Schematist Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Hey guys I am a big fan of this site but this is really the first time I am joining the community. I know I have a lot to learn, but if anything I am looking forward to learning from all of you sound scientists. I know this remix was done to death,but I had to give it shot. I wanted to try and capture the twisted mindset of jenova and sephiroth in this mix. I hope I came close. I always love feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garpocalypse Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I really like this one. It has some great potential. The 16th note bass run doesn't highlight the chord progression as well as it should especially midway through the piece and towards the end. Play around with some of those notes and see if you can smooth it out a little. The glitches I don't think are necessary and don't add much to the mix overall. Otherwise the strings sound good and the background effects are really well placed. Looking forward to any future versions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schematist Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 Thanks so much for the constructive criticism You really dont get much help from the youtube trolls. I think I am in the right place : ) ! I'll keep at it. Thanks again Garpocalypse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbu Frahma Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I like what you've done with the source tune; it was always a touch on the creepy side, and it feels like you've taken that creepy factor up several notches. The one thing that really caught my attention that you might look into is the transition at around 2:35 in; it didn't feel... clean, I guess is the best word I can find for it. I think that's partially due to the suddenness of it, but there's something else to it that I can't quite put my finger on. I'm not saying it's wrong or that you need to scrap it, but it definitely snapped me clean out of the song for a few moments when I first listened through, so it's something that bears consideration. I'm excited for the next version of this, though, for sure. You've got an interesting take on it, and I can't wait to hear more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argle Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 It sounds.... dissonant. And not in a particularly good way. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schematist Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 Thanks frahma! I can see what you mean about the transition being sudden. I could have led into that much better. I don't think I want to scap this project just yet. the feedback i've received so far is pointing me in the right direction . And I really want to elevate my skill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schematist Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 That is quite alright argle. I do appreciate the honesty. I'll try harder next time. take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaeus222 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I love the atmosphere! It reminds me of some cyber-punk stuff by zircon's recent album, Identity Sequence. The resonant LFO panning sweeps are cool. Arrangement/Production stuffz: The EP in the intro needs some ping pong delay and slight reverb. The mix does sound dissonant starting from 0:47. Everything before that is fantastic, don't change that part of the arrangement. So work on the harmonies after 0:47. Nice occasional glitch effects on the drums. dBlue Glitch? If so, I think you'd love iZotope Stutter Edit (although it's $200). Liking the lead at 1:40, but add vibrato to it, and a little bit more treble (maybe about a 2 dB boost on the EQ at about 10000Hz. Like Melbu Frahma said, 2:33-2:36 is kinda sudden without a transition (though I noticed it before reading his post). How about dBlue Glitch's retrigger, plus a cymbal at 2:35 (or a resonant sweep of some kind)? Afterwards it kind of repeats stuff we've heard before and fades out. Make the stuff after 2:35 a little more dramatically different, and make a better ending. Great job so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbu Frahma Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I don't think I want to scap this project just yet Oops! Guess I wasn't clear, I meant scrap the particular transition you used there. Definitely don't scrap the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schematist Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 Thanks so much Timaeus I actually took your advice on the reverb and I noticed the intro improved dramatically. It just made it sound a lot less dry thanks for that. I can also see how a different variation on the ending could be a good idea. I will get to that eventually. As for dblue glitch I never heard of that. I used gross beat to get the chopping sound on the drums, but I will look into it. And that sudden transition is a bit rough now that everyone points it out. It kinda came out of nowhere. I think I will try the resonant sweep idea. Thanks for the critical analysis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaeus222 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 No problem. Also, before you possibly go off wondering what a resonant sweep is, here is an example: http://www.zirconstudios.com/music/demos/Z-Squared.mp3 @ 0:55 (If you have no idea how that's made, I have no issue making a WAV file for you to use, just PM and ask) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schematist Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 I will have to look into this! Thanks so much Zircon and Uematsu are my biggest inspirations so hopefully in 3 years time i can come close to their level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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