~[Pulse: Heartbeats Redux]~

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~[Pulse: Heartbeats Redux]~

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'Heartbeats' by Broove takes my breath away every time I listen to it.

I'm sure it's been done before, but this is my brief tribute to the song. Download and listen to it in headphones, kids! Better that way.

I could see myself expanding on this, possibly. What do you think?

Here's the link to the original song: http://www.newgrounds.com /audio/listen/201982

PS: Feel better, Eric!

*EDIT: Expanded, it's a bit longer now. Changed some things, put in a few more layers here and there. Hopefully you all realize how much work I put into this. :D

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srlocklien

2010-02-26 20:07:57

Stumbled onto you/this somehow ...

I haven't listened to the original, so maybe my review is a bit skewed. Still though, the sounds I heard in my headphones were so phenomenally precise, sharp, and yet at the same time "sleepy" and "ambient-esque". You have a rising talent here that I think will take you places if you so pursue it. I think I'll be doing my best to watch your music and look forward to any you release. Heh already going through all your other stuff as I type this.

SatoDraygonFist2 responds:

You should really take the time to go listen to the original. It's a phenomenal piece of piano work. As for the rest of my collection, it's a musical timeline. Some of the songs aren't worth a pig's spit, and some of them could be a little better. I'm just getting a hang of all this. :D Thanks so much for the earnestness of your review.

GronmonSE

2010-02-14 19:22:52

Rawr.

I accidentally closed the window and killed my review ):

Well, I'll get straight to the point instead :D Even though I'm using my cheap earbuds instead of my good headphones, the song sounds gorgeous. I really like what you did with the song. I had never heard the original until now and let me tell you, I like this version -a lot- better.

Really nice samples you're using here.The sounds in the different frequencies blend seamlessly. I'm jealous, I want your perc sounds haha.

I feel like this evokes more emotion that the original, and that's a great thing. My only problem is how short this song is. If you could expand on this someday, PM me cause I'd love to hear it.

Keep it up. I assume you did it from scratch rather than having the original midi?

SatoDraygonFist2 responds:

From scratch, verily. I used to just sit and play the original song, like, all day and then it occurred to me I ought to make a revamp of it. Then this weekend I happened to bring home the school's MIDI keyboard .. next thing I know, I've locked myself in my room and I'm looking through synth textures and leads and whatnot. Ta-da.

The beauty of Heartbeats is the simplicity. I didn't want to over-process it. Could lose some of its pow-ah. That's why I treaded a bit carefully - but from what you said, it sounds like I did an okay job.

And yes - I have become a fan of Garageband and its drum samples.

In other news: REALLY LONG ELABORATE REPLIES TO REVIEWS ARE TRENDY.