Author Topic: Embedded | 88BPM Melodic  (Read 14072 times)

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Embedded | 88BPM Melodic
« on: January 06, 2016, 04:36:41 am »
Hey everyone,

I began this track back in June 2015 and worked on it a bit during the summer. I'm a college student and so was really busy this past semester. This is the version from this past summer, unmastered and there's some missing percussion. I'm thinking about writing lyrics and finding vocals but aren't really sure how to get that done.

https://soundcloud.com/effexusa/embedded-wip-v10/s-cYwBN

I'm going to try to finish this up in the next few months.

Anyways, I'd love to hear your feedback! Thanks for listening!

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Re: Embedded | 88BPM Melodic
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2016, 11:59:39 am »
1st Listen:
Simple track. It definitely embraces the synthetic sound of the instruments.

2nd & 3rd Listen:
Some of volume contrasts (1:27, 3:24) are abrasive unless you're waiting for them. 4:08 is notable as it is the ONLY departure from the main theme. Even 2:16 is a repetition of the same chord progression... maybe this could be the first appearance of the progression at 4:08, and later recapitulate it in the other arrangement.

4th & 5th Listen:
I noticed and enjoyed the stereo delays on the lead in the quiet areas. I see my Phase Analysis' mono compatibility meter flipping in some of these areas... I wouldn't worry about it too much. You might hear some unexpected volume dips on some inexpensive bluetooth speakers or something. I just noticed, I hear VERY few sound effects (a few rises)... and also few effects on sound (something neat at 2:11!).

The composition is melodically rich... but I feel like you could stand to exhibit more breadth in production technique. Maybe a jaunt through TPF would anoint you with a larger arsenal to employ. Also, giving feedback on other tracks will help you think analytically about your own music. Hope to see you around TPF. :D
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Re: Embedded | 88BPM Melodic
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2016, 12:25:29 pm »
Not a fan of the main pluck melody, I find it very cheesy