YannickJason Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 http://www.box.net/shared/ip7hd70jt5524jay1o4g Hoping I can do this song justice. I need to know how this sounds to others before I can continue though... Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NegimaSonic Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 sounds rather interesting. I'd like to see you continue it. But you're not going for vocals are you? If so, I feel the song is going to have to feel a bit "stronger", and I'm not a music critic so I don't even know what I'm trying to say >.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YannickJason Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 sounds rather interesting. I'd like to see you continue it. But you're not going for vocals are you? If so, I feel the song is going to have to feel a bit "stronger", and I'm not a music critic so I don't even know what I'm trying to say >.> No worries, I know what you're trying to say. I am trying to find a way to make the leads a bit stronger. As for singing, I am trying to leave it open because I'm still considering putting vocals over it. I want it to be able to stand alone, while still sounding fine if I added the lyrics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I like the sound of this so far, nice job. The only complaint is that the bass in the intro is a little distracting, if that makes sense. I also think the hat during the intro is a little harsh, but once the main melody starts up, everything sounds solid. It seems like I'm nitpicking, but I guess that's because the rest sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YannickJason Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 I like the sound of this so far, nice job. The only complaint is that the bass in the intro is a little distracting, if that makes sense. I also think the hat during the intro is a little harsh, but once the main melody starts up, everything sounds solid. It seems like I'm nitpicking, but I guess that's because the rest sounds good. Nitpicking or not, it helps me make better music when I get feedback! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YannickJason Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 http://www.box.net/shared/kmu576zzn20uk59zyihx Update. I've added more drums using a new method I learned. Also, I changed the bass in the intro accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zach72 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Cool new drums ya added there ! Really cool thing you've got so far, the only thing kinda nagging at me is at 0:24 nothing's really prominent aside from the drums, I had to turn up my volume to hear anything else there. But that might be what you wanted, I'm not sure. The chords there are cool, so just thought that you might want to bring em out (Also the strings that come in at 1:03 kinda seem a tad too soft as well, but it might be just my personal preference, so disregard this if I'm not making any sense xD) Looking forward to how this turns out~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I can't say I know what the original source is (link it!), but for a mix in this style, I think there could be a little more instrumentation for filling out the sound. The lower end of the frequency spectrum seems to not be represented as well. The strings sound fake and could use a bit of work too. Try developing the arrangement further though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NegimaSonic Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Source if it helps: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YannickJason Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 Source if it helps: Follow along to this source. I'm going for more of a D n B style; like Mt Eden (for those of you that have heard of him) I'll re work the strings. The beginning DID sounds a little strange to me as well. And I think I need more of a waving type bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YannickJason Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 Thanks for the help guys! If there's anything else you'd like to add, feel free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetFlare Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I was planning on remixing this for my own introduction, once I get a mic and midi-board to go with my audio converter, so I'll be frank - the track needs a vocal line. It's not as iconic or as powerful without vocals. Don't get me wrong, the instrumental version was cool and all, but I always loved the original - No. 1 most played video game song on my iTunes at 99 plays, followed by Oh No You Didn't from Mercenaries 2 with 31. I'm not saying that tracks like this need a vocal line - take a look at Sonic '06's iconic final boss theme, Solaris Phase 2, and the vocal version - His World by Zebrahead. Nobody is willing to remix that, because it's too iconic. Either version, I mean. Live and Learn, on the other hand, I never really picked up on as an instrumental, but Crush 40's version was awesome. Not quite as good as some of their later tracks, but still awesome. The drums are alright, I guess, the bass could be toned down a little, and there still has to be the intro, because that straight-away tells you the source track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YannickJason Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 I was planning on remixing this for my own introduction, once I get a mic and midi-board to go with my audio converter, so I'll be frank - the track needs a vocal line. It's not as iconic or as powerful without vocals. Don't get me wrong, the instrumental version was cool and all, but I always loved the original - No. 1 most played video game song on my iTunes at 99 plays, followed by Oh No You Didn't from Mercenaries 2 with 31. I'm not saying that tracks like this need a vocal line - take a look at Sonic '06's iconic final boss theme, Solaris Phase 2, and the vocal version - His World by Zebrahead. Nobody is willing to remix that, because it's too iconic. Either version, I mean. Live and Learn, on the other hand, I never really picked up on as an instrumental, but Crush 40's version was awesome. Not quite as good as some of their later tracks, but still awesome. The drums are alright, I guess, the bass could be toned down a little, and there still has to be the intro, because that straight-away tells you the source track. Good to know. Thanks for the advice! To follow up on your point about Solaris Phase 2, yes it is FAR too iconic for anyone to really try and take a stab at remixing. I'm contemplating on vocals for this because, as you said, it needs them. I intended for this version, by all means, to have them. I just want everything in it to be a completely original remix, so I won't add the vocals from Crush40. I might sing it myself, or get someone else to. And the bass; yeah... in my revise, I'm toning it down. Seemed a tad to harsh for the track. I'll see what I can do about everything in the next edit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialJab Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I think at the moment that the drums are too much louder than everything else, or at least stand out too much. Nothing besides them is getting any spotlight. Are you going to go with vocals? They won't allow the originals, even if they're edited, so I don't know if I'd recommend using any at all... projects with fan vocals, even if the source has them prominently, are very risky. It's the melody most people like, not the words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YannickJason Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 I think at the moment that the drums are too much louder than everything else, or at least stand out too much. Nothing besides them is getting any spotlight. Are you going to go with vocals? They won't allow the originals, even if they're edited, so I don't know if I'd recommend using any at all... projects with fan vocals, even if the source has them prominently, are very risky. It's the melody most people like, not the words. True enough. I might just end up submitting a vocal-less version for OCRemix, while keeping another version just for me. I'll work on the drums and proper EQ soon. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I know I'd love to hear vocals in this- They really make the original track. As it stands, it's hard to tell what the original is. You could definitely fill out the soundscape a little and I'd have a synth at least play the melody of the vocals if nothing else. Still, nice start, it's sounding good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnarock Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 This sounds like it'll be cool once your work is finished on it. I'd download it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YannickJason Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 Another update! http://www.box.com/s/7xxdxrde01n9na6vdthu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialJab Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 So we are going instrumental? That's good, but you need something strong in front handling the melody, the drums are still owning the whole track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifthom Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 The weird thing is it could go in any direction at the moment... Those drums are wicked, and the backing synths do the chord progression justic. But it does feel lacking. Vocals would fill the gap, as would an electronica lead, or even an ear splitting guitar lead (although it might be too close to the original)... Anything really... Can't complain about whats already there though, it is sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialJab Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 A guitar lead shouldn't be a problem, since it would be taking the role of the vocals, not the original guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YannickJason Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 A guitar lead shouldn't be a problem, since it would be taking the role of the vocals, not the original guitar. Thanks. I think I'll try it without vocals first, just to see where it will go. I have a guitar-esque sound I plan on using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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