Perfect Storm

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Perfect Storm - WIP

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In case you haven't figured it out yet, this hasn't evolved into its final form (reference intended). I started with the lead synth arpeggiating at the beginning, and then when I started the other arpeggiating synth I couldn't figure out why I couldn't mess with it the same way as the first one. Then I found out something cool ... I meshed 4/4 and 6/8 at the same time! I felt cool.

This what I was beginning to make for the quarter finals of the NGADM but I was beat before I could get into the quarter finals. I was sad that I couldn't put this into the contest but now I know that I won't be working on the contest and school at the same time so that's a relief.

As the title implies, this is about the perfect storm. I haven't resolved into making the perfect title yet. I started with "Silence then the Storm", but I'm contemplating calling tales of the storm. Whichever one seems less cliche and the least overused. I'll let you use your imagination to interpret the song as you wish. If you need a story, I can give a description for the final draft. Some of the drumming might change a bit since I have the same drumming going on for the big chorus when it happens twice. I'm also not sure about some of the drum choices. I think they're fine right now but I want to add a little bit more before I'm done. Some of the stuff in the beginning might change right before the first chorus. I want it to come across as busy (it's s a storm, it's supposed to be chaotic) but there's a fine balance between really sweet busy and I can't take this busy. It might get a little louder in volume as well once I get the general mixing solid.

Since this is a work in progress I highly encourage that before you leave this page that you could leave your thoughts in the reviews below even if you didn't like it. Otherwise, I hope you enjoy it.

-Spadezer-

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seanvw2

2014-12-17 06:17:41

Definitely a cool piece of music! The Organ part was cool and end from 4:06 was a nice contrast to the rest! Feels original and.... you might just be missing a little bit of thunder and rain. :P But it's a nice piece over al!

Spadezer responds:

I'm glad you enjoyed it. It may have been missing the thunder and rain, could you still imagine it though? Also, while I'm glad you found this, I hope you understand that I do have the the complete version made (Brewing Storms). I'm not even sure why I have this version around, but I'm glad you're listening to it.

ScottJacob

2014-09-30 14:29:56

What you got so far is pretty cool man, i love the organ breakdown at around 2:30. I feel like the drums are missing a more pounding kick or some cymbal/hit hat hits in there to brighten them up. Though just as a suggestion, its definitely not needed. Otherwise i think it's a pretty solid composition everything seems to fit together well, though i might layer in some added synths or low frequency bass to add more depth or something. Keep the storm idea for the song, i get that vibe for sure. If i were to suggest a title "Brewing Storms" might be cool haha. Anyway, cool stuff man keep it up!

Spadezer responds:

Thanks for the title suggestion. I really appreciate the drumming and the synth suggestions. And I'll definitely take a look at some of the music you got.

-Spadezer-

LunacyEcho

2014-09-30 02:27:20

This is really nice! It sucks that you got eliminated from the NGADM - I was really enjoying your style of music, which very few musicians on Newgrounds pursue.

Personally, I think the composition is fine. I love all the different elements you add to it and the way you create the melancholy, nautical atmosphere through your filtered pads and the 6/8 time (eh, Jack Sparrow?). The part at 1:47 reminded me a bit of AWOLNATION's Sail, which may or may not be a good thing. :P

I think the biggest way you could improve the song is your sound design/instrument choice. For example, the synth that comes in at 0:56 sounds really thin and a bit out of place. The sound at 1:20 sounds pretty cliché, as it's used in a ton of techno songs (I think it was more popular a few years ago). Some of what you used is great, though - the organ and your pads all sound great and fit the song really well.

Great work! I hope you keep working on it and I'm looking forward to when the final version comes out!

Spadezer responds:

It was good to hear that you really enjoyed my contribution to NGADM.

"(eh, Jack Sparrow)"
Not the complete intention but I guess it was easy to give it a similar feel. I'll admit especially when the organ came in I kinda imagined Davy Jones on the organ a bit.

I have personal opinions about Sail (in most cases I'm not a fan of pop music), but whatever floats your boat.

"The synth that comes in at 0:56 sounds really thin and a bit out of place."
It's still the same synth I was using at the beginning and I wanted to reuse it to try out a different theme. But that's why I want people to review this so that I can get a better grasp of what fits and what doesn't. It's still all down to personal taste but I want it to be a disagreement and taste and not craftsmanship.

"The sound at 1:20 sounds pretty cliche."
Bummer. I was really trying to go away from the 80's/90's style that I was playing in the contest.

Thanks for the feedback. Peace out.
-Spadezer-