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[Feeling]

Hey dood.

The only reason I voted 8 was because it's incomplete still.
I just began work on this today, expect another anthem my friend.
It's going to be massive! Good work.
Thank you for the inspiration :P
- Aaron.

P.S. (I love the bassline).

ChubackaJade responds:

Aww hell yeah i can't wait

[.pie and other things.]

Yeah, I like this style.

At first I was listening to it and thought: "Hmm, this is interesting, but I like his ambient stuff better.."
Then the drums came in, and the new melodies, and the "Other Things"
I absolutely love the turn out.
The drums especially, that was killer man, great great tune. You're glitch stuff is great.
- Aaron

VegetarianMeat responds:

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it in the end :)

[Hydrolysynth ]D.M.[]

Wow.

I went to listen to this song and here is what I saw:

11 votes
111 listens
and it was 11:11am.

I had to go to work, but now that I'm back I really wanted to leave a review because this song has been stuck in my head. The intro was great, I thought you did an excellent job production wise, the whole tune was pretty well rounded. The only problem I had with it was that certain sections lacked originality, though they still had character... It sounded almost like a cheesy 80's film, especially during the parts where that high pitched synth was modulating around. Even more so when the bass started modulating around as well. Not that it's really a bad thing, because it did give the song it's own feel. Some parts were really interesting, especially when the bass was arpeggiated around 2:15, I really liked that effect.

Anyways, overall, the song was very unique and I enjoyed it in a different way than I usually enjoy music.
Good work, maybe you could hit me up with a review on my new song "Dust Man" It's quite unique and I think you might enjoy it. It's very progressive though, so you've got to listen all the way through.

btw: The ending of this song was great. Great cave-ish, tribal, jungle feel.

Sincerely,
Aaron.

Darren-M responds:

HA. the first review says it sounds like a circus, the second said some sounds were cheezy, and you ssay it sounds like a cheezy 80's film... i hear this alot lol, especially my music being circus like, which is ludicrous because its not in 3/4 but i guess i am just really dorky at heart.

anyway wow that was weird 11, 111, and 1111 LOL that is really a coincidence.

this was a great review i am really flattered that you went to work and cameback to still write the review.

i will check out your song sometime soon

thanks!

[A Peaceful Interlude]

Hello.

This review will be in response to your request :).
It will be in time lapse format.

And lets begin...

0:00-0:06: I like the chord progression, it automatically sets the mood. Drifting, cheerful, a little intense, but not too harsh. I like the overall introductory vibe, which is one of the most important elements in a song. The only recommendation that I would have for this section is that you maybe add a little delay or reverb to the pad you used, it sounds just a bit dry, and I think it would sound good if it was a bit more lush. Still, I like it :).

0:07 - 0:19: Great great sound! That was the lush / wet sound I was looking for. You hit it on the head, it's not too muddy, but you feel very relaxed. It almost gives you that beach feeling. I really like this! The melody is constructed very nicely, you're sound choice is excellent as well. No clashing at any frequency level, low tones are just right to the point where the song feels full, but not stuffed.

0:20 - 0:33: Haha I really like the little cymbal crash to bring in the drum beat. It's very subtle but it sends kind of a light hearted vibe down your spine. As I listen further into the drumbeat it really does send off that Hawaiian beach scene image.

0:34 - 0:47: Well, I like the bass sound you used, but there is a little bit of clashing with the other instruments on a mid-range level. Not to much of a problem, it happens a lot, and luckily it doesn't really detract from the song at all. I love the shift in the guitar melody, it almost went from Hawaiian to Arabian, but you caught it back on track with the second section of the first 2 beats.

0:48 - 1:10: I really like that you brought back in the mellow pads. If you hadn't had done so, I think the song would have lost it's mood within the next 20-30 seconds. *This song is timed very well!* The fade out on the drums and bass went very smoothly, without error. Great work!

1:10 - End: Perfect, perfect. The song has just the right fade out length. You get the feeling like you've had just enough. Normally I would have said this song was too short, but I think it actually fits nicely. Good work my friend, continue along this path of production, it suites you very well.

5/5 10/10

Sincerely,
Aaron.

SFaPiL2 responds:

Thank you very much!

I love your review. The fact that you sub-divided it into time-sections makes it very easy to understand where I might have gone wrong and this helps me alot. Plus, you gave an in depth explanation from a listeners point of view [very useful :o)].

I agree with what you said about the pad. The pauses between each note were WAY too silent. I'll probably toy around with the delay and reverb with the next songs I'll make.

I'm very glad you liked the percussions in general :o). I must say that this was probably my most refined (and successful) work regarding the choice and creation of the beat in general. Good to know it worked.

The bass sounds a bit strange now that I'm listening to it, plus it seems a bit out of context with the "peacefulness" (gives it a sad/bored feeling). You're right.

"This song is timed very well!": Thanks! That's one hell of a compliment for me :o).

"continue along this path of production": I will focus on this kind of structure in future creations.

You're too kind with the score ;o).

Cheers

-SFaPiL

[Forever And Ever (Version 1)]

Hey Gill!

I dunno if you remember me, but we had a good spout of reviews going for each other's songs, and I just wanted to let you know that this song has a very special feeling to it, it's almost perfect. But, I have just the improvement that it needs! I think it would complete the song if you added this.

The melody at 0:58 - 1:06 is beautiful, but it needs to continue again at 1:36 when the drums come back again, and have that new instrument that you added at 1:07 play along with the main melody, it would create a perfect harmony!! This song has so much potential it's driving me crazy. Buy me a plane ticket so i can come work on it with you!! haha.

Good luck,
Sincerely,
Aaron.

Gillenium responds:

Haha many thanks. It's been forever since I've worked on any of my tunes. I think I might used my next free day to work on this one.. I'll try out your idea.

[.heavy headed.]

Very nice.

This song helps on a horrible day.

VegetarianMeat responds:

Glad I could help :)

[.god complex.]

allo

The problem is: Not a lot of people understand this genre of music. So immediately it is criticized, Unfortunately. People, readers, you need to understand, this music is not to be perceived through the mind, it is to be perceived through the heart, and through the spirit (if you will). Now please, before you leave a critical review talking about this songs "lack of complexity" or saying "its boring" think of it this way: First of all, it's not a finished song, its experimental; Second, think about its potential and possibility to take you to places you could have never imagined, and finally, try listening with your heart, not your head, and when you figure out how to do that, trust me, you will know.
It will be like no other experience you have ever had in your life.

Great work once again Jeremy, finish this song, it will be wonderful.

VegetarianMeat responds:

Thanks man :)

[Final Summer]

XD lulz

This is a really cool song haha, its so different. I was smiling the whole time, keep up your creativity haha :D.

oh ya, 5'd. :3

Michael425 responds:

haha thanks man. I'll keep em coming.

[sOlAr EqUiLiBrIuM]

Well.

Garageband loops ftw! XD lol
Well, i gave you an 8 because most of the sounds were pre-made loops, but it was assembled very well and i really liked it. So good effort, great outcome, keep pumpin out the musik!

beast9368 responds:

yea, i need to get a new program

thanks for the review

[Paradise on E (Karco Remix)]

Exquisite.

First, I am going to start off my review with a very bold statement:
"This is the apex of humanity's musical achievement."
I would not say that for any other song but this, because this song just struck the note, if you catch my drift :P.

And here we go...
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

(0:00 - 0:14) - The intro gives the listener a nice floating peaceful feeling. I like the enveloping and effects used on that beginning synth. The high hat corresponds nicely and everything so far gives a great overall feel.

(0:15 - 0:27) - I love the bass that you added. I like the extra feeling it adds of almost an anticipation for the build up, and main theme of the song. Nice filtering and EQ on everything so far, I don't see any technical or melodic issues with the song, its perfect.

(0:28 - 0:36) - I think during this transition phase you should have left a little bit of a pad, or the intro synth in there, so the overall feeling doesn't stop so abruptly. But, on that same note, the hard trance beat does make up for it a bit adding an anxious feeling.

(0:36 - 1:23) - This made up for the issue with the transition phase. The intro synth was re-introduced which is what i was hoping it would do, and the song kept that heavy beat. I also like the filtering/eveloping you used at 0:50 it sounds really good during that transition. The bass melody that was added is exceptional, everything so far has been structured perfectly to keep the song having a consistent feel, which is what the listener usually wants when they listen to a song, so great work there.

(1:24 - 2:46) - Ok this is something about this song that i have loved ever since you sent me that preview when it was at 40% completion: I love the elements of the melody during this part! I also love how at the end of each segment of the melody an incredible harmony arrives which gives you a great upbeat feeling. This section of the song leaves your mind to complete the rest of the melody, and it keeps the ambient floating feeling. Then without disappointment to the listener, the continuation of the melody comes in just in time so that the song doesn't become repetitive. Also something i haven't mentioned yet, i love all the ambient sounds, and the ambient pad in the background, simple yet effective. Then when combined it shows the true "simple complexity" of this song :P.

(2:47 - 3:41) - I love the calming pads, and the ambient feel.. All is quiet, then the pads become louder and louder, and builds up into the amazing melody. I like how the entire melody plays out twice then fades out with a nice filter.

(3:42 - 4:09) - Now the sub-melody begins. There is a technical issue here that i noticed, with the filter you used on this track, for the first repetition, it is off-key just slightly which kind of subtracts from the feeling of the song. But, after the first repetition, the key is righted and the feeling is renewed so it sort of corrects itself. I love the classic build-up of the drums and the harmony to the sub-melody all building up into the main chorus of the song.

(4:10 - 5:04) - The main section of this song is just perfect. All the elements of the tune have come together to create the most amazing achievement of this song. Everything has harmonized perfectly, and it really shows the listener how much effort was put into this song. Great job Karco.

(5:05 - 5:33) - Here the tune begins to calm down and heads back into the classic theme of this song. But, it doesn't lose its hard beat and progressive feel.

(5:34 - 5:59) - I like this build-up you used here, the pads are very soothing and it makes you naturally anticipate a change in the song.

(6:00 - 6:28) - This is my absolute favorite part of this whole entire song that made me feel head over heels in love with this song. Perfectly engineered beat, with a dub-step/tech-step feel and you even kept consistent with the melody and still the song and the same upbeat overall feeling! Cleverly crafted, beautifully carved... Karco my friend, you are a musical genious. This is by far the climax of the song.

To be continued

Karco responds:

You know, the sad thing about always giving out long reviews is that you can't give yourself any. Looks like you've solved that problem. :O

In any case, I'll have some scrolling to do for a while... D: I'll lighten my load and respond to only the things I feel should be responded to. I couldn't respond to everything in time to get my lunch. XD

0:28 - I just had this section so I could show off my kick some. XD That, and the lowpassed bass worked really well in my opinion. The held-back feeling might have been ruined by a pad. :\

3:42 - It definitely IS off-key... I could have manually automated the pitch to compensate but it would have been a ridiculous amount of effort. I can't really think of much else, except for perhaps changing the filter or the filter envelope a bit somehow?

6:00 - I wasn't going for dub-step or tech-step, just breakbeats for a change. XD Sounds like you really like it, though... good to hear! :D

And I'll respond to your other review, too! ;D