Cloral

Zelda dungeon themes tend to be fairly atmospheric without a whole lot of structure. I think the theme worked quite well in the game itself, and this is definately an interesting take on it. Didn't like the chanting all that much though.

I'm really digging this piece. The only thing I could think of is the transitions between the sections of the piece. I think if you could find a way to make them flow together more instead of going silent between them, it would help improve the overall flow of the piece. Also, the ending seems a bit abrupt. Other than that though, good show! edit: After listening to it again, I think I have a few things to add. The synthy part that kicks up around 1:35 is definately my favorite part of the piece. When you transition out of it at about 2:12, the section you transition into feels too short to me. I think (going back to my comments above) if you could figure out a way to blend that into the section that start at about 2:25, it would sound a lot better. The section starting at about 4:10 is another part I really like. Listening to the sections between it and the earlier parts, I start to wonder if it all fits in with the overall feel of the piece. I think maybe some of the slower parts detract somewhat from the overall flow of the piece, so it might actually sound a bit better and to the point with them removed. I'm just conjecturing though, I wouldn't know for sure without hearing it that way. They might actually be necessary in order to pace the piece correctly. Either way, I think it might be worth trying out.

Is there a version somewhere I can download? I'd like to give this mix a listen.

Yeah this sounds nice and clean now. Good job! Are you going to try submitting this piece?

Well there was the April Fool's mix, but that one was explicitly done to show why mixes shouldn't be so long. I don't know of any others off the top of my head, but I'm sure someone else can fill this in. As for a name, how about the rediculously great smb medley? I know it isn't a very good name, but that was my impression after listening to it.

Damn! I go away for a couple days, and you go crazy with the updates! I like where this piece is going. There's definately a lot more depth to the sound than there was in the first version you posted. I'm also noticing little variations that are popping up all over the place. And when I got to the 3rd revision and heard the main track pick back up near the end? Nice big smile on my face there. Keep it up and I'm sure you'll be able to pass submission.

I like where you're going thus far with this song. Love the guitar that comes in at about 2:30. My biggest suggestion would be to explore the space around the user a bit more. Right now it sounds like both of my speakers are playing nearly the same sound, which gives it less depth than it could have.

That's definately sounding a lot better. You've clearly been tuning the levels of the instruments and as a result the body sounds a lot fuller. I'm not particularly digging the keyboard that comes in at 2:26 though. It's like the fullness you had established earlier in the song is suddenly gone. I kinda get where you're going with it, but to me it feels like the other instrumentation that fell silent at that point should come back in shortly rather than disappearing entirely for the remainder of the song. That said, with the improvement you showed in your previous update it's clear to me that you're going in the right direction and if you keep at it, you'll end up with something pretty nice.

I like what you've got so far. That castle theme clearly is calling out for this sort of treatment. If you can maybe double the length of what you've got there thus far, I'd add it to my regular playlist. Keep up the good work!