Wow nice
Now this one is my new fave piece here you really have a nact for this jazz stuff and that piano is just amazing some really beautiful sound here I enjoyed what you had here love your style
~X~
My entry for the ngauc knockout phase. A calm and groovy jazzy piece that instantly got me thinking of an inn, or a tavern, or just something with a lit fireplace and relaxed atmosphere.
I seem to be on roll with groovy pieces. While this is nowhere NEAR as much groove as the Ngadm piece, it's not complete straightforward chugging either. :)
Made with LMMS 1.0.3 and 1.0.93 using 4front piano, Evanessence 1.7GB soundfont, Lmmaster's drums, ZynaddsubFX, and 3xOscillator
Wow nice
Now this one is my new fave piece here you really have a nact for this jazz stuff and that piano is just amazing some really beautiful sound here I enjoyed what you had here love your style
~X~
Thoughts while listening:
Sounds a little more like a shopping theme than a tavern theme, but that's just me. At least the chord progression is a bit more interesting than most. Nice transition at 1:10. Seems like you've got two solos going on between the strings and the piano at the same time. Works well as a loop, though.
Thoughts after listening, while letting the loop go:
Some improvements;
-Would like a more realistic-sounding piano. The midi you have there is close, but just a little too...early electric piano sound.
-Would like a bit more change in the dynamics.
Some good things;
-Nice work on the percussion. Keeps the changes coming, appropriate fills, etc.
-Excellent soloing work. They go where you want 'em, and have a point and a build to them.
Overall, I didn't get a tavern feel, but rather a more energetic feel...sort of the background music I'd expect at the mall. This isn't a condemnation of the piece, but just noting that it didn't feel to me like where you wanted it to be. Take that as you will. You do have a very solidly composed piece here. As good as any professional composition, really. I think that what it's lacking is more realistic instrumentation, to really bring it into the pro-realm. Give it some consideration.
4/5, R4R
-Ceevro
Thanks for the critique :)
That's an interesting perspective about the shopping thing, never though about it that way. I still don't, but I guess it's not that far from what could go with it.
Fair points about the piano and instrumentation, but also in this case: "Eh, could be worse." Noted for the future though.
While I'm not a huge fan of Jazz, I can always appreciate good jazz music that gives off that relaxing lounge feel.
The groove is great, really relaxed. The transitions are smooth and the track flows very nicely. I also do really enjoy the chord progression, along with the general melody. The instruments fit well together and this is mixed very well.
Although I like this, there are a couple things that I feel could be improved in the track. In the melody, there were a couple of notes played that don't seem to agree with the chord being played underneath. Unfortunately, after listening a couple of times and not paying attention, I lost the place of those parts. It was only like one or two notes in the entire piece, but they did throw me off a bit, first hearing them.
I also agree along the lines of what Troisnyx said, the drums could use a tiny bit more variation in the hi hats and the offbeat hits.
Other than that, a solid piece and I really enjoyed it. Nicely done.
Thanks :)
It would indeed be nice to be able to find those notes, because I'm way too conditioned to find anything out of the ordinary. I'll keep an eye out if I ever re-touch this, which is unlikely.
I love the jazzy vibe to this one. The synth's melody at :17 is quite quirky, but enjoyable nonetheless. I like the rhythms at :30 and beyond, especially in the percussion. The pads at 1:10 really added some structural relief. It's a fast-paced piece, but really works well, I'd say. It could work well as background music to a videogame, late-night soundtrack at a bar & grill, or even an intro song to a night of dancing at a jazz club! XD It loops very well, and I like those punchy organ hits you put in there later in the piece. They really added some flavor. This is an entertaining and well-mastered piece that's not too busy or overwhelming at the same time. Really nice feel-good sort of vibe you got going on here, Jernemies. This is not only structurally sound and smooth-flowing, but the combination of instruments really show your talent on this one. Keep it up, my friend! ;)
9.5/10
Hey, thank you :) Glad you liked it
This is a NGAUC review.
Oh gosh, I love this. Jazz, when done well, has been known to bring the best out of a composer -- chords, melodies, flourishes, rhythm. And you have NAILED ALL OF THEM! You've put a smile on my face. The foundations have been nailed out -- the drums are crisp, the bass plays quite a bit, the chords do vary (they are not as repetitive as in many submissions I've come across), the melody is singable.......
Mixing is tastefully done; the strings (?) here are a bit too wet for my taste, but everything else has its proper place.
Another slight complaint is that the loop point is a tad iffy.
If I ever have a suggestion, it'd be perhaps that you vary feel of it just a *little bit* -- hi-hats, more syncopation on the drums (e.g., kicks and snares coming in on offbeats) -- and just a little tasteful syncopation on the other instruments. While it will be in keeping with the atmosphere you have here, it is a wonderful way to tell people there's a bit of a dynamic change about the piece. Then resolve back to your main theme. It feels like A-B-A to my ears, the way the song structure goes -- what about A-B-A-C-A? Switch things up a little.
Overall well done. Props to you.
8.7/10.
Hey, thanks for the detailed rev :)
Glad you liked it, points noted. The loop might not the THAT fluent, because I didn't carry on the decay of the instruments in the end to the beginning.
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