Hello SJ. Luv the use of the vocal here...works well with the mellow music. Play around with a fast attack/release compressor on vocals (start with 2ms attack/285ms release and -20db threshold, use an 8:1 ratio and maybe a 10db knee-See what you hear). Would luv to hear the guitar as soon as the first string is plucked in the intro vs fading in (just me). Lot of dynamics here. This should sound nice and crisp with proper EQ-ing, compression and a decent mastering effort. Good job.
-SM1

SJ, How are you? Good I hope.

I think this one is my favorite of yours. I like how mellow it is, but at no point is it boring. The arrangement is very well done, as well. It has a more organic, seamless flow to it than a lot of your earlier work. Not to say that your earlier work isn't good, I just think this one stands above.
I know what you mean with finishing one before starting another. Not only do I have a hard drive full of unfinished projects, but I have a couple closets full of unfinished paintings. So, I'm really bad about not finishing what I started. That's one of the things I like about this site, it kind of encourages you to cross the finish line, ya know?

Again, great track. I always enjoy seeing what you come up with.

Take care, SJ.
v.

Cute vocals, I love it!
nice music to guide it too

you did a fine job arranging this one. vocal filter is interesting on the pella, sort of a distorted feel. I might want to back the vox down in the mix just slightly and bring up your wonderful arrangement. Also later in the mix I would think about adding some more complex percussion. But truly a nice piece of work you have here.
Steve

So sorry I misunderstood you. I guess your track sounded good enough to sound finished (as I humbly take my foot out of my mouth!) But honestly, it sounded finished to me. Everyone has their own technique for doing their tracks, so you do whatever works for you. If you are successful and pleased with your work, don't worry about anyone else. You're a wonderful musician, so do your own thing!

Cheers,
Scott

hi, this song has a lot of space which is very cool and calming to my ears. You can turn this one into a very powerful chillout track by adding a bit of the vocals to all of what you have already or maybe I'll wait until the proper vocals will appear. Anyway great and relaxing sounds! It's completely different from your other productions. I enjoyed it. Alex

pleasurable tune , dolce & sweet .
haha! surprise ending is the smartest way to make listener repat the track & U've done it measured & smart .
hope everything goes fine with U ,beyond that monitor SJ .
___B

Its got a really nice groove SJ...those little drops/transitions are something I sometimes spend less time than I should on but I think they work well...I didn`t really catch enough of the vocal part at the end to get a good handle on it...I usually try to make sure it is in the same space or a space that is complimentary to the space/atmosphere of the music mix...I like it so far...like you...I do not worry about genres when I am trying to compose and arrange a mix...genres are fine for those who want to abide by a particular set of rules...beat styles etc...but i dont find them useful (so I have to think about how the hell to I classify this when I`m done most of the time)....afraid I woiuld not be a good source of advice on composing habits....I usually have about a dozen compositions on the go...and one I am am focusing on...some times I find a new idea I can use one for...some times I too get sick of hearing something & hit delete so it leaves me free to think of other things...its all fun anyway....but I guess a more diciplined approach would be more productive....keep this one going.....Ed

Hey SJ,

Sounds good and glad you finished it.

I've notice some members will put up half finished projects up. I guess that's ok if you want advice, but I've never been one to post anything till I am fully satisfied with it. I'm also a stickler for finishing one before starting another. I've just always been that way. I work extensively with Franco (ferryterry) and many times I tell him I have to finish what I'm working on before starting one of his projects. I'm constantly making little changes towards the end and until I say to myself, "I can't think of anything else to do to it," I just can't bring myself to post it...But I digress!

Anyway, very good job. Always enjoy checking out your work.

Cheers,
Scott

I really like the basic riff - example :49 to 1:03. Track has a good groove to it although I'm not sure its a dance groove. I realize this is exploratory - I think the pieces are there they just need to be organized - for example the piece at 1:04 could be extended as an intro - :39 to :45 extended as a chorus. You stuff is always interesting and believe me your struggles and frustration are common to us all.
Much respect
-clindsay

This is pretty funky. For some reason it reminds me a little of U2 just with a breakbeat behind it instead of natural drums. Cool melody. I thought it was really going to take off when that vocal came in but then it just stopped.
It's a nice intro so you should keep going with it.
FR