... if somebody would spare a minute to hear and tell me - what is missing in my two demos (musically and technically)?
Actually, I do not write songs any time I may not do it, but these two seem to be an exception. :)
 
https://soundcloud.com/user-2937695/the-lie-demo
https://soundcloud.com/user-2937695/it-was-a-time
 
What would be a proper way to release a single or EP (on more song is coming) and to try to promote it?
 
Thanks,
Vlad

What are you looking for in a response?  Why someone would or wouldn't *buy* those?  First and foremost put yourself in the shoes of the person listening to it.  Most of the time it's some overworked executive or slave going through a gazillion songs a day.  What is special about your songs  that would make him or her say...yes?  Well over 50% (that's a half-gazillion) are most likely pretty decent songs.  The business is about relationships like any other business.

eph221
What are you looking for in a response?  Why someone would or wouldn't *buy* those?  First and foremost put yourself in the shoes of the person listening to it.  Most of the time it's some overworked executive or slave going through a gazillion songs a day.  What is special about your songs  that would make him or her say...yes?

I didn't ask about buying or selling... Well, what is the reason for this part of the forum called SONGS to exist??
Actually, I was looking (as probably the other authors of this thread) for some feedback, and if you do not have time to listen, what feedback could you provide?

Vlad,
 
Had a listen to "The Lie"  I thought it was all pretty good except the first 1:09 minutes of it.   The intro bass riff is too long and seems not to be connected at all to the rest of the song.    That said, the rest of the song was pretty good, very much enjoyed the overall style, transitions, chord changes, vocal harmonies, etc..  Really good pop'ish song that I think people would generally like.  
 
I would consider cutting the entire first section up to 1:09 because you would lose listeners thinking the intro was too long and it really sounds like a completely different genre than when the main part kicks off after 1:09   Hope this is useful.   Will have listen to the other one later.

Regards 

markno999
Vlad,
 
Had a listen to "The Lie"  I thought it was all pretty good except the first 1:09 minutes of it.   The intro bass riff is too long and seems not to be connected at all to the rest of the song.    That said, the rest of the song was pretty good, very much enjoyed the overall style, transitions, chord changes, vocal harmonies, etc..  Really good pop'ish song that I think people would generally like.  
 
I would consider cutting the entire first section up to 1:09 because you would lose listeners thinking the intro was too long and it really sounds like a completely different genre than when the main part kicks off after 1:09   Hope this is useful.   Will have listen to the other one later.

Regards 

markno999, thanks A LOT for a very helpful feedback. Actually, the bass intro is an important part of the song if it is oriented upon the progressive rock listeners (Tool, Dream Theater, etc.). It could also provide the bassist a chance to show his skills...
Indeed, I had the same complains and already created a compromised shorted version
https://soundcloud.com/user-2937695/the-lie-short-version
Do you still think, it would be better to omit the Intro? As for me - it is still something missing, but it is definitely better than without the intro at all.
 
 

markno999
Really good pop'ish song that I think people would generally like. 

 
I do not know about "pop'ish", but one of my friends told me, that The Lie would sound good at the end of some relevant "blockbuster". I personally find it quite reasonable to attempt, but have no idea - how could I get to the filmmakers? Is it possible at all for the newcomer?

I already answered your question.

eph221
I already answered your question.

You answered about the part of the audience, which likes sex and violence. I ask about another part...

Must be a problem with language.  Good luck!

eph221
Good luck!

Thank you.