I'm with Kor-Rune. This song has all of the best chords.
This is really really great work. Even better than your last submission.
I'm actually kinda speechless.
Reviews for "Ascension"
headphoamz responds:
Wow, johnfn speechless?! Too cool, man. Thank you so much! Glad you like the chords, I really had a lot of fun writing those. :B
This song really spoke to me, I've always been terrified of death.
Thanks. It's great.
headphoamz responds:
Thank you, and you're welcome ^_^
This really moved me. It's a great song. I love it. You're a great song writer, keep making songs.
headphoamz responds:
Thank you very much, I will! :D
Hi there!
The Good:
-Okay, you definitely have some really nice singing. Going to comment further on this a little bit more since the vocal solo is the main focus.
-Wonderful chords overall. Very well-constructed, nice progressions.
-Transitions are fine.
-Mixing's good, there's nowhere which feels too empty this time.
The Not-So-Good:
-Remember, with singing you typically need to articulate a bit more so that people can understand the lyrics. With this solo singing it was a bit more of an issue. Some of the words seemed a bit slurred. There's another issue which is simple tremelo off the note - that happens sometimes as well.
-Alright, nitpicky thing regarding the piano/voice combo. It would have been great if, since the voice were centered, the piano were as well. Center the actual instrument some more, then let the reverb fill out the sides. The reason is because then it sounds more like the singer is actually PLAYING the piano - and that gives a stronger "wow this person is skilled" effect IMO.
-I personally did not like the other orchestral instruments. They seemed a bit over-the-top for a 'solo instrument' singing piece. The only one which *could* have fit IMO was the backing strings, and even then: They probably should have been more subtle. ...oh, also the break at 1:45 was definitely the cheesiest part of the piece, not to mention the weakest part. Similar to last round, actually.
-Eh, the piano being almost entirely background chords doesn't sit well with me. Could be because I'm a pianist, but it would have been very nice if the piano had a bit more to do and more of an active role. There are plenty of arpeggios, basslines, trills, ornaments... plenty for a pianist to do over the top.
-More cheesy in the outro, dangit.
Overall: Score of 8.8/10. Ay. I feel mean giving this and all the nitpicks, it's the lowest score I've written down so far. DEFINITELY not going to be the lowest one this round though, the first three pieces have just been so good! In any case, sorry if the nitpicks seem to be a bit much, but I can see a lot of room for improvement in this piece. I think that you can do much better than this!
headphoamz responds:
Thanks, Skye. We might have disagreements over this, but I understand where you're coming from. Keep on keepin' on.
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. ^_^