was being done, people don't have to cope with two different artist's styles, as that could imbalance the whole setting of a video game, for example.

[Review Request Club]

itsameyayo responds:

Sure, if I have that opportunity, that would be according to plan...thanks!

-ImperfectDisciple-

[[MC Crispy] - Fast Pace Game]

You want a new mic for Xmas

It's not a bad start, but there are two main issues here:

1) You need a new mic - try looking on eBay, as there are some good deals for around £50. This will get you a much better sound quality for the piece overall. Perhaps having a look at some tutorials for Audacity, or whatever sound program you use would help, as you could do with work on equalising it as well, but that's a minor issue.

2) The pace. Your rapping is a little on the quick side. Slow it down, as you're forcing your lyrics to go along with the beat. Relax, take a few slow, deep breaths and let it flow. Practice makes perfect.

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chrisG755 responds:

thanks a lot, my highest review yet, and yes i have asked my parents for a mic for Christmas which hopefully i'll get hehe.. but yeah i need to work on breathing but thank you anyway.

[The Bad Rasta Farmer]

Good sound

Decent vocal sampling, accompanied by a good beat and melody. Perhaps this could be developed a little more, leading to a better melody solo, which could spur you on to something else with the bass.

I like the way that you've brought the strings into the piece and I am impressed with how it all comes together, but I would hope that you could use better samples, to make it sound like more of a rap track. Perhaps in the circumstances of your next piece, you can come up with a vocal artist from Newgrounds and give them the chance to mix it up with you.

[Review Request Club]

[Chasing the Rain Complete]

Rather simple

I think that it's a nice tune that certainly embodies the essence of Techno to start with. The issue that i have is that it sounds a little 'flat' and it lacks in the sort of progression that I would expect from something like this.

I think the remedy for this issue I have is the addition of a better counter melody, to back up the main melody, which is great. There is a good solo in there, but there is a problem when it seems that the bass track that goes along with it doesn't seem to mesh too well. Just a few small changes there would certainly help you out there.

I think that it's a good start, but it needs something else, just to make it more usable as a track. Possibly ramp the bass up in the backing, to give more depth, but be careful not to go over the top.

[Review Request Club]

[-PdG- Darkness]

Good loop

A little short, but not a bad piece of programming or playing, if you actually did that :P

I like the upbeat melody that goes along and carries the piece forward, while there's a nice understated beat in there that can give a very different perspective of the whole piece.

I think that it possibly could have done with being a little longer, giving room for some sort of melody solo, just to bring and added dimension to the piec,e other than that, it's great and is very versatile.

[Reivew Request Club]

Prodigal responds:

The programming is actually a VsTi called Glitch, if that's what you are looking at. THe reverse snares, the sustained snares, etc...

The Upbeat melody is going to be fiddled with in the full version.

Thanks for the review!