Can't Stop the Hot Head Bop [Finished!]

[AMT]

NEW:

OLD: http://tindeck.com/listen/ymeu

http://tindeck.com/listen/cgpz

http://tindeck.com/listen/fwkr

So this is my funky / whatever take on Hot Head Bop from DKC2. There's a lot of the source I haven't incorporated yet that I plan on, but this should give an idea of where I'm going with it. Tell me what you think, thanks for listening!

EDIT: Updated, added a lot more of the source. Check it, yo!

EDIT 2: Took all of the suggestions into account, the dynamics of the song flow way better I think and the mixing should be better. Take a listen!

EDIT 3: Revamped the climax and mastering. Rawk!

EDIT 4: Pulled it back so it wasn't quite as squashed. I think this is it; any last comments before I submit?

[Soul Splint]

The opening is pure porno:grin:

I think it's got a nice basement coffee shop vibe, if that makes any sense. The only thing I personally wanted was a little more stress on the guitar, but that's just preference. Nice work so far.

[Invader_Quirk]

Cool stuff. Looking forward to the final version.

[halc]

the guitars have a bit of a distant or dry sound to them, and stylistically it works, but i would have preferred a fuller tone at times. the instrumentation is a little bare and doesn't evolve much over the course of the track. it never becomes repetitive, but it does begin to drag on a little in the second half. love the tone of the drums, but they could benefit from some more fills and variations.

otherwise, i am enjoying this quite a bit. the arrangement is funky and you've adapted the source quite well to the style with good variations. nice work, hope this helps

[AMT]

Took all of the suggestions into account, the dynamics of the song flow way better I think and the mixing should be better. Take a listen!

[halc]

i've gotten pretty hooked on this and i think you've nailed the style. reminds me of red hot chili peppers (quite appropriate given the source )

2:43-3:02 i think the melody could be louder, and maybe some louder backing chords from 2:43-3:21 to give it a fuller, more climactic feel. the drums at 3:12 were awesome for the first measure, but repeating that pattern there felt a bit mechanical; maybe try varying each measure up or doing a 4-bar drum break there instead of repeating the same pattern.

sounding great. looking forward to seeing this finished.

[AMT]

Thanks a ton for your input, halc! I think I'm almost done with it now based on your critiques. I totally revamped that climax and I love how it came out. How is this sounding?

[halc]

great improvements, man. this is solid. i'm glad i could help!

[AMT]

Pulled it back so it wasn't quite as squashed. I think this is it; any last comments before I submit?

[AMT]

Submitted! Wish me luck, y'all