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noidywgnivek

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Element two EP
« on: January 13, 2016, 07:42:33 pm »
Here is something i've been working on for a few weeks.

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I would like to know what you think!
I always struggle from a stylistic point of view with things.
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Re: Element two EP
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2016, 07:56:21 pm »
Not sure if 1101011 is finished in terms of length, but if it isn't, I think a gritty, minimalist percussion drop could be cool. For love machines I think the kick should be a lower frequency. In terms of stylistic choices, I like the dark atmosphere!

If this were my EP, I'd probably switch origins and tainted love in tracklist order. Tainted love follows the danceability (that's a word) of the tracks before and the end of origins sounds like a great EP finisher imo.

Great job so far! This EP shows a lot of diversity and has a strong, coherent theme. Keep up the good work!

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Re: Element two EP
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2016, 09:49:48 pm »
Not sure if 1101011 is finished in terms of length, but if it isn't, I think a gritty, minimalist percussion drop could be cool. For love machines I think the kick should be a lower frequency. In terms of stylistic choices, I like the dark atmosphere!

If this were my EP, I'd probably switch origins and tainted love in tracklist order. Tainted love follows the danceability (that's a word) of the tracks before and the end of origins sounds like a great EP finisher imo.

Great job so far! This EP shows a lot of diversity and has a strong, coherent theme. Keep up the good work!
1101011 is indeed finished in length, it's meant as some sort of intro. I've got a complete track where these elements are all coming back, but it didn't fit the EP.
Thanks for the feedback and your kind words!

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Re: Element two EP
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2016, 10:21:14 pm »
This is awesome, seriously. Your use of melodic elements to build and release tension is very effective. I bet this EP would sounds great live. Tainted Love is probably my favorite. You a Nero fan by any chance? Kinda reminds me of them.

Constructive criticism: The mix is good, but doesn't have the intensity that this kind of music might benefit from. If it were me, I would try to mix the melodic elements a bit more aggressively; louder when the emotional intensity is high, and spaciously/quiet when you are still building tension. Speaking of Nero, any of their songs would be excellent reference tracks for this.

Definitely send this to me (or just post it on the forum) when the EP is finished. I really enjoy your songwriting. Good luck!

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« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2016, 01:13:51 am »
This is awesome, seriously. Your use of melodic elements to build and release tension is very effective. I bet this EP would sounds great live. Tainted Love is probably my favorite. You a Nero fan by any chance? Kinda reminds me of them.

Constructive criticism: The mix is good, but doesn't have the intensity that this kind of music might benefit from. If it were me, I would try to mix the melodic elements a bit more aggressively; louder when the emotional intensity is high, and spaciously/quiet when you are still building tension. Speaking of Nero, any of their songs would be excellent reference tracks for this.

Definitely send this to me (or just post it on the forum) when the EP is finished. I really enjoy your songwriting. Good luck!

Your not the first one telling me my mixdowns don't have enough energy. It's a long term struggle I am having.

And yes I love nero! Wouldn't have thought this EP would remind anyone of them though.
Thank you!