Love this. The part starting at 0:53 is so you (in a good way). And I thought the almost-feathery section starting at 1:27 is a very nice touch.
Also, thanks for making the playlist.
I hope parts 2,3,4,5 will come!
Reviews for "Fall From Grace (Part 1)"
ErikMcClure responds:
Actually, I only had a part 2 outlined.
This was the first entry in the NGADM Round 1 playlist and let me say right off the bat, listening to this made me think of an angel descending from Heaven (especially around 1:30). I love how all the sounds blended.
2:38 sounded especially heavenly, and brought me back to happy memories of Epic Battle Fantasy.
Now I would've appreciated a bit of a key change to up the ante when it comes to beautiful chord progressions. The tension was going up and up and up and up and then it fell a little bit, but 2:38 was a definite fall -- perhaps I was expecting a more climactic finish than this piece warranted.
Still, though: this is a beautiful piece, and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it. Outstanding instrumentation, outstanding ambience, and I think it warrants a place in my favourites.
4.5/5.
ErikMcClure responds:
The climax was never what I wanted because of time constraints and the fact that I had no bloody idea what I was doing. It will likely be several songs before I can pull off an effective climax.
I loved the way you combed a few electronic elements in there. It looks like a lot of orchestral/cinematic artists in this tourney. Good to hear someone doing it a little differently :)
Nice man. Great sound. Like a warm blanket of darkness, with beautiful sparks of light. Or in space. Very well mixed. The only complaint is the ending is that abrubt, but I suppose that's because part 2 starts there.
Amazing intro. I can't always help but judge many songs by the intro, and this did not disappoint me the entire way through. Eagerly awaiting part 2!