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  1. I think everything could be a tad quieter and more dynamic. Your instruments are very static. They're also very dry.

    As far as the composition of the song, it is very peaceful, but it doesn't seem to really go anywhere or build to much of anything, it kind of just meanders from section to section.

  2. I like most everything, but I really feel like the bass should do something different, other than playing eighth notes on the off beat. Make the bassline move around more. Just because this is trance doesn't mean the bassline has to be boring.

    And yeah, I know you said it, but I want more beef on the drums, and maybe a tad more variety. It doesn't need to stay 4 on the floor the entire time.

    I like it as a foundation, but it's still kinda bland to me.

  3. I think you got kind of liberal with the source, I can barely hear balamb garden in there at all. It almost sounds like this peice is "inspired by" the source, rather than an actual rearrangement of it.

    The production is decent I guess, but your soundscape is pretty sparse, with just the tinny little lead and the pizzy strings, and the strings are pretty static themselves.

    For a first mix this is pretty admirable though, and it's not bad to listen to, it can actually be quite pleasing.

    If you enjoyed making it, then definately keep at it.:)

  4. I could see this having a huge beat behind it, and i'm a little bit sad that there isn't one. Really great stuff though, I feel like I should be watching a film. I like the panned / gated string effect, it's real cool.

    Oh, and I've been around, I'll try to catch you on AIM sometime.

  5. Oh while we're talking about guidelines, is their any policy stating that you can't sample from the original sources in your remix? I've always wondered.

    From what I'm gathering, it would be the same kind of situation as this. You probably just have to keep the sampling to a minimum.

    Oh, and thanks judges for your answers, they're going to help me get this passed.:)

  6. Ello,

    I started this last night out of boredom. It's a (very) rough sketch, but I like the concept so far. I dont know OCRs policy on using posted remixes to make new remixes, so that's sort of why I'm posting this now; it would be great to hear how this is handled.

    The section sampled from Marc Star's song is played after 1:50, just for clarity.

    "Dirty Sam" Remix

    Thanks for your time.

  7. You know, I really do like this concept, I think it should just sound bigger. Bigger as in, this sounds like it could be very heavy and emotive, but I feel like the sounds are kinda thin and tinny. I almost think this could be a little slower, and kind a more syncopated feel. Really, I think this biggest thing is that it's missing alot of dynamic quality within the separate instruments, making it sound kind of stiff.

    I really like the concept, I just dont think it conveys much emotion with it's current presentation.

  8. Haha, I'd be one of those people with another Brambles mix.:P

    Your mix is very relaxing. As far as advice, the samples sound like they could be ok, but the natural instruments sound very robotic. Try to work on your phrasing, making each track work with each other. For example, the trumpet and flutes and harp tend to play random eighth notes, but they don't really follow one another, or the chord progression, very well.

    Mainly, I think the progression of the song is kind of unfocused. You've got the mood and instrumentation down pretty well, just work on humanizing and phrasing your instruments better, and focus the arrangement more.

  9. Haha, if I'm interpereting you correctly.... sorry; at this point my plan is to do this one solo. BUT I may change my mind (and by "change my mind" I mean "get lazy and look for somebody else to finish my work for me")

    Haha, right on man. Either way, we should work together again soon.:)

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