this is fire works man, the only thing id say is somehow bring out that drop sound more i like that one
I don't normally like dark/filthy/nasty music. But this is a banger the crowd is never ready for. ho-lee-fuck. Wow. I'm impressed. It captures so many elements at once it gives me shivers and this is coming from a melody whore.
Composition is perfect. Styling is extremely unique. EXTREMELY unique. I personally think the "emptiness" you're talking about helps add in a new element into the song and should be left as is. I'd like to know how you got that ambience so well in between drops.
Whoa, thank you two for the cool responses, I'm pretty happy with how my composition developed and it makes me glad to see others give some feedback on it! Although the emptiness doesn't really apply to the entire song but rather specific parts, I still see what you're talking about with the stripped down elements in general. As for the ambience, it's just the stripped down elements, stereo separation through a effect channel, and small reverb. I do have to admit that it wasn't carefully looked at, but the way it managed to come out is something I'm real happy with, and it's definitely something to look back on and document.
Now on the mixing section, It sounds like your lead drop sounds and high hats are trying to run on the same frequencies. A tip I have for that is use a fabfilter pro-q2 to eq the high hats to the left or right side (your choice) and then on those same frequencies but an eq on your lead tone and have it go to the equal strength on the opposite side. That way you hear both sounds going on top of eachother fluidly!
In the drop section it also sounds like your kick and sub are riding on the same frequencies as well which causes the sub to lose its power when the kick hits (maybe that's how you want it idk, to each their own!)
Great tip, I don't have Pro-Q2 (I plan on buying it because I really need a visual EQ) but I think Renaissance EQ does L/R EQing, I'll check that out! Only thing that's strongly intentional is yeah, the kick and sub riding on the same frequencies, and the kick side-chains the sub, causing the kick to overpower it. That's generally what I do most of the time, there's times where I don't do that but in most music like this, it's my own way to go.
I can help you with more mastering stuff if you'd like, just shoot me a message! If you want to we can skype so I can further explain and show you what I mean. Or if you're using FL you can send me the FLP and I can attempt a master for you.
Just lmk!
Super solid track, I'm impressed.
Thank you for the offer man, I'll always keep that in mind. At the moment, I'm keeping it for an EP, once all of the tracks are at a stage where I'm happy, I'm going to send it to a label. I'll keep your offer in mind though!