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[DJO - Stars]

Typical but good

This was a bit typical of most techno I hear but it was still pretty good. The beginning kicked ass big time. You picked the perfect timbre for it. You seem to have a knack for orchestration. Have you ever written any orchestral music?

The structure is rather simple but it was still cool.

My main problem is the EQ. It still sounds a bit empty or unbalanced for some reason. It's probably lacking in bass.

Score was unreasonably low, so I 5'd it ;D Zerobombers never review so don't bother asking them to lol.

DJOrsa responds:

No, I haven't written any orchestration music, but I love it, haha. I listen to a lot of Mozart and Vivaldi. It's symphonies, which are close to orchestras, I guess haha.

The bass is low, I just couldn't bring myself to make something that repetitive louder, but I do agree that it is low.

The EQ is slightly lacking because I didn't add any ambiance. I wanted to give it a really free, floaty feeling. Any ambiance would have grounded the sound and overridden the reverb, imo.

Thanks for your good reviews! :D

[DJO - Serenity]

Nice

I really like the piano in there, especially the bass notes.

I'd have to say the strongest aspect of the song is the production. The melodies were okay but the production really makes it work and makes it live up to the title of the piece, which is all that matters in the end, if you ask me.

Not quite "Dreamcatcher" since that's my favorite of yours so far but this is pretty nice.

[Moonlight Sonata (Heavy)]

Very nice

My only problem is that there are bits where the guitar is not in time with the drums, but overall, I think this is a very beautiful rendition of this.

I'd like to hear you do the 3rd movement of the piece, if you can. That section is crazy and would probably make a good metal piece.

Chainsawmaniac777 responds:

Thanks dude! Glad you liked it!

Do you mean the way there are two time signatures in this piece? I use the original 2/2 for the clean sections, and 6/8 for the heavy part (which I feel gives it more of a metal swing). The sections the link the two are difficult because they change time signature, and the two do overlap, which might make it sound out.

I'm confident that its not out of time, its either the effect of the time signatures distorting things, or maybe I have a latency issue with my recording equipment (my computer sucks!)

[Tomcat Blues (RS)]

Pretty OK!

I wouldn't think blues and 8-bit would mix very well but you managed to make it work, amazingly enough.

However, my problem with this track is that it just turns into background noise for me after a while. Try and do what you can to keep it interesting.

But nevertheless, I can hear this being used in an old-fashioned video game.

Ragestorm responds:

Well thank you! I do see what you mean by background noise, but that is really what this song was meant to be originally, think of the old time bar or saloon with the piano guy. yeah. Thanks for the review.

[Work VI]

Needs a LOT of work

That's an okay idea you have there but since there's very little development and that you only use whole notes and half notes (with the exception of the section with the staccato), it gets very boring after a while. The ending doesn't use a proper cadence. And I don't think it's possible to play this on a solo violin, since violins are generally built to play only one unharmonized line of melody.

Overall unextraordinary and premature.

ass-scum responds:

I'm still just experimenting, trying out different ways of making music with a computer program. Most of all I'm trying to express myself, not bind myself to how other people think the music should be played. You've made me realise this, and for that I thank you.
Also, thanks for taking the time and to effort to write your comment. I appreciate it.

[Umm's and Ahh's]

Hmm..

I like it. It's a very relaxing piece of music. Here's a suggestion: cut off a bit of the silence at the end and it would make a very nice loop! Just thought I'd throw that out there.

[FFReedom]

meh...

it's okay. i feel like i've heard the beginning a thousand times before, but the synths do take you somewhere semi-interesting. i kinda liked the tapping but it just didn't feel right for the song. i thought the song overall had no real drive or point to it if you know what i mean.

so in short, lose the tapping and try a different beginning and try to add a little reverb and other effects to make it stand out more.

also, you have good ideas. you should upgrade to more realistic sounds as soon as you have the money. as I may have said to you before, the production and sound of instruments will usually make or break the song.

MarioNintendo responds:

Well in my opinion, the tapping was a funny and great idea. I don't regret putting it in, it makes anybody listening to it smile.

I can't buy Logic pro, for god sake!! :P Don't vote low because I'm money lacking!

[ParagonX9 - Chaoz Fantasy]

Damn..

I wish I could write electronica like this.

[Organ Triste]

Much better!

Wow dude. This composition is actually a lot better because there was a build up to it. Impressive for one hour's work.

Now, I recommend you do something about the sound. I know all you have is Garageband and, as you put it, "a stinky midi keyboard," but if you can upgrade to this program I use called Logic Pro 8, it will make your music sound, like, 10x better. The organ is smooth but it doesn't sound all that real.

MarioNintendo responds:

Heck I know. GarageBand doesn't quite do the job with real instruments. Logic Pro 8...
Dude, it's $500. That's far too expansive, considering GarageBand came with the Mac I bought. :P I'll try to get it though if I can, but you've got to understand that for the moment I'm too short on dollars to consider buying such a program XP

Glad you liked it though. I tried making a small story into it and well, yep, it all entered in an hour. Thanks again!

[Organ Gymnastics]

hmm..

I dunno... I like what you have here. I know this is one of your first compositions and it shows. I would suggest making a bit longer and make sure the melody doesn't stray off in the middle of the song (which it did). Here's an idea: apply the sonata format. In case you don't know, this is the sonata format:

A ("exposition"): Statement of the first theme, transition into a second theme which is in a different key (if the first theme is minor, the second theme is the major key of that minor (ex. C minor to C major)), same transition melody. Repeat.
B ("development"): Anything goes. For this part, I recommend variations of the first theme. That way, it sticks out more in the listener's mind
A' ("recapitulation"): Big restatement of A, except both themes are in the same key now.

Yeah this format is very classical-y but apply it to your music and see how it works. It works for me. If you have any questions, don't be a stranger and ask. My door is always open :)

MarioNintendo responds:

Sonata? Well, I've never heard of that! But it's kind of hard to think about something you don't know when you improvise all your way through the song! :P It sounds a bit complicated, even though I'm no professional pianist. I'll try to see your songs and try it out if I can, if not, you'll get a nice PM from me. :P Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it!