mazk1985 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/48542022/Maz%20K%20-%20Funktilda%27s%20Lair%28master%29_01.mp3 Hi, I've been a lurker on this site for what must be nearly a decade now and never really thought to upload a track but I've been working on a remix of Grunty's Lair and it would be great if anyone has any feedback for it. I've been playing a ton of Banjo Kazooie and Banjo Tooie recently and I had to remix a song from BK. On my way back from work one night I got the Grunty's Lair theme from BK stuck in my head so I began beat boxing to it (as you do ) and when I got home I started a track. It's still a little rough and the end needs some work. Also I can't shake the feeling something is missing throughout. Remix Name: Funktilda's Lair Game: Banjo-Kazooie (Nintendo, 1998, N64) ReMixer: Maz K Composer Grant Kirkhope Song: Gruntilda's Lair Thanks for your time guys, I look forward to anything you got to say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSim Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Hey, thanks for finally sharing! It's a fantastic start you have here, but I think you're right - something feels like it's missing. You should try adding some countermelodies in there as well as the main theme, to spice it up a little. You could also add a break where the kick and snare are given a rest and then you can build up again. Some pads might also help to fill out the soundscape a little. I really like the instrumentation you've used, and you experiment with some different instruments later in the track, but try using 2 of them together and mixing up the part writing between them. A funky solo? Who knows, but hopefully one of these ideas at least can help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazk1985 Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 Hi DarkSim, Thanks for the great feedback. I like all those ideas and have experimented with a few but I've especially tried your idea to add a break to little avail unfortunately. I'll keep at it though because your definitely right about giving the drums a rest Not tried any counter melodies yet but yeah that would really give the tune a fresh feel, although I'm nearly intimidated by how crazy awesome Grant's melodies are. Thanks again dude for the good ideas. Time to experiment some more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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