[Classic Uplifting] - Alpha Concept - Alpha Concept

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Posted by ManTrance on Mar-23-2004 08:19:

[Classic Uplifting] - Alpha Concept - Alpha Concept *UPDATED*

Hi guys,

This is my new production, think its my best so far so decided to name it after my alias.

http://fileserv4.soundclick.com/fas...lphaconcept.mp3

Its a direct download, so all comments would be appreciated.

Posted by Sunquest on Mar-23-2004 13:50:

it's really nice, i like the synth coming in at 3:50, kkind of like the trancemaster 25 to 29
just a few suggestions, i think it needs a little more treble, and maybe raise the volume on the piano just a touch
the mastering is excellent on the kick, beats, bass, and the whole thing, just the treble really
nice work, keep up the good work

Posted by Mr.Mystery on Mar-23-2004 14:00:

Okay... humm...
Do you have reverb on the bass drum? It sounds really weird and makes the bassline sound very weak.

On a whole I'd say this track has the same problem as many other lately (dunno if it's a new trend or what) - it has way too much reverb on everything and the result is like it was played in a large empty hall. The highs are muddy and unclear.

The percs are too simple and pushed to the background by the pads. They also sound like a loop - too monotonous with no variation at all.

The melody is nice but too ordinary for my tastes. It doesn't really stand out in any way.

Edit:
When the lead kicks in properly it drowns out everything - I can only hear the lead and the beat.

Posted by ManTrance on Mar-23-2004 17:20:

Fair enuf. Thought this was quite good myself. I like the reverb effect. Gives it a spacey feeling instead of in ur face, like all trance these days.

Agree on the percs being un-repetitive. I cant be faffed to go variating my percs until Ive got some decent feedback on the melody/track, to assess if its worth finishing.

Not sure on how to get me highs a bit less muddy tho. Any help???

Posted by ManTrance on Mar-24-2004 13:16:

Any1 else?

Posted by Sunquest on Mar-24-2004 13:30:

now that i listen to it again , u could lower the reverb on the clap, and most of the synths, just make it all a little less reverby like mr.mystery said
and to get the treble higher u can use a program called T-racks, its an equalizer program very easy to use and very good imo
i hope i helped

Posted by Icone on Mar-24-2004 18:11:

This sounds nice to me, good focus on the melody. Seems to be forgotten sometimes nowadays...

I did feel the bass was quite unpowerful, maybe because it's quite low? Percs could use some punch as well I think.

Keep it up!
Wim

Posted by ManTrance on Mar-26-2004 11:33:

I've completely reworked this. Changed the bass,percs,reverb, adding some counter melodies,a new staccato lead.

Havent completely finished it yet tho, got to add a 2nd hook and an outro, then do some work on the mastering. Getting some Clips in there. Hopefully, this'll b finished by Sunday night. I'll post it as a new track, under my new alias 'Lunar'.

Any1 else fancy havin a listen, add some more comments.

Remix package should be available by Sunday nite too, so if you think you got some ideas for this, then just PM me.

Cheers.