Post by: Ian Sane on September 09, 2004, 06:16:06 PM
Anyway our band is called the Mutation Invasion and the song is called Complicated. You can download it from here.
Post by: King of Twitch on September 09, 2004, 06:25:15 PM
Post by: Ian Sane on September 09, 2004, 06:55:56 PM
and guitar.
Post by: King of Twitch on September 09, 2004, 07:26:12 PM
I definitely like the guitar bit (if you can, make it longer). I play guitar but usually by myself, so I hope to figure out how to record something sometime. 
Post by: Caillan on September 09, 2004, 10:53:51 PM
At some points the rhythym seems to fall apart a bit here and there in the bass/keyboard, but overall I think it was very good. You have a good feel for the guitar.
Nice idea for a thread. I haven't written anything decent yet (except ultra-cheesey MIDIs) but I'll see if I can get a few arrangements of mine somewhere on the web sometime. I also have a few friends who are very good muscians (they're still at high school but are ready to play in professional orchestras/jazz groups already), and if I can get any of their stuff in digital format, I'll try to put it somewhere as well.
Who's your favourite guitarist? I love Neil Young, especially in Everybody Knows this is Nowhere; some of the solos in that album are amazing.
Post by: Ian Sane on September 10, 2004, 07:31:57 AM
This was actually pretty easy to record. We just used a microphone hooked up to a PC. We recorded each track seperately starting with the drums and each of us counted 1-2-3-4 before we started our track to make it easier to match the tracks up. After each track was recorded we would mix it in with the rest of the song. When recording each part we made an MP3 of the mixed track and put it onto an MP3 player and the player listened to the rest of the song on headphones while playing. We mixed the tracks using a trial copy of some sound recording program but realistically you could use the sound recorder that comes with windows. It was much easier than I thought it would be.
"Who's your favourite guitarist?"
Jimmy Page though my playing style is probably more influenced by folk-rock stuff like Tom Petty.
Post by: Hostile Creation on September 10, 2004, 10:34:01 AM
My only real suggestion is in regards to the vocals. Your voice is by no means bad, and I think you could make the song much better if you put more energy into it. You sound as if you're bored or mumbling. If you sped up the song slightly or maybe adding something to the beat (more complicated and interest intstrumentation) to make it seem faster and more intense, and put real effort into your vocals, it could be a lot more than good.
I like it, though. Very cool.
Post by: Dasmos on September 10, 2004, 08:19:11 PM
Post by: nickmitch on September 11, 2004, 11:57:13 AM
But for now I'm sticking with MC Chris.
Post by: Smadte on September 17, 2004, 07:52:50 PM
Post by: Ian Sane on October 03, 2004, 06:57:24 PM
C'mon was written by our rhythm guitarist Adam. I contribute very little to this song. All I did was the guitar solo.
Decision's music was written by our keyboardist Robert while I wrote the lyrics. I play the guitar for this song and sing the vocals.
So there you go. Three songs representing the styles of our three songwriters.
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 03, 2004, 07:40:22 PM
Post by: Hostile Creation on October 04, 2004, 04:36:37 AM
Your voice is a little better in Decision. I suppose if you keep practicing and sing often enough, things will fall into place. With some extra help, you could probably be really good.
One other comment is the part in C'mon, pretty early, when the guitar and (synth? keyboard?) do two tunes at the same time. It could be good, but the band needs to practice it, because it sounds kind of sloppy now.
OVerall, though, I'm impressed. Great music, another fine addition to my playlist.
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on December 20, 2004, 05:54:06 AM
You should make a song called "Ian Sane." Mm-hmm, lyrics should be:
He's a
(GUITAR)
CRAZZAH KINDA GUYYY
(Wild drum solo)
UH-huh chyaaaaaa
(crazy screaming)
Chorus:
CUZ HE'S
CRAZZAH WILLD
HE LIKES HIS TACO SAUCE MILD
Sane. Ian Sane
(SUPER BASS SOLO ACCOMPANIED BY SCREAMS)
(BEAT THE HELL OUT OF THOSE SNARES)
(Chorus)
Uh-HUH YEAAAAhh
hes gotta COOOMPUUUUTER
and he GOEZ oN teh ENTERniiiit SUUUUPER
THATS
S-
U-
P-
E-
R AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH
(DRUMS ARE DEAD NOW)
(Chorus)
CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
OOOOOOOOOHHHH YEAAAAAAAAAAAHhhh
(Chorus)
NUNUNUNUNunununu IAN SAAAAANE
outa hiz MAAAAAHND
IIIIAAAAN SSAAAAAANNNNE
YEEEAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH
(Chorus)
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGHHHHHHHH
(Chorus)
WWWWWWIIIIIILDDDDDDDDD
CRAAAAAAAAAZZZZZZZZYYYYYYYY
TACOOOOOOOO SAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUCE
(REALLY LOUD CHORUS)
yeaaaaaaaah.
(finish wiht dramatic bass jam)
Post by: nickmitch on December 20, 2004, 03:14:37 PM
Post by: Hostile Creation on December 20, 2004, 05:54:17 PM
Ah, and good song, kirby_killer_dedede.
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on December 21, 2004, 03:59:24 AM
Post by: Ian Sane on January 05, 2005, 07:20:24 PM
Post by: evil intentions on January 06, 2005, 01:07:22 PM
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on January 06, 2005, 02:13:09 PM
Right?
...Right?
Post by: sniperp on January 21, 2005, 01:23:15 AM
Post by: sniperp on January 21, 2005, 01:26:05 AM
well this is my bands song if you're interested it has 1 videogame reference so it is relevant to this board
http://www.saintdragon.com/i%20get%20confused.mp3
Post by: Ian Sane on January 21, 2005, 05:35:00 PM
Wow. Great song! Very catchy, good singing, memorable chorus. I liked the game reference as well and it's worked in a good rhyme.
It sounds very professional too, like you actually recorded in a studio and have a real drummer.
Post by: Ian Sane on February 26, 2005, 08:23:53 PM
I've recorded some new songs. They can be found here.
The last two are the new ones. Get Out (Of my Face) was written by me and my brother Eric who is our bass player. An Ode to Government is an improvised joke song that we pretty much made up as we played. I wrote the lyrics while Eric and Rob our keyboardist wrote the music.
Post by: Ian Sane on May 08, 2005, 08:23:29 PM
The first one is called Yield and was written by myself. The funny thing is I wrote it in a dream. Now I've had a couple songs in a dreams that sounded great at the time but I completely forgot them when I woke up. In this case however my alarm went off just as the song was playing so it was fresh in my mind. I went to my computer and very quietly (so I didn't wake everyone up) and very poorly (I was pretty tired) recorded the melody and then figured it out on my electric guitar unplugged. It's got a really catchy pop beat but the keyboards are a little louder in the mix than I would like. I guess that's what happens when your keyboardist is doing the mixing.
The second is called Quick Like a Bullet. The music was written by our keyboardist Rob and the lyrics were written by me. It's a very keyboard focused song and is heavily influenced by videogame music.
The link's on my previous post and the site has all of our recorded songs so far.
Post by: nickmitch on May 09, 2005, 04:47:49 PM
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on November 11, 2005, 11:29:13 AM
Post by: wandering on August 04, 2008, 06:37:58 PM
Also, I want to share a composition of my own:
The Ditty of Death (http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/162450)
It's pretty much my first song (unless you count freestyle rap, or tunes I made in Animal Crossing.) It's not great, but I think it has a certain creepy charm. I must warn you, though, the song may be cursed.
Post by: Ian Sane on August 05, 2008, 11:51:54 AM
And I've got to remember to listen to Wandering's song later tonight. I'm at work right now so I can't.
Post by: Ian Sane on August 27, 2008, 12:19:05 PM
But I have uploaded a new piece of music. I don't know if Americans will know this but CBC's Hockey Night in Canada recently lost the rights to it's famous theme song to rival network TSN who will be using it for their hockey broadcasts. This has been practically a minor scandal here in Canada.
Anyway CBC is holding a contest for a new theme song which I'm sure regardless of quality will be poorly received because of people's nostalgia for the original. Nonetheless I've entered the contest with an instrumental I wrote. So check it out if you want.
http://anthemchallenge.cbc.ca/mediadetail/316734 (http://anthemchallenge.cbc.ca/mediadetail/316734)
Post by: decoyman on August 30, 2008, 02:18:16 PM
Wandering, very nice. But... cursed?? (goes to walk around a bit) Hmm, I'm still walking straight ahead and turning right when i want to turn right, and left when I want to turn left. Also, there's no little skull floating above my head. Looks like I'm alright!
Ok, technically this isn't a "song" because it doesn't have lyrics, but I thought I'd join in on the fun. I play piano, and used to really like writing music. Since I haven't had a real piano (just have a keyboard), I haven't written anything new in years. But this was the last one I wrote before I got composer's block.
Check it out here (http://www.aaronjfranco.com/Number14.mp3). It's pretty mellow.
Note: for the "short" version, just stop listening at 2:53.
Post by: Stogi on September 04, 2008, 01:19:38 PM
Anyway...I have a new track as well. I don't have a name for it. What I would like from yall is some constructive criticism. I use a laptop..........that's it. So take that into consideration.
I usually make straight hip-hop beats that use samples from really momentous symphonies and orchestras or in one case, a soundtrack (Requiem for a Dream). Sometimes I make a hip-hop beat that's kinda goofy but really calming and is probably best played when having some fun outside.
So ya.......this one is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT. I was going for a more of a "this is what I'll play when I'm driving with a car full of girls and we're headed to a party" type of feel. Bass is real heavy, the melody is really techno-ish, and it's suppose to be catchy.
Anyway, check it out:
THIS IS MEANT TO BE PLAYED AT HIGH VOLUME. SO IF YOU CAN, DO SO.
http://www.supload.com/music/Kashogistogi/The-Jam/XL9ITJ5QTZMM-download.html (http://www.supload.com/music/Kashogistogi/The-Jam/XL9ITJ5QTZMM-download.html)
EDIT: I just wanted to mention that almost all of my songs contain a duality within them. So if you the beginning is not your cup of tea, then forward a little ways to the other part. Let me know what you think (most importantly, let me know if it sounds professionally made).
Post by: EasyCure on September 04, 2008, 11:16:48 PM
These were my main points:
-intro was a little long
-bass drum could of been a little louder in the beat
-the melody that comes in around the minute mark could use a different tone to diversify sound
-the interlude felt a little abrupt
-the outro didnt leave me wanting more
now i really liked the song, and i told K-stogi i did, even saying i want this on my ipod. I was merely giving him the constructive criticism he asked for, so i role played as a pop record producer looking for a hit.
Post by: Stogi on September 05, 2008, 02:39:32 PM
This is the type of beat I like making. Old school hip-hop where it's not about dancing, but about bobbing your head and grooving with the flow.
Check it out: http://www.supload.com/music/Kashogistogi/Mozart/2O89EQ8NQGTB-download.html (http://www.supload.com/music/Kashogistogi/Mozart/2O89EQ8NQGTB-download.html)
Post by: Stogi on November 20, 2008, 03:55:36 AM
http://www.supload.com/music/Fresh-download-ITZFS7MU3RBF.html
I think it's the best I've ever made! I have some lyrics I put on it but for some reason my computer keeps fucking up everytime I try to export it. Oh well....
Anyway, tell me what you think!
Post by: EasyCure on November 20, 2008, 09:16:29 AM
NEW SONG! WOOT
http://www.supload.com/music/Fresh-download-ITZFS7MU3RBF.html
I think it's the best I've ever made! I have some lyrics I put on it but for some reason my computer keeps fucking up everytime I try to export it. Oh well....
Anyway, tell me what you think!
Can do, just after work. Looking forward to it since i like your previous efforts.
Post by: Stogi on November 20, 2008, 12:58:23 PM
Post by: EasyCure on November 20, 2008, 07:01:48 PM
Cool. Let me know what you think. For some reason the song sounds better on my headphones than my speakers. Weird.
dude you're talented, this track rocked my pants off.
I won't get into a big analysis here but here are my quick thoughts:
-This song immediately entrances you, which is always good
-It sounds simple until you pick out all the little things going on in the song and that's the sort of things that make these types of jams my favorite.
-the horns that come in at around 1:20 give it some bad ass Bond style that takes this track to epic proportions! My first thought was "this is what the Quantum of Solace theme should of sounded like!" (seriously, the song they had was trash. Chris Cornell does an amazing job with "i know your name" for CR then Jack White makes crap for QoS)
With your permission i'll add this to my ipod because its a sick song. Keep pumping these out and i'll listen to em, ever put out a record and i'd buy it (at a friendly discount ;))
Post by: Stogi on November 20, 2008, 11:00:28 PM
Thank you, I really appreciate it.
Post by: DAaaMan64 on November 20, 2008, 11:19:55 PM
Post by: Stogi on November 21, 2008, 05:27:17 AM
I have another track I'd like you guys to listen to as well. It's not quite ready. I need this chick (with mad pianist skills) to overlay a nice jazzy track before I send it out. Again, I'll just post it in here whenever I'm done or close to being done.
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on November 21, 2008, 11:33:08 AM
Post by: D_Average on November 26, 2008, 02:28:12 PM
Post by: Dasmos on November 27, 2008, 12:09:13 AM
I helped finish songs on the demo, I played a couple of shows, I helped record the demo then three weeks later I left the band. The other guys were jerks and my friend was a jerk when he was with them.
Anyway about 2 years has passed now and they only have one member remaining from when I was in the band, but they're still kicking around recording an EP or something.
Their MySpace still has their demo up if anyone is interested...
http://www.myspace.com/tsotm (http://www.myspace.com/tsotm)
I won't be offended if you think it is ****, I do.
Post by: EasyCure on November 28, 2008, 10:30:54 AM
Don't even get me started on "hardcore" bands that go from screaming at the top of your lungs to soft harmonized singing, cuz guess what; you're not hardcore you're fucking emo.
Post by: Dasmos on November 28, 2008, 09:26:27 PM
Post by: Stogi on November 29, 2008, 05:48:43 AM
Still, you obviously put it up for a reason. I could to listen to but you didn't do a very good job selling it. Would you like me to listen to it or not?
Post by: Nick DiMola on November 29, 2008, 08:12:51 PM
I listened to some of Ian's stuff and was impressed by a number of tracks, so nice work there buddy. I also listened to Stogi's stuff, and while it isn't my typical fare it was catchy and well done.
Props to everyone, you all definitely have a talent that I wish I also possessed. While I can play guitar well enough, I don't have a creative bone in my body, thus I could never put together such imaginative stuff.
Post by: Dasmos on November 29, 2008, 11:04:22 PM
Still, you obviously put it up for a reason. I could to listen to but you didn't do a very good job selling it. Would you like me to listen to it or not?
I was just putting it out there, some people might enjoy it. I didn't talk it up because 1. I'm not one to toot my own horn when it comes to music and 2. I don't personally think it's that great. It's really your perogative if you listen to it or not. If hardcore isn't your type of music then these probably won't be your type of songs.
As a fan of hardcore (it isn't ****!) I thought that stuff was pretty good Dasmos. I listened to it all, and while it isn't particularly unique (what hardcore stuff is honestly), it was catchy and professional sounding. If you have any more stuff I'd love to hear it.
Glad you liked it. While I do have more songs they're mainly written by me or co-written written with other members of my band and I'm no where near comfortable enough with them to put them out on the Internet for all to criticise. Maybe one day..
Post by: EasyCure on November 30, 2008, 07:12:08 PM
Wiggles said it first, hardcore music is almost always god awful.
Still, you obviously put it up for a reason. I could to listen to but you didn't do a very good job selling it. Would you like me to listen to it or not?
i still listened to it, even though Dasmos didnt try to 'sell' it and nah i didnt like it. It was good quality though and not horrible, so if i was a fan of the genre i might like it but obviously i'm not, but i still have to give props where its due.
I feel the same way as you too, i keep looking at this thread and wanting to contribute something myself. I play guitar and i've recorded a few things in the past when i played more often but never any full compisitions or anything of quality thats worth putting up. Actually, most of my recordings got lost when my last computer died on me.
The closest thing i have to show is a song that a friend and myself composed quickly and never really finished. We never realy got far in our musical projects because our taste where too different, one of his favorite bands and biggest influences was Fall Out Boy.. need i say more? Anyway after one of the last times we jammed, he went and re-recorded our lil jam on Garage Band with his new laptop and sent me this link to his myspace profile:
Myspace.com/EliasReyesProject "untitled" (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=343228716)
The original version we recorded very mellow compared to this. I was lead guitar and didnt use so much distortion, it was a very smooth lick actually. His rythm wasnt distorded at all, in fact i prefered it when he playd his part acoustic but eh.. he adopted it into his prefered style i guess. To me it still sounds too different from what we'd done originally, but what he did with it isn't that bad and i still enjoy it.
Post by: Stogi on November 30, 2008, 08:24:06 PM
Quote
I won't be offended if you think it is ****, I do.
This erked me, that's all.
I'll listen to it (and yours as well Wiggles) and let you know what I think.
Post by: EasyCure on November 30, 2008, 08:31:24 PM
i wish i would of recorded my friend and i being drunk and playing guitar hero the other night. We were so fuckedu p and having so much fun. My falsetto must sound hilarious..
Post by: Stogi on January 12, 2009, 11:03:47 PM
It should sound very familiar.
I hope you enjoy
http://www.supload.com/listen?s=C9BQL7
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 13, 2009, 12:10:56 AM
Post by: Stogi on January 13, 2009, 12:19:20 AM
Is there anything you didn't like about it?
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 13, 2009, 12:27:26 AM
Post by: Stogi on January 13, 2009, 12:38:48 AM
Post by: Khushrenada on January 13, 2009, 02:51:34 AM
First, when I heard this start, it brought a smile to my face. Awesome. Listening to it all the way through, I was like Maxi. Very good. The only thing that bugged me was the length and the giggling stopped being funny. Anyways, after listening to it 5 times in a row, I'm definitiely sure on the length. I think this song could be tightened up a bit. I'd also remove a lot of giggling. It started to annoy and then I just stopped hearing it completely. Now I realize this wasn't meant to be listened over and over but I did it to get my bearings and thoughts on the song.
Let's look at a more detailed breakdown and my suggestions of what I would do to change the song to my liking. That's really the key. I'm going to be applying my opinions and tastes to your music and they might not work for everyone since we all have different tastes. That's my disclaimer. You can consider it, but you don't have to take my suggestions. Onwards:
The first 25 seconds are great. You suddenly realize what you are listening to, nostalgia rushes in, there's some laughing to give you more of a smile. My only complaint here might seem petty but there's a reason for it. At 12 seconds, there is a cymbal clash that does nothing. It was jarring the first time I heard, it doesn't quite fit and moreover, when the cymbal clash is used again later in the song, it is often done to introduce or conclude a beat. Here, no beat is added. It is just a cymbal clash on its own.
At 25 seconds a beat starts. I would end the giggling here for awhile. At 48 seconds, some clapping is added to the beat. Then at the 1:00 mark, another beat is added. So, we've spent the last 35 seconds building up to this beat. Then, at the 1:12 mark, the beat slows down and seems to go back to where we are at the 48 second mark. So, we've building up and now we decrease. At the 1:25 mark, we add that missing beat back in. So, we increase again to where we were before at the 1:00 mark. And then at 1:38, the music changes.
The positive - the beat is pretty good and I like the way it works with the song and comes together. The critique - I can't help but feel this part could be tightened up a bit. I'm not sure if the beat should start sooner than the 25 second mark or if the elements come together. What's interesting is that after hearing that cymbol at the 12 second mark, we don't hear it again until the 1:00 mark to introduce the full beat. Again, why I say it is out of place. And do we need to put in the full beat, take it away and then put it back in? Of course, listening to the song and breaking it down, I know why you've done that. All through the song, the adding a beat, taking a beat away is a beat in itself, a rythym to the song. But, I don't think it works. There are times where I just the new sound that has been discovered to last instead of changing it's pacing a little fast, a little slower back and forth.
Listening to the two section, I.E. the music at 1:12 versus 1:25, I like the rythym that starts at 1:25 as a better lead into the change at 1:38, than the slower rythym that starts at 1:12. Of course, this is probably due to the fact that at 1:38, you again take out a beat and thus make the song seem to slow abit compared to 1:12 where that beat is already removed, thus a change in pacing isn't felt as much. Thus, I'd skip the beat removal at 1:12 and just keep the full beat going a little long and then changing it to:
1:38 - The space opera begins. Alright, so maybe it isn't anything opera like but that's the way I like to describe it. For some reason, it brings to my mind more space images than anything. I sort of get a metroid vibe to it. At least that's what it triggered in my brain. Maybe it's all the woo, woo, woo sounds that seem like an old 1950'S U.F.O. sound effect. Anyways, at 1:48, there is an increase in the beat again as the opera seems to be heading to it's high notes and then at the 2:00 mark, it again loses some that beat. But wait, at 2:13 the beat is back.
Again, this just comes back to my point about the yo-yoing of the beat and pace. With the extra beat, it seems to give the impression of the pace speeding up and then with its removal of the pace slowing down. Frankly, the sound is so good, I'd just like to hear it for awhile at a steady pace and hear that music unhurried and pure. This is like the meat of your song right here. The fact that you will repeat at least 2 other times, the same melody, in the song would suggest that. This is what you're beat has been leading up to, this is the emotional high of the song.
And then at 2:24, everything slows down and it is, oh so, excellant. After that uplifting space opera, that bright light of the Great Fairy's glow, everything has dimmed and we realize we are back in the dark cave and take a moment to reflect on the grandour we had just witnessed. Once again a little beat kicks in, this time at 2:37. I'd have left it out along with all the giggles still. The music is good here. It doesn't need a jolt every 12 seconds or so.
At 2:48, it changes up to what I'm going to refer to as synthesizer sound. Again, this sound is good without the effects of the cymbals or giggles or beat change at the 3:00 minute mark. Letting the yearning sound build on us.
At 3:11, the space opera returns. This time, I would suggest having all the beats going at once throughout it's whole part until the 3:36 mark instead os waiting until the 3:25 mark when the last beat is added in again to the song. Going by my compostition, we've heard the opera once before and we heard it with less of a beat. We've now gone through a period of relative slowness. A sort of pondering in the music. Instead of keeping that going, let's up the tempo a bit and make the opera a bit different from before by having all the beats going for this middle part.
At now at 3:36, we seem to have come full circle and are back at the start. Here's where we can add the giggling again if we so need it. We've forgotten about the other little fairies around us having been so entranced by the Great Fairy's beauty that we are reminded again of what brought us here and realize the journey we have just taken. But wait, the song isn't done yet. It's got a whole minute still. Consisting of what?
At the 4:00 mark, the synthesizer sound we heard at the 2:48 mark is back. Let's listen to that again. At 4:24, the great fairy opera is back with a slight beat change at 4:48 and then at 5:12 a sudden end as the song seems to be shot up to the heavens. Maybe Link is floating up from the cave ala Wind Waker.
What to do about the ending? Another reason why the song seems a bit longer than it should be. Part of the problem is it just seems to be looping now. We've gone back to the start which seems to signal a full journey as I said before but instead of it ending, we re-visit parts without adding anything new. As well,thesong just suddenly ends. I was expecting the notes to slow down.
My thoughts? Well, I'd cut out the Synth. Sure, it's good but we've heard it before and by only leaving it at one place in the song, it makes that moment special everytime the song is played, just like the part from 2:24 - 2:48. We could kick in the space opera again but do so at full beat and then slowly remove all the three different beats, again signifying to the listener's brain, this is wrapping up. With your last notes, you'd want to hold them longer such as going from quarter notes to half notes to the final note or two being whole notes. With that last note or so, you may still want to include that upswooshing sound at the end or even *gasp* a giggle. One final fairy laughing at the joy your visit has brought. And since there has been such restraint on the amount of giggling in the song, this one last giggle will not sound repetative.
Thus the story. You have arrived in the fountain. It is dark, it is peaceful, you hear laughter. You begin to awaken and look around in awe and began to see the various fairies and the white marble pool. Suddenly, the great fairy appears in all her splender and you take in this beauty. But the Great Fairy disappears, once more you are in a dark cave. You take in what you have just witnessed. You want to see the Great Fairy again. You need her magic for your quest. So, you walk forcefully to her throne. She appears again. Now with the beat, you accomplish your mission and get her blessing. Oh, it's still magical but now you are not muted and starstruck as when she first appeared. With her magic, you turn now and leave the cave, the sights and sounds of the cave filling your head as you head back to where you entered. You turn, once more, gaze at the Great Fairy and as you exit the cave, the image of the Great Fairy slowly exits from your mind as well. Was the whole thing just a dream?
Anyways, that's just the way I see it. Hope it helps.
Post by: Stogi on January 13, 2009, 03:44:23 AM
I really appreciate the time you put into the critique. I have a lot to think about; for instance, should I write the song as if it were a song or a story. I like your story idea and I think I'll shape it around that. Also, I can see how the giggles can get annoying. They come in every 15 seconds or so.
And a couple more things. For one, the woo woo sound is called 70's scifi, you were right on the money with that noise. I thought it transcended the song and that's why I added it. And yes, the cymbal is out of place.
This is exactly what I needed. When I make a song, I write all the parts in one bar then space them out accordingly and thus making the arrangement of the song. I don't put much thought on the arrangement, as much as I should, so your help is greatly appreciated.
Hmmm...I'm going to take your critique to heart and republish it. Once I do, you'll be the first to know.
Post by: Stogi on January 13, 2009, 12:06:17 PM
You'll notice that once the space opera kicks in, after a bar, I slow down the beat and drop it. That is because I feel it puts more emphasis on the main melody when it comes back (the arpeggiated melody). But just like you said, the chill part of the song requires no giggle or overused cymbals so I threw those out. I still put in the shaker right before the second space opera just to give some sort of build up.
As for the end, again I took your advice and I think it sounds fantastic; almost uplifting, as if you were cured of all your ailments. The orchestra sounds particularly strong. I also echoed the hell out of the laughter at the end to simulate a cave. I think it worked pretty well.
Overall, I feel that the song is much tighter and doesn't overplay itself.
Anyway, let me know what you think.
Post by: Stogi on January 13, 2009, 01:55:15 PM
Here it is again: Fountain v. 2 with bass
http://www.supload.com/listen?s=CWOR73
Post by: Khushrenada on January 13, 2009, 09:09:37 PM
First of, I do like this version also. Like you said, it doesn't feel to repetative now and it does feel tighter. Listening to it, I was thinking to myself that it feels faster yet watching the time, I see not much has changed as to when the different elements to the song get added. In that respect, the song is polished more than before.
I notice you didn't go with my suggestion of playing the first "space" melody without the beat and the second reprisal with the beat. And that's fine. I don't want my opinions to stifle your creativity. Moreover, I don't really mind the beat. Again, it helps keep the song feel like it is moving along at a fast clip. I also like how at one part in the "space" melody, it slows down and you pause the beat for a couple seconds. Once that slow part is done and the melody increases again, you kick the beat in again also. That's a great touch.
There are less sound effects and even though the laughter still shows up throughout, it's not as distracting as before and not as frequent which helps. I was surprised you ended it as you did since I mentioned you may want to play the space opera one final time and end with that slowly but I think this works better. I do like the song ending that ending, so that was great also. While you probably could have waited a measure or two before you slowed it down, I'm not going to get in to whether it was too soon or not. Just my thought.
Again, I liked this overall much more than the first arrangement and even though it's only about 40 seconds less than the first song or so, it doesn't drag which is a good thing for any song. And I really want to bring out the difference in not having that cymbal clash at the 0:12 mark. After listening to this version, I went back and listened to the first version and if there's one change I'm proud of making, it's that one. I don't but not having that one sound enhances the opening.
Anyways, glad I was able to aid you a bit. If you do want more of my bloated paragraph posts in the future, just ask. I will outdo Ian. Just you wait. (I kid, I don't find Ian wordy.) But at this point, I think it may be best for another person to give a critique now and get another outside voice on the song. Out of curiousity, I'd be interested what Maxi has to say about the two versions since he liked the first.
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 14, 2009, 12:32:23 AM
Post by: Stogi on January 14, 2009, 12:32:41 AM
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I notice you didn't go with my suggestion of playing the first "space" melody without the beat and the second reprisal with the beat. And that's fine. I don't want my opinions to stifle your creativity.
I tried it your way, but it was way too disorientating. It sounded better to just let the beat continue.
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I do like the song ending that ending, so that was great also. While you probably could have waited a measure or two before you slowed it down, I'm not going to get in to whether it was too soon or not. Just my thought.
I'm not sure what your first sentence is saying. I've never slowed down a song manually before and I actually would love your opinion about when to slow it down. I think it sounds pretty good right now, but I still feel somethings off.
Also, you didn't comment on the bass. The bass isn't playing anything special, just the bottom notes of the rhythm section. The bass has two parts; one that's short and light while the other is long and heavy. I find the contrast between the two add much needed emphasis, while keeping the song from sounding overly repetitive.
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Anyways, glad I was able to aid you a bit. If you do want more of my bloated paragraph posts in the future, just ask.
I may have to take you up on that. Your quite good at this critiquing business. I mean the two songs are night and day. I have plenty of other songs that could use your wisdom.
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 14, 2009, 12:44:38 AM
The laughing has been lessened alot.I personally would have added a few more.When I heard the first song after about 10 seconds I recognized the song and I put my mind in that setting and The laughing fit there.So I'm a little sad that it got shortened. Near the end of the song I liked.So I liked the song but wished there was more laughing.
Post by: Stogi on January 14, 2009, 12:54:37 AM
Right now there are 5, can you spot them all?
Post by: Khushrenada on January 14, 2009, 01:12:11 AM
As for the bass, I didn't comment on it since I didn't really notice it too much. That's not a bad thing since it means it isn't a distraction but I need to pay attention to the song more. Like I said, I did a listen to that and went back to the old song to double check. In a couple days, I can probably add more to my comments if you want. Such as where I would suggest slowing the ending of the song.
But right now, I've got other things on the go and I still may be alive in mafia which will also take up a bit of time.
Post by: Stogi on January 14, 2009, 02:42:31 AM
Post by: EasyCure on January 14, 2009, 09:51:12 AM
Post by: Stogi on January 14, 2009, 01:05:10 PM
Maybe someday....
Post by: EasyCure on January 14, 2009, 03:03:36 PM
I just wen to the site and OCR's process is a pain in the ass. Have you seen the criteria they laid out? I like the idea but damn, I really don't care that much. I posted it on youtube anyway since that was where I first had this idea to make this song.
Maybe someday....
No i've never bothered lookiing since i have no means of composing/recording anything to submit.
Post by: Stogi on January 28, 2009, 08:48:40 PM
http://www.supload.com/listen?s=MNiAKi
It's nothing like my old songs. This is the first time I ever used a guitar. I'm still trying to figure it out and piece it together. As always, an criticisms would be appreciated.
Post by: Stogi on January 28, 2009, 09:06:46 PM
Post by: EasyCure on January 28, 2009, 09:46:34 PM
Post by: Stogi on January 28, 2009, 10:05:26 PM
Like I said, its my first time using a guitar.
Post by: EasyCure on January 29, 2009, 09:50:33 AM
What's wrong with it in particularly? I know it sounds artificial, but was the melody alright? How about the rhythm?
Like I said, its my first time using a guitar.
I'll have to give it a more in depth listen, to be honest. I'll try to put on on my ipod tonight and get back to you with a critique over the weekend or early next week, right now I have a weird house situation going on and just can't listen to it there. Anyway, the main thing was that, yes, it did sound artificial but i didn't give it enough of a chance to really listen to the melody or rythm. I'd say for a first attempt its actually good, but i'll have to listen again.
Post by: Stogi on January 29, 2009, 04:49:20 PM
Post by: Stogi on March 25, 2009, 10:31:19 AM
Anyway, I'm going to play some of my beats that I've already posted here in this thread at the party, but I also wrote two new songs just for the occasion. I thought to myself, "what music would you want to here as soon as you stepped into a dance party?"
That's how I came up with these:
http://www.supload.com/listen?s=q3fxKm
http://www.supload.com/listen?s=q40qiW
I made them both yesterday so somethings such as arrangement and even instrument type aren't finished. I haven't mastered it yet either, so somethings maybe louder or softer than they should be.
Anyway, tell me what you think! My hope is to have a house full of people jumping to it.
EDIT: Oh and I forgot. One of them was influenced by the melody at the beginning of WindWaker (after the title screen). See if you can pick the right one!
Post by: Dasmos on March 25, 2009, 11:02:38 AM
Post by: rbtr on March 25, 2009, 01:01:42 PM
I also play guitar, so Here's an example! (https://umdrive.memphis.edu/jryngbld/music/someday%20you%20will%20find%20me.mp3?uniq=uwygip). Of course I'm only playing rhythm, but it should be noted that I wrote composition. My friend is a recording technology major, and gets studio time at the university studio. So it was recorded and mixed in a real studio! A very fun experience. He's the one playing bass, and he also sequenced the drums (from a beat I had sequenced on my gameboy). And a friend from high school is playing the trumpet.
More than anything I'd like to make music for games. Which is great because my roommate wants to make games!
Post by: Stogi on March 25, 2009, 02:20:00 PM
Do you think people will like the beats? You think they'll dance to them?
I use a program called Reason 4.
And Dasmos, I don't know what's wrong, but it works for me. I am uploading them to Rapidshare as I type this. I'll post the links when they're ready.
EDIT:
http://rapidshare.com/files/213449344/Stanky.mp3.html
http://rapidshare.com/files/213449345/club.mp3.html
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on March 25, 2009, 05:32:23 PM
Post by: EasyCure on March 25, 2009, 10:56:17 PM
So I'm DJing a party this Friday. It's my buddy's birthday, and I'm throwing him a bash. There's suppose to be (according to facebook) over 150 people coming. Should be a good time.
Anyway, I'm going to play some of my beats that I've already posted here in this thread at the party, but I also wrote two new songs just for the occasion. I thought to myself, "what music would you want to here as soon as you stepped into a dance party?"
That's how I came up with these:
http://www.supload.com/listen?s=q3fxKm
http://www.supload.com/listen?s=q40qiW
I made them both yesterday so somethings such as arrangement and even instrument type aren't finished. I haven't mastered it yet either, so somethings maybe louder or softer than they should be.
Anyway, tell me what you think! My hope is to have a house full of people jumping to it.
EDIT: Oh and I forgot. One of them was influenced by the melody at the beginning of WindWaker (after the title screen). See if you can pick the right one!
Club. Whats my prize?
hot tracks as usual. when you get the final mixes up lemme know and i'll put em on my ipod ;)
oh and i like how both songs contain instrumentations that remind me of your other songs; the jam & fresh
Post by: Stogi on March 25, 2009, 11:12:59 PM
I appreciate the praise. Thank you. But does anybody have any criticisms? As much as I love getting my ego stroked, I do need help. I can only critique my work so much.
And I'll definitely let you know when I have the final mixes up of all my songs.
Post by: EasyCure on March 25, 2009, 11:24:59 PM
Well done. It was Club.
I appreciate the praise. Thank you. But does anybody have any criticisms? As much as I love getting my ego stroked, I do need help. I can only critique my work so much.
And I'll definitely let you know when I have the final mixes up of all my songs.
critiques later, time for bed.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on March 25, 2009, 11:48:22 PM
The songs were playing and right when I was thinking, hey this beat could use a change up right about now, it had already started.
I am only listening to these on a laptop, so I don't have stereo sound with a sub hooked up(not at home) so I can't really comment on the bass line, but overall I really liked both beats. The 1st one I liked better & thought it sounded like something I could picture TI or another good dirrty souf rapper rappin to. The girl whose house I'm at like the second one better & also thought it had more of a southern style to it than the 1st. But she has nothing critical to say about either of them because she liked both of them too.
wish I could be of more help, but it seems like you already tweaked most of the sounds and the timings(from what I can make out on this laptop) so I won't be able to offer anything further until I can hear it on my system at home.
Post by: Stogi on March 26, 2009, 02:35:03 AM
Oh and I would suggest getting a little tispy before reacting to the song. This is going to be played to a bunch of drunk people after all. You don't have to plan it that way of course. Even though this is going to played on Friday regardless, I'm always trying to perfect my **** (it might be my curse). So the next time your getting drunk with your peoples, just pop this on and react to it.
I'm not trying to make money with this or anything. It's just a hobby to me, like painting or soccer. I'm always trying to learn from my mistakes.
Post by: ThePerm on March 26, 2009, 02:38:31 AM
Ghost riders in the Sky (an oft covered song that has enormous crossover appeal)
vs
Knights of Cydonia- Muse
Post by: Stogi on March 26, 2009, 03:42:27 AM
Do you want me to try and mix those or something?
Post by: ThePerm on March 26, 2009, 04:50:10 AM
if you mixed them then that would be pretty damned cool.
Post by: Stogi on March 26, 2009, 03:38:46 PM
I don't know if I'll play it tomorrow considering I made it yesterday. It needs to be cleaned up that's for sure.
But what do you guys think?
http://www.supload.com/listen?s=B8IZmc
Post by: EasyCure on March 26, 2009, 03:45:51 PM
Post by: Stogi on March 26, 2009, 03:48:29 PM
I don't need a critique of this one; just a yay or nay.
So....yay or nay?
Post by: EasyCure on March 26, 2009, 04:01:58 PM
Haha
I don't need a critique of this one; just a yay or nay.
So....yay or nay?
lol no speakers on my work computer
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on March 26, 2009, 04:33:54 PM
My only critique this time is that it sounds too synthesized. Experiment with a new instrument package. I know those can be expensive, and I know this cause my friend used to make beats with Reason and he had all sorts of Instrument packages (not sure if he paid for them, but he would tell me how much they cost anyway).
Other than that, I really like it and could have honestly mistook it as the beat off of an upcoming new album.
Post by: Stogi on March 26, 2009, 04:46:01 PM
Haha
I don't need a critique of this one; just a yay or nay.
So....yay or nay?
lol no speakers on my work computer
Oh snap! I forgot.
I really like the new one too, but I'm still listening on a laptop.
My only critique this time is that it sounds too synthesized. Experiment with a new instrument package. I know those can be expensive, and I know this cause my friend used to make beats with Reason and he had all sorts of Instrument packages (not sure if he paid for them, but he would tell me how much they cost anyway).
Other than that, I really like it and could have honestly mistook it as the beat off of an upcoming new album.
Ya if your talking about the orchestra and brass sounding too synthesized, there's not much I can do with it until I remake it in the studio. Those are the best samples I'm afraid. :(
Still, I'm glad you like it!
BTW, you are all welcome to download this to your computer/ipod. Just remember who made it! ;)
Post by: ThePerm on March 27, 2009, 12:01:12 AM
Post by: Stogi on March 27, 2009, 11:03:27 AM
The concept for that beat came about 5 years ago and I just remade it. I was using fruityloops back then. Actually it's one of the few songs that actually has lyrics to go with it. Just let me know if I should post that.
Post by: ThePerm on March 27, 2009, 04:13:49 PM
so what sound packet do you work with, i always wanted to mess around with music, but nothing free seems to work well. I used to use fruity loops, but this was before i really appreciated music. Plus trying to install cracked fruity loops it never seems to work anymore. oh lol and i made a hilarious song once, i just got to get it from my buddy. lol nevermind..should read the whole thread... reason 4
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on March 27, 2009, 10:29:24 PM
not that quick, but it is a rough draft. took me about 30-40 minutes since I kept being distracted by the TV
check your PM its titled Park & Ride or Stop & Go
It doesn't match up with the breakdown of the beat, but if I feel like revising it further than a rough draft, I might make it fit a lil better
Post by: Stogi on April 09, 2009, 01:08:03 PM
So as many of you don't know, and undoubtedly don't care, my birthday was on the 7th! I turned 22. Though I may have celebrated a little, the real celebration starts this Saturday when I throw a party in a high rise flat in the middle of downtown Chicago. This place is so plush that it even has marble statues in the motherfucker.
That's right; your boys a G.
Anyway, I made a new song last night to commemorate the occasion. I'm not going to lie; I made this song for girls to get naked to and feel sexy while doing it. Unlike my other songs that have been posted, this one is without synth (thank god right?).
I haven't had a chance to master it yet. Still, take a listen and let me know what you think. Then play it for your girl and let me know what she thinks.
http://rapidshare.com/files/219355460/Laid_v_HB.mp3.html
Post by: EasyCure on April 09, 2009, 01:21:21 PM
i cant believe you're younger than me (even if by a year). I always figured you were older (though not by much)
Post by: Dasmos on April 12, 2009, 02:06:39 PM
Also my band has got some studio time in a couple of weeks when we're recording a demo. We've been playing a couple of shows around town and writing some new songs so maybe it'll trun out alright. If I'm proud of what we've done I'll throw it up here.
Also with my "solo" stuff (e.g songs that my band wouldn't like if I brought it to them) I've sort of been getting into the noise-pop stuff (e.g. No Age, Times New Viking and Wavves type stuff). Again I'm a bit of a dick when it comes to accepting criticism, especially when it's such a acquired genre like "noise-pop", so I'm probably not going to post anything.
Post by: EasyCure on April 13, 2009, 09:56:48 AM
I've really enjoyed all your recent offerings Kashogi. Sorry if you've already mentioned it but I can't be bothered going through five pages of comments but, what program do you use?
Also my band has got some studio time in a couple of weeks when we're recording a demo. We've been playing a couple of shows around town and writing some new songs so maybe it'll turn out alright. If I'm proud of what we've done I'll throw it up here.
Also with my "solo" stuff (e.g songs that my band wouldn't like if I brought it to them) I've sort of been getting into the noise-pop stuff (e.g. No Age, Times New Viking and Wavves type stuff). Again I'm a bit of a dick when it comes to accepting criticism, especially when it's such a acquired genre like "noise-pop", so I'm probably not going to post anything.
This "noise-pop" sounds interesting to me, mind PMing me some of your work? I wont even criticize your work unless i feel like calling it shitty "Hardcore" ;)
Post by: Stogi on April 13, 2009, 01:39:09 PM
Post them!
Post by: ThePerm on April 13, 2009, 07:26:22 PM
Post by: Stogi on April 13, 2009, 07:31:09 PM
I have a new, much better version. I'll post it when I have the time.
Post by: ThePerm on April 14, 2009, 12:26:52 AM
Post by: Stogi on April 20, 2009, 01:54:36 PM
I made a song last night before I went to bed. The theme? Hawaii. I've never made this type of song before. It, however, incorporates a lot of techniques I've used in the past. Though I am not finished with it (as always), I know exactly how I want finish it. Imagine this, African tribal chants (similar to the ones in Paul Simon's - On My Way) but with Hawaiian words instead.
I don't know any Hawaiian words so I made some up. When I get a mic I'll search for words the sound similar.
Here's what I hear in my head:
Haluluway (tambourine)
Haluluway (tambourine)
Haluluway (tambourine)
Haluluway (tambourine)
Haluluway (tambourine) ay'
Haluluway (tambourine) ay'
As always, let me know what you think! Can you picture the sunrise on the beach? That's all I'm going for.
http://rapidshare.com/files/223676228/Hawaii2.mp3.html
Post by: EasyCure on April 20, 2009, 02:07:24 PM
STOP BEING SO DAMN PRODUCTIVE!
Post by: Stogi on April 20, 2009, 02:11:39 PM
I've made several songs since the last two. I don't share everything I make :). Hell, I just made another today.
Post by: EasyCure on April 20, 2009, 02:12:04 PM
Post by: Stogi on April 21, 2009, 11:19:49 AM
Can anyone else picture it?
Post by: Stogi on April 21, 2009, 12:21:03 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GXvhSU7FQg
Post by: D_Average on April 21, 2009, 08:47:50 PM
I made it into a youtube video for those of you too lazy to download it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GXvhSU7FQg
Where's the FEMALZ???
Other than that, I dug it. Nice touch w/ the bass.
Post by: Stogi on April 22, 2009, 01:10:39 PM
I appreciate the kind words. It's the first song I've done like this.
Post by: Ian Sane on May 19, 2009, 12:52:16 PM
My band has entered a contest for a local Vancouver radio station and we get to setup a little site to promote ourselves for that. So there's my plug. ;) But the site also has the songs we sent to the station for the contest so it's a good way to let you guys listen to what we've been working on. http://seeds.cfox.com/Assorted-Guns
Get Out of My Face was written by myself and my brother. I shared that one years ago but this is a new recording of it. Today was written by my friend and I don't remember if I shared that or not. Anymore is a new song I wrote about a month ago. I would say thus far it's the best song I've ever written. The best songs I've ever heard have this "feel" to them. I can't describe it I just know when a song has got it. I didn't know if I could write a song like that. With this song I feel like I finally did that. I fussed over the song a lot more than the usual "hey these three chords sound together" songwriting I usually do. In this case I refreshed my knowledge in music theory and didn't settle. I had a melody in my head and made sure that's EXACTLY what the end results sounded like. Lyrically I rewrote the third verse many times to express exactly what I wanted. And although it doesn't appear in the recording I used Korg DS-10 to help write it so there's a Nintendo reference. ;) The song is also very personal. The lyrics are real and ended up being almost literally about what inspired them. This is also the first time where something happened that made me think "I should write a song about this" and I went and did it. I've grown as a songwriter and that's exciting. I wonder what I'll write in the future.
The quality of our recordings has gone WAY up since the first songs we did. My brother also does the lead vocals now as he has proven to be a much better singer than me.
Anyway I hope you guys like them. :)
Post by: EasyCure on May 19, 2009, 01:16:35 PM
Also want to see if me getting him into Bloc Party has had any influence on him at all ;)
Post by: vudu on May 19, 2009, 02:41:18 PM
"Anymore" is kinda boring. I started listening to the song and got bored after about a minute. I started doing other things online and a few minutes later I realized I was still listening to the song. I had completely forgotten it was on--it just blended into the background.
Post by: Stogi on May 26, 2009, 10:59:05 PM
I made this first song in Hawaii for my girl, though at the time I didn't consider her that. It uses alot of the same sounds and techniques as some of my other songs, but I was put on the spot and didn't have time to experiment with anything new. Even so, I don't think I'm going change it much, if at all. I'm pretty proud of how it turned out, considering it only took about 15 minutes to complete.
She loves it, but what do you guys think?
http://www.supload.com/listen?s=39xeE7
This next song I made specifically for Red & Meth. I spent all day on it. I'm going for a mad scientist, dark feel to it. I could really use some help with this one, not necessarily with the melody but with the composition.
http://www.supload.com/listen?s=sOAbz1
This last song I made the morning before my flight. I take inspiration from my surroundings, and this time was no different. On my last day, on an island; conversation played out into a melody. I had to make this song! As a result, this was probably the easiest song I've ever made.
http://www.supload.com/listen?s=1eCz5V
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 29, 2009, 07:27:29 PM
***NEW SONGS***I found myself bouncing to this one. Once again I'm listening on a laptop, so I don't know if you incorporated any surround sound into that beat. if you had that beat orbiting* my head while in the car, chillin in the room or out at the club, I would just be able to get lost in the beat.
She loves it, but what do you guys think?
http://www.supload.com/listen?s=39xeE7
*haha get it, orbiting because the name of the song is Gravity
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This next song I made specifically for Red & Meth. I spent all day on it. I'm going for a mad scientist, dark feel to it. I could really use some help with this one, not necessarily with the melody but with the composition.I can already hear Red & Meth rappin to that beat. I can see Reggie lovin that beat from the moment it started and Meth jumpin in on a session. Its a very mellow, laid-back, puff puff pass session type beat.
http://www.supload.com/listen?s=sOAbz1
The beat itself isn't really my style, but from all the Redman albums and everything I've heard Red&Meth do together, I think you nailed their style near perfectly. I can't pinpoint what I would change, but whatever it was, I'm sure would be relatively minor.
edit 2: After letting this one play a few times, I started to like it more and more. I really think you nailed the sound you were going for.
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This last song I made the morning before my flight. I take inspiration from my surroundings, and this time was no different. On my last day, on an island; conversation played out into a melody. I had to make this song! As a result, this was probably the easiest song I've ever made.I'm guessing since this one stemmed from a conversation, you already have some lyrics prepared to go with this one based on the way it plays out like matching words are being said to it at the same time. This seems like the beat you would use to rap about your trip to hawaii and overcoming inner fear to meet the girl that made the trip all worth it. The beat almost sings the words for you. Made me think this on the fly while listening to it:
http://www.supload.com/listen?s=1eCz5V
potential chorus:
I don't know what to say...
I know what I want to say...
I don't know how to say
Damn these girls drive me cra-zay
So many words in my head
images leading to the bed
some-times its just best
to sit back and watch instead
But I gotta say whats on my mind
In this moment, in this time
everything is moving forward
there's no way to re-wind
And to me it seems like the two that came to you the easiest, came out the best. I like the middle one for what it is, but its not really a beat that captures me like the 1st one or the 3rd one.
edit: I left the 3rd beat playing and decided to see what spilled out, I edited in the rest.
Post by: Stogi on May 29, 2009, 11:41:54 PM
But it's unfortunate that your listening to it on your laptop (with headphones?), but only because I use a lot of bass in each of these songs. It's all good either way though. I appreciate it.
Oh and as for my third song, the conversation that I referred to happened while I was enjoying a scoop of ice cream. So while the conversation did play out into a melody (almost exactly, apart from a little repetition; with her as the highs and myself as the lows), you understand why I wouldn't want it as my lyrics. It's personal.
I like what you wrote though; and if a nigga like Urrsher sang it, it could be real tight.
P.S. The reason I made the first song like I did and eventually named it 'Gravity' was for two reasons; one, our attraction was as natural as gravity, and two, I was falling for her. Well more like plummeting; like how a man would plummet towards earth. I wanted the song to exemplify that emotion. /emo
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 30, 2009, 12:40:24 AM
About what I wrote, I was thinking of your story in Hawaii and how it took you several times to get up the nerve to ask that girl out.
But I'm sure you already figured that out. I think it came out pretty good, and as you know, a dope beat and a good hook is all you need to blow up on the radio. And I'm glad you liked it.
Post by: Stogi on July 21, 2009, 09:03:23 PM
All this talk about my lovely Lucidious (my part husky/part wolf), made me want to use a wolf howling sample and so I went home after work and made this song.
http://www.supload.com/listen?s=n5NIdN
EDIT: My final cut of it. Enjoy!
http://www.supload.com/listen?s=duyog6
Post by: Stogi on July 26, 2009, 10:24:31 PM
This song is similar to the last one in that it uses some of the same instruments, but other than that, it's my most violent song yet.
It's basically a song about the ghetto version of Jason, except Jason's a hustler and he needs his money.....and he gets his money. The main melody is suppose to be creepy while the chorus is suppose to be the repercussions of having fucked over Jason. The other part where the synth bounces up and down is suppose to simulate the person running away and the bells are there to tell you that it's futile as if the "bells toll for thee".
I don't know what I was thinking but the more time I put into it, the more violent it became. It was alot of fun to make though, especially using all the little samples and having to piece them together to make something you could visualize.
Enjoy and as always, let me know what you think!
EDIT: I forgot to add the link http://www.supload.com/listen?s=Pwp6rU
Post by: Stogi on December 13, 2009, 08:44:39 PM
http://www.supload.com/listen?s=J456jc
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on December 13, 2009, 08:56:08 PM
I'm listening to it on the TV speakers, so I didn't get a real good sense of the bass output, but the beat is solid. Makes me wish I could rap, then I would put something down for you.
Post by: D_Average on December 13, 2009, 09:35:30 PM
Post by: Stogi on December 13, 2009, 09:44:58 PM
D_Average: I'm glad you like it too. umm.....this song was made for the party scene, so any subject that revolves around that. But it honestly could be about anything.
Anyone else want to step in and give him a subject?
EDIT: I'm going to work on the hook.
Post by: EasyCure on December 13, 2009, 09:52:51 PM
I like it. Just for the hell of it, give me a topic and I'll rap over it. I'm white like Lindy, so brace yourself. Blowin yo mind like its windy, watch yo mental health
word!
I'll check the song out
Post by: D_Average on December 13, 2009, 09:58:11 PM
Post by: EasyCure on December 13, 2009, 09:59:34 PM
Wow, it's been a long time since I posted a beat for you guys. This is cut from my cd (though rappers are still pending; hell, i might have to do it myself). It borrows heavily from trance and trance techniques but I feel that is what rap is becoming; a mesh of dance cultures.
http://www.supload.com/listen?s=J456jc
Listening to the intro and i like it so far
I like the K Wise Production bit and i'm hoping you don't over do it like Kid Cuddie...
The melody that starts @ 0:52 reminds me of Metroid Prime tones.. good **** ;)
ahh... @ 2:08, the song just kinda died for me, even though it started to slow down around 1:55. Without a vocal or something there, it sounds kinda barren..
@2:21 reminds me of The Jam.. lol
As usual, the song picks up again and ends, leaving you wanting more. Good **** Stogi. Glad you didn't do the Kid Cuddie thing ;)
Now, after like 7 different edits to this post because i was commenting on your song as i listened to it, I'm gonna go put it on my ipod :D
Post by: Stogi on December 13, 2009, 10:03:30 PM
Post by: Dasmos on December 13, 2009, 11:10:12 PM
Post by: Stogi on December 14, 2009, 01:20:48 AM
Post by: EasyCure on December 14, 2009, 09:42:08 AM
Post by: Stogi on December 14, 2009, 12:11:55 PM
Like my phone says!
I came with 3 G's
Rollin' up on double d's
with an ounce of them trees
HEY!
Cuz I'm the man, girlfriend
Anything bad said about me is blasphemy
GOD DAYUM!
Cuz I know you don't know me (know me)
But these girls will vouch for me (vouch for me)
Don't get it twisted,
I don't want to be your guy,
I just want you by my side,
for the rest of the night,
HEY!
Post by: ThePerm on February 05, 2010, 07:41:07 PM
Post by: Ian Sane on February 08, 2010, 12:37:48 PM
http://www.myspace.com/assortedguns (http://www.myspace.com/assortedguns)
Post by: EasyCure on February 08, 2010, 10:29:03 PM
Hey, I completely forgot. I recently updated a new song to my band's MySpace site. The new song is called And I Say.
http://www.myspace.com/assortedguns (http://www.myspace.com/assortedguns)
I really wanted to (finally) check out your bands music, and I even updated my computers flash player since I could'nt listen to it on Myspace without it. For some reason, it still won't work lol. I'll have to give you feedback some other time.
edit: Some other time is now!
I'm going to be dead honest here; this really wasn't what I was expecting from you Ian. If you took away the fact that the vocal melody sounded almost exactly like Social Distortion's "Story of My Life" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh8zcbC_Dcw) (listen to the chorus), i probably wouldn't of thought the song was very catchy.
I did, however, really enjoy both Creep, Radiant Someone, and Clutter (although Clutter sounds a little similar to Radiant Someone, and RS is much better IMHO). The vocals are a little hard to get in to, but i've heard so much worse its not even funny.
Oh and i wish i woulda taken a screen cap but I think myspace is dissing you and your band.. twice when on your page i notied a banner ad reading "meet REAL guys (a playground for women)" lol
Post by: Ian Sane on February 09, 2010, 12:19:42 PM
I never really noticed any similarity between Radiant Someone and Clutter. I guess it's because I know the chord structures are different.
When I go to the site the ad I get is for a biker dating site. I have no idea where the HELL that would come from.
Post by: EasyCure on February 09, 2010, 06:42:52 PM
Then again I'm very anal about that sorta thing. For instance I heard a song by Cold Cave on the radio the other day, first time ever hearing Cold Cave, and within seconds I thought "wait, this is Goodbye Horses by Lazzerus!" And I couldn't enjoy the song. I ended up checking out more of their music, and they're damn good! But any time that one song plays, I think Goodbye Horses.
It happens.
Post by: Ian Sane on February 10, 2010, 02:13:58 PM
What's funny about the "hey I wrote this song!" scenario I mentioned above is that when I hear the "real" song it sounds wrong to me. The chorus for "Do the Evolution" sounds to me like Eddie Vedder stealing the verse melody from one of my songs and trying to change it so it doesn't sound like a rip-off. But he's never heard my song. No song I've ever heard actually uses the vocal melody I came up with it. The awkward-to-me melody that Eddie Vedder is singing is what he came up with on his own. But it sounds fucking terrible to me.
"Everything's Gone Green" by New Order sounds weird to me because it sounds like an awkward re-write of "Blue Monday". But "Everything's Gone Green" was actually released FIRST, I just only heard "Blue Monday" first because it's the better-known song. So essentially New Order re-wrote one of their own songs and got something better.
I was very intolerant of this before I ever learned to play an instrument because I just assumed it was all intentional. But it really just happens. There are only 11 notes and just the written music we still have a record of goes back hundreds of years. Unless you're somehow inventing new notes anything you've written has been done before. It's really just how you arrange and present it.
Post by: ThePerm on February 10, 2010, 08:34:14 PM
Creep sounds like its out of Doom
Post by: EasyCure on February 10, 2010, 09:08:51 PM
lol googbye horses :P
Creep sounds like its out of Doom
It's true! haha check 'em out:
Goodbye Horses (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_DVS_303kQ) By Q Lazzarus
vs
Love Comes Close (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fzku_5WB5yE) by Cold Cave
If you're familiar with Goodbye Horses, I'm sure you'll spot the similarities instantly. It's not like "omg this is an exact ripoff!" but you'd have to wonder if they weren't inspired by it in the slightest.
Oh and speaking of Doom, another new band I got into has a song that reminds me of that game.. It's a stretch, but This song by Metric (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIOA8ERd_Jc) vaguely reminds me of a mix of Doom's E1M1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRfCtpr2bkQ) and E1M2's (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPwC1sRNtpk&feature=related) music, if mashed up, but only in tone. You might not even hear it and just think i'm crazy :P
Post by: Stogi on March 17, 2010, 04:56:01 PM
(http://i43.tinypic.com/f1lj4i.jpg)
Post by: Ian Sane on March 17, 2010, 07:08:40 PM
Post by: Dasmos on March 17, 2010, 10:49:46 PM
Post by: D_Average on March 18, 2010, 08:03:28 PM
Post by: vudu on March 19, 2010, 01:40:54 PM
Post by: Stogi on March 19, 2010, 03:04:35 PM
Vudu: I don't see it.
Post by: vudu on March 19, 2010, 03:15:09 PM
Post by: EasyCure on March 20, 2010, 03:44:50 PM
Thanks everyone!
Vudu: I don't see it.
You're welcome! I mean thanks! I got proper album art for my ipod and don't have to use that placeholder art...
(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l28/ThreeImaginaryBoys/kashogistogi.jpg)
Post by: Stogi on April 01, 2010, 08:50:10 PM
So I decided to stop having people rap over my beats. People just don't get it. It's not about the money...the money and the cars, and the clothes...and the hoes...I suppose...
This new song I could use some help with. I had this melody stuck in my head all day. I had to come home and put it down. But this is the first song I want to actually put lyrics to and see if I'm qualified and not in a sarcastic way.
So does the main melody get annoying? Do the drums need more kick? Does there need to be more variation between structure? What about the chords? Should they move up or down in pitch?
Any help would be appreciated. Mind you, I'm not going to have a chorus and if I do, its only going to happen once. So basically its a good 2 minutes and 40 seconds of straight flow.
Post by: ThePerm on April 02, 2010, 12:29:58 AM
Post by: Stogi on April 02, 2010, 12:44:21 AM
But its funny that you mention coldplay because in my head, the melody was played by a guitar. But my guitar samples suck so I switched it to a more electronica version.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on April 02, 2010, 01:45:10 AM
Maybe I'll play it again later and try to write something down.
Post by: Stogi on April 02, 2010, 04:45:22 AM
Something was weird with my last version. It really felt empty, but I thought lyrics would fill the gap so I recorded maybe a minute freestyle, but it still felt empty. So I proceeded to add some instruments.
Let me know what you guys think of this version.
Track (http://soundcloud.com/stogi/k-wise-productions-grimm)
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on April 03, 2010, 03:21:08 PM
I think my last statement cover the beat still. The timing that certain beats hit encourage a faster and and more stylized flow. I honestly like it. Do you have them all in one place online so that I could show them to my boys cousin next time I run into him. He's part of a rap group that;s been together for about 7-8 years now and maybe they would like to work with some of your beats.
Do you sell or lease them or whatever?
Post by: Stogi on April 03, 2010, 05:08:01 PM
"I don't want you to play this up in club
I don't want you to play this while you're making love
I don't want you to play this on the radio station
I don't want you to play this for a sense of elation"
And so on and so forth till I switch it up and say
"But don't you want to play this when you're about to smash
And don't you want to play this when you're getting ass"
I think something like that would be pretty cool. It wouldn't all be like that though. Sometimes I'd break away from the formula just to do or say something interesting, but I'd come right back to it afterward.
And the site I linked you to will soon have an albums worth of tracks. I'll let you know as soon as I put it up.
Also I haven't sold or leased any of my beats, but people have asked if I do.
Post by: EasyCure on April 04, 2010, 01:13:21 PM
Post by: Stogi on April 04, 2010, 01:32:46 PM
I'll let you know when the sites back up.
Post by: EasyCure on April 04, 2010, 03:24:07 PM
It sounds like something out of Donkey Kong Country 2, and remixed.
Post by: Stogi on April 04, 2010, 03:25:30 PM
Post by: EasyCure on April 04, 2010, 03:39:56 PM
Post by: Stogi on April 04, 2010, 09:07:16 PM
Post by: EasyCure on April 05, 2010, 05:34:24 PM
Post by: gbuell on April 06, 2010, 06:53:10 PM
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/878328/07%20Question%20Marks.m4a
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/878328/03%20Wake.m4a
Post by: EasyCure on April 06, 2010, 06:57:08 PM
I play electric piano for a songwriter friend of mine, and help co-write some of her tunes, and we just got our album finished up and online. It's fairly lo-fi pop/alt-country/folk music for the most part, so if any of you are into that, take a listen! Here are a couple of the tunes:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/878328/07%20Question%20Marks.m4a
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/878328/03%20Wake.m4a
Considering I've been digging acts like Rilo Kiley, Florence + The Machine & Reni Lane lately.. I'm digging this!
ps. who the hell is grant?!
edit: I'm REALLY digging it. Where can I exchange some $ for the album?
Post by: gbuell on April 06, 2010, 06:59:58 PM
P.S. I'm the new, fairly inactive guy :) I'll be on the next NWR Newscast podcast, so you'll hear my lovely voice then (and you'll know why I didn't do any backup vocals on this album.)
edit: Thanks!
Post by: EasyCure on April 06, 2010, 07:35:50 PM
If you want to give us a further look, you can get us at iTunes or Amazon, search Margo May, the album is called Summerof. If you do get it, download this album art, the album art that's on the stores is messed up at the moment: http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/878328/cover-2.jpg
P.S. I'm the new, fairly inactive guy :) I'll be on the next NWR Newscast podcast, so you'll hear my lovely voice then (and you'll know why I didn't do any backup vocals on this album.)
edit: Thanks!
No, thank you! I'll definately check out the album!!
And let me apologize by saying; I don't listen to the podcast. Also, let me apologize in advance if in a week or so I see you post somewhere and repeat "who the hell is Grant" (i have a crappy memory according to the funhouse).
Edit: After seeing the artwork; If thats the vocalist on the cover, I feel that as your new biggest fan I should be hooked up with a phone number ;)
Post by: gbuell on April 06, 2010, 09:30:28 PM
Post by: Stogi on April 06, 2010, 10:15:55 PM
Reminds me of the Sealab 2021 theme
Post by: gbuell on April 06, 2010, 10:40:42 PM
Post by: EasyCure on April 06, 2010, 10:48:02 PM
Hmmm... buy 5 more copies and we'll talk.
Before I drop the money, supply me with general location of said vocalist, THEN we'll talk. If she's more than 2 states away; no dice :P
Post by: gbuell on April 06, 2010, 10:57:09 PM
Post by: EasyCure on April 06, 2010, 11:00:28 PM
Judging by your profile, you've got quite a drive ahead of you. We live in Kansas City.
NO SALE!
don't ya love it when Mods are active in the forums with the rest of us!?
spoiler 2: I've traveled further for less
Post by: D_Average on July 25, 2010, 05:11:36 PM
Side note, still after all these years, I just can't picture Alanis and Dave Coulier in a movie theater together.
Post by: Sarail on July 25, 2010, 05:44:38 PM
I like to throw in a little hint of bluegrass into my music, too. Also, I'm planning on moving to Nashville later in the year to pursue a career in singing/songwriting, too. Very excited about that.
Also, NWR_Grant, how did she submit her music to iTunes? I'd like to know how I could get my stuff on there, too. Thanks in advance!
Post by: D_Average on July 25, 2010, 06:14:12 PM
Post by: gbuell on July 31, 2010, 09:06:18 AM
Post by: gbuell on August 30, 2010, 09:25:50 PM
Post by: EasyCure on September 03, 2010, 08:51:35 PM
I was going through an old drive and found a couple of MIDI files that I transcribed for Power Tab Editor (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4OasKF2NsU&feature=related)* and thought i should post it em here. When I get my PC up and running again, I'll find a way to upload the files so you guys can hear and critique. These will be tunes from like 2003 when I was just starting out with music, so they won't be great, but its the only stuff I got until I get off my ass and get some new gear to start playing again.
Post by: Sarail on September 04, 2010, 01:34:10 AM
Ryan Clayton - I Still Love You (http://pages.suddenlink.net/ryanclayton/site/Music/I_Still_Love_You.mp3)
As I said, I write a lot of country-ish stuff as that's what my voice is more situated for. And honestly, I just love writing the stuff. I plan on submitting this song in several songwriting competitions coming up soon, as I placed in "Honorable Mention" status in a Billboard Top 100 Songwriting contest earlier in the year. :) This is a much stronger song than the previous ones I've entered.
Anyway, there ya go.
Post by: ThePerm on September 05, 2010, 02:46:29 AM
Post by: Stogi on September 22, 2010, 05:53:10 PM
This first one I made on a whim. While messin' around, I made this cool noise (the first one you hear) and decided to run with it. It's definitely worthy of some ass shaking,
http://soundcloud.com/stogi/k-wise-production-oh-damn
This other one I hummed the chorus before making. I envision a chick singing the chorus all soft and lullaby like. This one I just want to smoke a bizzy to and chill out.
http://soundcloud.com/stogi/k-wise-productions-la-la-la
Check em both out and as always, let me know what you think!
-Unagi
Post by: thirdwar on September 24, 2010, 01:12:54 PM
Check it out and drop a comment or press the "Like Button" on a video to let me know what you think.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW--jRm9bXg
or go to http://www.youtube.com/OfficialThirdWar to check out the full mixtape.
Thanks a lot in advance!
-Third War
Post by: Stogi on December 08, 2010, 09:09:37 PM
Anyway, I got a new track:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7668017/K-Wise%20Productions%20-%20Time%20flies.mp3
It's one of the first tracks since having my new studio setup.
On second thought...I keep that DL link to myself unless asked nicely.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on December 08, 2010, 09:49:24 PM
Dayum. how did I miss that when it was just posted.... 3 months ago.
@Stogi
I feelin' it'. I was freestylin to it in my head and then the girl started singing. What was she saying BTW? I couldn't quite make it out.
Post by: EasyCure on December 09, 2010, 10:44:39 PM
I honestly wasn't expecting to like that as much as I did (not that big on the genre) but.. DAAyyyummm son! Showed my love on your youtube page. Best wishes with the career.
@Stogi
Oh Damn - Love it.
La La La - Different yet familiar. I dig it.
Time Flies - how does this song sound so epic and so chill at the same time? (the vocals remind me of "Sleepyhead" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zherMkcXdo) by Passion Pit, ever so slightly)
Post by: Stogi on December 09, 2010, 11:41:52 PM
Give it up to her for that one. And BnM, I could tell you what she says but it wouldn't make anymore sense.
As always, I appreciate the kind words.
Post by: Stogi on December 29, 2010, 01:03:25 PM
http://soundcloud.com/stogi/k-wise-productions-jazz-montage
The sound quality is kinda terrible off soundcloud.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on December 29, 2010, 01:29:12 PM
At first I was picturing some Old New Orleans Swing Dancing in a Night Club and then it switched to some Latin Salsa dancing at a Spanish Villa along the Coast line. Before it was over, the swing dancers and the Salsa Dancers were all at the Villa dancing together. IT was a nice visual.
What program are you using BTW?
I finally have a good computer, good sound setup and a good pair of headphones. I'd like to finally give beat making a shot. It's something I've been wanting to try for over a decade but my computer was **** back in the day.
Post by: Stogi on December 29, 2010, 01:34:18 PM
Reason 4 atm. Though Reason 5 came out this year. I've been meaning to upgrade.
If you go with Reason 4. I suggest you download a **** ton of "refills". They are banks full of different sounds and samples.
Post by: Stogi on December 29, 2010, 06:32:18 PM
http://soundcloud.com/stogi/k-wise-productions-classy
This is a return to my usual style made especially for the New Years.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on December 30, 2010, 10:49:32 PM
Seriously. Please link helpful tutorial videos and walkthrough guides for using this program. I've had the manual for years but never installed the program (got it from a friend) and therefore never read the manual. I am lost and there are too many options and things to manipulate. Help!
edit: I got it working, but I'm just playing with the drums for now.
Post by: ThePerm on December 31, 2010, 06:22:32 PM
Post by: Stogi on January 25, 2011, 08:21:39 AM
Here's to my home country of Sudan.
BnM - This is the first track I made off Reason 5. Loving it so far.
Post by: Stogi on March 07, 2011, 06:58:59 PM
https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/K-Wise%20Productions/K-Wise%20Productions%20-%20Life%20Saver.mp3?w=346bcf4d
I sent it to my brothers and one of them replied with a whole Disney like video idea where all sorts of animals were gathered around a waterhole dancing there ass off. A fat happy looking gorilla started playing the concertina. And then a Tamon looking meerkat came through and started the playing the flute. Needless to say, I was laughing my ass off reading it.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on March 07, 2011, 07:12:56 PM
Post by: Stogi on March 07, 2011, 07:21:15 PM
Edit:
http://soundcloud.com/stogi/k-wise-productions-life-saver
Post by: BranDonk Kong on March 07, 2011, 07:30:19 PM
Post by: Stogi on March 07, 2011, 07:43:24 PM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on March 07, 2011, 07:51:13 PM
Post by: Stogi on March 09, 2011, 07:53:04 PM
A very Ryan Leslie type production. Probably my best in terms of drums. Enjoy!
Post by: Stogi on July 13, 2011, 08:27:46 PM
http://soundcloud.com/stogi/k-wise-productions-chosen
Post by: Ceric on July 13, 2011, 09:34:03 PM
I don't know what it is but the drum part feels off from the rest of it. Sort of like everyone is dancing and its the one part that is standing a little off from the crowd and still dancing. Its on the dance floor so its suppose to be their but, I can't put my finger on it.
When you bring in the organ sounding part it has what sounds like an electrical edge to it but, you have some people doing a more classic style vocal part. You might want to try using a more traditional organ sound their with the power and smoothness that imbibes.
Their is a part that I'm pretty sure is the metal little chain striker thing that looks like a kitchen tool that used to hit drums and you seem to have added an effect to the chink sound where you hear the chink and then get this sort of Reverb crunch sound from it. Can't say I'm to fond of that reverb and rather hear a clean chink I think.
:56 you have this neat part where you start to establish the Dum dee dum dum da da and it sounds like your using multiple synth wind instruments to play the part at different ranges. I might do a few less.
The Thyremin(SP?) sounding part is cool. Sort of wish it was brought out a little bit more.
I think 2:07 to about 3:11 is your cleanest segment. A nice part.
The 3:40ish you have the main theme being played by some extemish bass notes but its hard to tell with how the overriding louder high notes are. I actually missed it the first time and I think that is a neat concept.
Overall I don't think this was a bad composition. I enjoyed it. I'm going to assume this was done with a Midi-Keyboard or elk?
Welp, you said to Criticize you and I'm pretty good at that. I hope you find some of these commits useful and constructive. These are from my 2 listens through.
Post by: Stogi on July 17, 2011, 02:06:36 PM
I haven't mastered it yet (meaning it won't sound the same out of every speaker), but I will keep your first point in mind when doing so.
Your second point about the drums may be because you are hearing too much treble out of them. Again, it may be because I haven't mastered it yet, but the Toms I use provide ample amount of 'pop' and bass. They do sound a bit weird out of headphones. I'm going to look into that.
The 'electrical edge' was kinda a toss up whether to leave it in or not. At first its part was much larger during the final part of the song, but it became too overwhelming. So I scratched it entirely but brought back a segment because I think it adds to the overall epicness of the piece. It's definitely out of place though.
The little metal chain striker...Are you talking about the snare? It's actually two snares put together. One of them you can hear by itself during the piano break down. The other is much louder and 'crunchier'. This is one point I can't use. I really like that snare. It gives the song a sense of importance and it matches the bass line perfectly.
You're right about the wind instruments. I'm playing a dominant octave and one bellow that is less dominant. It wasn't by choice, almost by necessity. If you were to hear only one octave by itself it would sound less intimidating.
Thyremin part? I'm not sure what you are referring to exactly. Are you talking about that 'wobble' noise behind the piano?
Thank you. I too think the piano part is squeaky clean. Some others said it might have gone on too long. What do you think? I think the length is appropriate considering how vastly different it is. I've tried cutting it in half and it sounded more like a tease than anything.
That bass line you hear at 3:40 is actually played throughout the song hahahaha, almost every 8 bars. Again, headphones aren't doing the song justice. I really should master it. When played on my stereo my house shakes...incredibly. That's how loud and low the bass gets. And it's my favorite part of the song other than the horns.
This one was done on my laptop with no other equipment.
Post by: Ceric on July 17, 2011, 07:06:44 PM
Hey thanks for the critique!It be the wobble noise then.
I haven't mastered it yet (meaning it won't sound the same out of every speaker), but I will keep your first point in mind when doing so.
Your second point about the drums may be because you are hearing too much treble out of them. Again, it may be because I haven't mastered it yet, but the Toms I use provide ample amount of 'pop' and bass. They do sound a bit weird out of headphones. I'm going to look into that.
The 'electrical edge' was kinda a toss up whether to leave it in or not. At first its part was much larger during the final part of the song, but it became too overwhelming. So I scratched it entirely but brought back a segment because I think it adds to the overall epicness of the piece. It's definitely out of place though.
The little metal chain striker...Are you talking about the snare? It's actually two snares put together. One of them you can hear by itself during the piano break down. The other is much louder and 'crunchier'. This is one point I can't use. I really like that snare. It gives the song a sense of importance and it matches the bass line perfectly.
You're right about the wind instruments. I'm playing a dominant octave and one bellow that is less dominant. It wasn't by choice, almost by necessity. If you were to hear only one octave by itself it would sound less intimidating.
Thyremin part? I'm not sure what you are referring to exactly. Are you talking about that 'wobble' noise behind the piano?
Thank you. I too think the piano part is squeaky clean. Some others said it might have gone on too long. What do you think? I think the length is appropriate considering how vastly different it is. I've tried cutting it in half and it sounded more like a tease than anything.
That bass line you hear at 3:40 is actually played throughout the song hahahaha, almost every 8 bars. Again, headphones aren't doing the song justice. I really should master it. When played on my stereo my house shakes...incredibly. That's how loud and low the bass gets. And it's my favorite part of the song other than the horns.
This one was done on my laptop with no other equipment.
On the clean segment, I think it was fine length. I definitely wouldn't cut it in half. The most I go be to take maybe a quarter of it away if you like.
On the Snare piece then what I thought was a reverb effect was a second snare hit right after? Still think the 1 keeps that part like in the piano segment but, *shrug* different tastes.
Post by: Stogi on July 17, 2011, 07:48:40 PM
Post by: ThePerm on October 19, 2011, 09:40:05 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT4avUqaeB0
I was going through Cartoon intros, and I was like this is clearly based on something, WTF is it. Then it came to me, a Bob Marley song, but which one. Then I listened to some and got
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtYbF99voEs
they sound different, but when you just whistle the melody they are almost identical
What do you think?
also i have an original song composition, and rather than put it on a song site, ill just attach it to a mpg and put it on youtube.
Post by: Stogi on October 19, 2011, 10:17:23 PM
Post by: ThePerm on October 19, 2011, 10:59:42 PM
Post by: Dasmos on October 20, 2011, 10:37:09 AM
Post by: ThePerm on October 20, 2011, 08:24:37 PM
This would never have happened if I had some NZT
also, UB40 did a version of this song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osfEXfBO1LI
which also sounds similar to the mermaid song
brain cloud, now i just need some expert to mix the 3 songs.
which also makes me think: Stephen Graham from Boardwalk empire
(http://starsmedia.ign.com/stars/image/object/143/14320300/stephen-graham_photoboxart_160w.jpg)
totally looks like Ali Campbell from UB40
(https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQMC1blWNNe4oqqiH5BgSMPg-jH-scnt3W5cBbiypQ85echpIpVPg)
Post by: Dasmos on October 20, 2011, 11:11:36 PM
Post by: ThePerm on October 21, 2011, 12:36:56 AM
Post by: Stogi on October 28, 2011, 08:16:42 PM
http://stogi.bandcamp.com/track/follow-me
Post by: King of Twitch on October 28, 2011, 08:21:28 PM
Post by: Stogi on February 17, 2012, 04:15:26 PM
Check it out.
http://stogi.bandcamp.com/track/k-wise-productions-paint
It's a simple beat with nothing going on that's overly complicated.
Post by: jrlibrarian on February 24, 2012, 12:33:37 AM
We got a banjo player. That's right. Banjo.
Let me know what you all think! We have a few of the rough tracks up on YouTube.
YouTube.com/happyleviathan
Post by: ThePerm on May 02, 2012, 08:34:42 PM
Post by: Stogi on May 03, 2012, 06:19:00 PM
Post by: Stogi on February 25, 2013, 10:48:34 AM
Got a new song to show you. It's vastly different from anything else I've shown you (even those I've shared with privately).
It's a spin-off of a song my friend and I are developing. Our song, a mix of blues, Spanish flamenco, and reggae is going to be a beast, but in the mean time, I decided to take a piece of that delicious pie and venture into a new direction. And voila! A song that honestly reminds of Outkast was born.
http://stogi.bandcamp.com/track/creole
The trumpet solo needs work, but that's going to be scrapped once my friend tears it up on the sax!
As always, let me know what you think.
Post by: Pixelated Pixies on February 25, 2013, 12:31:57 PM
http://chirb.it/B4Orn9
Post by: Fatty The Hutt on February 25, 2013, 12:40:40 PM
Here's a little thing I've been playing around with for a while on Guitar. Not much going on with it, but I think it's pretty catchy.This is quite fantastic.
http://chirb.it/B4Orn9 (http://chirb.it/B4Orn9)
Post by: Pixelated Pixies on February 25, 2013, 01:25:33 PM
That's very kind of you to say so, thanks.
I have a few other little pieces elsewhere on this computer. I might put more up at some point if I can find them.
Post by: Fatty The Hutt on February 25, 2013, 04:01:02 PM
Please and thank you.
Post by: Pixelated Pixies on February 25, 2013, 05:33:41 PM
You'll have to take my word for it, but they sound much better when not all performed by one person with one acoustic guitar and a ukulele in their back garden, lol.
http://chirb.it/xqk2Iz (http://chirb.it/xqk2Iz) - End
http://chirb.it/zskJte (http://chirb.it/zskJte) - 7
http://chirb.it/ast4eG (http://chirb.it/ast4eG) - The Irish Wake
http://chirb.it/pz6y34 (http://chirb.it/pz6y34) - Dander
http://chirb.it/1pMrpg (http://chirb.it/1pMrpg) - Empy Bar (I still haven't broke the back of this song, but I love the intro)
http://chirb.it/rscKkk (http://chirb.it/rscKkk) - Paper Scissors (this song was really designed around a harmonica piece which is absent in this version)
Some of these little fragments actually ended up becoming full fledged songs. I'm not really set up for recording though, but these should give you a sense of what I'm going for.
I was unware of this thread before today, so I'm off to check out everyone else's stuff. ;D
Post by: Pixelated Pixies on February 25, 2013, 06:30:24 PM
For some reason C'Mon reminded me of Tom Wait's 'Jockey Full of Bourbon'.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7LqgIefUNI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7LqgIefUNI)[/youtube]
The Bass in 'Get out' was pretty damn catchy.
Ode to Government was hilarious, lol.
Dasmos - I haven't listened to Metal in years but I thought 'The Replicant' was pretty good. I was a singular Grunger in a sea of Metal Heads growing up so I do have residual fondness of this type of music.
Stogi - 'Grinnin' was really chill. Loved it. It was exactly what I needed after 'The Replicant', lol.
Post by: Fatty The Hutt on February 25, 2013, 06:44:13 PM
Post by: EasyCure on February 25, 2013, 10:10:50 PM
Here's a little thing I've been playing around with for a while on Guitar. Not much going on with it, but I think it's pretty catchy.
http://chirb.it/B4Orn9
Great stuff, can't wait to check out the others.
Stogi is always good so I'll give it a go afterwards.
Post by: Stogi on February 26, 2013, 09:42:59 AM
Post by: EasyCure on February 26, 2013, 10:19:04 PM
Post by: Pixelated Pixies on February 27, 2013, 08:59:47 AM
There's another little piece that I've been constructing for about a month or so (similar in tone to the ones above), and if I have time this weekend I might try to record it. We'll see how it goes.
Post by: Phil on May 29, 2014, 02:19:20 AM
I'm doing in this topic over time.This is the first one I'd like to share:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0zo9rc4qej9mw87/Grass_World.mid (https://www.dropbox.com/s/0zo9rc4qej9mw87/Grass_World.mid)
Post by: Pixelated Pixies on May 29, 2014, 09:30:38 AM
That's pretty spectacular man. I'm not sure what type of game it was composed for, but it seems to me that it would be right at home in a Kirby game. Also, the build up at the start strikes me as classic level 1 music. It sounds like you're leaving the village behind and going on an adventure, lol.
Nice work.
Post by: Phil on May 29, 2014, 06:11:41 PM
Here's completed stuff for my game, Super Push Adventure. I composed the stuff on my poopy program, and then a contributor remade them in a better program.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_dZojdua3M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBiMphopxhs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnUaCaK6Bck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6BoFYlHyO8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr2cZAhKckE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_XXAiQcUgQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbQtPNkWCIs
:)
Post by: BranDonk Kong on May 29, 2014, 07:02:17 PM
Post by: Phil on May 30, 2014, 09:13:42 AM
I'm currently on my way to getting a degree in Interactive Digital Media, with the intent of getting into game design. While I loathe coding, I like level design, scenario design, sprite work and music composition, despite not being the best at the latter two.
Words like yours and Pix's do a world of good, so thank you both!
Post by: Stogi on July 26, 2014, 06:51:02 PM
https://soundcloud.com/stogi/heavenly-bodies
Never played bass till about a month before I made this song.
Post by: Khushrenada on July 28, 2014, 04:15:46 PM
Well, he sent me this message:
"Hey there, just wanted to share a link with you to pass along to anyone you think might be interested. Its my latest CD, a work of pure hip-hop. http://thespiderslair.com/?p=128
I wanted to share it with a few people here, especially theperm if you can send him the link or create a post it would be very much appreciated. If you could maybe just post the link to the general chat forum maybe for me? Anyways stay cool and if you could share this link with the group, I would ask theperm he and I were friends from before but he doesn't appear to be active much anymore. Its just a post to my blog but the tracks are all available for free for anyone who wants to listen."
He really seems to want ThePerm to listen to his stuff.
And that is that.
Post by: King of Twitch on August 04, 2014, 03:29:42 PM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on August 04, 2014, 03:35:19 PM
Post by: Phil on August 04, 2014, 04:43:34 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiUaceyNetc
Post by: marvel_moviefan_2012 on August 04, 2014, 05:42:40 PM
Post by: Phil on December 05, 2014, 08:03:06 PM
Warning 2: Phil is bumping this bad boy!
I don't have a new game project yet, but it's not stopping me from trying out some ideas. For instance, this theme with a very tentative title is almost complete. It's meant to be a song for a town with cherry blossoms or maybe a mountainside trek even.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/ybt8g07ku5f5ocz/Asian+Garden.mid
Post by: marvel_moviefan_2012 on December 06, 2014, 09:08:02 PM
http://rattlesnakeboys.bandcamp.com/
If you just want to check out their music I know they are on Spotify too.
Post by: Stogi on December 11, 2014, 09:50:05 PM
I'd like to share a song from my unreleased ep called 2 minutes (where every song is roughly 2 minutes long, and each track is simply numbered). Here is track 7.
https://stogi.bandcamp.com/track/7
Criticism is always welcome, so let me know what you think!
Post by: Nile Boogie Returns on December 13, 2014, 09:46:20 PM
▶ Get It Lo (Let It Go remix) by Nile Hardin (https://soundcloud.com/nile-hardin/get-it-lo-let-it-go-remix)
Seemed like to do.
Post by: marvel_moviefan_2012 on January 31, 2015, 11:42:05 PM
My first official music video. Its not my best song, its not my best work, but its what it is.
Post by: BranDonk Kong on February 01, 2015, 12:49:50 AM
Post by: marvel_moviefan_2012 on February 01, 2015, 08:40:47 AM
Post by: Nile Boogie Returns on February 01, 2015, 09:28:31 AM
The Caesar Of Winter (https://soundcloud.com/nile-hardin/the-caesar-of-winter)
From my next project
Post by: Phil on June 08, 2015, 01:48:23 PM
http://www.mediafire.com/listen/x69igz5yx968occ/The_Grass_Is_Always_Greener.wav
