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My name is Doug!! Instant 10!
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This is batshit awesome. Incredibly atmospheric, I love the rain and flute opening sounds fantastic, after that it reminds of some cave. This really is a fantastic song, I'm utterly blown away that you can continue to make music this unique and creative, it's truly hard to believe. I'm downloading this and 5'ing the shit out of it...and it had better make best of the week. Definately adding you to fav artists after this one
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Very nice job here. Overall, the song is very well made, its interesting to listen to, there's variety from part to part, and the instruments you picked (both synths and percussion) sound fantastic. My only criticism is that it feels a bit repetitive, as the parts often just consist of drums and bass. I think you could help to make the song more interesting as a whole by adding more ambience, for example that pad that swells during the intro would add some cool background noise to the song and give it some more feeling. I would also consider just adding more to each part, as I think almost every part in the song could use more instruments in general just to spice things up. There isn't one thing in particular that should be added, but you should play around with effects and synths until you find something that you think would work well in the background. Often what I find is that when I'm attempting to create something to go in the background it becomes something that I use as a main part of the song, so experimentation in adding more parts often pays off. I would also suggest variety in the drum parts themselves, even it that just means adding an extra kick somewhere, as just a little bit of variety with percussion in a bland area can really change the feel of a song. You had some of this going on, but generally only during transitions, and changing up the drum beats during the longer drum/bass sections (like the beginning) would really help to spice it up. Like I said, its a very well made song, but I think there are a lot of ways to build to the song.
Nice job, 5/5 from me
Author's Response:
yeah i guess i could have put some more effects in. But about the pad in the intro...it's already in, hehe, but it's barely hearable even though it has the same volume level :S
Thanks for the tips and review!
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I really really enjoyed this. Very atmospheric, really takes you away, and the glitch is fantastically well done.
you've got a 5 and dl from me
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Another awesome one from you. I just read Nav's review, and his criticism is exactly why I like this song and your other so much; I despise repetition and really slow buildups, and these songs are jampacked with sounds and synths that are constantly changing and revolving around the bassline, keeping it really exciting to listen to. I love that constantly shifting style, its incredibly addictive to listen to, and you nailed it here. Everything sounds fantastic, the techno aspects meld together well with the funk, and you picked a good variety of instruments and synths to portray both halves. Really, this style of music is what I hope to be able to make one day.
Every second of this song is gold, its just so incredibly interesting to listen to. Keep making stuff and telling me about it, I'll never get tired of it.
5/5 and 10/10
Hope ya make best of the week, its definately deserving of a spot there
Author's Response:
Yes, it's not the best dance tune because it's not six minutes long, with the main chorus repeated every five seconds. But if people find my stuff fun to listen to, I've achieved my goal.
I originally had the beat coming in much slower, but then it started to sound like EVERY other techno/rave song ever made, and that wasn't going to work for me. So I threw a fast and funky drum intro in there, and everything kinda took off.
Thanks a heap for the glowing review, this is why I make music.
P.S. I hope i make best of the week too ;)
-Pants
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This is a damn cool loop. I especially like the beginning, sounds great. All the percussion and various instruments are utilized well; it all sounds great. Nice job, 5/5
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5/5 but 9/10,
im very glad you liked it but next time please tell me what i could do to get that extra point from you
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Finish this!! sounds great already, definately worth finishing
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really an incredible song here, very emotional. Love the pad, piano, and fx in the background, all sound great. this is a wonderful piece
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a kickass and rediculously well made song. One of your best for sure
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This is really REALLY good. I'm really astounded, its been along time since I've heard professional level rock on NG. Everything really sounds great; I love the vocals and guitar riffs, they're really creative and bring this song past just a generic rock song. Drums are also great; I'm a drummer also, and those are some great beats, really add to the song while not being distracting, well done there. Overall the song is really creative and fun to listen (especially the guitar solo), fantastic job
5/5 and 10/10
Author's Response:
Hey, thanks very much for the review. Sorry I didn't get to you sooner, I'm in the middle of moving and it's hard for me to get to a computer unless I'm at work because I haven't had the chance to get the electricity turned on! >.< Anyway, thanks for the drum compliments, I'm the drummer of the band, it means a lot. Thanks again for listening.
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