Well, this was interesting for a pop style song. Obviously, this is far from my listening preferences. I much prefer pop music from before autotune existed, and when most instruments were actually played. Regardless of that, the songwriting did show through on this piece, and I think that is one of your strong points. This has good energy, and definitely puts some radio stuff (from my limited point of view) to shame. You said you have had mixed response to your bass on this song... I am listening with my sub turned pretty much all the way up, and I could barely hear a bass line. I could hear the kicks, but they sounded like they had there attack transients compressed. Seems like the kick and the bass both occupy the same narrow range, and I would guess that is why people are having trouble differentiating. I personally would make sure the kick has it's attack mostly intact (try saying the three times fast!) and possibly transpose the bass up an octave for most sections, and then some gentle sidechain on the bass controlled by the kick. This should bring them both out in an audible and less subby car friendly way. I realize you can't seem to access the project any more though, and I understand that problem fully... happens to the best of us. Part of why computers piss me off. Had fun listening though, thank you for sharing!

I am back, giving you and your track another chance.

I admit to previously only listening on shit, bassless laptop speakers. Forgive me but I sometimes do it just to see if what I'm listening to appeals at all. I can generally tell even on shit speakers. I then switch to listening on headphones for a better sound (if the track is worth continuing with).

Anyway: 0:10 there's some vocal mouth opening you could edit out just before "you".

0:47 you could do with a louder bassline. Perhaps turn piano or maybe drums down.

The track seems a bit lacking in bass or maybe I'm not quite hearing the sub in my headphones.

2:33 mouth closing in last line sounds good. Like a door slamming shut. Nice ending. Delay tail tends to work well. You know I'm a fan of that.

Despite making the lengthy music that I make, I feel this is a really suitable length. It's not far out, jam-based music but a proper, focused song that doesn't screw around and is very direct. Basically, it's well crafted pop music.

This could easily be a radio hit.

"you are a very objective reviewer"

Thanks as I do try hard. However, I very rarely comment on something I think is shit/not my thing/boring as it's not worth the potential hassle of pissing someone off. I've been deeply insulted a few times on here for not giving a glowing review.

Take care.

You nailed the Pop vibe E.R...its better than most of what my radio plays...like many, I have come to dislike autotune when its noticeable...but there are obviously ways of using it that just work...and you did it here..I agree with the Kick comments, although thats a bit of a personal taste thing rather than anything that detracts from the mix...You would be in the top echelon of the charts if I was rating it...great job...Ed

I absolutely hate AutoTune vocals with a passion....that being said...they fit this track so well that they become part of the overall Sonic Impression and blend sweetly. Top notch mix and tight sound. Nice job and thanks for sharing.

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excellent track Epic.
In this arrangement I would introduce snare drum on 'bleeding out now...'. Using hi hats only on 'take a deep breath' might create more gentle transition probably as well (if is there a way to separate them of course), also you could drop that piano somewhere along the structure and change the color. When the second verse comes in it actually sounds to me like a bridge section (which is usually introduced later). It's probably because the drumming suddenly stops and there is that nice swell cymbal sound. Normally between chorus and 2nd verse there are no such dynamic changes if I remember radio songs, I might be wrong though. I think your vision is perfect anyway.
If you tighten the kick as suggested below the song may sound even more mainstream and epic, not sure what will happen with bassline then - just wondering because the balance of elements is already amazing.
Brilliant work on this one! Keep it up.

Word up, ER.

I gave you a chance and I was impressed.

It really is a good little, melodic electro pop song. And I don't even mind the autotune sound - it actually fits here. And I say that as someone who generally strongly dislikes it when used as a cheesy effect (ie T-Pain style).

Good to hear you moving away from the acoustic guitar stuff. Not that there's anything wrong with it but you're clearly more than capable of doing much more. So you are.

I might give some further detail another time, if I feel like it.

Oh, and pretty damn good lyrics for a pop song as well.

Congrats.

The kick is a little low. But otherwise perfect

Beyond any doubt this is the first class pop song, masterfully executed and produced...I just adore that slightly distorted piano...Faved!

Compliments and respect______Orlando

i was wondering if me and my brother can use this for a song we are working on and we will give you full creative criedt ok with you

I second the idea of a remix contest. This is blisteringly cool. I'm kind of in awe over here. Personally, I dig the autotune effect. Good luck fixing the bass/muddle issue you mentioned; that can get tricky--not that I noticed it. Too busy glowing over those vocals.

Wow. Truly and epic record! I totally second the motion for a remix competition on this one. I really wish there were another verse or two but its awesome as is. Production wise it sounds great. It kind of reminds me of Pendulum's later stuff.

You ought to throw up a remix competition for this.
It has all the elements of a killer house track.

As for what you have here? Beautiful.
I enjoyed every second. Even the lyrics are well written.
:)

This song sounds great... but, I don't like the autotune effect... just a personal taste.
If you like autotune, go for it!
Anyway, this song sounds awesome :)

-SxL

nice track .. i like it :)

Agreed with Enzotic...it's a top pop hit...great vocs as usual (these words are coming from one of the biggest enemy of the autotune :-)
Structure and mix are excellent, no complains at all...brilliant work from you Epic...

Hats off and handshake, Danke

Awesome track... Sounded great. Good job. :D

This is a great track. Didn't hear anything needing improvement as far a the production and mix are concerned. For genre, I'd just call it pop (I'm not big on sub-genres :) ).

I liked this better than the majority of the content that I hear on the radio. Good job & keep up the good work. I always hear good stuff when I press play on your music & loops.

i think your use of autotune is really good. it is good singing and good vocal mastering.. it's a beautiful song. nice lyrics. lots of drive. i think you already said - it - just need to polish a little more. regards - DAn

Definitely hear the Linkin Park influence! Epic! :p

hhheeeyy epic! :)
loving it man, a guy said that it reminds him of Lincoln park and im really getting that vibe too!
Vocals are awesome as usual really hit it out the park with this one good job man! :)

You said to me to never stop what i do, same goes for you man :)

Respect, X

Totally reminds me of early work from Chester from Linkin park ;) once you get your final mixdown on this its going to be "pardon the pun" an "epic record" :)

What a great track. The bright, floaty piano melodies and that smooth bassline work so well together. The progression is simple, but the execution is very detailed and infectious. I can't really help you with genre, I think that the creator has the ultimate say in what their music should be represented as. The closest I can say is electronic pop, but that does your ingenuity an injustice. So we'll just label it under "awesome" and be done with it :P

TA

love it! as for advice i think there needs to be a little more pop to the kick. i like that snare. thumbs up