Dj Mokram

I haven't been very active on this recently, and it makes me kind of sad. Got lots of stuff going on, and so little time for the poor Headdy. But things need to move forward, so I took drastic measures: -The tracklist has been narrowed to a grand total of 15 tracks. -Priority was given to the songs that people requested in this very thread. And here's what's going to happen: -I'll take suggestions on genre, but I won't add tracks to the present list. -If someone wants to join and claim track, you're welcome to do so. -Likely, there will be no track release on this thread from now on. -Instead, the finished album will be released directly upon completion, and made available for free of course. I'll be making a post with project's tracklist and details later today. Stay tuned.

It's a nice arrangement of Cosmo Canyon. I really like the fast paced electro vibe you gave it, and the cool variations you added to the original melody. Good work on the atmospheric pad & background sfx too. Current issues: -Intro pad is a bit simple --> try adding modulation flange or phase to it. -While the ustensils are nicely layered, the drums are a bit repetitive --> try to vary rythmic patterns & drum sound some more. -Snare hit is a bit heavy --> lower volume or gain a bit. -Flute is way too piercing --> tweak the EQ, try to remove 1 range of highs. -the mix isn't as cohesive at it should be right now --> polish the mixing/mastering aspect. Keep it up. I'd really like to hear the finished mix.

Here's to one of OCR's finest: Have a great b.day Mr bLiNd! ...and don't forget to bring some of your awesomeness to the L.A. project too.

(from Bionic Commando 2009 soundtrack)

Hey, that's a pretty neat idea! I'll give it a try and tell you how it worked. Nice analysis, a bit shorter than usual. I see you're targeting a more casual audience now.

Try BONK. It's what I'm using all the time when encoding for WIPs & compos. It's very manageable, pretty easy to configure, and the bitrate can be up to numbers decency forbid me to communicate.

Ah, looks like Stampede beat me to it. Yeah, BBoy world is THE place to get more accurate info, & recent videos. I've never hit bboy org personally so I can't elaborate on it. Just try avoiding places crowded with e-boys if possible, you'll loose your time. It's often attention-seekers, posting video of the move they've been trying to do for 5 years, because they never really train. As for liquid... wait what's with that liquid thing? At least call it properly. For training, luckily boogaloo and such don't need a lot of space. So you can find some video on the net, chat with a few people and get started at home. I've been trying to find you some good vids on that, but couldn't find something decent yet. I'll post here if I find anything of interest. Meanwhile, you should search for basics on how to do Waves, Pops and Glides to begin. Finding a training spot near where you live, and get to know the people there will help a lot. As you can get advice and improve on the fly, which is invaluable to your progress. Well it's all about experiencing new moves, meeting new people, and having fun. And I'll second Stampede suggestion: try to go to one big event, like BBoy city or Freestyle Session, to experience the real thing. You won't be disapointed.

Well, you could also choose to finish your Metroid Prime remix first. People already gave you all you needed to get it done, just give it some more effort. You'll be glad when it's finished, and you'll be free to focus entirely on Galaxy man. ...maybe you'll even take a completely different approach from the first try, who knows.

Now this is what I've been waiting for! Few questions: -Do you have a deadline for the first WIP already? -And what musical style are you looking for this project? -Is there any other specific restrictions/conditions? I'd like to claim Area 8 if possible.

When I saw the title I thought this thread was about this: You know, changing thoughts impulse into games command, or using biosignals to shoot fireballs by making an angry face.

Looks like I missed the party. Sorry Dyne. I needed some sleep since I'd put up an all-nighter for the compo on thursday. Make no mistake: this is a show for the elite only. I can't believe I've missed techno-vicking synchronising to Bad Dudes. What a glorious moment it should have been.

I'm not sure what you can learn to do properly in one month... But sure. Give me sometime to dig up some bookmarks. What style are you interested in the most?

Indeed, you should.

May I ask why you decided to turn your music-making experience into hell in the first place? It's not like LMMS & Ardour are gonna replace FL or Logic anytime soon... Ok, they're neither free nor running on Ubuntu. But for the sake of argument, why not use some free Win alternatives, such as Reaper? And let's avoid making this project thread into another help thread. PM are there for a reason.

Dude, I'm 6.23 feet tall. Long legs are far from a hindrance in bboying. Quite the opposite actually, as your moves take more space, thus look more impressive. The only drawback is that you can't make windmills in your living-room.

It was just a figure of speech. It means: lacking some more texture. Not sure you should get everything up to the snare level. It would probably end up clipping in the end. But definitely lower the volume on it, then work on the dynamics of the mix. I really can't give you any better advice now, as you already got the structure down. So imo, the only things left to do are a bit of tweaking & a bit of mixing. Then try mastering the beast in order to become the Hope of the Galaxy. Failure is not an option here.We're counting on you!

Ahah awesome ...I mean, I should probably stop playing them too. There's worst than seeing game in real-life: there's seeing them at night while trying to sleep. I remember the first day I got F-zero on the SNES, I played so long, that when I went to sleep, the friggn road was still unveiling in my head. The effect lasted for 2 or 3 days. I tell ya, that mode 7 was a nasty piece of work.

Holy cow it lives! You can count me in... if I'm still awake by then.

That intro was glorious! Nice work. Hope you'll make some more awesome music, and get a prosperous business. ...and a Happy Tweex-day too!

Hmm, interesting source. Knew about the game, but never payed it. Haven't been compo-ing for quite some time. Maybe I should enter before I get rusty at these. EDIT: Here's a youtube link for those interested in hearing the real thing:

Yeah, the build-up between 2:15-2:40 is so so. Soundscape seems as desolate as the surface of Tallon IV. Do something about it. And lower the volume a bit on your snare. It stands out too much.

Yay a dance thread! I've been dancing for some years. Started off with hip-hop and up-rock basics (pop, lock, boogaloo). Then moved on to ground b-boying (breakdance. not a big fan of power-moves though). Next I've been studying a lot of dances and moved from jazz, to salsa, to contemporary and finally house-dance. No classical ballet, thank God for that. Never taken any lesson, I've learned by myself or with others dancers, or had what I like to call mentors. I've had serious repeated injuries, and after re-education, have been teaching for some years. Nowdays I'm retired, but am still training mostly in jazz-rock & samba/house, for my pleasure. One of my favorite dancer is called Free, originally member of a group from Seattle called Circle of Fire. . Don't expect spectacular moves though, it's all feelling in this.If anyone need some advice on how to get started, feel free to ask.

And as expected: it's a massacre! Hasn't been down the gym recently.

Maybe you're putting a lot of unnecessary pressure on your shoulders. It's not healthy to try and compare to Uematsu & co., cause they're in a whole different world all together. Plus, amassing loads of technical information won't necessarily make you evolve faster. And knowing all there is to know about musical theory won't necessarily make you a more accomplished musician. I'm having a hard time figuring what your goal is exactly. Just getting things done, or trying to reach perfection?