Nice job dude really
Available to download for free (mp3) here, or (also for free) in high-quality FLAC format over on the SoundCloud page:
https://soundcloud.com/openlight/absolution
I'm pretty happy with how this turned out. Let me know what you think!
Also, I'm throwing this under the "Video Game" category. If anyone has a suggestion of a genre that fits this better, please let me know.
Nice job dude really
A nice intro, nice feel. You always have such a way with chords. It's brilliant. I take it this is a way to sort of get back at your roots, and what kinda blew you up. Well, I can't praise you forever, but I can for a paragraph, let's get into this!
Pros: A major key. A nice breath of fresh air, at least for me, since I've been working in minor for the past couple of weeks. But, I love the use of minor. Nice chord choices too. Sounds like you're using Bb major, C major, Eb major and Eb minor. In other words, one of my favorite resolves in music like... ever. I'll tell you one thing, it's got a nice flow. You have still got it in you to produce the stuff we all know and love, and this shows it. You have such a way with production, and I love it. It just sounds well thought out, and well produced.
Cons: The very first thing I noticed is, this is a very quiet song. And I understand why (the instruments themselves aren't very loud), but a boost in gain on the master track would've done nicely. I just think it would make the track pop a bit more, even though you're really only boosting the whole track's volume. Next thing is the snare is kinda weak. I like it's sound, but it feels like it should be used somewhere else, and not in this. I wanted this to have a louder and punchier snare, but the one you chose, while great, doesn't... fit that well.
That's genuinely all I've got, you've done a great job, my friend. I'm hoping you'll eventually get your old luster back in full, because it seems you're very much so on your way to it, this is the first step back to it. Everything before, was trying to find your footing, you've got it now, you just have to bring it home. You've got a 4/5 from me dude. Keep at it :)
Take care!
~AlphaStorm
P.S. I think, even with the snare, this fit's predominantly under a chiptune track, which then kinda makes it a video game track. A video game track doesn't have to loop, as well, so you've got it in the right genre :)
Thank you! I felt the same with a lot of those cons you provided, but I'll say two things: First, the master track is about as loud as it could be while still allowing for this song to be output in FLAC format. I wish I could make it louder, but FL Studio doesn't like to output FLAC properly if volume passes a certain threshold.
As for the other issue, the snare was part of a drum kit I wanted to use. I tend to agree with the idea of a snare being punchier for a song using this sort of instrument set, but the feel I was aiming for was something lighter. I'll experiment with more drum sets in the future.
I'm glad you enjoyed the song! As for reaching a point where what I make is in line with what everyone else is expecting out of me, I would like to find a good middle ground. The older music wasn't what I think my best work can be. But I will continue to find a good balance with my newer style and my older style.
Thank you!
Please contact me if you would like to use this in a project. We can discuss the details.