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NEW SONG: A Swim with the Fishes

Hey guys!

I would really appreciate any feedback and advice as I am rather new to producing - I did this lil toon in Reason 2.5

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Trevor Kay - A Swim with the Fishes

Thanks for the taking the time to listen - I'm open to any and all suggestions.

Wow! I'm impressed, I love this type of spacy breaks/house!!!

Sounds very professional too!

Reminds me of Petter - These Days

Wow I really like this a lot, thanks man!! Love the title as well, seems very fitting. I don't know what to critique about it, I just love it.

9/10

Caleb

Spaced! Nice one sooper

Although i think maybe some fishy sounds or vocals (not much) would do this song good
7.5/10000000000000000000 j/k lol 8.5/10

Caleb & Netrom - thanks very much for the kind words!! I wasn't sure if the housey/breaks combo would be appealing - thanks for the encouragement!

Please keep the feedback coming - thanks!

Great work man, I really enjoy the chilling vibes from this tune.

I love the piano melody that comes in before the last break, but maybe it could be a little louder.

8.5/10 - keep it up man.

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Originally posted by hansolo Great work man, I really enjoy the chilling vibes from this tune. I love the piano melody that comes in before the last break, but maybe it could be a little louder. 8.5/10 - keep it up man.

Thanks HanSolo! good feedback, as always, from you - I'd like to see what other suggestions I get, then I'll go back and re-tool a bit, including raising the piano level at the end.

Wow, this is a really interesting piece of music you've got here! I absolutely love the melody that comes in at the middle point of the track, and the pads around the 7 minute mark...

You're kidding right about being new to producing?

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Originally posted by MaRt Wow, this is a really interesting piece of music you've got here! I absolutely love the melody that comes in at the middle point of the track, and the pads around the 7 minute mark... You're kidding right about being new to producing?

I have to say, your positive feedback really made my day! I try really hard to stay away from typical production formulas...

I've been messing around on Reason for over a year and a half now, But most of that time was spent teaching myself how to use it, and learning what's involved in electronic music production. only recently have I begun to understand its potential, and take advantage of it... I've played guitar for a long time, and I guess I have a knack for writing unique melodies, but everything else involved in production from sequencing to percussion & FX has eluded me since I began a little while back. But from all the kind words, it seems maybe I'm starting to get it!

Thanks again guys - your input is invaluable!

so when can we expect this on 12"?

Amazing, Unique is what i see as the most talented, This is certainly unique. Great melody, keep this up man.

Amazing... It�s even funky @ 1.02 minutes... at the middle the melody comes in ... OMFG what a sick melody..
overall a VERY good tune to chill

maybe make a harder mix of this aswell ?

Caleb you rock!
Thanks Burns, I'm glad you liked this one.

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Originally posted by T_2199 Amazing... It�s even funky @ 1.02 minutes... at the middle the melody comes in ... OMFG what a sick melody.. overall a VERY good tune to chill maybe make a harder mix of this aswell ?

I'm not sure I'm up for doing a harder mix, but if anyone is interested in remixing it, it would be my pleasure to pass along the midi file. Just reply here and let me know, or email me at [email protected]

Thanks again everybody!

Hmm I don't know how to start...
At first: Well done mate. Reminds me on Ulrich Schnauss.
The title fits perfectly to the track .
"A swim with the fishes" - when I hear this senctence, I think about a relaxing, sunny day at the beach somewhere in the Carribean and a bath in the blue cold water where I can watch the gorgeous fishes swimming.
In my opinion, your track exudes exactly these thoughts, it's very relaxing and soothing, great melody and breaks.
Very emotional track, I really appreciate this production.
Keep it up.

amazing....10/10

going in my top 10

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Originally posted by TranceEuphoria Hmm I don't know how to start... At first: Well done mate. Reminds me on Ulrich Schnauss. The title fits perfectly to the track . "A swim with the fishes" - when I hear this senctence, I think about a relaxing, sunny day at the beach somewhere in the Carribean and a bath in the blue cold water where I can watch the gorgeous fishes swimming. In my opinion, your track exudes exactly these thoughts, it's very relaxing and soothing, great melody and breaks. Very emotional track, I really appreciate this production. Keep it up.

TranceEuphoria.. and Sirocco: I don't know what to say! To say I'm flattered would be a huge gross understatement!! Thanks for the kind words and encouragement - you made my day!

Hey, not bad at all... However, since all the applauds have been heard, here are some suggestions: the bass line you are using is very pronaunced, so it's nice to drop it some times or make it simplier. Like in your case, I'd shorten bass line to a very simple like to 2-3 notes of the end of it, then dropped it totally (and you did it!) and brought it back. And the main melody at some point could be sorta played on piano (or any shorter sounds), like when you have 2 min left and go into pads... and then hold the pad thingy longer (i think everybody likes soft drops with a li'll piano in them). Cause you ending almost feels like DJ mixing into the next tune. I don't intend to impose my opinion, just sharing my thoughts. I too, produce and go through the pain of composing decisions. Your track sounds very good.

Very innovative, excellent track. Reminded me of a cross between Petter and Ulrich Schnauss.. which is a good thing.

wow!!

house and breaks - what a match made in heaven, i'd never really thought of this before. I love that bassline, goes so well with the beats - which have a really nice warm sound to them. I'm going to play this track a lot i think. really inspirational, although everytime i try and make something funky and laid back it turns out techy

keep up the excellent work - i hope to hear some more of your stuff, maybe even buy some

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Originally posted by Lunar People Hey, not bad at all... However, since all the applauds have been heard, here are some suggestions: the bass line you are using is very pronaunced, so it's nice to drop it some times or make it simplier. Like in your case, I'd shorten bass line to a very simple like to 2-3 notes of the end of it, then dropped it totally (and you did it!) and brought it back. And the main melody at some point could be sorta played on piano (or any shorter sounds), like when you have 2 min left and go into pads... and then hold the pad thingy longer (i think everybody likes soft drops with a li'll piano in them). Cause you ending almost feels like DJ mixing into the next tune. I don't intend to impose my opinion, just sharing my thoughts. I too, produce and go through the pain of composing decisions. Your track sounds very good.

Lunar People: I really appreciate you taking the time to outline some constructive criticism - points like those above point me in the right direction, and give me ideas for use in new productions! Thank you.

Thanks to JMF and MK-S for the positive feedback!

New to producing my asre


I'm feeling this......quality tuneage m8...your production work is second to none.

1 of the best tracks I've heared on forums, keep it up m8

George

After listening to it a few times, this track has really grown on me, if though I'm nota huge fan of house. I thought the intro was abit slow and light at first but after listening to the whole track its fine.

I enjoyed the part around 4:50 where the tune really comes out! Great stuff

great chill out tune dude. really enjoyed it. great melody and basssline. sort of a Sasha feel with the atmosphere. i love this tune!!!


everything is in the place they should be. structure of the song doesnt get old through it. that bassline is funky(good funky). the melody is spot on with the "Swim with the Fishes" title. you have got a real beautiful tune

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as I am rather new to producing

I have rather a hard time beliving this

This is a great track
For me this is like a cross between Way Out West & Staircase.
Eithr way it sounds great.

Good work, keep em comming

Wow - I don't know why I didn't Download this song long ago! This is DEFINETLY something out of the ordinary! HOUSE AND BREAKS?!?!? I love those snares! OMG! That break beat is nice - nice hats, and crispy sounds.


And the bassline - the bassline OWNS! You can feel it within - it's so damned emotional!


And those light synths in the back, that go off every 4 measures - nice!

That part at 2:49 - the melody was a bit awkward for me - I was trying to learn, and adjust to it - but it added a different element to the song - so it wasn't that bad. Then the pads after that little melody were beautiful.


Later on in the song around the 5 min area - those synths sounded so 80's! LOVE IT!


This is an interesting piece of work! Keep it up!

I was pleasantly surprised by this - a refreshing change, and clearly very good work. Well done!

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