In Danger (Help Needed)

Morning everyone,

Here is a track I've been working on for a few weeks, but I am at a loss with the violin that comes in towards the end. 

https://soundcloud.com/mark-stothard/in-danger

I need some help on what instrument to use in its place as it doesn't sound right.

I've tried everything from duduk, erhu, cello and flute, but nothing seems to fit as they clash with the trumpet that comes in shortly after.

Any help would be very much appreciated.

Thanks.
Mark

It doesn't sound bad with the violin there, but I think I know what you mean. Might sound odd, but a distant muted trumpet was the first thing that sprang to my mind as a possible replacement. That said, I think it's more a case of the notes being played rather than the sound itself. I also think many wouldn't notice anything if you hadn't pointed it out, but I know that I am the same with these things - when they bug you, they bug you and it won't go away.
 
Either way, it's still good. I wouldn't know where to start with stuff like this. Thanks for the add on Soundcloud btw - I will return the compliment when I go on it next, but truth be told I only really use it as a host for this place, so if you ever put anything up there it may be a while before I get to it.

Have you tried a flute or two?

You can get arrested for jangling your bouzouki... Then you have to walk around and inform your neighbors? Very uncomfortable feeling, and no one trick or treats at your house. Be VERY careful when and where you  jangle your bouzouki, there are cameras everywhere these days. WAIT!!?? Are we talking about the same thing?

Nice. Is that Stylus for the perc?
I think the sound of the violin sounds great. The problem is that it is a midi performance. You could spend a couple more months tweaking and have it still sound like midi or get a real violinist to play it. To me the part lacks dynamics. I like the piece.

Thanks for all the comments and advice guys, I really appreciate it.

I think as Herb suggests; I need to remove some of the notes, as there are quite few things competing with each other. Thanks Herb.

Thanks Paulo. I will give that a shot too.

Robby: that might work actually. Thank you. Not tried a breath controller or wind controller. Do you have any recommendations?

Scotty: yes tried a flute, oboe and bassoon to no avail. Thanks for taking a listen.

Dude: I went back to listen, and see what you're saying. Too much reverb?

Thanks Timi: The drums are a mixture of storm drum and drums of war 2. 

I would suggest replacing both instruments with synth sounds and add some motion to them. Brass is fine, but you could go synthy there as well to complete the theme.

Regards,
Dan

Robby: thanks, I checked that out and think I might have to buy one.

Thanks Dan, I might just try that.

Shad: I feel a violin must be there, but the one I have used sounds so weak. I couldn't bother Scotty to be honest as he is a very busy man, and this track is just for a game.

Thanks again everyone.

Mark.

Hahahahahah!  Awesome Danger beatz !

... then ... soothing (non-danger) at 2:10 ... with a hint of approaching danger at the outro (to my wild ears)

'Not sure I'd change a thing!  Awesome !

I see no problem with the violin, but an oboe comes to mind as a good fit with what's happening there.  Cool production.   Daryl