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You started out with a strange synth pluck instrument, then awkwardly stops at 0:08. You came back in with some nice strings, so I thought maybe this will get better. I was extremely disappointed that you only alternate between F minor and B-flat major. It doesn't even seem like a complete chord progression. The actual verses of Mad World have F minor, A-flat major, E-flat major, and then B-flat major. The drum loops were fine, but you put in a tom roll that took me "off balance." You ended with a synth guitar that almost made me cover my ears.
Next time, use more instruments and use variation with each instruments. Maybe have a few friends review it before posting. I'm not trying to discourage you; you just haven't unleashed your full potential yet. Keep making music.
Sorry for being a pain in the butt.

May 8, 2008

Author's Response:

Well, the version of Mad World I have only uses 2 chords throughout the piece, and I was running on that. I don't remember a tom roll in this, but maybe there is one. I also sincerely regret putting the guitar in there. I learned shortly after this that I am best with an orchestra, and not using instruments such as a guitar.

Just a mildly interesting fact. The weird synth instrument was in fact a harp with a ton of weird effects on it :P

Yeah, I did not like the guitar in this, I don't know why I left it in there, and I have only heard a version of the song with 2 chords throughout, so...

Here ends a long winded reply to a long winded review :P

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