TJontheRoad
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I wanted to wait until this week's deadline had passed before commenting on the submissions and make one big post. I usually have a personal policy about not making direct personnel comments on other's work. This because I have a deep appreciation of the amount of effort that is required and the fact it takes nerve to put it out there. So in fairness, I'll also critique my own submission. Note, anything I might say is intended to be constructive and from my own perspective of personal tastes. I listened to all the tracks at least 2 or more times.
Self critique;
Of the about 15 tracks I published over the last year, this track is probably one of my least favorite. I found myself having a very difficult time combining all the elements from original concept to actual finished release in terms of timbre and overall mix. This especially true in the beginning all in section before the first guitar solo. The tonal mix of the synths, guitars, bass, and drums is harsh. It's not the warm sound I was going for in my head. Also the drums could be louder throughout the track. On a positive note, I feel the track got better is went on. The lead guitars have that bluesy grind I was after. The middle bridge section with the synth solo transitions nicely with strong melodic identity.
Ok, enough about me :)
@Iron1
Ola would ask, "can it chug"? Oh yes it can! Love the mix where you left lots of space to let the track breath. Everything very tight. Well done. Only critique I could offer is the effects on the Prince of Darkness voice over makes track sound noisy where it otherwise is not as such. I found myself too focused on the effect rather than the actual voice over.
@sotipay
As a fellow Takamine owner, I can really appreciate the tone qualities here. The playing has nice swing and feel. I found myself wishing the lead Charvel would last a bit longer towards the end to pull the whole track into a climax. The phasing of the solo is very well done.
@Alex Kenivel
This is craziest thing. I love it! Big respect for the real drum playing and processing. The mixing is very creative with the flanging and other elements. The guitar levels sit right where they should be. I look forward to more submissions.
@FAKA!
That was totally fun. It's almost as you were meant to be the official soundtrack of Godzilla. Cool variations of the theme throughout. The bass is nice tight and fits well. I wouldn't think you'd get that with the tune's genre using a single pup P-Bass. But there it is as a secret sauce.
@metropolis_4
Beautiful tones here. Very expressive playing. Strong head statements with an easy swing. That push in your playing isn't a negative at all. It sounds natural.
@SeeD
Nice balanced tones. The mix is interesting with the panned elements. Everything has a punch to it in a good way. As you said, it does come off as an unfinished demo. That's a shame as is because you're certainly on to something here. There's lots of room for a melodic instrumental top or a vocal track. I hope you do develop it more. I look forward to hearing it.
@Fireproof
Any PF cover is ok by me. Nice right hand finger style technique. Love the Martin sound.
Self critique;
Of the about 15 tracks I published over the last year, this track is probably one of my least favorite. I found myself having a very difficult time combining all the elements from original concept to actual finished release in terms of timbre and overall mix. This especially true in the beginning all in section before the first guitar solo. The tonal mix of the synths, guitars, bass, and drums is harsh. It's not the warm sound I was going for in my head. Also the drums could be louder throughout the track. On a positive note, I feel the track got better is went on. The lead guitars have that bluesy grind I was after. The middle bridge section with the synth solo transitions nicely with strong melodic identity.
Ok, enough about me :)
@Iron1
Ola would ask, "can it chug"? Oh yes it can! Love the mix where you left lots of space to let the track breath. Everything very tight. Well done. Only critique I could offer is the effects on the Prince of Darkness voice over makes track sound noisy where it otherwise is not as such. I found myself too focused on the effect rather than the actual voice over.
@sotipay
As a fellow Takamine owner, I can really appreciate the tone qualities here. The playing has nice swing and feel. I found myself wishing the lead Charvel would last a bit longer towards the end to pull the whole track into a climax. The phasing of the solo is very well done.
@Alex Kenivel
This is craziest thing. I love it! Big respect for the real drum playing and processing. The mixing is very creative with the flanging and other elements. The guitar levels sit right where they should be. I look forward to more submissions.
@FAKA!
That was totally fun. It's almost as you were meant to be the official soundtrack of Godzilla. Cool variations of the theme throughout. The bass is nice tight and fits well. I wouldn't think you'd get that with the tune's genre using a single pup P-Bass. But there it is as a secret sauce.
@metropolis_4
Beautiful tones here. Very expressive playing. Strong head statements with an easy swing. That push in your playing isn't a negative at all. It sounds natural.
@SeeD
Nice balanced tones. The mix is interesting with the panned elements. Everything has a punch to it in a good way. As you said, it does come off as an unfinished demo. That's a shame as is because you're certainly on to something here. There's lots of room for a melodic instrumental top or a vocal track. I hope you do develop it more. I look forward to hearing it.
@Fireproof
Any PF cover is ok by me. Nice right hand finger style technique. Love the Martin sound.
I really like the scratchy quality of some guitar parts. They're almost like a counter rhythm against the main thumping beat. I miss your guitar synth though ;-( Forget cowbells. More trumpets please!!!
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