Lunahorum Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I am working on a fantasy metal type song. I suck and am a newb with music so I would love love love some critique and help with this WIP. It just doesn't sound very good and I don't know what to do. Thanks. http://www.tindeck.com/listen/sryx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabond23 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 The first thing i notice is that the hammer sample is way too loud and piercing. Try turning the volume down and lowering the highs on the EQ for that. Also, i would be careful about running that sample throughout the whole track. Maybe just keep it for the intro and one of the verses and such. The drums are kinda pushed into the background. Try upping the volume and raising the lows on the EQ for the drums track to also bring out the bass drum more. The guitars sound awesome, although sometimes certain parts, like the octaves right before the fast/heavy parts, are louder than others. Try balancing out the volumes that the guitars all flow smoothly. Of course you want the leads to stand out more than the rhythms, but after fixing the volumes you might need to worry bout that. I gotta say though, the production/mixing already besides those few small hiccups, sounds awesome. Your guitars tone sounds so crisp and well balanced. ALSO, you get a huge PLUS for doing such an awesome track in a genre you don't see much of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunahorum Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 ok I really appreciate it. I am new to creating music as I said, and I've found that certain things escape my notice just because I get used to hearing them. Thanks a lot, and i'll post another update soon. That heavy thrash section is in 4/4 but the drums and bass are accenting 6/8 and it was really hard for me to stay on beat on guitar. I'll have to tighten that up quite a bit. It is a bit sloppy atm. I think I took too many liberties to show off like the bass solo, add 9 and diminished distorted guitar chords, and should just stick with what I know has a better chance of working - at least until I get more experience song making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabond23 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 It takes some time to really lay down everything, but as far as your mixing and production skills go man, its very good for a first song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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