Score: 7
"So:"
date: October 24, 2009
Your transitioning has improved.. a lot.
Ok, time for constructive criticism:
1) Still needs much more variety; you gotta move away from section "A", it's playing at 00:25 and 3:25, if you get what I mean. It's a damn catchy melody, but it loses its flair once its been transposed up and down 4+ times. :p It also sounds somewhat generic. The chord progression is nice, but that being said:
2) I think all of your songs incorporates a simple 4-bar phrase of a new chord on each new measure. Try changing it up, songs that build melodic ideas over time can sound more powerful if you choose the right notes to infer proper tension & release.
Minor issues:
1) Bass awkwardly creeps in at 2:00.
2)Try and think other ways to lead in besides just Reverse Crash + Filter Up. Get creative! :D (Think effects.)
I don't know you've ever had any training in music theory, but it kinda sorta helps a LOT. After a couple years, you'll start understanding why what sounds good.. sounds good. I don't want to sound a like a douchebag just sitting here and criticizing your stuff, and I don't want to sound like an arrogant prick when I tell you all of this, I'm just trying to help :p
I've had 6+ years of formal music theory, so I'm not just blowing hot air. And yes, since this is the internet, the chances of those six years being real are low, but you don't have to believe me if you don't want to. I would offer a link as to where my stuff is, but I'd probably just get flamed by 12 year olds that think Basshunter is cool, so I'll just hold on to it (note: my NG stuff is old and silly.. I think my DnB remix of my own song Stars is the only half-decent song I have on here).
Anyways: I give you a 7 (+1 for transitioning improvement, but -1 for repetition).
October 24, 2009
Author's Response:
Thanks for the reivew mate - really appreciate it. Well I *was* in writer'sblock mode, and felt like submitting something and walla. However I totally agree with the points you've made. Yup I've done music theory up to Grade 5 - though I have not really thought about incorparating all the things I have learned. Yes I am still a newbie and yes I have a long way to go, but at least I'm not BassHunter. >< Check your PM's.