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Originally posted by Jay M To avoid these artifacts, isn't it just better to generate the kicks by yourself?

There's a lot involved in making a pro-sounding kick from scratch. Personally speaking I've never been able to quite get it, and as a result I don't use kicks I've completely made on my own because I know the track will be stronger if I use a combo of well sampled kicks.

From what I've heard of your stuff dude I'd agree this is the strongest thing you've done (not saying your other stuff wasn't great) - real power there and has an almost Bonzai quality (my fave label)

The break is wonderful. Lovely chords and nice and dark feel and my speakers really seem to be working to get the full frequency of your mix in.

I reckon the only thing that makes the solo choir not so good is the lack of variation - it all seems on the same filter setting and volume. Have you considered looking at these?

I see what people mean about the kick being too loud when it kicks back in - it does seem a little dominant at the 5 minute mark.

JAY M> Go for Stomper - very powerful - funny Sean, I thought it was just me who couldn't quite get bassdrum creation...

BUT ANYWAY........

Pro sound, if you haven't got a release in the next year I'd be very surprised.

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BassAngel :: Thanks for the feedback. I did look at those filter settings, but I doubt that will change that much. Fading it in might be too obvious, no?

(I wouldn't be going for Bonzai with any tune anymore though, so I don't really care about whether it's 'Bonzai quality' or not )

Kevin :: might be a good idea to have both the dub and vocal version maybe instead of only one?

dj-sean :: I've fixed the artifact on the kick and am gonna upload it again sometime tomorrow. It was indeed a bit disturbing at times, thanks for pointing that out

Darrax :: thanks mate!

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I'm a bit late, but I really like this. SOme of your tunes have been sounding a bit too alike of late (imho), and I was actually starting to miss the 'old' Lightworks sound (Stuff like your remix of Pearl of my Nation etc), but I honestly did enjoy this.

I think it was the pads that did it, i'm a sucker for angelic type strings & pads, I actually wouldn't mind knowing what synth you used to make them.

Nice work.

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Ohh man Amazing tune ! Mastering, Sounds, Melody all good. I love it

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arctic :: Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed this. I know this isn't the old Lightworks anymore, but I gotta make some progress as well in some way. I hope you understand. That doesn't mean I won't make any 'incredibly' melodic tunes anymore though

DJ SINAN :: Thx alot, I'm glad you like it

excellent track my friend, really enjoyed it. keep up with the procutions!!!

downloaded this in the week, but couldn't listen to it before today.
I love this one, it's quality. I like the build-up a lot, mindblowing break and the melody's unique & great. Powerful production.
Good job, i think i'm going to listen to this a lot the forthcoming weeks !

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I really like that intro pluck, and the bassline is quality, how did u make that sound!! Strong Percussion. The piano sounds ok, i dont usually like it so low, but this works, quiors are ok, not my cup of tea tho, the strings, oh immaculate m8, excellent, very nice chord progressions, the fx are good at breakdown. Like that backing beat when the lead comes in, it works! Overall good tune, good work wim!