I like it.. I don't know the genre well enough to compare it, however I do know music lol. I do believe however these forums are meant for constructive criticism and we don't put our music on here just to get a pat on the back. I don't know about you but I put it on here because I want fellow producers and engineers to shred my work to pieces and help me put it back together, otherwise we keep making the same mistakes. With that being said, I wanted more from it. As Joe stated, I was definitely disappointed that there was not a second build up to a major finale, especially because your first transition felt somewhat weak.. It kind of sounded like you automated a limiter to push/limit everything up for the transition then clipped it back down. There also wasn't much in way of transition as well as pushing or pulling me.. If I would not have had the visual wave of the song I would've been expecting way more from it especially because of that deep bass.. it's like you're teasing us lol. Great mix, great master, just need some arrangement work and definitely look into different ways to transition and pick a couple and just start playing with it until you find what you like. A lot of times something as simple as a reverse cymbal every 16 bars can create a huge impact. Good luck, and please don't stop working, there's lots of talent there.
Thanks for listening and leaving a comment. There's no limiter, compression or any added effects on this save for any effects that the loops I used already had. I like to have a clear mix and not rely too much tech.
I simply used Audacity to pull everything together, since I want to use this mix for a longer dance song. I also tend to work from the perspective of both the engineer and the listener, and I enjoy putting together catchy melodies.
I've been mixing since the days of analog, and just like music, mixing and mastering can be subjective, so I will occasionally bend the rules or stick to 'em.
Loved it.. I caught the same clash Wikkid did.. It sounds like it might be your pad that you start with is just a bit loud.. I bet if you lowered it just slightly to ease off that vibration it would melt perfectly.. I'm thinking no more than 2db but honestly I'd start within 1db because its only really causing a very, very minor issue, which honestly probably won't even be heard or picked up on by most people. That sax was gorgeous and buttery.. hands down my favorite instrument. Great Work, I look forward to hearing more of what you've got as you grow with your kids.
Man that big fat bass is very reminiscent of M83 and a few other alt bands I've heard.. It creates such an emotion by itself.. Great mix.. You managed to get the vox up on top and sitting just beautifully in it.. it's like a big blanket wrapped in warm mellow.
Jam I'm not sure why this song is on the front page features right now seeing as how it looks to be 2 years old lol.. but.. I like it a lot, like most of your work it's a fun adventure. I would love to interact with some of the stuff your music goes to. If you ever need any little ideas or melodies for any games let me know, I've got a bunch of gamey stuff I keep in my Dirty Secret folder lol
Apologies... I was listening through my mixing headset so it wasn't giving me the clear picture. It sounds more like you need to do a little leveling and panning to give the song some space. The bass is sitting on top and in front of almost everything and muddying up the sound, but like I said, it sounds more like just needing to bus to aux, split and level and you should be just fine. Beyond that outstanding work.. I like it a lot
It was a "quick made" beat. For the levels, I'm a bassist that's why maybe ^^' ...I need a vocal to redo level and edit parts etc. I need a "lead" to know what push in front. And Rap it's mistake, yes it's old school hip hop style (I'm french btw.). Thank you for your advice =). I can contact you if I find collab to finish this track as a real track.
Woah woah woah.. hold on a second and don't disrespect hip hop like that.. this is straight up hip hop old school music, not rap.. I love the natural instrumentation and the kick heavy groove.. I think you could benefit from either mixing it yourself or sending it out to get it mixed. I don't normally mix and master for free but if you're interested in it, send it my way and I'll clean it up for you. Check my profile and click message me and let me know.
Man, screw the mix.. This was gorgeous.. When you make good instrument choices, and have killer compositions, the mix comes 2nd. I thought this was gorgeous, amazing, and emotional.
If you're still making music I'd like to hear what you're capable of now.. 10 years after this you should've learned some hard lessons, and actually be amazing right now.
Wow.. beautiful execution. Beautiful ideas.. I really like how it felt like the entire song was building until the end.. The voice is awesome too.. that was a very easy voice to destroy in the mix but someone kept its nice and healthy.. Beautiful work.
I like the idea and execution. I do not however like the way the low end/bass feels.. I feel like there's an entire range from 150 down that is empty and wanting. There was multiple points in the song you had a break and when you came back in I wanted the bass to tear me to pieces, but a soft 808 hits and it's almost depressing.. Very good switch ups, transitions, and ideas, but like I said, it feels like it's lacking some serious bass/punch and the mid range feels a little virgin.
Wow.. Outstanding mix. That kick hits so fucking thick and heavy without much ducking.. Good balance and nice levels as well.. That thump, that thump lol
Alright good stuff here.. I like your idea.. It's what I did in the beginning.. I limited myself to my single DAW and what was available stock in it.. I spent a full year with just the stock and a few sample packs to figure out what I was doing. It's why I'm able to put out studio quality music from FL Studio. You're definitely on the right path.. I think once you've got yourself nice and comfortable with where you're at you need to move in to effects and a bit more mixing.. You're losing a lot of emotion, color, and feel due to that midi robotic feeling and just the nature of EDM/dance music itself. A few light effects here and there and it'll shine.. Great job though and great discipline. Keep it up!
Wat u say is very helpful. Sound choices, effects and a more sophisticated mix are for sure where I am heading. I will definitely have a listen to ur tracks. Tx very much
Alright.. I don't judge people's talent, that's not on me.. certain styles and certain things appeal to certain groups and just because it's not me doesn't mean it's not heat. Now, on to the technical and delivery side. Your track has too much sheen.. your voice is getting lost in the amount of treble you have especially for the mood and voice your using.. your beats should not be so crispy and clear if you're going to be running the angry voice. It needs to match the grittiness. You definitely need a little extra work seating your vocals into the mix.. they feel like you're sitting in the bottom of a well shouting angrily while the beat is played to us who are on top of the well. Try layering out 3 vox runs, slightly panning and creating a stereo image, then bus the 3 to an aux and run a vox chain to harmonize and blend the 3 to create a larger more encompassing feel. As far as arrangement goes, your intro felt too long and empty. I had to double check and make sure I was listening to an actual song and not just a beat. Perhaps maybe some adlibs or even some speaking through the 30 seconds it took to get to you rapping. I lost interest after the initial intro and still had to wait to hear you. That intro is what's gonna grab folks.. make me want to keep listening to hear what happens. Overall though very decent quality, and there is potential here.. just sounds like some late nights sitting lonely in front of the boards is what you need lol.
lol so I definitely got caught off guard with that.. I wasn't expecting to hear the Pop Blue progression for some reason so that was humorous to me.. Your piano was a bit wet and runny in a few points throughout but I think if you were to automate a light dither in those sections you'd do just fine.. It sounds like it's issue is it's given too much room by itself during it's runoff for each key/chord but I can also tell that the emptiness is intentional and it matches the character of the song.
Overall great work, clear, concise, not muddied, every element had it's place and character.. your arrangement was fun and pushed the song forward which was a good choice for the feel.
English is not my language, I hope I understand what you mean :) Although I enjoy giving advice to all users on how to improve their songs, since I am not a professional musician there are a lot of things that I still don't understand or i don't know about the "job" of making music. It is therefore obvious that there are certainly things to improve even in my compositions, although I think they are perfect :)
Said that, I think I understand where the problem you mentioned is: I should click on the "Cut itself" button, so the different played notes don't overlap in the decay.
As for "Blue", the clue was already in the title, so in the description I warned that I was using a famous song, but not which song! :)
Oh yes, the whole arrangement is derived from the feeling of discomfort and suffering that transpires from Patricia's performance ("When you loose something you can't replace", as Chris Martin sings on "Fix You").
You know, I like to change the state of things sometimes, I love the different points of view. Inserting the Blue piano loop into a song with a (too) poignant taste is a point of view unexplored so far, of that legendary song.
Sounds strange that you find it funny, it should have made you cry! : D
Very nice production, nice composition, good arrangement. Nice mixing as well.. It felt very personal and evoked images of youth and nostalgia.. I really enjoyed it.. 9/10
That was pretty impressive.. I've dicked around for a long time trying to figure out a way to use the tribal and jungle sounds to no avail.. I like your arrangement and what you've done here.. it's pleasing.
I've tried since then to do something similar, but not getting there yet. I think that for a song to come about, it has to be the right time. Like we get them from somewhere deep inside, if your connected to the source.
Nice job.. I would recommend automating the volume on your vox for that bass line, or perhaps automating the bass line a bit.. when it first comes in, and at various points your vox drop low and it muddy's up with the bass making it difficult to hear you. A little volume bounce through that section should help just fine, or even a dynamic EQ on that section if you really want.
ah well thank you for the advice. I tried to make it stand out as clear as I could it is a little muddy in various parts. Thank you for listening. I do need to use automation more b/c I think out of the last 10 songs I have done I haven't used it at all on anything. Been thinking about it though. Ironic you touched on that. Thanks again.
Wow man, that was a fun ride, thank you for that. Thank you for the nostalgia that is Dick Tracy as well lol. I really liked the drum's you chose, very vintage sound, and a nice reliable loop. Outstanding progression throughout the song, I really felt like I was being guided instead of pushed or pulled, it was nice. Good job.
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Thanks for listening and leaving a comment. There's no limiter, compression or any added effects on this save for any effects that the loops I used already had. I like to have a clear mix and not rely too much tech.
I simply used Audacity to pull everything together, since I want to use this mix for a longer dance song. I also tend to work from the perspective of both the engineer and the listener, and I enjoy putting together catchy melodies.
I've been mixing since the days of analog, and just like music, mixing and mastering can be subjective, so I will occasionally bend the rules or stick to 'em.
Thanks again.
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About reminiscence, try to listen to "Follow me" or "Just one night and maybe goodbye" by Eiffel 65, maybe the match more with this :)
I like M83 style, i literally "eat" the double album "Hurry Up, We're Dreaming"
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Thanks for the feedback and faves, bro.
Yes, for sure I'll let you know.
Thanks again.
Jamid
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I may add some guitar at some point but i like the idea of the soft 808 hit i'll think of it
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Thank you very much for the feedback.
Glad you did like it.
Thanks again
Jamid
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Overall great work, clear, concise, not muddied, every element had it's place and character.. your arrangement was fun and pushed the song forward which was a good choice for the feel.
Said that, I think I understand where the problem you mentioned is: I should click on the "Cut itself" button, so the different played notes don't overlap in the decay.
As for "Blue", the clue was already in the title, so in the description I warned that I was using a famous song, but not which song! :)
Oh yes, the whole arrangement is derived from the feeling of discomfort and suffering that transpires from Patricia's performance ("When you loose something you can't replace", as Chris Martin sings on "Fix You").
You know, I like to change the state of things sometimes, I love the different points of view. Inserting the Blue piano loop into a song with a (too) poignant taste is a point of view unexplored so far, of that legendary song.
Sounds strange that you find it funny, it should have made you cry! : D
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Thank you very much for the feedback.
I am glad you liked it.
Thanks for the faves too.
Much appreciated.
Jamid