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Vector A reviews your tunes (part I) [reviews closed]

The first twenty people to post one of their own tracks in this thread will get a review at least three sentences long from yours truly. I make no claim to musical expertise or reviewing skill. But I enjoy listening to new music and I would like to hear yours.

No more than one track per person, please.



[Edit: Okay, twenty people have posted tracks, so no more for now.]

Does it have to be an EDM track?

Anything will do, although if it is not electronic at all, my competence at reviewing will probably be lower than it already is.

Here's the latest track that I'm finishing. We're not sure if we're ready to call it done yet, though - sorta just letting it age right now to see if/what changes we may make. A little background, I've known the singer (Leanna) through a friend for a few years now and, during a camping trip this past summer, we decided to try throwing a song together to see what happens, and here's what we've got. She's an actress living in LA and is featured in several shows, commercials, and will be co-starring in an upcoming revival of the 'Dallas' TV show on TNT this summer. Anyway, I wrote and produced/played all the instruments and this is her first time ever writing and singing her own lyrics. I'd actually be very interested in hearing how the mix translates on other systems, since this is my first near-complete mix with my modified studio layout, subwoofer, etc.

New Reality feat. Leanna Pareja by cryophonik

Production sounds excellent. Kind of a New Age feel to it, but with better bass and rhythm. Not big on the lyrics at all, but I suppose you had no hand in that.

As far as the mix goes, it sounds quite clear and spacious to me, but be warned that I am on headphones rather than monitors, so I can't give the low end a proper evaluation.

http://soundcloud.com/jasontravis/cinnamon-original-mix

would love to hear your thoughts

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Originally posted by Vector A Not big on the lyrics at all, but I suppose you had no hand in that.

No, and believe me, if I had written them, they would have been terrible (unless you think Homer Simpson writes good lyrics, then maybe...). Thanks for the listen and the input on the mix - much appreciated!

BTW, why is this thread Part 1? What will Part 2 be?

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Originally posted by cryophonik BTW, why is this thread Part 1? What will Part 2 be?

More of the same, I imagine, if this goes reasonably well.

Although I may add twists in the future.

[2] [Going to start numbering the reviews to keep track.]

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Originally posted by runawaywaffle3 http://soundcloud.com/jasontravis/cinnamon-original-mix would love to hear your thoughts

Nice buzzy phasey bass noise, I like that. Enjoyed the stop-start rhythm of the bass and percs combo as well. But I felt like there was a lot of buildup for not much payoff, when you set up the breakdown with that shortening riff and the noise and then just go straight back to the bass-kick combo. Guess I expected something with a little more pizzazz.

Also, I am curious what this is about : "After last night, I just had to name this cinnamon." Some wild night of cinnamon-fueled antics?

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Originally posted by Vector A Nice buzzy phasey bass noise, I like that. Enjoyed the stop-start rhythm of the bass and percs combo as well. But I felt like there was a lot of buildup for not much payoff, when you set up the breakdown with that shortening riff and the noise and then just go straight back to the bass-kick combo. Guess I expected something with a little more pizzazz. Also, I am curious what this is about : "After last night, I just had to name this cinnamon." Some wild night of cinnamon-fueled antics?

lol well i am a freshman in college you see, and a friend who lives on my floor (i live in the dorms) started drinking a lot for his first time. Unfortunately thru his blackout drunken antics the Resident Advisors called the police/ambulance as they have to whenever they catch someone blackout drunk. When the cops were asking him questions they asked him what his major was. His major was cinema, but he drunkenly slurred his speech and told the cops his major was cinnamon. and thanks for your review, im still deciding wether or not i should add anything to the drop

hope you like fluffy prog house

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Originally posted by mathieu hope you like fluffy prog house

dude, so impressive.

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Originally posted by mathieu hope you like fluffy prog house

This is very well done. I am a sucker for that kind of filtered whatsit that appears in some kinds of house. Gives me a real nostalgia trip for some reason.

I really dislike the vocals, but I am guessing those were in the original (I have never heard it). Bass is nice and beefy. That portamento synth works very well as the lead. Only criticism is that the percussion feels a bit empty in the high end. But maybe I am just going deaf!

My turn my turn

Mr Kaizen - Mellow by Mr. Kaizen

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Originally posted by Dj_Kile My turn my turn [Sean Tyas - "Lift" (One Release Mix)]

Cool, some straight up big room trance. Pretty familiar with the original.

Energy kind of started flagging for me from 3:00 onward or so, but you picked it up again with the new sound at 3:43. The mix definitely seems to be there. I could see this one storming a trance event.

Do you intend to keep the beat-free intro and outro, or is that just for promo purposes?

just for promo purpose , it was cut , but actually the outro is very cool and really energetic , additional 32 bars I think it was.
The intro is DJ friendly nothing much going on there

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Originally posted by rulzz Mr Kaizen - Mellow by Mr. Kaizen

This one is definitely off the beaten path. Got a nice vibe to it, like a stroll through a sunny, tripped out tropical land. Came off a little random at times, but in a playful more than irritating way. I liked the effects scattered throughout. Some of them reminded me of '50s and '60s experimental stuff like Delia Derbyshire and The White Noise, with the wobbly delayed sounds and use of panning. Good track.

Thinking of sending this out, could use an honest critique. I have some faults in mind myself so it's interesting getting others view too.

Cheers


Botox Brain - latest 21/12/11 by Dirtbox Divas

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Originally posted by Richard Butler Botox Brain - latest 21/12/11 by Dirtbox Divas

Dark and very driving. For me the percussion felt too "straight," I thought there should be more of a groove to it. The sounds you have here are awesome, especially the bass and those two sort of vocal-sounding swell things in the break. I kind of wish those made an appearance again once the beat kicked back in. The harmonic changeups work nicely, too.

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Originally posted by Vector A [6] Dark and very driving. For me the percussion felt too "straight," I thought there should be more of a groove to it. The sounds you have here are awesome, especially the bass and those two sort of vocal-sounding swell things in the break. I kind of wish those made an appearance again once the beat kicked back in. The harmonic changeups work nicely, too.

Much cheers Man

I'll look into the beat groove - somthing very dear to my heart. Any pointers to a pro track with a groove you think might be better? No worries if you have not the time or inclanation to wipe my arse this way!

I love making sounds so thanks for the compliment. Which swell sounds in the break are you referring to? I want to be sure.

Great thread idea in my book.

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Originally posted by Richard Butler Any pointers to a pro track with a groove you think might be better?

Will try to think of something comparable, but no guarantees.

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I love making sounds so thanks for the compliment. Which swell sounds in the break are you referring to? I want to be sure.

At 2:02 and 2:09.

Gogogo

la by alsoknownas

Kysora - Perihelion (2012 Rework) by Kysora

Not getting any love in the MP forum so I'll whore this out here, haha. Cheers.

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Originally posted by Aureliou la by alsoknownas

Not a lot to chew on here, but this snippet sounds pretty good. Would need a fuller clip to give a more thorough judgment. I like that filtered sound that comes in at :03 or so, sort of a psy trance feel to it. Interested to see where you take the tune after the breakbeat, whether it goes back to more of the same or transitions to something different.

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