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PostPosted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:48 pm    Post subject: Sewa, April, Q Reply with quote

Hi,

this time I decided to 'rediscover' my Waldorf mQ and make a song with it. All the sounds that you'll hear in this tune were generated by Waldorf, save for drums and solo lead because I couldn't resist playing it on the Moog Cool

My music teacher said it was too long because the harmony would stay the same throughout the song. I thought he was right and so tried to rework the bass in the middle section, and cut couple of bars. However, the second time I couldn't get all the sounds right (didn't save my tweaks Embarassed ) and the overall mix quality wasn't too good. I then decided to keep the original version and move on as I really cannot afford to spend more time on this. I'm getting married this Saturday and Joanna explicitly asked me (rightly so) to change priorities..

So here it is as it is. One thing that I like is the final mix. It was recorded with the 2496 Audiophile and mastered with izotope ozone. I went lenghts to get the bass right. The trouble with my Truth monitors is that they lie to me about low frequencies (it turnes out there are more on other systems). However, finally I made it sound good on the monitors, the headphones, mp3 player, car stereo as well as my hi-fi system with loudness on and off... still, I would appreciate some info how it sounds on your end.

http://www.soundclick.com/util/getplayer.m3u?id=6461006&q=hi

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Getting married!!!!!
Congratulations.
Really good piece here, I especially like the bass, and the synth sounds, the drums....not so much.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 11:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey, Sewa, just starting up your song. It would help us keep track of your pieces if your topic title would include the month and title of the song also your SEWA in there would help too when we get emails regarding new postings in your thread.

Now for the song. I really like how it moves, it's fast and floating in a free spiritied way. At the 3:30 mark I really like the change ups and that lead that comes in. I've been trying to incorporate those thin sounding leads like that in my stuff lately. I think this is mixed perfectly and has a nice buzzing around my ears with all the different pads doing their thing. I think you've really nailed a strong synth song here. Good overall control of your sounds and everything seems well balanced and well thought thru as to the overall sound. Your signature seems to be well constructed, professional quality, electronic pieces that sit perfectly well in the sound spectrum you create. I can always count on your pieces to be polished with excellent production qualities. They sound effortless and yet this level of song production comes with much tweaking and experimenting and listening over and over and you do this to excellent result. Now for a pint to celebrate your upcoming wedding day. Just don't forget about us in May. We expect a sappy love ballad. Beer
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Congrats Sewa Smile

Great upbeat song. It seems to be over very quickly because the different phases of the song keep leading to new musical areas.
Love the sounds, especially the lead.
It all seems very balanced listening where I am now.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Love this!!!, you got it on this...

My kind of electronica....and leave it to me to miss the drum probs....I like the perc. o.k.!! The overall sound has ambience, yet maintains a good copy on the main tune, which is very nice, by the way...

Like the change ups also...but don't personally care much for extended slides....These however turn out very nice!!!

I felt the length was really quite good for this song, which seems to fit within the time frame very well indeed...

Great Tune Here..Concrats..and other congrats as well......

My Best!!! John(ny) Very Happy
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 1:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very analog-y! The lead is out of this world awesome! A bit loud, but awesome! The song is good and has a well thought out structure. This version is not long at all.

I really love the dynamics more than anything. Lots of good ins and outs of instrumentation.

My condol..gratulations that is on the marriage! Twisted Evil

Therefore I won't give too much for you to change except-

1. Lower the lead a hair...and a delay would make it a bit richer.
2. Pan the background instruments more. Give us a little variety there.
3. It seemed to miss a little low-end on my system. I think you over-tweaked the bass in your efforts to get it right. They could come up a hair more. Or maybe the mastering compressed it a bit...hard to tell.

Thanks for getting this to us even with such a busy week! Very Happy Thank your bride to be for your time.

Jon
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi!!!

Excuse me, I'm in a hurry and have really a few minutes...
But I'm keep listening again and again, I like your song a lot, it's very very beautiful!
I love all ideas you putted into!


Really well done!

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice piece. Bass sounds sweet as do the synths.
Agree that the lead might be a bit loud in places.
Good Job.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

JonSolo wrote:

My condol..gratulations that is on the marriage! Twisted Evil



LOL...


Thanks for constructive comments everyone! As for the bass being weak, that what it sounds on my monitors as well. However, it sounds just right on all my other speakers/headphones so I left it as it is. Getting the bass right in this type of music is the most difficult, IMHO, aspect of mastering. There are many types of bass sounds that a synthesiser can produce + one has to deal with lots of other frequencies trying to interfere. This exercise made me realize that I need a mixer channel with EQ's for each individual track. Hopefully, I'll produce my May tune using one of these:

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/downloads/photo_library/photo_library_pop.php?imageid=556

I'm not sure whether I'm capable of composing ballads though Laughing
Thanks for congratulations; I wish you could be with me on that day. I'll post a photo from the wedding if my wife doesn't object Wink

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, please post pics!

Anyway that mixer looks sweet. And it has two separate group channels...that makes life MUCH easier. I have to hand it to anyone who is still using mostly outboard gear for their recordings. But I get a big taste of it when I do live shows.

Enjoy your weekend and thereafter (honeymoon)!

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sergiusz, congrats on music and marriage. I wish the best for you and Joanna. Wedding pics would be awesome! I echo the comments above strong bass and less lead. I like the Waldorf more everytime I hear one. You know this genre better than I. I enjoy listening to it. Your other news is more important.

April is done......Now go enjoy each other and you new life together.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 3:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Sewa - Sorry I am late to the wedding party Wink Big time congrats!!

One thing George failed to mention was your playing - it is always spot on. I agree with the bass being a bit too low (I can relate to the Truths lying about the low end as well!), and the lead coming in a bit to strong. These are minor things though. Excellent mix as always. And I can relate to the competing frequencies - especially the lower ones!! That is a big challenge - like a 10 headed beast from outer space needing taming!

The tune did go by fast - so I didn't find it to long. Actually I was hoping this was the short mix and was looking for the LP mix Wink

Man those arps in the beginning sound sooo nice, and the thin synth. that comes in after that sure does sound pretty. Love the sliding btw - gets the listeners attention Smile Nice integration of the parts - I always listen carefully to how you manage that!

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:58 pm    Post subject: April Reply with quote

Hello Sewa-
Wonderful stuff. Such joyful music! The headphones I'm listening with tend to
bring up the low end so its hard to judge your mix other than to say it sounds
great from here. Congratulations on your plans-
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PostPosted: Sun May 04, 2008 11:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Sewa
I love this music - it's got a strong energetic feel that uplifts.....always a good thing!
Everything so neat and clean and I really like the slides - they are the synth 'talking', that is if you get it right, and you certainly do!

Congratulations on your marriage!!

Here is some advice for a successful marriage. There are only 4 words you have to remember to say. They are: "Yes You're Right Dear"

Laughing

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