2loose - Show and Tell (never emo mix) - Apr 11

[georgeinar]

Here's go another. This one took some doing as I wasn't sure where I wanted to take this and the mix just wasn't hot enough and I was getting some distortion on the drums, of all things. Anyway, this seemed to want a lead guitar which I simply cannot or will not emulate to my satisfaction on the m3. So if anyone would like to take a shot at some lead stuff I did allow for downloading so help yourselves to the mp3. This is maybe electrothrash, or synth metal or hard electronica. I do appreciate any feedback on the music as well as the mix.

http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=10473372

Enjoy!!

[CharlesFerraro]

I was getting some distortion on the drums

The drums sound suuuuper fat, really like 'em. didn't catch any distortion. Everything sounds metallic and theres a real continuity in that theme even though the composition runs through a medley of different genres. Quite a ride man!

I don't really know what to criticize.

The section around !:40-2:00 reminds me of this song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40kGianVu-g
-which also features an electric guitar. So maybe you can get some inspiration off that piece. Its by an amazing Japanese composer named Yoshito Hirano

[georgeinar]

That is an interesting song. Thanks for the link. I do see some similarities and possible influences for my musical style. And the drums were messing with me because I used a low-bit drum kit where the drums do have a distorted low-end on purpose, but once the sounds were mixed together it was distracting and sounded like a mistake, so I switched up 1 or 2 of the kicks and/or toms to make it sound cleaner and better in control. I do find the low-bit drums on the m3 to be really punchy and fascinating. The hand-claps in particular will cut thru any mix, even at a low volume.

[Pumpkin King]

Yep, sounds very metallic. Awesome stuff. So much variety, very progressive.

Maybe there could be lead guitar in spots, but I think it's just missing some vocals. It sounds like an instrumental version of a song. I have no problems with that at all though. I love instrumental stuff.

Though maybe I could give a shot at some keyboard leads (can't play the guitar, wish I could though). Maybe.. I don't like the keystation 88es and its pitch bend wheel. It's a crucial element when I'm soloing, and I just love the joystick on Korg keyboards. So used to using it on my Extreme.

But I downloaded the song and we'll see.

Another great song here.

[georgeinar]

Thanks, and give it a shot if you are so inclined. It seems lacking melody or some sort of high leadish-ness in spots, but it may be simply because my own ears are tired of certain spots and wants them all totally busy and overworked. It's a fault of mine when I've heard a piece umpteen times.

[sewa]

Cool drums (sound/groove) nice guitar riffs and good timing - those breaks are swift and come at the right time.

Those synths chords are panned very widely which make the sonic spectrum very interesting.

The pitch-bended ending is cool too

Those were my first thoughts while I was listening. I wouldn't try to classify this tune, it just fits with your unique and personal style. I think it could work as video game music. I believe you were thinking about going in that direction.

In terms of sound, mix and arrangement, it all up to a very high level imho.

sewa

[georgeinar]

That wide panning is no easy feat. I have been working hard on full fat widely panned sounds that fill the whole space. When it's done right it makes for great variation between a central bass and kick, a random pan on the lead and the wide buzzing sounds punching in and out.

[joet63]

Hi George, Cool song George! I love the drums and the distorted guitar it just works so well in the song. The middle 8 is cool as well, changing theme and movement flowing in a tangent to compliment the phatness of the song.

joe