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'Spectral Lover' WIP 3
I've changed the Bass Line. Still needs some tweaking, but it's much less obtrusive now. The piano is also brought forward. I actually layered the piano I had with another, a really cool free Decent Sampler patch by called Reel to Reel Piano. It's very mid, low heavy, and gives it way more weight
It's also a lot crispier now.
Next up on my list, some stuff to add to the chorus sections. I'll probably do all the percussion stuff last, as I tend to fixate on the small stuff instead of the meat on the bones if I let myself, and I need to get this done!!!
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Thanks for the reply Hemo! Yeah, the higher registers is a mix down flaw... I was screwing around with my Ozone master template (I tend to work it out on the fly and as I go along as a guide) and I cut the higher register too much!
The bass frequencies I haven't even really paid attention to; it's basically there as a guide at the moment, and I think I will change the bass instrument completely. The M1 Fretless is nice, but yeah, I don't think it's the right fit, and it's a spectrum hog. I can't cut it without losing what makes it great, so new bass it shall be!
The Piano I also agree on. It was even softer earlier, but I'll definitely bring it through!
Thanks for the feedback!
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Trying to get this done in time to sub for Halloween! Not too spooky, but rather chill, ghostly and ethereal.
'Spectral Lover' WIP 2
I found the source in a video on YouTube featuring the various ports of a visual novel game called Dead of the Brain. Not really my cup of tea generally, but the artwork and atmosphere is stunning. The OST however, particularly for the FM Towns port, is magnificent; classic 90s redbook audio if ever I heard it. This particular song caught my attention and I knew I wanted to do a ReMix of it instantly. Very basic, but with gorgeous chords and a simple but beautiful melody.
I've elaborated on the source a lot. It was basically 4 tracks of instrumentation, so there was ample space to build on its very solid bones. Here it is:
Source: Dead of the Brain ~Shiryou no Sakebi~ FM Towns - Track 02
I've still got a ways to go with it. I need to add some breaks into the transitions.. you'll hear where it's lacking. I also need to work on the percussion more. I'll vary it up a bit more soon, and add some cymbals, because I haven't found the right one yet
I also need to work on the bass line in the major sections a LOT! It's next on my to-do list, for sure. I've also got some sub melodies and harmonies to add too, with some other effects, filter work & mixing.
I've put this together in two days so far, and I have a day and a half of being able to work on it before time runs out for me to submit in time for Halloween. Let me know what you think, and push me to the finish line!
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4 hours ago, Tex said:
But yeah, I really dig your choice of using a perc organ in your version, since it's a very nostalgic sound to me. But some of the sfx here (like at 0:29 and at 0:44) feel a bit too "hi-tech" to me, personally. Thus, they don't mesh well with the organ foundation. Would have preferred some brief soul-ish house vocals clips instead and maybe some brief sexy sax samples to spice things up even further. You could also sequence your synths in ways that feel soul-ish. Right now, it feels to me that you are making a piece that starts like a house track, but then it quickly loses its identity to trance elements (the snare fills don't feel house-ish enough for me, either).
Thanks for the great feedback! I completely get where you're coming from. I dipped into some of my newer sound libraries for those... I think I'll have to dig into my older sample sets from waaay back to find some stuff that's more fitting.
That being said, I'm not going tooooo straight house. I want some of those Ridge Racer-ish japanese vibes to come through and have it be a bit of a blend, but we shall see how it turns out.
Thanks again!
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So I started this one yesterday. I recently hooked up my Xbox 360 again and started playing Sega GT Online, which contains the entire Sega GT 2002 soundtrack (along with some pretty meh new licensed tracks), and boy, have I forgotten how amazing this soundtrack is!
So I was playing the game with this particular track on repeat and felt super inspired to do a take on it:
I've been wanting to get better at EDM, and I could totally hear this track as a WipEout-style track, with shades of Ridge Racer in it, so here's my first WIP!
WIP 1: Off The Grid
This track will absolutely skew longer, but I'm going to do my absolute best to make sure it's interesting all the way through, and not just some repetitive 8 minute long nothing. I hope it's already clear that I plan for this track to completely evolve all the way through. I haven't even gotten to the super melodic part of the source track yet, which is my favourite section
Anyways, check it out and let me know what you think so far!
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Quick update. I've given this a bit of a revamp, and settled on my sounds and samples, and I've filled it out a bit. I have cut the intro verse out of this WIP, since it needs a lot of work. I still need to add more fills and effects.
Next WIP should have an updated intro to it. After that, I plan on working on the final strip down, build up and balls-to-the-wall dance break that it will finish on.
Let me know what you think!
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Just a quick WIP update. I've cut out the extraneous (at the moment) stuff from the end. I've added some strings, some extra percussive elements and synths. The strings and synth need a lot of work; so do my transitions, especially the build up to the beat drop. I'll add in a lot more over the weekend, and hopefully start to lengthen the track. Keep an eye out for more progress WIP's here!
I'm also thinking that I'm going to replace the synth guitar in the second 'verse' with something else.
Anyways, let me know what you think so far, all feedback is welcome!!!
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34 minutes ago, Liontamer said:
You're correct on both counts. We do have stuff that extensively uses sampled lyrics from original songs, but those are grandfathered in and wouldn't be allowed these days. Let's find you a vocalist, Robbie!
Thanks Larry! The hunt is on!
Here are the lyrics; It includes a smattering of French, so there's that too!
I'll stop the rain for you
And steal the sun.
Finding you was...
There's no death in love.
(Je vous attends...)
Heart of fire.
(Je vous attends...)
I'll wait for you.
(Je vous attends...)
(Je vous attends...)
I'll wait for you...Ice cold, in the dark,
My heart's a stone.
Emptier still,
C'est mon coeur glacé.
This frozen heart
Crush my fears
Melting for you.
(Je vous attends...)
(Je vous attends...)
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Here's a house mix of No Death In Love from Enslaved: Odyssey to the West.
The original here is absolutely one of my favourite songs of all-time. Amazing vocals, gorgeous melodies, simple but haunting chords with a real cinematic flair. I really want to try and capture the feel of the track whilst giving it a modern house edge.
Most instrument sounds here are placeholders at the moment, and I'm using the original isolated vocals in here. I really wish I could use them in the final version, but I am almost certain it's against the rules? I'm thinking I will need to find a female vocalist to re-record these vocals. I'd love the original feel to stay intact, but am completely open to somebody making it their own... get in touch!
EDIT: SirenStar has kindly jumped on for vocal duties. I'm very excited now!
Anyways, this is simple and straight to the point so far, lots of things to add and vary up.
Let me know what you think so far!
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I'm hoping to make it for Mario Month, but if not, I'll sub anyways!
Anyhoo, this is an 80s, Giorgio Moroder-style mix of Rainbow Road & Moon.
I have the rough song down, the basics are down and ready for me to go fill them with vocals - lots of stuff to do! This WIP doesn't have the vocals yet... I'm actually heading out on my property to sit and write them as we speak.
I've cut out the intro, because I've yet to make a start on it. I might reprise the intro theme somewhere after the first chorus before it swings back into the main theme. The second repeat of the verse section will likely be extended, with the first bit, with a mix of vocals and a synth guitar solo section.
The main bell in the 'BELL' version of the WIP just contains a placeholder DX-7 bell line to fill in space before the vocals hit, and it's basically just plays the main source melody straight. The bells will stay, likely as accents in the mix. I've included an instrumental version of the WIP without the bell too, if you're interested.
I'm using a combination of Linn Linndrum samples, and Roland JUNO-106, Jupiter-8, SYSTEM-8 soft-synths and Dexed for the DX-7 bits so far. I've left the Juno synth noise in there for texture and character. I still have lots of flourishes and synth whooshes to add, along with extra percussion to add to the main beat, so it sounds a bit bare at the moment, but it will get there. Like I said, there's lots of work still to do!
MK7 Rainbow Road (Moon) WIP 1 - Bell Version
MK7 Rainbow Road (Moon) WIP 1 - Instrumental Version
Let me know what you think, and as always feedback is welcome
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New working title; NEO KOBE MYST-IC
I've fleshed out the main source bits a lot. New lead, new piano pad bits, new retro pan flute! New synths! I'm using an E-MU Proteus for some of the piano pad (a 90s staple, the patch 'Heaven') and the slow synth vox at the moment. I'm going to try and find some of the sound effects from the original MYST OST in it to give it that real authentic sound, since Robyn Miller composed the entire thing with one. I've also brought in the Roland XV-5080 soft-synth, and will be incorporated some older Roland synths for the effects and cyberpunk flourishes I want to add later.
The emptier section at the end of the second repetition of the main theme is where a new source will come into the mix... Sirrus' Theme will come in as a change of pace with some more rhythmic elements. At the moment, it only exists as, well, an emptier bit.
There's a bit more volume this time now too, and I've done work on the reverb and mixing. It's sounding a lot better than the first WIP, that's for sure! There was a WIP 2.0, but it was largely the same, except I have now incorporated some of Hemo's feedback into WIP 2.5 .
Still a lot to do, and it seems to becoming more cinematic as it goes along, but take a listen!
NEO KOBE MYSTIC WIP 2.5
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Hellooooooo! It has been a while, eh?
I have been listening to a lot of early-to-mid 90s Cyberpunk influenced soundtracks and albums as of late. I've also slowly been getting back into music, thanks to my husband, who has been nudging me to re-kindle my love for music production. So I've decided to do some remixes to basically get back into shape.
So yeah, started this yesterday. This is the original Myst by way of Snatcher & Burn-Cycle, pretty much.
This mix incorporates elements of both the Myst Theme and Un-finale into a moody 90s Cyberpunk Redbook-style track.
Source 1: Un-Finale
Source 2: Myst Theme
Still composing, so I haven't paid attention too much to the mixing or transitions. The themes are relatively untouched at the moment, but will be elaborated on more as the track progresses. The Synth Vox main lead and subtle harmony line in second repeat are likely to change and could be considered placeholders for the moment.
I am limiting myself to exclusively to the Korg M1 Soft Synth and both the Roland D-50 and Sound Canvas VSTs for two reasons; to keep me focused, and to stay true to the inspiration behind the track. I may bring in another older-style soft-synth for more effects at some stage, but at this stage, it's 80s + 90s sounds all the way
Feedback is welcome, and it's good to be back!!!
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Picked this up on Friday for the Xbox 360- and at a nice price too! The first game was my favourite kart racer; this is just plain one of the best racers I've played. The soundtrack amazing, the actual racing is nice and weighty and a lot tighter than the first one. There's 10x the amount of single player content, and the transforming mechanic is brilliant. With the rules of the road changing every 30 seconds or so, racing strategies need to be adjusted on the fly, and each vehicular state is as great as the other. Which is a relief, as I was pretty nervous about this aspect of the game - I did not want to be hanging out for the next transformation sequence purely because one state was weaker or less polished than another. I cannot recommend it enough. ESPECIALLY if your a Sega fan. My first runs on the NiGHTS and Burning Rangers courses near damned brought me to tears. And it was especially awesome to see DiGi Valentine and TRiPPY's names up there in the credits sequence! DiGi has been teasing me for ages about how much I was gonna love Transformed. Well, kudos my friend, you were right!
I don't know if it still feels like a kart racer, it's more like an OutRun 2/Hydro Thunder/Afterburner hybrid on hardcore love drugs. Which is fine by me.
Can't wait to hear of everyone else's experiences with Transformed. I'd say it's a Mario Kart killer, but like I said, it feels less of a kart racer now. Either way, it's brilliant.
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Hey thanks guys! Nah' it's all the original vocals in this track... don't think I'll add any of my own... Mr Bellamy pretty much had it covered the first time around!
Thanks for chiming in guys - glad you're digging it!
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https://www.box.com/s/a76231fe0d652b84a7a0
Started working on this one last night. I'm not aiming for this to be anything extravagant, just a kick-ass 80's Club mix with a modern edge. My beats and Matt Bellamy's vocals will be driving this one. Haven't worked on a lot of instrumentation yet - just working on the arrangement around the vocals for now.
I'm going for a real Grum kinda sound with this one - his take on EVERYTHING is always 80's, and always, always awesome
A bit basic so far, but it's turned out really well so far!
Lemme know what you think, and thanks for stopping by!
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Geez, thanks guys. Means a lot! Yeah, the timing on the vocals will be fixed when I record the final vox. Usually, my process is that I record a set of dummy vox and just listen to it over and over for a couple of days, then if I find myself singing along to it a little differently, then that's the direction I'll take when recording the final set of vocals.
Thanks for the words of encouragement - I'll definitely continue on with it
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This is a WIP - and a track I'm using to vent. I've had a tough time with a lot of things lately, and no matter how I try, I just can't seem to express my frustrations. Well, till now. I decided to put a voice to my resentments, and here's what I've come up with - got it done before work yesterday, haha. The melody is a little cheesy, but meh. It's a sketch, it's very basic at the moment, and it sounds a little 80's, but not too much. I really don't care either way, haha. It's what I do, so yah. Still working out phrasing for the vox, so expect a re-record of the vox sometime soon.
Is it worth continuing on with? Lemme know!
Enjoy!
https://www.box.com/s/86528bba7adfb5992c5f
LYRICS:
I've lost you
Or is it that you've lost me, I can't tell.
In this whirlpool. Around and around with no sight of the ground - there my limits are found.
-Don't apologize, it's not compromise,
But it makes me the better man.
And so I fight the silent battle that I'm waging with my soul.
Warring endlessly to eternity, but you would never know.
Because my face, it hides my pain so well. It seems I'm living just another day.
I can never find the right words to explain.
And so inside is where this complex fool remains.
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OH SNAP! Another secret weapon! We better hear some sexy funky grooves from you two this week!
Robbie's not responding because he's scared of our match-up!!!!
...That was my sad attempt at trash-talk.EDIT: We've got quite a few super-close voting match-ups right now. Nice job Robotniks!
Robbie's response is here - and sadly, I'll have to bow out of the comp - I have to work an extra couple of days at work this week, and between family engagements, a baby shower, a bridal party meeting on the Saturday, Family meeting on Sunday AND trying to sort out stuff for VROOM, I haven't had any time to even touch my mix since Monday night after work. Nor have I even had time to get back to Diablo III either this week, so that's how much time I haven't had.
Sorry to let you guys down. I didn't wanna be another person to drop out, and I'm kicking myself, cause I'm still so excited about this comp.
But, priorities, y'know?
Sorry again guys and gals, and particularly to you Matt
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Just got through listening and placed my votes. Holy crap guys, awesome stuff! Y U MAKE IT SO HARD???
And I'm not talking about my penis.
Or maybe I am.
MYSTERY!
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Listening to the lot now, and I'll vote as I go along. Great stuff this week so far guys!
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Hah, AkumajoBelmont won by 1 point.
Better quit playing Diablo 3 and get to work, chump. <3
Shut up you, I just woke up
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Robbie and Digi, your persistence paid off I know things really turned against your favor near the end, but you kept the faith and it'll be great to see what will happen in future rounds.
Now have fun mixing Tidal Tempest with Lava Reef!
Thanks Rexy!
And congrats to everyone on such a memorable first round - I think we kicked things off pretty well!EDIT: Rexy - I already have the perfect idea for Tidal Tempest and Lava Reef
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Yeah, for real. But, hey, man, we finally got to collaborate after all these years. Who would have thought it was under these circumstances and this amount of pressure, lol. XD
Been fun running with ya, man. We should do this again sometime ...VROOM VROOM!!!
Right back at ya dude!
Was awesome fun! And congrats to Liam - one vote man, ONE VOTE! Really could have gone either way - it was a pleasure going up against you and your awesome mix EDIT: All I need now are the PANCAKE-MIXES, and then, finally, I'll be able to get to bed
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For sure - the close vote was really satisfying - and kinda draining. My brain hurts
Chill Halloween Mix - 'Spectral Lover' Dead of the Brain - FM Towns
in Post Your Game ReMixes!
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Sadly, this one won't make the Haloween cut-off, but I should have it done in the next week! I've legit not got enough time to finish it to the quality I want with work in the mix
But I will keep plugging away at it toward the end of the week, and hopefully be able to submit it next week!