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Cosmic Fluctuation (NGADM '11)

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Space is a pretty cool place, but I think the coolest song ideas/inspirations come from emotions. They're just so much more raw; powerful and, well, real! I'm not saying space isn't real, duh, but it's just kind of generic as far as music goes.

*Insert hypocrisy*

Man, do I love space! Oh wait...shit...I made another space song.

Oops.

I'm a little disappointed in myself for not thinking of a better title/interpretation for this one, but maybe it's because I've overdone this genre (miscellaneous, anyone? :3). It's just, when I heard that bass, I was like, "Hmm, spacy...".

So, in lieu of a more traditional explanation, I implore you to make what you will of this one. I'm very sorry. It won't make up for my poor mixing and mastering :p

Maybe this will be better than making my own stories...or maybe I'll experiment with new genres...

...For the time being, this is my final submission for NGADM '11, Round 1. Enjoy (if you can haha).

Also, I am anticipating someone to complain about a lack of treble in the mix, although it could be my semi-bass-heavy headphones.

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Oh yeah!

This is an amazing song, man. Very relaxing and laidback, I would almost recommend it for the Ambient section, but it's probably not relaxed enough for that.
I don't have much to complain about, but I have to say that I find the kick a bit weak. Of course, this isn't the kind of track where the kick should stand out, but keeping it down too much isn't the best thing to do either. Increasing the kick's volume a little bit should do the trick already.
Also, the outro with the hats fading in is kinda weird. I suggest you leave those out and just let the pad (or whatever it is) fade out.

Short review, I know, but that's only because this is such a great song.

5/5, 9/10.

- LiquidOoze

Could you return the favor by reviewing my latest song? :)

Birdinator99 responds:

I actually used two kicks in this song, but they're both not EQ'ed too well. Needless to say, I'm working on it for future songs!

I kinda like the outro, but you still have a valid point. Maybe next time, eh?

Glad you liked it; thanks very much! I'll take a look at your song there, too.

Ah, miscellaneous

I love this kind of music. I make a lot of it myself, but I've found it best to not submit mine to Newgrounds as I often venture into soundscape-ish type stuff that people complain isn't music. Anyways, I like this, and I love space too haha. I'm not big on emotions, I find comfort in cold reason and logic, but this song definitely has more than just cold space. There is some good emotion and feeling mixed in with the space feel, and it mixes well.

The mastering could use some work here and there, but I think it might actually be adding to the space feel. It's hard to say, as of right now, you're the only person who can figure out if more mastering work would be additive or subtractive. I notice no lack of treble, but then again the Audio-Technica in-ear-phones that I'm using are definitely treble heavy.

Overall, great song! Downloaded, voted 5. Good luck with the contest thing.

Birdinator99 responds:

Nah, the mastering always needs work -- that's probably where I'll put my attention next for future songs. That, and maybe drum layering.

I'm glad you got something emotional out of the piece -- thanks for stopping by!

Such an amazing song

I have no real words. This is great. It has an eerie feel to it yet it doesn't quite go into an uncomfortable creepy feel.

Overall, this song is outstanding. Best of luck in the competition! I'll be rooting for you.

Birdinator99 responds:

Ha, bro, you didn't have to leave another review! Thanks so much!

Credits & Info

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1,110
Downloads
47
Votes
5
Score
4.96 / 5.00

Uploaded
Aug 14, 2011
10:18 PM EDT
File Info
Song
9 MB
3 min 57 sec

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