OceansAndrew Posted November 4, 2012 Posted November 4, 2012 Radiowar this was my entry for zircon's FF6 contest from last month. did not seem to make much of an impression on people buuut i still like it ! inspired by the opening credits from Drive source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6O7yw0tmOY
Emunator Posted November 5, 2012 Posted November 5, 2012 I've gotta say, I like what you've done here. This is a very restrained, additive mix that doesn't grab you right away and evolves at a very slow pace. However, I find it engaging all the same because of how your melodies morph and change up along with the dynamic curve of the song... it's the little change-ups that count here. Overall I'm really feeling the tact that you put into arranging this theme into an unexpected and unconventional style. It doesn't really need to have any flashy transitions or massive breakdowns, it just works. YES
Liontamer Posted November 14, 2012 Posted November 14, 2012 Source usage: :45.25-2:15.5, 2:48-2:54, 3:11-3:17, 3:32-3:38, 3:46.25-5:15 - way over the line Cool arrangement approach. Definitely agreed with Emu on how the approach isn't meant to be dramatic twists and turns. This piece has got great energy, a solid arrangement, and cool production. The middle section basically does its own thing, bookended by the other two sections working extensively with the source. During that middle, it sounded like Alex used a J-E-N-O-V-A cameo from 2:48-2:54, 3:11-3:17 & 3:32-3:38 (which I'll count, even if it wasn't intentional, since the notes were dead on). The tempo's pretty steady, but this ended up evolving nicely and doing a great job of giving off a retro-futuristic vibe, like something you'd hear in a dark, 80's vision of the future, kind of like Blade Runner. Maybe Tron too (wouldn't know, haven't seen it). Good stuff, Alex! YES
OceansAndrew Posted December 13, 2012 Author Posted December 13, 2012 Definitely a chill mix, and damn, that compression is too much for me; the arrangement is solid and subtle, but the level of compression is hurting my ears. I think some sidechaining would make this feel a lot better to me, so it's not sounding like a massive pressure being smooshed on me. Ease up on the compression and i'm cool with this, but as-is, it's just too much. No, please resubmit
Palpable Posted December 14, 2012 Posted December 14, 2012 Compression on the drums is quite high, but used for effect and definitely nails the modern 80s-inspired style Alex was going for. Not my favorite song of Alex's (he's made a lot of awesome stuff), but I can appreciate what he's trying to do here. Certainly think it succeeds on the level he's aiming for. YES
DragonAvenger Posted December 15, 2012 Posted December 15, 2012 I agree that the compression is definitely topping the charts here, but I'll also agree that it gives an interesting mood and effect here. I'm on board with this one, although it doesn't particularly tickle my fancy (definitely like some of your other stuff better). Very interesting approach though! YES
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