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Posted by marcusk on Nov-17-2005 06:42:

Metro_Mko_192Kbps_Full_UpliftingTrance

Hey guys. thought I'd post another trak I've been working on. The melody was the hardest part of this song. Well, hope I get some constructive criticism on this.

Thanks in advance.

Right-Click the URL below to Save file.

http://www.djmko.com/TAFiles/metro.mp3

Posted by djuzi on Nov-19-2005 14:09:

Hi

I've already listened to your track... so.. small review..

In general song sounds quite not bad at all I like those synths and melody quite well done... but:
- beginning is a bit strange.. i would add some small intro
- kick<>hihat mismatch.. sth's a bit wrong here. 1) kick should be harder and more punchy or 2) hihat's volume should be decreased
- I like climate build on much FXes mixed up with strings.. but I haven't heard any...
- 2:50 hat is not idea in my opinion - i woul replace'em with some sting part with fxes to uplift the tune
- no ending

Keep up working!

Cheers!

Posted by Aquarian on Nov-19-2005 15:05:

I like the intro percs and synths. Haven't heard a good old fashioned clap in awhile

That clap/hat combo at around 2:50 felt a bit out-of-nowhere

Melody is really nice.

The re-introduction of the beat after the breakdown seems a bit harsh. There isn't really much of a buildup and it comes all of the sudden.

Great track overall though.

Posted by Bono Vox on Nov-19-2005 15:16:

Oh right, I've just listened to your track. Very promising I must say Some very nice and well selected samples, pleasant melody... What can be improved? I agree with djuzi , this tune needs an intro. And as for 2:50, I'd say that it should be something different too...

Anyway, very good track!

Cheers!

Posted by Drik on Nov-19-2005 17:52:

Love that avatar marcus

Good buildup in it, I like lots layered stuff.
I'd like something more to happen in it though, maybe some panned trancegated strings at your main melody?

Good stuff

Posted by jacheatamobits on Nov-19-2005 19:59:

yah, i think the melody is the hardest part of ANY song...

and i think it could use some more dissonace there, its a liitle boring.

over-all, i liked it, and i wouldnt change too much. cant say i could do much better myself

Posted by marcusk on Nov-21-2005 01:42:

Thanks so much for all the input guys. It's so essential to get feedback from other people I think, good and bad...makes me able to focus on fine tuning it.

- Yes, the beginning needs some more stuff, fx, etc.
- I was wondering if the break sounded weird to people when I introduced the drums again. Maybe I need to approach it differently. I'm removing the drums from the break next post.
- Will try to make kick punchier. That seems to be tricky though. Is it all about the sample of the kick? Or how I EQ it?
- Hehe, yeah, I love that avatar too...
- I'll be posting some changes to this track soon.

Posted by Mateh on Nov-21-2005 02:06:

Very nice tune, I love the melody, really damn nice.

Breakdown is decent, could do with more of a buildup imo.

What did you produce this with?

Posted by SpecRadio on Nov-21-2005 03:34:

The percussion sounds wayyyyy tooo dry.

Otherwise, I like it

Posted by stefanoc on Nov-21-2005 07:05:

i usually dont listen to these kinda songs, but i actually mostly enjoyed this track. not bad at all. although you can do a few things to it. first i think the song can be better if its longer.

as for something i would really think needs improvement that will make the song sound much better:

at 1:22, u could have started the kick harder maybe. but that could only be my taste.

at 2:44, u should have completely stopped the music, and maybe play a nice slow background music that will lead to the part thats actually currently on 2:44

at 3:55, u should work on the change to the chorus sounds. for some reason, it sounds odd and unprofessional.

dont take this as bad comments, criticizing is only good to you so you get peoples opinions, sometimes they are really important, cz some mistakes u wont notice until mentioned.

while i was listening to the end, i perfectly mixed it with armin van buuren - wait for you. it mixes pretty well!!

Posted by marcusk on Nov-21-2005 14:41:

Thanks guys,

Mateh - I used Reason to make all my tracks. No other software or hardware. Then I bring it into Wavelab to increase volume.

SpecRadio - Yes, your right I need to up the percs

Stefanoc - Thanks for your input anyways. I love hearing the bad comments, it gives me another perspective to my song.

- Yes the kick should've been harder

- I did change this middle part, will post soon

- Will look into this

- Heheh, that's cool, yeah since I DJ too, I try to make the beginning and ending DJ friendly.

Yeah I thought about making the track longer, but it ends up sounding too long. Maybe I'll just make 2 versions of it.

Sweet thanks again guys.

Posted by JustinMead on Nov-21-2005 15:54:

I really like this song. the Meledoy was great.

Justin

Posted by Arctic Breeze on Nov-21-2005 17:01:

I don't like the sound of your clap. And the hihat is too loud... I haven't got anything to add to the comments, except good work!
Sounds sweet!

Posted by Mateh on Nov-21-2005 18:39:

Well I can honestly say this is the tune of the week for me. You got a winner man, after listening to it several times I've fallen in love with the melody. It's such a nice track and I wish you all the best of luck with this winner.

Posted by marcusk on Nov-21-2005 19:28:

Holy Sh** really? Thanks mateh! You don't think the song is too short though? What about that break, you think it could be better without those beats? Once I get home, I'll post a version with some changes and see how it flys...Thanks man.

Posted by 1mason11 on Nov-21-2005 20:40:

great track again mate,thx

Riialto

Posted by marcusk on Nov-22-2005 17:58:

Made some changes to the intro, break and percs. Peace.

http://www.djmko.com/TAFiles/Metro1.mp3

Posted by trancintaiwan on Nov-23-2005 19:17:

hey man,

you know i really liked ur last track sweet memories... and this one is great also. you've got some really nice melodies, percussion sounds good. perhaps, try adding some cooler sound effects and sweeps.

the only real criticism i have here is the buildup from the break. its very very weak. once the kick comes back in, i feel like there's even less energy than when it entered the break.

try working on building some energy and climaxes in the song. that way it feels like there's more emotion and energy rather than just nice melodies. perhaps drum roll, effects, etc.

as a standard trance track.. it sounds nice... just try to spice it up a bit with some different sounds and structure.

hai lee

p.s. try to check out my track Hydro - White Widow

Posted by marcusk on Nov-23-2005 19:50:

Hey, thanks dude. I know exactly what your talking about. The beginning of my track sounds like it has more going on than the main part. I don't know why that is. Volume maybe? I'll have to some surgery on it later. I think I have a block there or something, I can't seem to build a climax...I'll figure it out sooner or later though.

Yes, I need some more different FX sounds, I think I used the same sh** for my last 2 songs. I guess it's hard to move on when your comfortable with a particular set of sounds. But I must, cause it's starting to sound monotonous.

I will def check out your track as soon as I get home. By the way, is my track on one of your mixes? I'd love to check that out.

Peace

Posted by marcusk on Nov-25-2005 04:16:

Thanks Justin,

Ok, I made some more changes. Song is longer, tried to spice up intro, and break and main part is a little different.

I think this will be the last change I do. If anything it will be Eqing related.

Thanks again guys for listening.

http://www.djmko.com/TAFiles/metro.mp3

You can also stream from my website at www.djmko.com

Peace