Starlit Flight of the Dirigible

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Starlit Flight of the Dirigible

Author Comments

This is my first foray into two new territories. The first is posting my creations on Newgrounds. (YAY!) The second is venturing into classical composition. As such, it's not overly complicated in it's structure and instrumentation. This is a piece which may turn into the first movement of a full suite should I get the gumption to make that happen.

Imagine the final preparations being finished up for a large airship to take off in the middle of the night. Shortly after, the engines are fired up, as the airship makes it's way towards the sky. Finally, you see it emerge from atop the dark, fluffy clouds of the night sky; the stars revealed in their full splendor.

That's at least what I saw in my head as I composed this short piece.

DAW: SONAR X3 Producer

VSTi's used:
Dimention Pro
SI-Strings

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TaintedLogic

2015-07-20 18:50:37

I like the mysterious mood and cool bell-sounding instruments at the beginning. The (oboe?) also sounded rather beautiful, and I think this is a very flowing and well-structured. I like the drums at 1:18, but I wish they were louder and sharper. You have a very good sense of harmony and progression. I would've liked to see a bit more melodic development on the last refrain at 1:38, even though the piece is very short. The mixing is pretty good, too. I think you could've done a bit more with this piece (taken a few more risks, you know?), but for what it is I appreciate the effort. I also like how you decided to experiment with a new genre for this piece. Submitting experimental pieces is almost always better than submitting generic ones. I love the melodies, and I'll also compliment you on your samples AND the fact that this sounded rather authentically classical stylistically. Good job, ZombieSlayer5P! :D

8.5/10

ZombieSlayer5P responds:

Thank you very much for your review. I can see how the piece could have benefited from a little more something in the second half of the middle section. Just trying not to make things overblown or too complicated to follow along with. Though, this track may get a revision after thinking about it.

I thought about bringing out the snare more, but I didn't think it would sound as authentic if I brought it too forward in the mix (I was a hardcore band nerd, and became familiar with the sound of a symphonic group from the listener's perspective), so it wound up being a bit more subdued as though it were actually in the back of the band with the rest of the percussion. Still, your review has given me the urge to play with the mix some more, and continue to experiment.

Thanks again for the review. I always appreciate any information/criticism which will help me improve. :)

Metaljonus

2015-07-02 11:58:18

Love it dude! Welcome to newgrounds! I love the grandness of this track dude. Can't wait to hear more. :)

ZombieSlayer5P responds:

Thanks a lot, man. I appreciate the compliment. :)