[Garpocalypse]

Updated 8-01-12

Anyone remember this one? When i realized that what i was working on for DoD this month wasn't going to be ready for the deadline i decided to fix this one up.

Cleaned up the mix and rerecorded a few parts. Backed the flute with a better flute while keeping the distortion on it. Something i like.
Is this ready for another pass at the judges?

Remix: http://soundcloud.com/garpocalypse/s...embracing-city

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cCS78YFMEc

[DarkSim]

Alright I hate seeing a post with 0 replies so here we go. (Consider getting a tindeck or soundcloud account btw - if it's more than 1 click to listen to something people get put off)

Well, you know the drums are an issue, but I'll still bang on about them anyway. When I'm making a remix, the drums are the part that take the longest. They can be a pain in the arse to sequence, but the end result is easily worth it, also they're easier to change if you don't like how a certain bar sounds. You have full control of panning and velocity for every single hit, so it's really worth spending the time on. Also you can EQ and compress each sample individually so your kick doesn't muddy the rest of them up and your snares can pack a punch. Your loops aren't too bad, but it really smacks of laziness to not even have a fill anywhere when even the source track has some small snare fills! Note the source track really drives it along with a nice groove - you definitely need more layers and imagination on the percussion side.

Your bass drop at 1:23 is pretty cool, but I was expecting some more from it after that, and some kind of bass during the breakdown section - there's a tiny bit, but you should really expand on the bassline to give it added "sexiness". Also pump up the low frequencies of the bass and knock off the low frequencies of everything else (except the bass drum - hard if you use a loop) so they don't interfere.

The synths and stuff I think sound alright - suitably retro and very ambient for this style. Nice delay and reverb and you've mixed them up quite a bit. I think just spend as much time as you've spent on this mix already focusing on the drums (seriously), and you'll be surprised at the results.

[Garpocalypse]

I've updated my original post with the new version of SNITSC or SNITSS if you never made it past grade school. Personally I think SNITSS just might become the new name for this remix as it is kinda fun to say.

But seriously folks, please comment on SNITSS.

-gar

[Shake]

The drums

I don't know if you were going for cheesy 80's sound or not. But you need to do something about them.

This sounds like its heading for an ambient sound. If it is, from my understanding, there is usually a build up or steady changes in the songs 'textures'

I'd suggest having the guitar throughout. And not in that hardcore metal type sound. But layer it throughout the track some more, maybe have it build up slightly without losing the smoothness you're aiming for.

[Garpocalypse]

I appreciate the comment. I am working on changing a couple of things before I stick the finished tag on this one. Mostly the Drums and the Bass.

The distorted guitar gives it the edge or "sexiness" that I am trying to develop so if anything i'd like to keep that going.

I hope to have an update ready in a little bit.

-Gar

[Ramen4ever]

I think in it's current form it's already damn good.


I like the style, it's very relaxing, melodic, not to mention nostalgic.

[DarkSim]

Hey, really nice improvement over the first version! I'm really getting a strong 80s vibe from this, specifically a Jan Hammer type feel. In fact, I'd suggest listening to that song and the way it introduces, builds and layers the pads and guitar. I think if you use it as a benchmark for production you'll have a seriously cool remix on your hands.

[Ettrazi]

It's mixed with the Puma sisters strip scene from Masamune Shirow's Dominion Tank Police.

[Garpocalypse]

About time someone got it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_ari...eature=related

[Garpocalypse]

For this update I made mostly some minor changes and added some background. This was my first mix attempt on my new M-audio studio monitors so enjoy. then bash.

-gar