Score: 6
"pretty good"
date: October 21, 2009
If I was rating this for an amateur, I would give it a definite 10, but you seem like the type to strive for perfection, so I'll be blunt. I'll be comparing to the original at all points, so if you were going in a different direction at any of these points, disregard them.
By the way, I don't make music. This is purely from a guy who likes to listen.
You brought the voice in too abruptly. I was listening to a great build up and then the voice seemed to just pop in without any indication that it would.
I'll be completely honest, I prefer the instrumental version of the original song anyway, so there might be a hint of bias there.
2:55 to 3:10 The whole thing sounded too muffled. It sounds energetic, but almost as if you were standing outside a nightclub when the best bit of a song is playing inside, if you know what I mean. This is something I've noticed throughout the whole song. This might yet again be a bias. The original song sounded so crystalline and clear. That was it's hook.
4:00 to 4:30 I was expecting something like this. Yet again I have to mention the muffled sound. I was surprised that although it sounded like a solid end, I just didn't feel that dizzying feel that I usually get around the end of a great vocal remix.
As I said above, I still really enjoyed the song, but as I rate Lira at the level of Hania when it comes to vocals, I just can't give it a higher score in comparison with Moonless Blue (One of the only two songs I bought from Synthetica).
Sorry Kazmo, I haven't heard your other stuff, so I can't rate accordingly for you.
Looks like I'll be spending the rest of the night perusing your stuff ^^
Sorry if this review wanders a bit, I'm good at listening, not explaining things ^^
So,
6/10 evil critique
9/10 otherwise
5/5
November 5, 2009
Author's Response:
Woa a real review, nice!
Sorry I didn't realize this was here sooner.
I'm quite aware of most of the flaws you mentioned in your review, it's just I can't update the track because it got quite popular. It won't let me edit it under my Audio Submissions page.
I've gotten better at mastering since this time, so I blame the muffleness on my compression technique and overall mixing.
You should listen to my newer stuff, you may be surprised :P
I strive to become better and better with every track I put out! :D
Thanks for the awesome (evil) review haha
