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Old 04-30-2007, 04:33 AM
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Old 04-30-2007, 05:22 AM
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Pure Sweetness right here, with all of the lil nuances this mix is easily worth multiple listens just to get a feel for everything that is present. Chrono Cross is prob the best chillout/DT OST out ther IMO and this mix def fits the bill. Sinewav FTW.
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Old 04-30-2007, 07:36 AM
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Those quietly repeating few notes from the original melody are breathtaking. I agree with avaris: the nuance is what makes this mix wonderful. It's so melancholy and I love it so much! ;_;
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Old 04-30-2007, 07:53 PM
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This mix takes a pretty unique spin on the original song... I can clearly hear the original in there, but this mix has a somewhat different feel. I like the direction you took this in.
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Old 04-30-2007, 09:54 PM
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Really gorgeous song here. I always love the sound of the guitar and piano in your songs, even if the judges don't.
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The section that features piano about a third through is quite messy. There is no direction to the lines, and the three pianos (distinguished by volume and pan) fight for space and recognition. Their lines are often broken by each other, but not in a way that allows tension to be suspended and then picked up after each interjection; they wander rather aimlessly, rather than acting in a counterpoint with each other where each line can be traced audibly to move with purpose. Some articulations sound strange and I would consider at least resequencing if you decide not to revise the notes themselves.
As a whole, there needs to be more direction. Since the harmony remains static throughout, you need to build energy in some other way. You might try buildling melodic lines in juxtaposition as the music progresses so that by the end there is a denser mass of frenetic energy. You could still use the delayed piano lick at the end, but crescendo towards it instead of meekly fading out.
Another option is to manipulate harmony more, which could be more difficult, but equally redeeming. And I wouldn't say no to combining direction in both texture/melody and harmony.
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Old 05-02-2007, 02:16 AM
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I really enjoyed this mix. The original track is a favorite of mine, and I like the direction this has taken the source.

There are some messy spots, but nothing that a relaxed listener would really be bothered by. Overall, nice work.
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Excellent mix, so pleasant and relaxing! A must for CC OST lovers!
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Old 05-16-2007, 03:38 PM
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I agree with BlueEnvy a bit - a bit more direction would be nice. It's okay, it quotes the melody in a coherent and an appropriate sort of way, but it left me wanting more. What else could you add to it? You've made a nice base painting, but it seemed a bit... incomplete. Is there anything else you could bring to the table to add more colour to the work?

Really nice production and melodic input for the work, but even when you finish and submit a work, think of the next step... what could you have added to the work...?
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Old 05-18-2007, 12:33 AM
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the fret noises are driving me nuts.

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