Brandon Strader Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Y'all no comment on my halo3 mixthread so i make new one link: http://www.bstrader.net/remixes/shesasquirter.mp3 sources: und mod review because i want to sub this to overclocked remix (the site) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelCityOutlaw Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Love the title. Don't love the song as much. There's some catchy melodies for sure. However, It's got that "chiptuney" sound which is obviously what you intended and is true to the source in that regard. But I hate "chiptune" sounding things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Thanks, I'll take your musical preferences into consideration for the next version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ectogemia Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Love the title. Don't love the song as much. There's some catchy melodies for sure. However, It's got that "chiptuney" sound which is obviously what you intended and is true to the source in that regard.But I hate "chiptune" sounding things. ...hate...chiptunes...what... Anyway, this was a solid mix made even more impressive by the fact that you aren't typically a chiptune artist, although apparently, um, you are a chiptune artist. Yeah! As most of the Wily Remix Gauntlet people noted, there are some mixing issues that need to be addressed (or did you address them? I'm just assuming this is the version you submitted). Otherwise, I don't see why this wouldn't pass the panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamphibious Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Yeah I really dug this mix. Got a first place vote from me. Honestly, I'm still learning quite a lot about mixing and mastering so I can't say much in that regard, but I just wanna say that overall its a pretty solid mix. Some great sounds and great use of both themes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 I did tweak the mixing of this a bit, I'm not sure if it addressed their issues but it sounds good to me *shrug*. That's why I put it up here rather than bugging OA or something haha. Hoping for some good mod feedback, I probably won't be subbing it for a while yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelCityOutlaw Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Thanks, I'll take your musical preferences into consideration for the next version Sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modus Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 But I hate "chiptune" sounding things. Anyway, the mix. Is awesome. Is it my headphones or is this more compressed than your other mixes? Regardless, really unique feel and melody. I liek. P.S. I know I'm not a mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gario Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Ooo, very different from your normal style. Tinkering with the forbidden fruit of Chiptunes, I see. I will start by saying this mix is pretty awesome and would probably have a good shot at the panel as it is. That being said, there are a few things that catch my ear that would could probably do better. The overall mix tends to get cluttered. The drums overpower the other instruments a bit too much, imho, the textures dominate the themes and melodies, when there's counterpoint between the to themes (which is awesome, by the way) they fight for dominance, etc. It's not like the production is popping or anything, it's just that the song seems to lack focus, when it comes to the mixing. The arrangement isn't bad, but it feels like it meanders a little bit before just saying 'fuck it' and fading out. Not sure if you can fix that in this mix, but having music that feels like it has a beginning, a center that drives to the end, and an end would give a remix a lot more direction. If you could do that with this mix that'd be awesome, but that's asking a bit much (especially since it doesn't take that much from the track, really), but it's something to consider for future tracks. Mario coin sound? Wtf, but awesome That's about it. While it's understandable to forego the arrangement issues I'm personally having, the mixing would be something that would be nice to fix. Good luck with the panel, when you sub this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 @Modus: Nah it's not more compressed... Maybe equally compressed, haha. I haven't used compressors on the mastering chain in a good while but I get good use out of compressors in individual tracks @Gario: Yeah I might be able to convert one of the bits to a more "breakdowny" type bit later in the tune. Everyone gots to have their Fibonacci part or else they're like OMGWUT THERe'S NO CLIMAX! As for the drums, they're probably just a little too loud or somethin'. I've been listening to some of the other electronica tracks around OCR and it seems like the drums are lower. But halsea also has like, the noisy 8bit type percussive sounds that are somewhat loud. So it gets confusing. Also wut you're telling me you hadn't heard this yet? Did you forget about the Wily competition? hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gario Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Yours is the first I heard, actually - you posted a video with the track on it a week ago. I'm just posting my thoughts on it in this thread since you want a review of the track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I expected to hear a hip hop track, considering the title and all. But regardless, I think this sounds really good. I am not a huge fan of chiptuney tracks, but I am really digging this one. Also, for some odd reason the main melody is making me think of Linkin Park, I can totally hear Chester singing to it in my head. So, perhaps, someone should consider making a nu-metal remix of this track? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Briggs Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Thanks, I'll take your musical preferences into consideration for the next version I lol'dddddddd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halc Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 But I hate "video game music" sounding things. yeah that shit is whack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 yeah that shit is whack Hah, I was hoping to get some comments on the mix from halc so I could be sure if I was on the right track. Thanks buddy. And chthonic too for that matter. Thanks for your--ok I am joking give me real words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimpazilla Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I really love the contrast between the chiptuney stuff and the realistic drums, especially the snare. But the whole drum loop sounds distorted? A little too much fizzle and crunch, it takes away from the other clean elements. Some cleaner hi hats would help a lot I think. Nice track, I like it. (sorry, I'm not a mod... I'm waiting for a mod review too...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 I added that crackle as a layer to my snare cause Hylian Lemon said it was too soft without it, hah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimpazilla Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I added that crackle as a layer to my snare cause Hylian Lemon said it was too soft without it, hah. I like the snare just fine! And the kick. It's the OTHER drum elements that are frying my brain, haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorax Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I read the title over on the forums main page and I instantly thought "What asshole put THIS kind of thread into Workshop Remixes, instead of Off-Topic"? I was wrong. Good stuff there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelCityOutlaw Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 yeah that shit is whack Yeah, I don't like the chiptune style. Strader's song is good though. The mario coin sound is a cool touch, and overall it captures an aquatic sort of feel well. Still, all that just makes wish I was hearing it done with all live instruments like guitars or something. My wording in the first post was piss-poor. Should've said "style" not "song". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I wasn't sure what to expect with a title like that, but I enjoyed this, nice work. When artists deviate on OCR, the result is always positive in my listening experience. I like your usual style, but this song is also good. Personally, I enjoy chiptune stuff, it has a nice nostalgia factor, plus it can produce some really crazy and unique sounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level 99 Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 This sounds good to me, go ahead and sub it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Taradien Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Loving the 2a03 esque synths. That "Duty Cycle" is lovely. e-e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 This sounds good to me, go ahead and sub it. IT'S ON THE PANEL NOW so IF IT GETS NO'D STEVO WILL LOOK SILLY! P.S. Thank you all again for your kind words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devastus Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 It's on the panel now? Then it's kinda useless for me to say anything, but I'll say anyways because I'm stupid like that. I really like the arrangement, although as Gario said, there could be an actual ending instead of a limp fade out. Generally though there's some really good stuff going. Mix-wise, I like the overall lil' dirtiness to it, but it's a little bit too compressed, or just compressed the wrong way. It feels a bit too cluttered and the melodies sometimes tend to get drowned by the drum and bass. You could try tightening release (and probably attack aswell), or just go about it the old way and play with the volume settings throughout the song. Or do both. Or pay attention to nothing of the above as you've submitted it already. Great job though, it was a catchy tune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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