Random Hero Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 UPDATED Final Mix Attempt 1: "The Angels of Hell" Here is my first attempt at a final Mix of "The Angles of Hell" Not completely happy with the result; the Short flute notes at the beginning sound 'odd', I think some of the EQing is off, and maybe I need to add some compression here and there. I think I'm done the the composition part of the song and now I need to work on the actual production... the part I am least good at. So all help is welcome!!! The music is based on the Wii and original version of Cave Story. Sources: Scorching Back: Main Theme: [url=]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX9feeYHL1c Running Hell: [url=]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1VTkwllQ8Q Thanx RR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC2151 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 In my personal opinion: So far, so good. The bass parts MAY be to be a little toned a bit (or cut down a little on their reverb), but that's just me. The intro was good, and I like (for the most part) how the instruments sound. Keep on fine-tuning things and cleaning things up, and keep on this general path, and you might have a pretty cool mix going here. If you're going for OCR, like I said, the intro is good, but you'll need a few more parts that are yours, if that makes sense. Your own take, if you will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halc Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 i like this a lot. very clean sounding samples. pretty great work so far, keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantasia Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Very good. I have no complaints. Production was slick. Nice samples. Do you use soundfonts or VSTs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyril the Wolf Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I am impressed. Slick arranging and slick samples. I'm totally picturing a Cave Story anime in mah head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anti-Syne Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Really nice work, no complaints except for the piano right at the end, for me it just seems a bit sudden and out of place, maybe it's just me though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC2151 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Really nice work, no complaints except for the piano right at the end, for me it just seems a bit sudden and out of place, maybe it's just me though I noticed the same thing. However, I am giving the guy the benefit of the doubt that since this is a WIP, there will be more of the song later dealing with the piano, or he'll fit it in better earlier or something. I dunno, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragnBreth Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Only a few hours old!? O.o Holy crap... Dude. Awesome. Totally not familiar with the source tunes, but thats not unusual. Still awesome. Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbu Frahma Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Jeebus. O_O I... I... very clean sounding samples. Slick arranging and slick samples. Well done. Yeah, I just quoted myself. What about it? Wanna fight? J/k. But seriously, wow. You've got an amazing WIP right here, especially given that it's less than a day old. The only comment I can mirror that might give constructive criticism is no complaints except for the piano right at the end, for me it just seems a bit sudden and out of place, maybe it's just me though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Hero Posted May 13, 2010 Author Share Posted May 13, 2010 Really nice work, no complaints except for the piano right at the end, for me it just seems a bit sudden and out of place, maybe it's just me though That Piano which was at the end is now gone.. It was only a temporary place holder. No new version posted thou, I'm waiting till i get something more substantial gone. For those not familiar with the sources, I added some links to the first post in thread. RR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Hero Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 Here's an Updated Version: See first post for details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monobrow Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Hey... Impressive. But I think you can do better. Work on tone of your instruments. What VST are you using? I this EWQLSO? I think your strings are what give it away the most. The highs (especially when playing really fast) are very synthetic sounding. The really low instruments sound best when grouped... Try not to expose the more unrealistic instruments, group them. It's really about working with what you have. This problem is pretty standard, it's extremely hard to get a better sound out of high/fast strings like that... I'd recommend experimenting with many different samples and keyswitches, as well as trying to basically wring out as much realness with active parameters. If something's not really working, try another technique. Your mids sound great. I also like the timpani, and the chromatic lower violin parts. Anyway, that's the best advice I can give... It's a little vague but hopefully you can get what I mean. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC2151 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Well hot damn, that improved WIP is pretty great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Hero Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 UPDATE #2 Latest Version. See top post for details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC2151 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 By George, I think he's got it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M W Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I fully support this remix and eagerly await its completion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Hero Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 One last update of the WIP before I finish it completely. See first post for info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC2151 Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I hope very much so that this gets accepted, though don't hold your breath (lol). In any event this has turned into quite the bitching track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadcast Bowsette Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Well Hero... *puts her hands in her pockets.* You have my support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantasia Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I've been enjoying this on repeat for a while. Love the uptempo parts and the bitey lows especially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollgagh Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 hah I like the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 hah I like the end ...just you wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollgagh Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Let's just say that there are plans for the ending that haven't been fully implemented yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emunator Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Not gonna go into full-on feedback mode, but I will say that your strings sample is sounding unrealistic here, both in articulation and sample quality :\ Might want to look at that yourself or get a second opinion on how to improve that, if you decide you're not content with it as-is. That said though, your arrangement is soooo good Loving this, this is some very creative, inspired, and highly cinematic orchestral that I can definitely enjoy. Hope this makes it onto the site at some point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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