I like how you bring Celtic music to Newgrounds. (At least I think it sounds Celtic) There isn't much of it here. I like the combination of acoustic instruments and the synthetic pads. I think your voice sounds better in this than in the previous song I heard from you. I thought it sounded auto tuned there, even though you said you didn't use auto tune. We all have that at one point in our live, how we grow up and lose our childhood beliefs and view of the world. I know it's a bit sad. Although I'm almost 30 now and somehow I just can't grow up.
Reviews for "Agnos"
etherealwinds responds:
I would say that Celtic music influences most of the music I make, although this not so much perhaps as previous compositions. Thank you for the lovely review. I believe that age really is just a number and it's how old or young we really feel that holds greater importance. Regards!
Aw man Jordi. Great choice implementing a guitar. It adds to the mystical feel the song gives. The chords are warm, emotional, and have a fairytale-like atmosphere.
And dat voice. It's like someone is pouring honey into my ears. You seriously I've begun to also see your vocal style, which includes a lot of grace notes that blend perfectly into the harmonies. The chords at 2:35 made me gasp - they were such an pleasant progression that I don't often hear. You have incredible vocal range as well! I didn't know you had like four different octaves in you.
You also have amazing dynamics - it's very well-mixed. I enjoy the stereo phasing of the choir, it's like a very smooth breeze throughout the piece. I think my only criticism is the pause at 0:50 - I feel it goes on for a half second too long. But that's it. Once again, great job my friend! :)
etherealwinds responds:
'Honey' seems to be peoples' favourite word when describing my voice and is something I find difficult to actually really understand haha! I don't think I have the best vocal range in the world but it's something I continue to work on when I practice by myself. Thank you so much! That part has had mixed reviews so I guess it's just down to people's own perspective.
All the best and thank you~
welp, Kor-Rune took the words right outta my mouth, lol.
but man, this is absolutely beautiful! so... ethereal (pun intended) ^_^
also, a very wonderfully mixed track! easily a 10/10 from me.
etherealwinds responds:
Thank you so much Jacob, I really loved your track also!! ^ ^
Uh, perfect. The timbre to your voice is so gorgeous. I love the low register notes at the beginning Your control and your tone is so spot on. How long have you been singing?
The instruments match so well too, very natural and organic. I love the slightly more distant vocals around 2:14, WOW THAT CONTROL. I liked the pause before belong, I thought it did exactly what you wanted.
give me your voice. 5/5 favorite and a follow
etherealwinds responds:
ugh I love you *___*
Thank you! I've never had a singing lesson or used singing as anything but a hobby, but until the age of 16/17, I was REALLY not very good at all. So I guess I could say I've been singing properly for 3 years, but I was making covers of songs on Youtube at the age of 13 haha. I've still got a long way to go with that.
I do have even further to go with the production side of things however. I've only really been using FL Studio for 6 months and before that, I used to make instrumentals acoustically, but the quality wasn't too good. I'm glad you liked it and thank you for following!
I couldn't agree more with ZipZipper; your voice has got a quality and feel that brings its own weight and is something I can highly appreciate as a fellow singer. I love your pieces, not only for the story, but the mood it presents with it.
The only thing I thought odd was the pauses (i.e. between "to the place you" and "belong"). It didn't sound bad, but it still brought an odd "What just happened to the music?" kind of feeling.
Can't wait to hear what you have next!
Keep up the good work!
etherealwinds responds:
Thanks for reviewing numbra :) on the end of the first verse, I composed it to slow down to a point of silence so that I could then bring a more sombre mood for the last 'belong' to coincide with the atmosphere of the sweeping harmonies after the slow. When creating music, I prioritise the atmosphere and each little feeling as it goes throughout the song, almost as if each song or piece I create is like an experience or journey. Sometimes this means deviating from what would be assumed to be technically correct. It's understandable that to someone who is reviewing the technicalities with a critical eye, this may be picked up on. To me, I believe it was necessary when following my instincts in composing this ^0^! Hopefully I've explained my reasoning/point of view clearly~
I really appreciate that! Thank you for the kind review! :)