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AIM - Sunset

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I spent about an hour looking for art on the newgrounds portal.

until I found this art



And I didn't think twice and I started

I'm really happy with the result


Special thanks to @GGMagenta for allowing me to use his art for this song.


Project start date

April 20, 2021


Hope you enjoy ^^

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I like the idea, but could use some refinement. To expand on RSK's point, the kick is too long. It's good that you sidechained so the low doesn't get muddy, so I'd say there's some good mixing, but the kick just overpowers the mix with how long it decays. It may also be too high of a frequency for the kick in terms of a drum and bass feel. Usually they're more in the sub frequency range.

This piece is really good at capturing those chill, warm sunset vibes, especially with its chord progression and those synths (in particular, the one with the notes that quickly slide downwards like at around 2:38). It's just that right sort of sound that feels both atmospheric and interesting to listen to.

I'm also a fan of the piano melody doing that little call-and-response with the lower synths. I don't know why, but the way the piano is arranged reminded me a lot of how piano is handled in Danganronpa music.

Although I love the way the piano takes those higher notes, I do think that the drums put a huge damper on the piece as a whole. They are quite overwhelming in a way that detracts from the instruments - which is kind of a weird thing to say I guess given that this is DnB. I think that there still could be a way to shape those drums and integrate them better into the mix so that they help elevate it rather than take over it. The transition from the peaceful section to the drums at 0:55 seems like it could work, progression-wise, perhaps with more tweaks to the balance and mixing.

Overall, I think the composition and sound design (save for the percussion) do work in favour of connecting to the title. I'm not sure if I quite feel that connection between the music and the art fully, just in regards to how this entry connects with a monochrome ink drawing of a sunset in particular. It's definitely pointed in the right direction, just not sure if it completely gets to its mark.

Kick is wayyy to clicky and loud.
Makes it harder to hear the rest of the elements

A more punchier kick and less “sub and clicky” would work better.

im glad my drawing inspired you to do this music, good job : )

Credits & Info

Listens
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Faves:
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Downloads
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Votes
15
Score
3.88 / 5.00

Uploaded
May 4, 2021
7:08 PM EDT
Genre
Drum N Bass
File Info
Song
9.8 MB
4 min 17 sec
Software
  • FL Studio Mobile
  • Caustic Mastering
  • Caustic 3

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You are free to copy, distribute and transmit this work under the following conditions:

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