Hey everyone,
 
I finished this 3 song EP not too long ago. I pretty much did everything from start to finish for all 3 and it definitely took a lot out of me. It was my first serious go at tackling such a project. I wanted to share it with you.
 
https://soundcloud.com/aminebelkhouche/sets/autrefois
 
If you have any questions about the music, let me know.

The first song was great. Mixed well and performed really good also.

I didn't like the drums during the slow part. To me, it didn't fit. Of course this is purely subjective.
 
I like the song. Very well written. Your voice reminds me of one of the Cranberries singers.

Guitarpima
I like the song. Very well written. Your voice reminds me of one of the Cranberries singers.

 
Hey Guitarprima, are you talking about the first song? I didn't sing in that first one, I sang in the latter two songs, but I'll pass on the compliment to the singer.

kakku
The first song was grear. Mixed well and performed also.

Thanks kakku, I appreciate it.

Listened to 'Last Time', pretty cool track. Vocals are spot on, songwriting/structure is very good, my only "gripe" if you will were the drums, kick was a bit too samey and could have been dropped a couple of dB's. That kind of kick worked better in the second track, but with a slower/quieter song, got a bit tiring on the ears. Other than that, I really enjoyed it

I like your work, Amine. And those 3 did sound like a lot of work.
 
FWIW, I had the same initial response to the kick.
 
Then I remembered having the same response to Lindsey Stirling's eponymous CD, and being surprised and disappointed that the style/genre of the songs on the CD was different than the web videos. [Fortunately, for me, the CD included 3 "orchestral" versions.] Then I remembered that I'm 64, and I neither understand well enough nor write for your "demographic."
 
Doesn't mean that I can't like your music. It does mean that I've got to be more accepting and treat such things as learning opportunities.
 
Also FWIW, I had REAL trouble practicing what I preach re modern Country Western. Lots of peeps love CW. Then again, lots of peeps love McDonald's.
 
But I worked at it. I get it now. It's BACKING music for the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, and the...oops, oh wait, no politics!
 
So, please feel free to ignore my "kick" concerns.

fun stuff, sounds like a nice blend of something modern pop, and something actually good!
 
I listened to the first song, and the I'd sure drop the piano a bit while she is singing - I think the piano volume gets in the way of the vocal.
 
nice voices - thanks for the share!
 
cheers,
-Tom

Awes
Listened to 'Last Time', pretty cool track. Vocals are spot on, songwriting/structure is very good, my only "gripe" if you will were the drums, kick was a bit too samey and could have been dropped a couple of dB's. That kind of kick worked better in the second track, but with a slower/quieter song, got a bit tiring on the ears. Other than that, I really enjoyed it

Hey Awes,
 
Thanks for the listen and I appreciate the feedback. I used Addictive Drums 2 for most of that kit, maybe I could have spent a bit more time with some pitch and filter automation. I typically make sure I'm using velocity to trigger the different samples in instruments like that, but alas, it is what is. I can only look forward now, I'll be sure to keep that in mind. Thanks again for the listens and the comments.
 
Amine

Good pop material - like the vocals and the production overall. My only issues was with the drums on the fist tune - not that they are "wrong" but they do distract me and it takes away from the lyrics. All in all - good things and well done.