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Re:"The Dream" VST Instrumental
2011/05/01 13:14:39
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Nice production and I know that if I was on a dance floor I'd appreciate it a bunch more but as with many of these tunes, it is produced nicely but lacks the "hook or lead" to keep me in. I did listen to the whole thing and could visualize sitting in a movie and hearing this but then I'd have something visual to keep me in. I can't say anything about the quality because it is definitely top notch. I guess it depends on what the tune is meant for. Very nicely done!
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Re:"The Dream" VST Instrumental
2011/05/02 21:42:27
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Re:"The Dream" VST Instrumental
2011/05/03 08:59:15
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evadianepug: Thanks for the comments, you nailed it, this is for a soundtrack. Most of my songs are. New version up with another layer of drums toward the end. Janet, might be your connection again : }
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Re:"The Dream" VST Instrumental
2011/05/03 13:14:17
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Yes, sorry...I should have said it's most likely my connection and that I'd be back. :) Anyway, it worked this time...really cool stuff! I agree with Warren and a lack of 'hook' but I like it anyway. I can definitely imagine it in a movie, moving the scene along. Very nice!
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shawn@trustmedia.tv
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Re:"The Dream" VST Instrumental
2011/05/04 14:15:02
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Thanks Janet, there is another new version with another layer, a rave kind of bass sound put through Native Instruments Guitar Rig, I think it adds...
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Re:"The Dream" VST Instrumental
2011/05/06 22:34:19
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Honestly it's hard to remember the first version, but this is great. I'm noticing the piano a lot now, which I love. This is the second piece I've listened to tonight that makes me wanna go play the heck out of my keyboard...and it's been awhile, so that's a good thing. I can't even imagine how you do all those synths. Maybe I'll learn that some day. Great piece!
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Re:"The Dream" VST Instrumental
2011/05/07 12:12:18
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Great vibe and sound. I agree with Warren, a chorus or bridge. But really cool sound.
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Re:"The Dream" VST Instrumental
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Re:"The Dream" VST Instrumental
2011/05/08 23:50:55
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nice work shawn..really liked it man..really dig the suttle drums..cool perc beat.could make a great soundtrack
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Re:"The Dream" VST Instrumental
2011/05/09 09:58:16
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Thank you Matthew, chuck & Janet!
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Re:"The Dream" VST Instrumental
2011/05/09 11:46:37
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Nice mix and production Shawn, I liked it as well....definitely soundtrack material!!
Which VST's did you use on this?
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shawn@trustmedia.tv
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Re:"The Dream" VST Instrumental
2011/05/09 12:52:22
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I used True Pianos for the background piano, "Inside The Piano" from Dimension, one of my favorites, is the Lead Piano.
The opening strings are from the new String ssection intrument in X1. FM 8 from native instruments and also massive and guitar rig from native instruments. The drums are from Beatscape.
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Re:"The Dream" VST Instrumental
2011/05/09 15:11:08
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There is something about this piece that is addictive. I have played it a number of times and each time I like it more. My only suggestion is to add a bit of bass to give a little more richness - perhaps cellos in the lower register. But to be honest, it's excellent as it is.
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Re:"The Dream" VST Instrumental
2011/05/09 16:39:13
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I agree with Malcolmb, just a bit more richness and it's out of the park. Nice!
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Re:"The Dream" VST Instrumental
2011/05/10 21:59:21
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Re:"The Dream" VST Instrumental
2011/05/13 23:52:47
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This is a very nice piece. I can see it in a movie for sure.
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Re:"The Dream" VST Instrumental
2011/05/14 03:53:13
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Sounds good, it's got a good rhythm pulling it along.
It would fit perfectly as an accompaniment to a scene in a film or TV programme and it sounds really well put together and well mixed and produced too.
Is this earmarked for something in particular?
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Re:"The Dream" VST Instrumental
2011/05/14 05:32:21
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I like it a lot. Nice choices on the synths. Only one melody line with different arrangements. However I also hear a sub melody line underneat. I would also vote for a bridge.
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shawn@trustmedia.tv
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Re:"The Dream" VST Instrumental
2011/05/15 07:21:19
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This song was made to be part of SoundTraxx Volume II ( http://www.soundtraxxmusic.com/). My songs are always a bit repetitive sounding because most don't have "leads". Most of my changes are in arrangements as Vicente pointed out...I've been making music for the library since 1990 and whenever I sit down to make a song I always say "I'll make a song for this type of scene..." and just never got into making very many lead tracks at all, mostly "textures".
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