Reviews for _-={Solemn Stone}=-_

[MJTTOMB]

Reviewing as I listen.

Very good.

>-Suggestions-<

-Instumentation-
The viola was a nice effect. I believe a clarinet would've also made a nice instrument for "hopelessness".

All of the percussion other than cymbals was more or less unhearable during the beginning.

I think some percussion would've mad for a good sound during the second part. Just snare drums. Like military drums, none of the bass stuff.

The singers could've been a little more forward, right now they're as loud as people going out caroling on christmas eve and realizing halfway through the song that they're singing to an atheist.

-Modulation-

Good. I couldn't keep track of the key, so you pass. XD.

>-Review-<
-Originality-
10, duh.
-Diversity-
I have no idea what diversity is, so 10. YAY!
-Clarity-
Just the few problems I mentioned in the suggestions. 8.
-Effort-
10. Self-explanatory.
-Overall-
10.

Great job man, keep 'em coming.

MaestroRage responds:

ah MJTTOMB, nice to read from you :).

The choir is supposed to be really soft here my good sir. I did not intend them to do anything more then hum, and gently sway their support into the mix. The bass drum I used in hopes of emphasizing the deep fear within the hero. Selfless, courageous, but even hero's know when to be scared.

The second part of this song will be fully military, fully battle, where as this is fully the calm before the storm.

Clarinet eh? I've just recently found my love for the clarinet, and i'll upload the piece which convinced me to love it sometime soon. I did not even consider it at this point, and if I had considered a wood wind, my first reaction would have been oboe, as I feel the oboes sound is both sorrow filled, and hopeless playing the right countermelody to this piece!

Thank you for the review, i'm glad you liked it ^^.

[denvermagi]

Awesome

There is no other word to describe this piece other than awesome. This is incredible. The technical aspects of this one are as close to perfect as you can get them. The aspect that really sinches the song is the lone string instrument solos at 0:19 and 1:12. Single instruments playing slow, gradually rising tunes really puts one in the mindset of something epic to come. Another thing that I like about this song is the very subtle choir in the background of the song. For a piece like this, the choir needs to be in a supporting role or it can overwhelm the orcestra, which detracts from the song. This hits it just right. The final element that makes it perfect is the lone woman's voice towards the end of the song. My only complaint about it is that it is over so quickly. You might consider doing an extended version.

What I see for this piece is a towering fortress burning in the predawn gloom. An army covers the land around it and warriors battle in the inner courtyards. A lone warrior stands in the keep's entryway, waiting the moment to join in the battle. Then, he draws his sword and pushes open the door to the keep. At once, the sounds of battle fill his ears and the horror of battle is laid out before him. He rushes into the melee, striking as fast as he can weild his blade. Warrior after warrior falls to his sword and he is soon into the outer courtyards. Then there is one last blow and the scene goes black.

If you were to extend this piece, that scene could continue on for many more paragraphs. Oh well, a very good job and straight tens for the Maestro. Keep it up.

MaestroRage responds:

I really loved your story Denver. It is a great and inspiring image, and I enjoyed living in it!

I may do an expanded piece, though most likely I should finish the second part, where the full battle is shown. For Orson Stonerule does not just fight fighters, but he is to fight a dark and powerful enemy.

I'm going to have fun depicting that one!

You hit the spot with the choirs. I made them hum their chords, and slightly sway, to gently work themselves into the mix. They worked effectively and I felt there was no need to expand on them!

I loved that solo woman part too, that is where the last half originally formed, and then I worked backwards from there.

Thank you for the review Denver, it is always a pleasure, I am glad you enjoyed it!

[LemartesDCC]

Once again, amazing!

What can I say that I haven't already?

[RionHunter]

Absolutely amazing

If I ever make a half decent flash animation...
which isn't hard, just consumes time :P
Your music is going to basically be the soundtrack
no matter what it is
even if it seems like it should be techno or something, i'm-a going to go out of my way to make your music work
(^.^)
You're the only audio artist i've 'favouritized'
lolz...
you're awesome =P

[Strawberry-Starburst]

something i thought i'd share

i've been listening to your music all day and was feeling rather creative so i decided to write. i was listening to this very song as i did and this story was the end result. hope you like it!

you will remember us
cause' soon you'll be one of us
same as same
through and through
true as true
black and blue
as deaths dying breath
your afraid oh so very afraid
what's to come next?
what's on the other side of life...
only death?
your longing to expand
by gods mighty hand
to reach out and embrace
the immaculate race
time is gone
life over and done

.::xstrawberry-starburstx::.