A soon to be vocal dance track - WIP

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Posted by tehlord on Mar-11-2011 19:38:

A soon to be vocal dance track - WIP

The piano parts are in to partially represent a vocal melody.

The mix is deliberately sparse at this point so I can leave room for the vocals for a change.

I'm not sure what genre this would be (although it doesn't bother me that much) I'd be interested to hear what your thoughts are on that too.

The 16 bar hihat break is there because I need to leave room for what I plan to be a big piano/vocal melodic break thingy.

Cheers!!

Longer - WIP by BluffMunkey

Posted by sako487 on Mar-12-2011 01:11:

Some great sounds here, one thing I didnt feel is the percussion. Since this track is more chill try using something other than a woodblock kick or a big trancey snare. Really liked the piano, but it could use some more reverb, maybe around the mids.

My 2 cents, good track and good luck

Posted by Vancouver on Mar-12-2011 01:31:

I really like all the sounds you have created and used, they fit very nice together. I feel the track just needs one or two more elements to spice things up.

Posted by Mise on Mar-12-2011 01:38:

Nice sweet melody, I agree the percussion elements are a bit cluttered, Some more space between elements would be great IMO, the percussion could be fitted more to the front due to the kick being really upfront, and I would shorten the attack and add some more rever and delay to the keys.

Nice vibe, looking foward the final work!

Posted by tehlord on Mar-12-2011 14:43:

Thanks guys

I've deliberately left a big hole in the middle of the mix for the vocals and then i'll add stuff once they're in place.

I hear you on the percussion as well. Not my strongest skillset, and definately something I need to work on.

Thanks for listening.

Posted by Richard Butler on Mar-12-2011 17:28:

Great open mix and lovely sounds.
I personally love it this clean and uncluttered - you indicate you may add more layers / sounds, but I dunno, it does'nt need em.

Percs are good, but could be a little more esoteric and really up to date- maybe grab inspriation from sander van doorn or deadmau - his percs even from 3 years ago still seem fresh.

Give me a prod when the vocals are dne as it sounds real nice to me and chill.

Posted by tehlord on Mar-12-2011 18:20:

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Originally posted by Richard Butler
Great open mix and lovely sounds.
I personally love it this clean and uncluttered - you indicate you may add more layers / sounds, but I dunno, it does'nt need em.

Percs are good, but could be a little more esoteric and really up to date- maybe grab inspriation from sander van doorn or deadmau - his percs even from 3 years ago still seem fresh.

Give me a prod when the vocals are dne as it sounds real nice to me and chill.

Cheers Rich

I'm not gonna fill it up with arps so don't worry I'm just talking about percs, hits, some layering of what's already there and some vocal frills.

We've done a sketchy test vocal that's not sung in the right voice (misses was in classical mode still ) but i'll PM you a link so you can see where it's going.