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  • Strangers in the Dreamworld (p.2)
2014/10/24 12:30:07
biodiode
New mix uploaded, kick drum has been tweaked and piano turned up a notch. Also changed the drum loop that comes in over the sequence at 2:15.
https://soundcloud.com/biodiode/strangers-in-the-dreamworld-1
2014/10/24 12:49:01
Wookiee
That does sound better the piano is still ephemeral but now present.  Contrary to what you may have been told a tiny tad of reverb on you kick can help it sit in the mix, but just a tad.
2014/10/24 13:17:37
EricDeluxe
Hey
 
Thanks for sharing.
 
I like the song, and like the piano:)
I am not that keen on the drums, as others also has pointed out, even after the updated version. Its a bit of a 808 kick type, but it lacks some of the "umph" factor. Would be nice to hear it with something more acoustic , like Native Instruments Acoustic Drums. Or the other way around, more punch and clarity. U might also consider to implement variations on the drums (rolls, etc). 
2014/10/24 14:40:51
kakku
Sounds pretty good. As a whole quite a beautiful composition. Mix sounds balanced.
kakku
2014/10/24 14:40:51
kakku
Double post sry.
2014/10/30 16:50:23
stevec
Yeah, I do agree with the above...   I really like the dreamy parts and think they mesh well with each other, but the drums are very up front and in a different space.    I wonder how they would sound with a bit of hall reverb followed by a low pass filter, and/or layered with acoustic drums...
 
2014/10/30 17:13:25
biodiode
Fair comment about the drums. I will have a play with this when my hearing gets back to normal, as its not a good idea to play with things like that when you have a cold. :)
2014/11/03 15:46:31
biodiode
3rd time lucky - fingers crossed
https://soundcloud.com/biodiode/strangers-in-the-dreamworld
 
Piano beefed up, drum track made more acoustic with a touch of small room reverb.
2014/11/05 04:18:36
ULTRABRA
I don't think the drums glue well with the rest of the mix - especially the high hats.
 
When the mix is at its fullest (eg starting 1:03 and again starting 2:52) its very congested and indistinct in the lower mid range.    
 
 
2014/11/06 07:27:24
evadianepug
After seeing a few of these electronica songs set to video I have formed the opinion that without lead instruments, vocals, etc., video is necessary for context.  Dance clubs are another way to put the tunes in context.  People dancing is like a video.  Standing alone, most electronica leave me wanting.  Your music is good and production is good.  This is just my opinion as far as the context thing.  It might not even make sense to anyone else.  Thanks for posting.  Hey, what's a biodiode?
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