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Sounds pretty badass man. You're right about the brass, it could sound more agressive, but oh well. overall though I really like the track. If you can send me an flp for the guitars I could give them a go once I finish up some other shit. I'm too lazy to pick it up by ear unfortunately.
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Hey man, really been awhile. Hopefully you remember who I am, the guy who leaves really long reviews, but heh, that aside, this song was really quite something. You are by far probably one of the only artists (other than a couple others) that really hit the style of music I like: epic symphonic metal at it's peak. But yeah, I still got some suggestions to make as usual.
Good Things:
-Composition is just simply brilliant, it always is I guess, heh.
-Sitar was pretty damn amazing, kept picturing some weird Arabian dude shredding his ass off. But yeah, sounded really authentic.
-The part that started around 1:32 was pretty cool.
-The weird breathing noises in the background that recurred throughout the song added a nice effect. Although I would've like those driving drums in that section to be a bit heavier and angrier sounding.
-Chime effect at around 4:18 was a nice transition. Although I would've liked the drums in the following section to be bit more stronger sounding. Like maybe making it echo'ey sounding or something?
-Good implementation of those gong/cymbal hits.
-Do I really have to talk about all your instrument usage individually? We both know they're epic.
-Kinda too lazy to name all the cool effects/instruments you used, but they all really added to the mood of the song.
-Very epic string melodies that recurred throughout the song.
Bad Things:
-Brass blares, were kinda "meh." I mean sometimes the rising brass blares sounded good but the steady ones in the background kind of sounded like weird versions of farts. An example would be the part that started around 1:20. And yeah I know you mentioned this already but I thought I should too.
-When it comes to you Jray, I usually choose not to complain about your synth guitars, cuz' even though I kind of dislike the grindy, buzzy noise it has I still greatly enjoy your music. But you know, real guitars would really make your songs something truly epic although it sort of already is.
-Ending honestly could've been better.
-Yeah, some transition could've been smoother but overall it's pretty easy to overlook.
So yeah, great job man, I've been a huge fan of your work for a long time now so keep it up! A download and a definite 5/5 from me. Oh and by the way, if you've read my pm yet about Revolution I've been kind of wondering for awhile what you think about it.
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I really like the way you mixed it good job! but as you said, it could be a little more aggresive.
Well... Nice!
The composition was brilliant, it was all epic and just plain amazing, I can really see this in a movie. You blended all the guitar strings and horns so perfectly and the drums add a sort of exotic twist at some points.
You didn't ace the arabic theme but you were pretty close, the arab style melodies were close but still kinda shallow and stereotypical. Something you REALLY should add and would really help with the arabic theme are arabic drum solos, check out some arabic songs and you'll see what I mean, I'm mainly talking about the hand drums, hard to explain so check em out.
On a technical level, the mix was pretty strong, but you quieted things too much when you were mastering and the EQ felt a little bland, maybe raise a little high band or add emphasis on the low band? It all sounded centered on middle too much.
Bottom line, this is a GREAT song, really powerful, gonna check out your other stuff :D
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i have to say, this is pretty damned awesome.
a little more variation in the guitar would be nice, it sounds so real... well.. is it?
cause if it is.. good job on playing it so exact. if not, good job on making it sound that real.
the drums sound like the drummer from 'nile'. thats a good thing.