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Hahahaha

Was listening to this while doing something else, couldn't concentrate!! But I would have loved a rage episode, though...

You just hit the nail!!!!

Now, from this point up, you make an EPIC build-up, change the bassline, then you pitch some string in there, little pause... AND BOOOOOOM!!! RIGHT IN OUR FACES!!!!!

Good, good.

Your drum needs variation. At 0:38, it is starting to get too much repetitive. Do oy record your drum?? becaus it would be interesting at 0:50 to have a variation in the intensity, not having a tam tam tam tam tam tam tam tam... but a TAM tam tam tam TAM tam tam tam... (if you know what I mean)

Bass is cruelly missing, but I don't blame you no this ;)

Other than that... good job!!

LOD123 responds:

Firstly, good ear, there is no bass :P I'm thinking about doing a different version with vocals and bass.

Unfortunately I used programmed drums :( I didn't have the resources to record a good drum sound but I just recently got a decent set of mics so i'm considering doing an alternate version with real drums. And you're right, the beats do need to variate, but It was like 4 in the morning and I just posted it without thinking.

Thanks a lot for taking the time to comment on my song in a detailed way, I really appreciate it :)

Epic enough

Now, for the MIXING 0.0

I feel like there's a empty gap in the "range" of the sound just between the base and the second guitar.

You recorded the bass, right??? I would suggest you consider backing it with another rich sampled bass, just to give extra range and to fill the gap between the bass and the guitars. I feel like the base is not as powerfull as it may be. The second guitar needs more thickness, could even be layered with the other base!

At 1:18, you could tweak the volume up a little bit for the significant notes PLUS a echo effect, would be nice (sorry, I'm dreaming!! :P)

Drums are perfect, LEAVE THEM AS IS!!!

Now, these are my opinions, mabe I'm completely wrong, but remember, if you add something (like a second bass) make it subtle, and DO NOT OVERDO IT!!

RobSoundtrack responds:

Thanks man, I'll do what I can; you'll have to tell me what you are using to reference.
Bass is pretty up there, centered around 70-120 hz, cut in the mid frequencies.
Lowest guitar butts up to it at 90hz so theres even some overlap. I might have another go at mixing it.

Vocals are intended to go overtop so I didn't overdo the 'frontal' area.

If i resample bass, it would just be with some distortion, paralleled very light.

Thanks for the great review, glad you like the song!!

I agree with tyranim, you shold complete it with something else before posting. For god sake stop beeing minimalist and add some stuff!!! Experiment, use the mixer in a more active manner, layer 3-4 instruments one on another, there's so much to be done!!

DO IT!

Indigoflare responds:

My God, it wasn't meant to be a legit song!

For the Win!!

RobSoundtrack responds:

from your PM
"The weak point of this track is the mixing. I know, its metal and all, but I can't help but to feel like "Oh my god! This could be so much more epic!" This is what separate good from best, and you are so close!!!"

Thanks man; believe it or not, there was alooot of mixing; just drums bass guitar, but layered up to 12 times, takes a bit to get them smoothed out.

But I def know what you are talking about. It takes sufficient betterment to be the best of the best and that's what I strive for! Thanks for the great review!

Also, thanks for PMing me so I could get your thoughts!

WOW!!!! NEWGROUNDS HAS A NEW METAL QUEEN!!!!!

My only complain is at 2:00. Make it EPIC!!! Add some string with a bitcrusher, it would be awesome!

Now go pick your guitar, and hit those solos!!!

Wow... I did not see THAT comming!!! Direct download!

The only thing, the only itch (which by the way numberous great NG classics has :P) is at 3:54. It's a personnal opinion which may not be shared by everyone, but a soft part like this, when misused (and god it's easy to overuse it), it can kill a song. Be careful to not break the rythm, you almost got too far. A plain silence is deadly!

Other than that, Bravo!!!

Oh, and the intro is a little bit generic, but hey! It's not a bad thing!!

Directinput responds:

Yea, the soft part didn't turn out at all as I had hoped :/ thanks for reviewing!

Not bad!! You ARE getting somewere.

Don't be shy, add some instruments!!! Sometimes, layering 2-3 different instruments doing the same thing can be surprisingly good. Additionnal 'quality' effects too could be used here and there to bring the song to the next level. Don't limit yourelf to Midi's, Explore!! You'll find a lot of good things!

What software are you using??? Just wondering :)

The mix seems... quite unbalanced, and I say this for all of your songs. If you want to, I could mabe show you, depending of the software you use

Mabe speed up a tiny bit (but that's my opinion :P)

You have attained a good level... Attain the next one!!! Make this track smoot and pleasent to listen!

The ZaaL

Computer has no brain... USE YOUR OWN!!!

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