The Joker Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Long story shortefied, this is a very chill remix of Dire Dire Docks, which was partly inspired after listening to pixietricks "Dreaming Still", though, this track isn't LoFi like pixie's, it's more... whatever it is. Also, big thanks to Escariot, without whom, this track wouldn't be online right now, as well as everybody who's given feedback so far! WIP version 1 Sleeping Worlds wip 2! Updates! First off, I toned down those hihats. I think I got a velocity line now. Added an intro Played around with the mian melody on the EP. Added a fuller string section. Fixed the kick bass fx, varied up the drums a bit. Though, the samples are place holders, I'm gonna go for a more acoustic sound. Also, those Cymbal crashes are probably gonna get fixed/cut. The latter sections are really rough, & don;t have much of a transition yet. If you listen closely, there are little bits & pieces from other Mario 64 songs! About the intro... right now, it's a place holder. i'm still not sure how i'm starting this yet. So, i think that's pretty much it. As always, comments/feedback, constructive criticism welcomed, encouraged, appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Shadow Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 i actually kind of like it as is so far give it an ending! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZComposer Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I kind of like this, but there are too much drums, especially the cymbals (hi-hat?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theory of N Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 It's nice, but waaaay too much cymbal/hihat. It ruins the song imo. I also didn't hear much of the original. 1:44 - 1:58 is all I heard and it was really quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Taucer Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Commenting as I listen. Right off the bat, I'm digging the epiano. Whoah, there, back WAAAAAAAAY off on the hi-hats. This has sort of an earthbound-esque sound that I really like. Aside from the hi-hats, I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Joker Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 I'm really glad people are digging this so far. I agree with the flanged hihats, I'm gonna tone down that flange, for some reason the source file didn't sound that bad during playback, the render is when that heavier flange tone showed itself. I'll be sure to tweak the mix using the comments! Keeep em coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avaris Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Hey joker I agree with what everyone said before, but I have an idea for the clashes/hats. Put some type of flange or LFO on them, but have the speed/rate very low and then automate the volume in accordance to the speed/rate of the flange and/or lfo. Also maybe throw some more verb on them to them to sit farther back in the soundscape. Give them a far away at a distance type of feel. IMO in styles like these subtle movements and a slowly changing soundscape are crucial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noTuX Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Hi-hats aside, I love what you have so far. Nice and soothing. I would like to hear more of the original melody in there, but thats just me. There are a few things you could tweak here and there as far as the EQing. And the 808 bass drum that comes in at 1:36 just doesn't sound too great to me. Its kinda buzzy. I would also like to hear some better string and drum samples. Other that those gripes I mentioned, everything is lovely. I can't wait until its finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Joker Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 Okays, updated the track: http://joker.escariot.net/Mario64-SleepingWorldsV2.mp3 More info in first post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fratto Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Something about the building of the drums seems abrupt, but I can't put my finger on it. It doesn't offend me, though. I like where the strings are going in the last moments of the song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Taucer Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 This version is definitely a huge improvement. I look forward to seeing where this one goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Instrumental Light Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 i like the second one better i think. this mix is very peaceful yet, it has a fairly solid beat(with the help of the cymbals). its arrangement is good, but its not a song i would recomend to people who want "action style mixes" although it has kind of a beat, but not the "action" kind of beat( although i have no problem with peaceful mixes). there are a couple of minor bugs you could fix, even so it would definitely at least have a chance at being passed. mix had excellent quality. awesome mix! -The Lone Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidilian Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 The only thing I kinda don't like is how long it takes for the DDD theme to actually start. Saying that, the build up to theme is very nice. Great mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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