Here is a new piece from my furry paws Gate Ways.
 
All constructive comments and crits welcome
 
Thanks for listening.

"Balthazar" was the first thing that came to mind while listening. I have no idea why... 

I like it Wook. Beautiful BIG ambient sound that turns into almost waltz. And the transition around 4:18 caught me off guard. I like that!
 
The mix sounds good to me. I don't address that so much because I suck at it myself. 

really ambient song here.

Thank you Rick, been watching the Sorcerers Apprentice have we appreciate the listen and comment.
 
I like to chill drma173 so ambient is good with me thanks for the listen and comment.

Hi John I like it, sort of big 80's epic soundtrack sound.  What string sounds are you using?  I ask because they let the piece down slightly.  As you know I'm a bit of an orchestral buff these days and I believe we can get really good orchestral sounds but convincing the conservatoriums and various other parties this is hard, so every time average strings sounds are used they win the argument.  Sorry a bugbear of mine and a small quibble because the track is excellent.  Good stuff.
 
Ben

wouldn't sound amiss in Bladerunner - very cool.
I like the strings - I don't think you were going for ultra realistic right? They have that phasey synthy thing going on.

Thanks Ben just Dim Pro standard strings Pizzicato and Legato as supplied with SONAR 8 8.5 X1, X2 and X3 Producer.  I do not own any string/orchestral libraries as I rarely use them or if I do I process them beyond recognition.  I agree they could be better but I choose nice new Adam A7x's instead
 
Thanks for the listen and I do appreciate your comment.

Many thanks Daryl, I understand Ben's point of view but I am happy how they sit within the piece, appreciate you popping by listening and making comment, yes I was not going for overly real just wanted that sense of gravitas that full strings bring.
 

Really enjoy your style. It is the unconventional architecture. One can't guess what is next; no pattern.

Well done.

Lance

Excellent arrangement and mix.  I missed a touch more melodic movement.  I think you have it in the strings but it felt like most of the arrangement was foundational where it could use more embellishment of the melody.  Just a thought.  You have a very good touch on instrument blending.  I like the depth a lot.