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Arise - Kindom Age - 192 kbps
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| Adambomb337 |
hopefully more people will like this better...
don't worry, it hasn't been accepted by a record company ;)
If you don't like it, please say why. I want to improve.
Listen to "Arise" here:
http://www.myspace.com/kingdomage
or here:
http://www.soundclick.com/kingdomage
(*UPDATE: the version here is changed with the new edits)
This is just a sample. Any type of feedback is appreciated, especially extreme criticism |
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| cybernetica |
Interesting concept of "fantasy trance" you got there mate! Made me kinda curious since you dont find that too often... The only artist I know with that kind of concept is The Misted Muppet.
Anyway, now listening as I comment...
First of all, respect for the fact that you included guitars in your music. I love to hear guitars in electronic dance music. But on the other hand I can hear you probably used Slayer for the Guitars and they sound not too convincing. Try using some overdrive/distortion plugins on them so that you get a more dirty and heavy sound.
Synth design is pretty good.
Furthermore your percussion clearly needs improvement. You should add another one or two percussive elements since right now everything seems kinda empty especially in the upper frequencies... And you need better samples. Your kick and your clap sound - speaking honestly - pretty cheap. At least try some reverb and compression on the claps. To fatten your hihats up, try layering two different samples with another.
I just listened to "Battle Realms" and at the 3:20 minute mark it gets really promising. The track is much better than "Arise" in my opinion and it shows me you're on a good way.
What are you using for production? |
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| MegaMan |
yes.. interesting indeed...
not my style, but good attempt, how long have you been writing music, and i'd guess you're using FL |
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| PDM |
Cybernetika couldn't be more specific.
Clap & Kick sounds a bit standard. But I like the concept, with some major work on polishing it could end up as a nice track to listen to. |
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| Adambomb337 |
I tried the changes that were suggested. I think it still needs some work in some parts, but tell me what you think...
http://www.soundclick.com/kingdomage
cybernetica - I've never heard of fantasy trance. What's in the song that makes it sound like that? Thanks, I miss hearing guitars in electronic music, and there just isn't anything else that looks as cool when played live...
I did have 2 distortion effects on the slayer... I tried adding 4 more and it doesn't sound any better... (using the dist, overdrive, and wave shaper). So I tried layering 2 slayers and added a real sample of an electric guitar. It still bothers me though... what do you think?
Your right about the percussion so I added 3 layered claps and beefed up the kick with 3 kicks. I also added 2 rides. Does it sound better? I may have added too much reverb on the clap...
thanks! When I begin replacing battle realms with better instruments, it will sound waaay better!
I'm using FL studio and Cubase and a bunch of other VSTi's
MegaMan - thanks :) roughly 4 to 5 years on and off. Yup, FL and cubase and high quality VSTi's
PDM - I layerd the kick and clap and added a ride. Do you think it sounds better? I'm glad you liked it a little :)
I really appreciate everyone's honest feedback and tips! |
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