Walt Collins
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Radium
Been a productive couple of weeks here... got another new song out today. This one's called Radium, and it's in the style of groove/funk electronica. I hope you enjoy it! https://soundcloud.com/arcanor/radium
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emeraldsoul
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Great! Love the spoken word stuff ripped from some ephemeral '50's film. All of your other elements blend really well - fizzy synth bass, the keys, the pads, the guitar . . .
In the middle, you have a second section with a synth lead. At the end of the line, you cut the synth lead off pretty abruptly to get to the next spoken word snippet. Around 1:29. Have you thought about fading the synth away instead?
The only other thing maybe you could do to increase dynamics is to add a breakdown section, if I remember, it's pretty much the same rhythm and volume all the way through.
Suh-weet! Keep bringing it on . . .
-Tom
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Walt Collins
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Thanks for the listen and comments Tom.
I will take another listen to that synth lead at 1:29, thanks for the catch!
As for a breakdown section, I was hoping the guitar lead would work in that regard, where it's only drums, bass, and guitar (all synths/keys drop out). I guess I failed to pull that off? ;)
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Sounds OK here Walt what are you using here?
Thanks for sharing.
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Walt Collins
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Thanks John. Here's the track listing:
Radium - track listing
1. Arturia Spark - 80s Studio Drums
2. Z3TA+2 - Bass Shape 01 FS
3. rgcAudio Square I - A000 PolyMod
4. Battery 4 - 909 Multiple Kit
5. SI-String Section
6. Rapture - Age of Ultron
7. Rapture - Moog Pedal Lead
8. precision bass - Guitar Rig 5 - Precise Bottom
9. stratocaster guitar - Guitar Rig 5 - Stevie's Lead - MC
10. sliced and diced voiceover track from an old public domain video
As you can see, I used mostly Cakewalk stuff for this song.
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emeraldsoul
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Yes, your guitar section is a good go at a changeup, but I was thinking about a more drastic breakdown, maybe pull it down to just minimal drums, then build it back up. Maybe I am suggesting a cliche .. . ?
When I offer arrangement comments like that, I hope I am showing also my admiration for the tune and your accomplishments. I realize full well that arrangement and structure choices are indeed very personal musical decisions, and yours work pretty darn well in my opinion.
-Tom
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Wookiee
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Thanks Walt and an interesting combination too.
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jamesg1213
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Nice atmospheric track Walt, Thomas Dolby-esque. I like that Moog Pedal lead patch, I've used it a lot in the past  . The lead guitar section hits just right for me, it kind of jolts you out of a dreamlike state. Bass is cool, really moves along.
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Walt Collins
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Yes, your guitar section is a good go at a changeup, but I was thinking about a more drastic breakdown, maybe pull it down to just minimal drums, then build it back up. Maybe I am suggesting a cliche .. . ?
When I offer arrangement comments like that, I hope I am showing also my admiration for the tune and your accomplishments. I realize full well that arrangement and structure choices are indeed very personal musical decisions, and yours work pretty darn well in my opinion.
-Tom
Thanks Tom. We seem to have similar backgrounds and tastes. I do appreciate your thoughts. Keep 'em comin'. ;) I may yet do something like what you suggest in a "further-broken-down" section, in a remix version.
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Walt Collins
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Nice atmospheric track Walt, Thomas Dolby-esque. I like that Moog Pedal lead patch, I've used it a lot in the past . The lead guitar section hits just right for me, it kind of jolts you out of a dreamlike state. Bass is cool, really moves along.
Thanks James! I'm a big fan of your work too. Let me know if you're ever looking for a new collaborator. :)
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jamesg1213
Nice atmospheric track Walt, Thomas Dolby-esque. I like that Moog Pedal lead patch, I've used it a lot in the past . The lead guitar section hits just right for me, it kind of jolts you out of a dreamlike state. Bass is cool, really moves along.
Thanks James! I'm a big fan of your work too. Let me know if you're ever looking for a new collaborator. :)
I will, thanks 
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