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4th Jul 2010 09:08 - 14 years ago
Description : This is a remix(re of some kind more or less) for 'A Drowning' by How To Destroy Angels. I'll say I'm kinda hesitant to put it up. It's got some great sounds and new ideas, but I felt it was...not fully fleshed out in the end. Not to say it I don't like it. I've listened to it for the past two weeks before putting it up here. It's also not a quick remix. Nothing against anyone that does that. I'm just slow lol. In all seriousness, it was quit a bit of work. I can go on and on about how I set up all my instruments, the methods I used to make some string sections, etc.. The most I can say is, the first verse is more thought out than the second(only two in it). The bridge passage is from the original. That bridge really p*ssed me off. In the end I had to use the original tracks version. I'm not thrilled with it, but lack of creativity hits and its a punch in the face back to reality. The second verse is pretty back to form as the original. Not complex but felt like it put it back in place I guess. Then an outro that pretty much tails off. Most of what took the longest was the mix(s). Over and Over and Over... Headphones, Monitor, Ipod, CD... Just a constant "this still sounds like sh*t" mentality. It probably still does sound like sh*t in all honesty. I'm my worst critic lol. I'm ranting now. Anyway, this isn't the final. I put it here to receive some critic and maybe another pair of fresh ears response. This isn't mastered. Just mixed. I don't think making it all compressed and loud is going to help. It's also going up in Orchestral cause it's kinda orchestral maybe? Idk.

This is a legal remix :D and the stems can be found at http://remix.nin.com

Track Detail:
All sequenced in Reason 4. Mostly all Orkestor patches put into splits and sub mixes. As always with stings the lovely Touch Orchestra Patch.

Thanks for your time and reviews. Cheers :D

Comments (4)

If you have time take a listen and give MCHN some feedback.

FineRedMist
FineRedMist 15th Oct 2010 06:21 - 14 years ago
Again beautiful you have talent.
djquickrick
djquickrick 17th Sep 2010 21:34 - 14 years ago
Maybe some slight , slight spacey sound, I like the idea of some in and out percs, An occasional hit here and there then maybe some full time ones as song the progresses, back to a little and then none.(reverbed crashes2).Dude, I've listened to it 3 times. Now I'm obsessing not only over mine, but yours too! lol. This track is awesome as is,(so far??). It's funny, I was just thinking yesterday how I find there's always something that can be added. Glad I'm not alone. At any rate, I've been a huge fan of your loops, (and now your tracks) from a distance for quite awhile. Back to when I was just practicing quietly and not getting involved here. Thanks. rick
MCHN
MCHN replied Unknown
Thanks for the review. Yea this isn't finished yet. The in and out perc is where I'm heading. Kinda had to listen to some big orchestral and classical pieces to get my head around that style of perc. It's not a full on rhythm but more to add to the moment. I have a decent sample set lined up so I should be jumping back to this again soon. Yea man track never feel finished for all of us. I haven't reached a limit with putting stuff into tracks but more of just not being able to mix it in altogether. Learning day by day lol. Also thanks for checkin the loops. Always cool to hear some feedback on them. Cheers and thanks again :D
alividlife
alividlife 4th Sep 2010 07:01 - 14 years ago
... ... my thoughts?
FAVED.

What the f8ck? 115 listens and only 1 review?!?
That is just ...
I am ashamed.

Ok... to be honest.. this sounds amazing.

It's giving me chills... ...
Some thoughts?
....
Umnnnn
I am kinda floored lol. Try.. if you layer.. I do this with vocals in studio's and with rappers, but making 3 tracks, and trying to split channels left right and then a center.
But ... with just one type of string, you can get into crappy phase areas.

...
It's amazing man.
I am shocked you haven't gotten a ton of reviews and downloads.
:/
MCHN
MCHN replied Unknown
Thanks again man. This is still a wip track as I'm still trying to get some percussion in there. I added some other layers with more verb to distance it out. Theres also alot of newer techniques I've been picking up for orchestral stuff as far as panning and verb placement. On some of the violin(s), minus the solo one in the first verse, they are layered out hard l and r, and then another 2 set about +/- 30. I think my sub mixes are off alot actually so it maybe kinda pointless to have so much. There are somethings that do phase here and there. I think on the update I will move it to Records mixer as it has way more features to mix and counter that stuff. Also the vocals might get a better mix. Theres slight distortion on them here and there lol. Thanks again for the review Cheers :D
phantomhim
phantomhim 4th Jul 2010 20:50 - 14 years ago
Some very nice string work man, I see what you mean about layering it up a little tho. Even if it's just meant to be orchestral could do with some kind of a percussive element in there to mix things up. Maybe the odd triangle, snare roll or two and a timpani? That's what I'd do anyway man, come check out one of mine when you get a chance fam. Keep them coming, looking forward to a finished ver of this, lots of potential.

EDIT: You're welcome man anytime, it's a good track. Come check out one or two of mine when you get a chance fam.
MCHN
MCHN replied Unknown
Thanks for the listen and review. I agree with the perc. The original perc I had on this one is just muted as it became obvious using a drum machine wasn't gonna work. Still putting together a sound bank to compliment the track more. Will update as soon as I get a good perc track in. Thanks for the review man, means alot considering I kinda hid the track away and all. Cheers :D

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