Upthorn
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Am I supposed to be annoyed that it builds for the full time, but there's this one tiny part that it still leaves out?
Because, if I am, it's perfect.
And if I'm not, that's a little annoying, but other than that I think it's perfect.
I see the point about the strings, but I think they were the correct choice for this mood.
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If the two parts are meant to mix nicely, it might be best to combine them into one track.
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Just checked in, and the first post is wrong, I dropped Sky Sanctuary. It got to the point where I'd made it as good as I can with my current skills, and it still sounded like crap.
I made a post to that effect in the previous thread, but I guess it got overlooked.
It's just as well, because this gives me the opportunity to offer the project file to anyone who liked what I was doing with it, but is better.
(the song is at http://upthorn.mspencer.net/temp/fordownloading/SanctuaryShortMK2.mp3)
The first part is too simple, the last part has too many instruments, and both of the bass harmonies are discordant, despite essentially being ripped straight from the original.
Also, it needs a beat.
Anyway, if anyone has fruity loops and wants to take a shot at fixing it up and submitting it, just gimme a PM and I'll send a link to the flp.
I know Kanjika's is good, but I'd like someone else to take a crack at it, too.
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you call that a remix? i hated it. it needs to be more upbeat and techno. too slow for my taste.sorry, i am having problems.
Quoted for noncontextual emphasis.
I really liked the idea. I get the feeling that spring yard was originally supposed to be something like what Harmony has made it into.
Good work, man.
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Wow. A lot happened while I was without net access for a week.
I couldn't even find the thread at first. For a second, I was scared it got locked and deleted.
Anyway, after a lot of thought and effort, I have come to the conclusion that should have been obvious before I even started:
I'm not good enough to do this song justice. Every time I try to fix a problem, the song comes out worse for the effort. So I would like to announce that I am no longer working on Sky Sanctuary. (After all the fuss I made to get Sith to put me on the front page.)
I'll still be hanging around the thread providing WIP commentary, though. Until I get chased off with pitchforks.
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I'm sitting somewhere in the middle on this.
It would be nice if there were a place with all the WIP links.
But it would be nice if it were in a place where only people on the project could access it.
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That's exactly what we're gesturing at - looking at ways to improve our own works.
Although, it can be a bit difficult to me because I didn't receive much criticism on my latest revision...
I kept meaning to.
What I said the first time, about the middle transition (2:13) sounding like a cartoon chase montage still holds true.
I'd recommend changing the instrument on the pattern with the has double stabs, and chase-type melody.
Let me know if you can't tell what I'm talking about, from my description.
Apart from that, the bit at the end where it speeds back up is a bit sudden, and that portion (3:36-4:32) lasts too long. I'd suggest basically going straight from 3:44 to 4:11. I want to use the verb "splice" to describe what I'd like to hear happen.
Once again, I apologize if I'm sounding overly bossy: to me, "constructive criticism" means having a solution in mind.
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Roetaka: I have no idea what that was even in response to. It seems a little out of nowhere...
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I think he's been having computer problems or something.
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In case anyone missed it, there has been a mini-forum set up for this project at http://ocrp.kazorum.com
This should allow more orderly discussion about the various & sundry aspects of this project.
It would work better if everyone who's related to this project signed up over there.
Especially KFC (formerly known as Sith), who could then be allowed to moderate that forum.
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Since I'm a little behind on the Credits theme (due to PC changeover..) I'm posting what little I have, if only to prove that I am working on it.. Nothing much yet, just the arp, drums and bass..
Using the sidechain on the compressor to get that pumping sound when the bass kick comes in. Not sure if I like the overall feel/genre that much yet, but I'll see what other people say..
http://www.rayza.net/misc/credits01.mp3
Edit: There is no structure yet, just the parts I've been working on. No this is not necessarily how it will start, etc.. Just an example of whats going on..
I love it so far.
The kicks that come in at 0:13 could use more loudness.
And the low synth that comes in at 0:28 sounds like the backup rhythm to a piece that you don't have ready yet... So I hope it's supposed to be the backup rhythm to a piece you don't have ready yet.
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Contrarily, I completely understood your point and you, in your ostentatious pomposity, missed mine.
Shall I rephrase it so that you can understand?
"No need to be insulting. In fact, making it insulting muddles up your point. Next time just say 'The problem here is not the bitrate.'"
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A fart recorded at 320kbps is still a fart.
But a decent song recorded at 32kbps is muddy and distorted.
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And I´m sure about the ReMixer´s opportunity.
This guy is always talking in tongues or something..
I think he meant... potential?
or, ability, maybe.
Anyway, he's definitely doing a better job with English than most Americans his age would do with any other language.
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On that note...I have a suggestion: Ill volunteer my private message box for project name suggestions, and come the end of the project, Ill list them all and then people vote on which one they like most. How does this sound to completely prevent the flooding of name suggestions from the thread?
I was actually thinking of something similar.
What might be better is if someone could set up a mini-forum somewhere for this project.
With a thread for name discussion, a thread for general project discussion (IE: what are we aiming for with this), a thread for the each of the things rexy was talking about (track order, and reasoning behind it), and a thread for WIP discussion.
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u know, sithlordaku... you are a little bitch, a little bitch that i will not mix for. I hope more people realize that as well, bitch.
enjoy my new page i made just for you
three points
1) It's not sith you're mixing for, it's the community at large, which should include yourself.
2) You're totally being more of a bitch than sith.
3) It's changed back, there's no more name talk, you got what you want.
No need to throw a tantrum.
I agree with Sadorf. The project still has a long way to go and the album title is the least important thing at the moment. Album title posts clutter up the thread and do make it kind of hard to find the imporant posts. There is also no point to calling Sadorf a cry baby. He isn't being one. He's just trying to get the point across in a very agressive way. He's one of the few here that's brave enough to do it.There's nothing brave about refusing to be polite.
All it took for the "No name talk yet" to get there in the first place was a few people saying "Name talk isn't what we need right now, and it's distracting."
As opposed to this "OMGWTF!!!!1 You made pepole name tlak! u a cunt!"
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note - YOU CAN TALK ABOUT THE PROJECT NAME NOW IF YOU WANT-
Hedgehog Hell? *shifty eyes*
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Ok, heres a newer version (no whacky piano) for the WIP 1 deadline. As stated earlier, I'll post the credits theme soon hopefully. Thanks for bein patient folks..
I love it. I can't tell if you tweaked the lead synth, or it's just been longer since I listened to the one that grated, but it's not bugging me anymore, which makes this pretty much perfect so far.
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Personally, I liked your instruments alot. My only real issue is with the first 30 seconds, which sound vaguely like a gimmicky THX thing.
I think the drums are good where they are, it gives it a kind of ambient feel, which I think is really cool.
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Menu Motility
This is my first version. I chose several of the main themes out of it along with the intro. What do you all think? All comments are appreciated. By the way, so you know, I'm adding a keyboard solo right after the second theme you hear introduced at the end. The WIP featuring this will be up maybe in a few days.
http://nespah.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/flippintwankieswip.mp3
i've already got vocals recorded fo it but i wanna keep em on the dl fo now. holla back.
I kind of like antipode's better. If only because it's creative, but still easily recognizable.
But perhaps also because I'm kind of against the idea of these songs having lyrics. (I have difficulty evenconcieving of the possibility that lyrics to any of these songs can be both relevant and good.)
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Alright, I'm probably not going to have time to work on this anymore before the deadline, so here goes:
"Sacrosanct Skyway(working title)"
Some of the synths are still placeholders, and the drums are probably going to end up sounding completely different, but this is what it sounds like right now.
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Well DCT and I officially got in contact about the Carnival theme and he essentially said I could have it.
So I present you with, my first piece of musical somethingorother since my 3 month reprive from music, my carnival wip.
It's interesting... if a little bit overly mechanized.
And, I believe, flat in some points. Though that may be intentional.
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Wow, i got to discver this reeeeeally late, luckly, i've been working on a Sonic 3 WIP that is almost done (it's from Hydro City Zone, funny, I started doinh it before knowing about this project)...
Here it is:
I like it a lot. The zone never had my favorite music, but you've done good things with it. Keep working on it.
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UPDATE!
http://www.vgmix.com/song_view.php?song_id=3789
Still havent moved the percussion groove...thats next.
Enjoy!
It's very good, but the parts that sound like FF battle themes just seem like the completely wrong mood for the level to me.
Also, I hope the applause isn't on the final version.
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Fixed to be honest.