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    Super Mario Galaxy remix (Battlerock Galaxy)

    in Post Your Game ReMixes!

    Posted

    Generally speaking I do like it, I feel like the production is fairly solid but the biggest element missing is a "push" factor or that "umph" element in the mix. I think it could come from a lack of velocity variation in the guitar (it is pleasant to hear, but it is bland) or tempo variations or anything. For a mix like this with an acoustic component I try to not quantize right on the beat to add a little bit of humanity. It could also be coming from the mixing, but I'm not so sure about that because everything else seems fine.

    On an arrangement note it seems to be slightly repetitive and lack a real sense of direction of evolution, I really feel that the piece needs to progress in some direction, but instead we have the same pleasant idea continuing onward. There are some nice variations that proceed, but nothing quite like what you'd need to really make it a solid arrangement.

    Keep at it, and I'll try to have another listen later on. (:

    Final Fantasy VIII - Shine Tonight (Fragments of Memories)

    in Post Your Game ReMixes!

    Posted

    New version uploaded with extended lyrics:

    http://blog.jwmusic.org/post/207180068/poolside-shine-tonight-v3-more-poolside-vs

    you know what i need,

    some time away to get some air

    i just can’t stay

    you know what i think,

    i oughta be chasing my dreams and you’re bringin’ me down

    i’ve lost my way

    she’s like the stars above

    you know she’ll burn in your heart forever

    she sings her song and she will

    shine tonight

    she’ll light up the whole sky like fire

    when her heart sings out she’ll know

    you know what i miss

    those days they were just you and me

    they’ve got me holdin’ on to those fragments of my memory

    and girl, you know what i wish

    that you were missin’ me and longin’ for my kiss

    and then she’ll see, she’s never been so sure

    she wipes away the tears that set her free

    and i can see, you’ll never be that sure of me

    so wipe away your tears and we can be

    like the stars above,

    you know you’ll burn in my heart forever

    so hear my song and we will

    shine tonight,

    we’ll light up the whole sky just like fire you and me

    so sing your heart baby please

    (you say your lost your way but i’ll never leave your side

    you got me tangled and i know i want you mine

    you say you lost your way girl, you say you lost way

    just look to the sky and you’ll see me shine

    we’ll light the sky ablaze and sing our song they’ll hear

    our voices carry on our passion it knows no fear

    and when you say you just don’t know

    you’ll look and you’ll see me)

    Aquaria, World of Goo, Final Fantasy, Eternal Daughter, Bonesaw PIANO MEDLEY

    in Post Your Original Music!

    Posted

    http://songsforthecure.bandcamp.com/track/shane-lu-medley-of-melodies-feat-gabler-saulesco-holowka-whelchel-uematsu?permalink

    This piece of music was written to fight cancer!

    http://www.jwmusic.org/relayforlife.html

    This particular medley features music from World of Goo, Aquaria, Eternal Daughter, Final Fantasy, and Bonesaw. It was written in early 2009 and was wonderfully performed by Shane Lu.

    Relay for Life Cancer Drive - Looking for Musicians!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I am the person to get in touch with directly - you can email me, or contact me via AIM (soundofjw).

    If you'd like to simply donate music, you can do so by using your piece as the submission/application piece - but it must be exclusive.

    You have until OCTOBER 15 to do all this.

    Here are the steps summarized on this page

    1) Prepare a short biography about yourself, including a brief statement on why this cause is important to you.

    2) Prepare a full-length piece of music similar to the style you plan on contributing (This is important so we can gauge how much of any particular genre we may have). This MAY be a piece you have already put together - it is not important. We need to see that your production skills and recording quality are on par with what we’re looking for.

    3) Prepare a high-resolution image of yourself (or your intended performing group). We will use this to assemble the pre-order page and also the extended about page for the album. Don’t worry, we’re not going to be selective on looks.

    4) Optional, but recommended: Prepare or send an Electronic Press Kit to songsforthecure10@jwmusic.org. If you don’t have one available, please give us an estimate of how many fans or contacts you will be able to reach. The success of the drive is partially dependent on how many listeners can be attracted by each artist.

    5) Send all of these materials to songsforthecure10@jwmusic.org before October 15th, 2009. We will notify selected artists shortly after this date.

    Relay for Life Cancer Drive - Looking for Musicians!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hey everyone!

    My name is Josh Whelchel and last year I helped organize and sponsor the "Indie Music Cancer Drive" by producing an album with several talented musicians (including big giant circles and Mustin, as well as the composers for World of Goo, Aquaria, and Eternal Daughter). We managed to send over $5,000 to the American Cancer Society - and we're still sending money their way.

    Anyway, we're extremely excited to get started for the 2010 year, and we're now accepting applications for musicians that would like to be involved.

    There are a lot of reasons to be involved, including having your music available on iTunes, Amazon, and other retailers, but most of all it's a great cause.

    If you're interested in checking out this year's album, you can do so here:

    http://www.jwmusic.org/relayforlife.html

    If you are interested in being a part of the album, please have a look here:

    http://www.jwmusic.org/relayforlife-artists.html

    Thank you for your interest and I look forward to hearing from everyone!

    - Josh Whelchel

    Looking for Musicians - Cancer Drive Album

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hello!

    I am looking for musicians interested in providing music and/or collaborating on an album of music that is being promoted to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

    Just some real quick info about myself - my name is Josh Whelchel and I've composed for a handful of video games including "The Spirit Engine 2," "Bonesaw: The Game," and some other independent stuff. Last year I raised over $800 by giving away my soundtrack of 101+ tracks to anyone who donated $5 or more. This year, I've got talented musicians working with me to put together an exclusive album that will be released to anyone who donates $10 or more. Current names include David Saulesco, Jay Tholen, Mustin, and others. You can find more information here : http://www.syntesis.org/relayforlife

    This is for a REALLY good cause. If you're interested in being a part of this album, please send a demo of your work to josh AT jwmusic.org and we can get started. Your music will reach a lot of eyes and ears, and by participating you will have a chance to extend your resume and receive a free physical copy of the album (which also goes to those who donate $25 or more).

    Approximate deadlines for final work are around April 10th so that final mastering can be done and the CD can be ready for pressing on April 24th.

    Thanks for your support!

    Josh Whelchel

    ps. We've already raised over $100 this year and we still have two months to go. Be a part of this great cause!

    If you're just interested in donating you can do so at http://www.syntesis.org/relayforlife

    There is a pretty awful picture of me with some OCRemixers in Louisville, KY at the 2008 VGL meetup here: http://twitpic.com/1nijr

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