simply a majestic piece of great power. i am very impressed by the soft touch of this song. The reverb adds a nice touch to it. the concept behind it is simple yet at the same time very deep and touching. the melody of the song was amazing and i the lyrics were very nice, in a way like poetry.
As a fan of most fields of music i normally have to be very critical of all songs that i listen to but this is one of the first that i have no complaints about. I am sure we will all be looking for the next release. keep up the good work.
Reviews for "Ascension"
headphoamz responds:
Wow, thank you very much hit-the-beat. I appreciate it :)
- NGADM Round 4 Review -
As I happened to remark to the same to etherealwinds, I do think this is my favorite track from you so far. You make very nice use of reverb on your voice, which mixes very well with the warmness of the piano and subtle backing strings. Where the mixing skills do lack is at 1:50, where the horns feel out of place and even a bit too full, causing the mids to sound muddled.
On the whole, I love the song's structure and simplicity. You sang very well and everything flowed nicely. As for the ending, it's similar to your previous tracks in that it feels very short and rapidly comes to a close, without leaving a sense of real conclusion. Also, I nearly to forgot to comment on the lyrics! I suppose my main opinion on them is that I rather like them, a lot. :) Great work!
Score: 9.5
headphoamz responds:
Thanks AS! Appreciate you taking the time to review. :)
This is an NGADM Round 4 Review.
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What I liked:
-The atmosphere in this piece is wonderful.
-Excellent chordage.
-Lyrics are thoughtfully written.
-Your voice is amazing!
-The small orchestral interlude is nice.
What could have been better:
-The vocals could have benefitted from some de-essing.
-A little heavy on the reverb overall, but I understand that’s part of what gives it that “heavenly” kind of feel.
-The piano sound is very nice, but I feel like it could have been a little grittier based on the vocal style. It’s almost too soft and warm.
Overall this is a fantastic piece. While it lacks some of the “awe” factor of your previous pieces, it makes up for it with its beautiful simplicity and atmosphere. An excellent job!
Score: 9.3/10
headphoamz responds:
Thank you sir BFJ! Lovely comments and I am happy you enjoyed. ^_^
I would LOVE to see this song on the X-factor, sung by you! I know its kind of a silly thing to say ;/
headphoamz responds:
Ha! That would be so much fun. Thank you Eveva!
I dont truly know what to say...it speaks to me deeply.I love it and im gonna keep this one on my favorites for a while.Great job..
headphoamz responds:
Wow, thanks BurningRock, I'm honored! Glad it speaks to you :3