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It's dirty as hell but it's there's a lot of control here. Love how you went the other way with this; usually people speed this source up, but you made the deliberate pace really work. I feel like if you played this in a club, you would absolutely wreck the crowd in the best possible way. Very nice. YES

Arrangement and performances are killer but I agree with other Js that this track is a trip to Mid Range City. This track could really shine with some closer looks at your EQ all across the board. Let's get this fixed and up on OCR. NO, resub

Wow check that bass. Super meaty. Really killer track man. Not surprised, I love me a good GuitahHeroe track and this doesn't disappoint. Impeccable soundscapes, great dynamics, creative arrangement, stellar execution. What a treat. The part where you pull back the energy around 1:53 is so great. There's a great slow build back up to bringing the dnb percussion back into the mix in earnest, and when we get it, we get this great half-time section that still keeps that great dreamy soundscape going. Fantastic. How can I say anything but YES?

There's a looseness to the timing in the performance here that I really dig. It's really gives the piece a very organic feel. Really upbeat, fun arrangement. The combination of both sources is seamless and really works so well. I love Le Tresor Interdit so kudos on working that into the track. Live stuff is gimmicky. What did you do, play this in a real English pub? Feel like this would be a great song for OCU to adapt, honestly. YES!

That is literally the most perfect kick I've heard in a long time. Ugh. I'm in agreement with fellow Js though. Sound design really isn't doing it for me here. It's produced and balance well, but the sounds you're using just aren't great. That choice lead in the beginning is actually slightly delayed and it's just off the beat; just enough to bug me. Nit-picky I know, but still. There's this great build up to 1:49 where I'm expecting this big awesome melodic statement in the lead, but all I get is a very sparse bit with the arpeggiatior going through the motions. There's such an unwarranted drop-off in energy there, and it's so disappointing. Things get a little better later but I feel like there's a sparseness pervading the track that needs to be addressed. It's a great approach to the song, but I think you need to take a look at sound design and tweak the energy levels so that you're doing better builds and delivering better payoffs to those builds. A track like this should rock my socks, but right now it's not doing that. NO (resub)

Really awesome stuff Roe. Agree with OA; lots of sources but they're used intelligently. Really nice mixing and balance with all the different elements. Good usage of your samples too. Really energetic piece with a lot of tension. Fantastic. YES

Oh hey, it's my favorite Zelda game! Nothing beats Link's Awakening. This is super pretty. Really straightforward arrangement on Wind Fish, with nice use of piano and winds. Samples aren't perfect but you're making them work for you. It's got kind of a lo-fi PC JRPG vibe to it, like an old Falcom game. Transitions are perfect. Love how you move into Mabe Village and Koholint Island. Feels so organic! Really awesome arrangement, and I'm not just saying that because of Zelda-bias. Great job. YES

This piece really comes together for me around 1:12. Really love how you scale back that big energy stuff to keep things from getting super tiring. I've been judging a bunch of tracks tonight and they all seem to be really aggressive, high energy tracks with a lot of loudness happening. When doing big soundscapes like this it's important to give the listener a break once in a while, so these sections where you pull back a bit are nice to have. Really fun arrangement that doesn't wear out it's welcome either. Nice solid arrange, some mixing issues, but nothing killing it for me. YES

Basically in agreement with the other Js. Feels super-cramped and really assaulting those mid/hi-ranges. Need to hit that low end beef it up I think. Also some times the lead gets super loud and ventures in the clipping territory. Keep an ear on that. Really great approach to the source though. Love the energy. Killer ideas, but needs to execute better. NO resub

Super rigid piano and overexposed brass are really killing this mix for me. The metal stuff sounds good (though I agree on everything sounding compressed) but your sounds and sequencing on the orchestral parts don't really match the more expressive rock parts. Also when the guitar is playing the melody I can barely here it, and I don't believe I heard any section where the guitar really takes off and is showcased. It's a bit weird when that's the best stuff in the mix, you know? Would like to heard you rock out a bit more with maybe a solo or more exposed melodic content in the guitar. Needs work. NO resub

Nah, I think you're right on the money Kris. I love love love jazz and used to listen to a lot of trumpet players back in the day, and I heard what you mean about some flatness. The performance isn't bad but there are some intonation issues. It's the second time I'm using this word tonight, but that trumpet is just relentless too. Need to add some breaks for variety. Right now it's just the solo trumpet going all the way through. Trade with the e-piano or guitar or something. Also seems like a LOT of rhythm section (piano, guitar, and vibes) with just a lone wind (trumpet). Could do with more of a balance. All that accompaniment is fighting with itself. Source usage is also iffy. I'm a huge fan of jazz and I know a big part of it is soloing over chords, but this seems pretty liberal. I think having more strongly defined melodic sections to break up the solo sections would be good. Consider adding another wind, like a sax or clarinet or flute, to help the trumpet make stronger statements from the source. NO (resub)

LOVE the arrangement in this mix. Really beautiful soundscape, love the layering of fast paced percussion with longer sustained strings and synths. Piano is also used really well, with those big booming bass notes. As Justin said though, that violin's loudness is an issue with the cymbal. The distortion is something that sticks out. Could really use a fix on that! NO (resub)

Short but sweet. Vinnie's right about the 90s R&B vibe. So smooth. Really like the approach here. Great sound choices. Love that bassline jumping all over. Wish it was longer, though. YES

Yeah I'm with Kris on this one. Great production, SUPER repetitive. Some nice ideas but I also felt that this got really sparse in some sections. Would love to see some more development on this track. NO (resub)

Really creative, aggressive mix. I agree that there are some mixing issues, but to be honest, in the grand scheme, I don't think there are any dealbreakers. There are parts where the drums and bass get pretty wild, but you keep everything clear and listenable. Pretty good. Really digging the approach here. I like it. YES

That kick drum is bugging me. Everything else is great, and I'm in agreement with most of the Js about the track. Great arrangement, some problematic mixing. Percussion is really relentless, you know? Fix that kick and we're golden. NO (resub)

This is a pretty bumpin' track. It's got a really nice, clean, old-school sound. Straightforward sound design that works well for what it is. Nice balance between elements. Thought the dubstep section was a little gratuitous. Not much of it, seemed out of place in what feels like more of classic dance track. Nice arrangement. I'm not feeling any dealbreakers like other Js are. I'm good with it. YES

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Yeah. I think people just got concerned when he was so down on himself. Sad to find out there was such a terrible source for his occasional negativity. RIP Hoops.

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Um, what?

Rexy is giving you great advice. There's nothing negative about it. Stop stirring up drama.

Nice arrange, but I'm just gonna echo everything Mikestyles said about compression and dynamics. Needs more range. NO (resub)

I started leveling my Witch Doctor (Doctress? Doctrix?) last night. I'm not sure I get this class. What's the goal here, in terms of play style? What's a good Paragon point distribution for early levels? I am leveling her in Master, BTW.