2014/11/15 07:52:06
kakku
This is my newest track. The track has many chord changes and so I named it Changes.I mixed with my Grados as I don't have access to my monitors.I would welcome some comments.
kakku
https://soundcloud.com/madrigal7/changes
 
2014/11/15 08:29:39
Guitarhacker
Sounds good. I'm listening on small computer speakers and it all sounds fairly in balance to me.
 
I was expecting or anticipating a solid instrumental chorus with a cool musical hook to occur somewhere around the one minute point in the song. Of course I'm no expert on this genre. Just my observation.  The repetition needed something to break it up and take the song to a different place. At 1:50ish  the break came. it slowed the pace and then a key change which was well executed. 
 
Good job on this tune
2014/11/15 09:23:32
kakku
Thank you Guitarhacker for your nice comment. I must confess that I have trouble with making hooks. Also I must say that I never actually make intentionally what ever style it is that I make. I usually try to make dance music but something else is always the end result.
kakku
2014/11/15 12:22:02
Wookiee
Sounds like you are making some progress and as Herb notes the mix works here as well.
 
Thanks for sharing. 
2014/11/15 14:11:18
kakku
Thank you John for your encouraging comment. Good to know the mix was ok.
kakku
2014/11/15 17:04:06
evadianepug
I always hesitate a bit on electronica because without lead instruments or vocals or not on a dance floor or backing a video, I just want more.  It is good and mixed well, just needs that other element, imho.
2014/11/15 21:40:33
Lynn
Antti, you have a very good ear for melody and progression.  The mix sounds big and cinematic, so nice job for using headphones.  If you primarily use phones, you may want to consider the Focusrite VRM box which allows headphones to emulate numerous speakers and listening environments.  This tune could easily evolve into something different as time goes by, but it works for now and shows your skills.
2014/11/15 22:56:32
Guitarpima
The mix sounds nice and the melody is good. My only observation would be to develop the melody more as you keep it going. It just seems to meander as it is. It's a good melody and you've got a lot to work with. The only example I can think of is an episode of Star Trek TNG where Picard and Commander Darin have duets together. Picard on his flute and Darin playing the piano. They play Frere Jacques and he improvises around the melody.
 
Excellent work!!!
2014/11/16 10:39:47
dcumpian
I don't know exactly why, but all I could think of was Neverending Story while I was listening to this. The mix is just fine, and the instruments sound great. I, too, would like a little more melody development, but it is decent the way it is. Good work!
 
Regards,
Dan
 
2014/11/16 19:03:52
kakku
Thank you guys for the nice comments.
@Lynn:I might get that Focusrite VRM box if it's still available for a good price. I will get access to my monitors next year and will try to mix with those.
@:Guitarpima:I will return to this track and try to develop the melody though it sounds difficult.
@:Dcumpian:I'm glad you thought the tune and mix were ok.
kakku
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