Ganaé Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Hello everybody. It's been a long time until I post something. I tried this tonight with african samples. Absolutely not perfect but I liked making this. I this that everybody knows the original track!! TheChargingRhino, Thomas Neil and Greymanz 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uffe von Lauterbach Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 It's an interesting twist. Not sure about the little choir behind it, though. To me, it doesn't fit. But that's just my thoughts on that. I'd probably put some chants or something in there. Not like Gregorian Chants, just something I that would sound tribal. Anyway, I like the percussion and pan flute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasfen Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I'll be honest, I started off very skeptical, having lived in Africa for several years and still listening to some of the music I got while there. However, I was pleased that this wasn't just a caricature of African music. It reminded me of Dragon Roost Island from the Wind Waker or how a Zelda game in the Serengeti would sound. Very true to GC/Wii/3DS Zelda music styles. I agree with @Uffe von Lauterbach that the choir is weak. If you haven't already, I recommend familiarizing yourself with Ladysmith Black Mambazo (at least their work with Paul Simon on Graceland) or Johnny Clegg for something a bit more... Western? Either way, the voices should sound more guttural or sweeping, and should carry more emphasis, in my opinion. I like the percussion a lot. There's something in there that sounds like a thumb piano (a.k.a., kalimba), and I wonder if you could find a more convincing sample for it. The guitar around 1:58 is very authentic in its tone, though Africa has some peculiar styles practiced in the music I've heard (mostly South African), which I couldn't even describe. Also, you could probably find a more authentic African woodwind, but don't be afraid to use a penny whistle! Sorry to dump so much on you at once. Clearly a topic where I think I have something to offer. Just my two cents' worth though. Finally, what gives with the salsa-fied Mario theme that starts at 3:00? Catchy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uffe von Lauterbach Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 1 hour ago, glasfen said: Finally, what gives with the salsa-fied Mario theme that starts at 3:00? Catchy! I was going to ask about the Mario theme as well, but I forgot to. I thought maybe he was throwing in two remixes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganaé Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 @glasfen Thank you very much for all the thing. For the choir, it was the african choir from Logic. i didn't want to make it loud because this part of track is with a lot of instrument. The flute is a Fula flute. I used Balafon, Bolon and Kora (you said guitar but it's a Kora). @Uffe von LauterbachAnd Mario Salsa Touch, it's another video (to force people to go on another track ;-)) Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiwalker Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I'm impressed how fitting it is that you combined the percussive elements with the theme playing thru flute - it creates a vivid soundscape that paints more of a middle/south american vibe for me than african. Well done! TheChargingRhino 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasfen Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 On 9/14/2016 at 5:34 AM, Ganaé said: @glasfen Thank you very much for all the thing. For the choir, it was the african choir from Logic. i didn't want to make it loud because this part of track is with a lot of instrument. The flute is a Fula flute. I used Balafon, Bolon and Kora (you said guitar but it's a Kora). @Uffe von LauterbachAnd Mario Salsa Touch, it's another video (to force people to go on another track ;-)) Thanks Again, sorry to bombard you with suggestions. You clearly know what you're doing here with the instruments. Looking forward to seeing how the mix develops. Also, nice marketing of the second track! Ganaé 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganaé Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 @glasfen Don't worry, it's OK. Thank you very much for your suggestions. I also post for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Think Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 The only thing that stuck out to me was the intonation and timing on the flute, especially in the earlier parts of the track. I really, really enjoyed the rest of it! Ganaé 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostinthamusic Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I really like it. Sounds very fresh and vibrant. Agree with the choir comments.. but I'm really diggin' it. Do you play the drums live yourself or are they loops? The drums sound nice. Ganaé 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganaé Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 Thank you. Is it Africa from native instrument. Some are loops and other manual done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smooth4lyfe1987 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 This is pretty interesting! My only critique is the flute chorus in the beginning was too jumbles together, lower the volume of the background flutes. I really love the drums though Ganaé 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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