Reviews for +- Pathway to Dreams -+

[durn]

Pretty damn good! :)

Composition-wise, this was very well-done. I didn't find the parts too repetitive as I noticed the attention you put into changing the little things, instrument/melody-wise.

I felt the clap-clap-clap-clap you do at right before your build needs a bit more clarity (eq it a bit better, make it stand out) as I freaking LOVE it at 1:42 and concurrent repetitions. Man o man, made me feel like gettin' up and bustin' a move. The drop right afterwards is flawless as well.

Like I said, compositionally, this track is superb. But, as far as I'm concerned, for trance, things need to be mastered/eq'd to -perfection-. Unfortunately, a few of your elements come across as fairly muddy when playing with others.

The lead synth you end with, for example. It's great on its own but seems to phase out the other sounds a bit when playing in tandem with them.

All in all, great track. You've got the method down, dude. Just need a little more clarity in your elements. :)

AikaMusic responds:

Thanks for the advice :), I think i set the end lead synth too loud so it kinda causes the other instruments to wave, as for the claps I'll up the volume a little to see how that sounds.

[Darkfire96]

Wow

Professional. I like the chord pattern, and the claps, but as a dude under me said, its a little muddy. I like the lead synth, but i could barely hear it over the other songs. I think i hear a filter and if so, then its kinda....idk....turning me off? Believe me though the songs sounds well mastered. I really like it, and im have no choice but to download it.
Regards....

Angels Gone Rogue
-DJ Chaos

AikaMusic responds:

Idk what part your talking about, theres like 6 different lead synths :P

[DreamEater]

pretty tight ^^

I did have to give this one a nine though; only because it kind of got repetitive towards the end.
i would add a breakdown at around 1:47 though to really capture the trance element that i assume you are trying to achieve. Don't be scared of letting your mix have some quieter more "Spacial" effects to en"trance" your listeners.
this song is very very good, it just needs a little ambience. ^^

~Dj Sonik

AikaMusic responds:

Thanks :) I'll try to do something like that if possible on my next piece ^^

[XeroBlaze]

Very powerful, good job.

This song is very well done! I personally think it could use a few improvements or changes though. For one, the treble lead almost seems to overpower everything a bit too much for my taste. I also feel like the kick could be stronger, but right now it just seems weak compared to the energy of the rest of the song. Overall I did really enjoy the song, and I hope you keep making more and improving on your work. :)

AikaMusic responds:

Thanks for the input I'll see if I can make some minor adjustments :D

[megamage22]

purty darn nice

i liked the basic beat i could'nt ov done it better myself the synth or whatever was nice it added sense of super energetic dancing the only thing i would add is: try putting more clasical instruments i don't know if you'l agree but just try it for one song and if you like it and other people like it well then theat what i would call good

AikaMusic responds:

I could add more piano and strings to my other songs and see how that goes. :P