June 1, 2008
Author's Response:
Hey thanks for the great, descriptive review! That's a rarity headed my way...
It's always nice to hear from people outside their preferred genre of music-because I don't like sticking to the sounds commonly associated within a genre so its always interesting to hear "outsiders" opinions.
Heh, I might tone down the reverb on the piano- I sometimes get carried away. I think a brighter EQ might also help bring out the sound more.
Haha, I can completely understand how that motor sound (called a reese) doesn't sit well with some people. It's a common synth used in DnB, and before creating the track it was my goal to intergrate that sound with the sax instrument and make them flow together, one being the evil and one being the good. But maybe they just really aren't meant to go with each other...I dunno, I personally like it :P
I'm glad you brought up the point about the melody- before I submitted this I thought the same thing to myself. In fact, its a problem with a lot of my tracks, I build the support structure and backing chords and just let a lead solo over the top without really trying to build a distinct melodical theme. The last four notes you hear was kinda supposed to be it (C, Bb, D, Eb) with variations throughout- but in all honesty its something I need to work on, so cheers for pointing that out.
Intentional? Yes. Standard? Nope, not really :P
again, thanks for the thorough helpful review, it sure is appreciated :)