binster Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) OK, here's the finished thing. Still not sure about the mixing, but it's Amiga Day so I should release it really... https://soundcloud.com/binster/xenon-remix Edited June 1, 2014 by binster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nase Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) yeah, that original track is pretty bonkers. it really indulges in weird fx to pull a tune out of thin air, sort of like Streets of Rage did on the Mega Drive. perfect for edm. like what you got. mixing is great. on the arrangement side, i think you could make things more interesting if you start without the oomph and expand on the quirky fx shit (it stands out more in the original, lacking the big 4 to the floor). intro with weak or no drums, let the arp fx diffuse the rhythm, make the listener wonder what the hell this is gonna be. maybe some filtered stuff, then kick it off. that's my idea anyway. a real good beatdrop wouldn't hurt either! have fun! Edited January 26, 2014 by Nase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binster Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Cheers for the feedback! I know what you mean about starting with sparser drums - it totally makes sense, but I seem to use that technique quite often on my remixes (exhibit a: exhibit b: https://soundcloud.com/binster/i-now-pronounce-you ) so I wanted to make this remix start big and get bigger - I think maybe with more drops and twiddley bits in the main I might be able to work it...I'll leave this one for a bit anyway and return with a fresh brain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binster Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Just a heads up that I tweaked this a little - mostly for sounds and production, still need to work on the structure. Same link as before, but here it is again for convenience : https://soundcloud.com/binster/xenon/s-Mn7fQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaeus222 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Well, this is produced well, but the arrangement has little variation to my ears. Also, the dynamics are relatively flat, even in a trance remix. Keep working at it bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nase Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I tink tis not tarnce lul Not that it matters. I think the lack of dynamics will be ok for this once you add the 'drops and twiddly bits'. Still thinking an oomphless fx intro might work best for this track, even if that's too much in your comfort zone. It could be short. But it doesn't matter as long as you pay tribute to the weird arpy stuff from the OST by giving it center stage somewhere in the mix. The stuff you added is phat and all, but it buries some of the properties of the original that make it fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaeus222 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 sounds like club music lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binster Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 (edited) Cheers for the feedback all! Yeah, I've been avoiding my responsibilities regarding the structure - I need to make sure that stuff works rather than endlessly tweaking the kick sound... I'll mull the quieter intro - I've tried taking the drums down and it doesn't sound right, which is probably a symptom of a problem elsewhere. And yeah, I need to put some more chiptune-arpy stuff in there to pay homage more. I shall continue to faff! EDIT : Also clubmusiclol EDIT EDIT : Updated the wip again - still a mess, but slightly more variety in the patterns and drops. Same link as before : https://soundcloud.com/binster/xenon/s-Mn7fQ Edited February 25, 2014 by binster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binster Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Sorry for double posting, but I've reworked this track quite extensively. Here's the new version : https://soundcloud.com/binster/xenon-remix/s-4g0WV New stuff - plenty of variation, lots of drops, new orchestral instruments... I've even put in thunderclaps like some dramatic lunatic. Anyway, let me know what you all think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrak3 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 favorite part 3:28-3:40, cant say anything bad really it's pretty good and cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellywu2 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) Motherfuckin' Binster! Link's down, but it doesn't matter, your stuff is always rad as hell and the next time I am in Cambridge on work I simply must buy you a pint. *edit* link works - you're mental. Love it. Edited March 1, 2014 by ellywu2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nase Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Yeah this is getting good. I like everything you added. The intro/buildup is good, as are the drops (1:20 is ace). Very minor thing: the arp thing playing the melody at 3:00...play with the note decay/length a bit. Myself, I'd make the repeater notes more staccato. Fun mix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binster Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 Excellent to hear that the changes are going in the right direction I shall continue on and post an update at some point! And ellywu2 - I shall hold you to that offer (and reimburse you a pint or two in gratitude...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binster Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 HONK I've let this one sit for a while - and now I return! I've updated the linked version with an April update - clear those caches and give it a listen. It's structurally pretty much the same as last time, but I've tweaked the balance and instruments a bit to make it a bit more slammin'. As ever, let me know what you think! (That link again : https://soundcloud.com/binster/xenon-remix/s-4g0WV ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binster Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Another update (although it's pretty quiet in this thread...) ...it's gone a bit bonkers. Same link as before : https://soundcloud.com/binster/xenon-remix/s-Mn7fQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binster Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 ...aaaaaand it's done. https://soundcloud.com/binster/xenon-remix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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