Wow.
Very professional. This really makes you think about things and puts you into a world of wondering. The beat is just so awesome.
10/10
5/5
Keep it up man!!!
Reviews for "-Voluble- [MAC 2008]"
Gloudas responds:
hehe glad to hear you liked it, thanks alot for the review!
and please hit me up anytime you release a new song, I'm always happy to review :D
Nice, very nice indeed.
As one of the other reviews mentioned, I don't think this is trance. Perhaps classical rock would be a better fit.
And now for my scathing review:
Piano-
The song starts off with a nice piano melody, but nothing new or ground-breaking. Pretty standard "lonely hero" stuff. But the choice to use a minimal selection of instruments makes the piano work, It means that it HAS to be the one carrying the rythm.
For example, the song is often down to only drums and piano, a combination that usually brings about utter boredom with a less skilled artist. But it is never boring, on the contrary, I find these moments to be the most singularly sorrowful and moving of the song. The piano not only keeps the rythm, it BECOMES the rythm.
The lead and anchor all at once, a very tight rope to walk, but carried off here in style.
Bass/Synth-
Very solid.
It is more intricate than a lot of three-note basslines I often hear, but it really has to be more noticeable because of the lack of instruments.
It lends good support to the piano for most of the song, but I believe it it is most effective when it is NOT there, it makes you focus much more on the piano and the pure bliss that are the drums.
Nicely EQ-ed also, but I'll come to that later.
All-in-all, I think this is a worthy additon to the song, helping to further convey the proper mood.
Drums-
So how do you critique perfection again? I've just woken my brother with my enthusiastic finger-druming on the keyboard, and even his angry-bear-out-of-hibernation look can't wipe the silly grin off my face.
Again, because of the lack of instruments, the drums are allowed more freedom to become part of the FLOW of the song, instead of simply serving as the basic building blocks as is the norm.
Never too complicated, or too basic, they delightfully trip their way through a most wonderful piece.
FX-
They do their job, rising, falling, perhaps a wind echo sound here and there. Worked very tastefully, and once again in keeping with the mood of the song.
EQ-ing
Hopefully it shows?
It is the whole reason the whole song works!
While most apparent on the drums (echoing one moment, muted the next), it is the one factor that brings everything together.
The softening of the bass in particular was a key factor, always right with the piano, but complimenting, never competing.
Without it, the effect of the song would be lessened greatly. It gives out the song a sense of sorrow and desperation that just wouldn't be there with all the hard edges left intact.
A "masterful" job.
(sorry, I couldn't resist ;)
Summery-
All things considered, a very professional piece made unique by a sparse, but well mixed use of instruments, and some truely excellent drumming.
Should do well in the contest, I'll be rooting for it!
-Pants
Gloudas responds:
awesome to hear you liked it so much, especially that compliment about the EQ'ing. Thanks for the incredible review :D
also, nice pun
Sad??? ADORABLE!!!!!! XD
I can say many things, but only beautiful things JEJEJE XD
Pobably i little sad 'Cause the piano express more than only sadness, But A perfect emotion and happyness. Things like this are very welcome to everybody, This is the form in which you express your emotions!!!!
Everybody comprehends only by listenings amazing songs like this!!!!!!!
Keep it up!!!! I´m your best fan. Number one if possible, JEJE Cheer up. I'll be with you in this sadness day!!!
Gloudas responds:
haha glad to hear you liked it so much, thanks for the review!
Good Song
I really liked the whole feel of it, it moved slowly and with a continuous rhythm that you nailed perfectly. There are no troubles with the structure either, everything seemed to go together.
Something you could do more with this song is make it shorter. Because to be honest is had a good sound but about halfway through I got a little bored, there was not much variety.
Overall, this was a great listen though and I'm glad you asked me to review it. Sorry for just getting to do it now though because I just got back to my house.
-X-
Gloudas responds:
Cool thanks for the review.
And you're right, it does get a bit repetitive, but as I attempted to utilize few instruments as much as possible I found it difficult to avoid some repetition. Glad to hear you liked it though :D
great!
That is what i'd call spectacular.
Gloudas responds:
Why thank you :D