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Posted by John on May-25-2003 18:11:

Tohunga_Waikikamukau

Hey all,

its been a while since i've done something (about 6 mothns)
and i tried to make something with reason again.. its pretty crap, but let me know what to improve
thnx

download here
right click save target as

john

Posted by John on May-26-2003 21:53:

lalaala

Posted by Mr.Mystery on May-27-2003 10:05:

I like it
Very summer-y sound to it overall, fits nicely with the sun shining in from my window. Great attention to detail too, I like all those little things that go on the background... it's something I can never do right.

Only 2 things:
I'd like to see some more percussions, the drums seem a bit basic. And I don't really like the sound of that bass either.

I could definitely see myself remixing this

Does that name mean something, btw?

Posted by Halcyon on May-27-2003 12:57:

Basically really good, i also liked the things you do in the background (that's what i usually do as well )

The breakdown reminds me alot of Misja Helshoot's remix of Recitation, i already knew it before the melody started!

More pattern variation won't harm.. and making the synth less metal and nicer to the ears in some places can definitely help.

- Alex.

Posted by John on May-27-2003 14:43:

thanks for replying guys

ill add some persussion and try to change the sound of the bassline, i wanst too happy with that either
ill see what i can do about the synth, i think youre right alex

but im having huge problems with playing the song in reason
"computer too slow to play song"
and that happens after the first 32 kicks:S and from that point every 2 or 3 seconds hehe

and nik, would be great if you want to make remix.. let me know if you really want to do it. ill send you a midi file of the melody and stuff

and the name does mean something hehehe. its maori language:

tohunga = priest, wizard, general expert
waikikamukau = mythical new zealand town somewhere in a remote forest or something
its amazing what you learn when you visit NZ

thnx again for replying

john

Posted by nic01445 on May-28-2003 01:59:

yeah, the bass could deffinitely be better. i would make it more dancy, you know? its kinda plain. and that weird bass effect is kinda gross. it doesnt fit. nice breaks! could use some more percussion. nice pads man! The notes of the lead are wonderful. so relaxing. I would deffinitely beef up that lead. It seems lacking. Throw in some delay and reverb, definitely. Nice use of effects. 7/10

Posted by nic01445 on May-28-2003 02:01:

i too would love to remix

Posted by John on May-28-2003 09:58:

thanks for your feedback nic!
ill see what i can do
get me on msn: [email protected]
or just email me
and i'll hook you up with midi and/or samples
thanks!

john

Posted by Airyck Sterrett on May-28-2003 10:35:

I really like the melody, the only thing I don't really like is that weird bass delay or part where two different bass notes cross each other. I also use reason, I wouldn't mind trying to do a remix if you would like. I know all you have heard of my stuff is that little snipet I posted a while ago, but let me know. You should start making stuff more regularly, 6 months is waaaaaaay toooo loooonnng

Posted by John on May-28-2003 11:02:

quote:
Originally posted by Airyck Sterrett
I really like the melody, the only thing I don't really like is that weird bass delay or part where two different bass notes cross each other. I also use reason, I wouldn't mind trying to do a remix if you would like. I know all you have heard of my stuff is that little snipet I posted a while ago, but let me know. You should start making stuff more regularly, 6 months is waaaaaaay toooo loooonnng

thanks for your feedback mean that makes 2 who dont like that bassline thingie i liked it myself hehe, ill see what i do with it
and it would be great if you want to remix it as well.. just gimme a shout on msn or send me an email and ill send you midi/samples/other things you need

and i will make music more regularly from now on (like i did before hehe).. but i was travelling trough australia and new zealand from december to may

Posted by Luke Terry on May-31-2003 13:06:

i like the feel of the tune a lot, melody a little bland but it works really well. the percs seem quite amateury and quiet. the whole piece seems to lack a lot of treble, i think with a bit of work it could be an excellent tune

Posted by Bren-F on May-31-2003 14:18:

mmm nice...

Really good track, melody is nice aswell.

quote:
6 months is waaaaaaay toooo loooonnng

I agree you should produce more often

Posted by John on Jun-01-2003 16:43:

thanks for replying project t and bren
loads of things to do for me
ah well..ive got no school/job anyway right now heheheh