YannickJason
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Hey guys!!! It's been a long time!
I'm in the final stages of a new EP and I would love some thoughts on the soundscape/composition/etc.
I've been working on a whole slew of projects and have had this one cooked up for a while, but I haven't had any critique on it from anyone.
My goal was to make the most out of my sounds as possible while using the least amount of instruments (went with 3-5 + percussion)
Hope you all enjoy the listen!
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https://app.box.com/s/6a6alg1h7pu6nhpjfpg5
Here's a little more. I am thinking of either changing the pitch to one tone higher again, or shifting it back lower.
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Really not sure about the ending phrase, but again I'd really love to know what you guys think! I feel the song itself is long enough
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Got the whole thing done now! Tell me what you think!
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https://app.box.com/s/j1jt5u1435dkl6br2xa3
Just the ending phrase. It's amazing what you learn when you figure out what you need to listen for.
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https://app.box.com/s/seqyyjxrr8k9prsc7vq2
Another update! I think the ending phrase might end a little too early...
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https://app.box.com/s/2g5695ipf2a5qcmv75bv
Added some more. Trying to bring it to a close. How's this holding up?
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Did some more changes. Here's the whole thing thus far. I took out the introductory piano chords just so I could figure out what the main chords were. The cadence feels a lot better where it is!
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Here is a section of the whole thing. I changed that bass so the notes don't clash, think there could be something else to add to the melody; it feels a little empty but I don't quite know what. I'm going for a disco type song.
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You have a lot of accidentals in the first theme but aren't treating them properly, such as in the chords. (Your chords are clashing with the melody because they don't fit the same key.)
When you say "relearning composition", how much are you not familiar with?
Pretty much, chord progressions and harmonizing melodies. This started out as a chord progression test, but I wanted to take it further and make it into a song.
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I agree. You might add a B-section, something that has different chords and/or rhythm. What you have is nice but it get's a bit repetitive since it's always the same beat/chords.
I find it a bit strange that the main theme is only played 2 times, at 00:42 and towards the end (2:07). To me it sounds like the stuff in between is just filling material. You could try to insert the melody at 1:10 again but this time with the repetition/variation like you did at 2:07.
I'm not so sure about that bass/synth instrument that comes in at the beginning of the piece, just sounds a bit weird and it also creates some disharmony in places, e.g. 00:18. Strings at 1:40 are pretty dry sounding.
For sure the B-section was something this song needed, thanks!
As for the Bass, I knew it sounded muddy, but I had no idea until you pointed out the dissonance at 0:18; like I say, always open to any advice. I'm trying out a new section; I'll post it p later today.
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https://app.box.com/s/xcp8bmk7cl9fcgwrv854
Changed a few things. Some of the instruments sounded off to me.
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Hey guys, it's been a while, huh?
I've been working nonstop on songs, but this one is giving me trouble for some reason. I like the general tune of it, but I feel like it needs something... more.
Here's the song: https://app.box.com/s/5aft3yf90ofclhyhzn2h
I feel like I need to relearn some things about composition, any help at all would be great!
Thanks!
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https://soundcloud.com/yannick-jason/take-off
Something for a new EP I'm working on!
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http://soundcloud.com/yannick-jason/yannickjason-matching-the-blue
I finished it. I gave it a name too!
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I've been kicking around a few ideas for songs from Sonic CD myself. Just call me "Interested!"
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Here is an example an example
Wow! That's really awesome. I'd love to hear what you can do with my new version.
I'll send you the WAV files tomorrow.
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So many incremental saves...
This is hard work!
http://www.box.com/s/rlv7nhitzj7emqsi2idu
One more update. If I get good feedback from you guys as well as the friend I'm doing this for, I'll be done!
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This version is the best Imo, I really like this.
If you send me track stems (individually in wav. no effects or eq's on them) I can mix/master this track for you, sounds really dope! (I will take no credit)
I shall soon be ready to take you up on your offer.
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If you want any help with that piano, I could perform some of it if you send me the MIDI. I could also write you a solo or something if you wanted help with anything like that. I haven't got FLStudio, but I can send you back a mp3/whatever file to insert back into your file.
Thanks so much for the offer! I would love a piano performance. Could you do it in MIDI format?
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What do you mean by "I'm not hearing the chords properly"? Are you having trouble finding the right chords to use for a certain section? I'm hoping it's this, because you should try to use different chords than those from the OST.
I'm having trouble hearing the right chords... Erhm, that is to say I was having trouble. I've got the chords down now and I'm doing some more fine tuning.
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Any thoughts at all would be really helpful!!