thriller

hi !
this track is something Ive been working on.Its guitar with strings and things :)
Its called Thriller,please follow the link :)
Kev
 

Lynn


This piece is very dark compared to what I've been listening to lately.  It would make a nice bit of background music in a film or video.  By itself, the mix is clear and balanced, yet the overall feel is that it is definitely sequenced.  Some of this is just keyboard technique.   This is not a major problem and doesn't take away from the ominous vibe of the song.  Very interesting;  I wonder if you are planning on doing anything else to this.

hi !
I'm pleased the mix is clear.But what do you mean by sequenced ? U think the strings sound like they're played on a keyboard u mean ?! Yes I think this too,for this track I spent more time recording on the keyboard and much less so editing (inputting the notes) So it does sound pianistic,but I'm not sure if this is what you mean :) lol
Anyway thanks for listening,its great to have your input !!
Kev
 

Strange & exotic...  very cool...

I like it a lot...

Lynn


Kev, that is exactly what I mean.  I heard it in the flute more than anything, but I run into this problem myself.  It helps to have some knowledge of how each instrument is played, and randomizations of individual note velocities can do wonders.  But, mind you, this is not a major problem.  Just remember that monophonic instruments can't run notes together, and woodwinds and the like have to take a breath now and then.  If I'm telling you what you already know then my apology.  The song is good enough to get it right.

Hi Lynn,
Yes its a tough one as its necessary to have real playable parts and then make those parts sound real too !! I'm getting better with the orchestral instruments,I'm familiar with the ranges of the string section and such like.Woodwinds yep its hard to gauge sometimes how much breath they'd need in real life !!! I think the only way to really understand and improve these things is score study and seeing how composers / arrangers have used these instruments themselves.Thats what I'm tryig to do a little more of,and its an interesting way to go,theres lots of amazing music out there to learn from !

Scottytunes


This takes me to far away dark places.

ohhhhhhhh !!!

For me it started in a Turkish casbah by Istanbul somewhere then it grooved to be a little more international but the pictures of the rug selling follows me - nice work.

Very nice oriental vibe! I was floating away on my magic carpet... and then it was over all over already, leaving me wanting for more. :) Will there be a part 2?

- Mark

Hi.  I really like the concept, and the mix seems well-balanced to me.  The piece is a little dark, but good for your intended purpose... however, the actual TIMBRE of the song seems dark to me, as if there is a newspaper of my speaker.  I'm wondering if a touch of high end enhancement might add a little shine or sparkle to the mix.

Good job!

I liked it. Sounds like something from a Bond film. I think it's crying out for some ethnic percussion in it.

drumstixkev


I like the way you use a modern drum kit with the orchestration.  Very cool eastern vibe.  On my end the mix is sounding a little muddy and could use some more high end.  Excellent job!

Kev

Hey Kev
I'll have to have another listen regards the top end,another poster commented on that too !! Thanks for listening,glad u liked it :)

jwnicholson


I liked it. Sounds like something from a Bond film. I think it's crying out for some ethnic percussion in it.

great  idea about the percussion,I might try that :)
 

daryl1968


Really good Kev - I agree with the muddy crits but composition and arrangement fabulous.

ah ok ! ,maybe I need to look into that then ! Glad u digged the piece anyway :) Merry xmas !!!!!!
K
 

Guitarhacker


It sounds good... and with a touch of the middle eastern mystique..... 

The snare stuck out as being very dry compared to the other things.

Trying to articulate an instrument which one does not play takes a bit of study and practice to get it sounding good enough to fool a player of that instrument. That comes with time.... but IMHO it sounds good and most folks who are not musicians will never pick up that small nit. 

Nicely done.

hey !
 
Yes for the drums I used a small room reverb for the entire kit,maybe it does sound a bit odd in the sense all the other instruments have got longish verbs on them ?
 
Learning other instruments is a massive challenge definately !!!!! Its a fun journey though,and like u say the more u do,the better it becomes,so yep defo,keep plodding on !!!!
 
thanks for listening :)
 
Kev