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[In Your Mouth I'll Vomit]

First off I really like the beginning but around 0:34 the sounds don't feel like they fit together. Same with 0:50, the instruments feel all jumbled together maybe make the strings less "plucky". (I don't really know the terminology but less sustain / shorter notes == plucky) At 1:17 every thing is too loud and the stoping of the music doesn't fit together with everything, though if you got the music stopping just right I think it would sound really good. Really good transitions and altogether the track sounds put together well. Also maybe drag the end on a little bit more or add some of those music stopping things if you get them just right. Altogether your song just needs some more mixing and it'd be great! Keep up the good work! =D

MysteriousPresence responds:

You again ? Are you following me ? X)
Thanks for the review !
Now that I think about it, I should have insisted more on the "glitchy" aspect of the music, thanks for helping me out on this point !
I didn't think about the "plucky" side of the synthesizer, but you're right about it, it would have fitted more with the personality of the music !
About the mixing, unfortunately, I reached the limits of the software I'm using, I'm waiting for FL Studio to be available on Mac, I have been saving money for a while now, and I have the budget ! :3
Thanks again ! =)

[Ultra Kill]

First off, at the beginning some of the notes seem a bit too stretched out and most of the song seems a little empty maybe some more background instruments. And around 1:55 some of the notes don't sound right but the song holds a nice feeling and the transitions are great! I also like the soft ending, nice touch. Keep it up and soon you'll be making some solid music! =D

GDJoash responds:

Thanks for the comments!

[The Battle Has Arrived]

First off the beginning seems empty maybe some more marimba type instruments there, I do like though how around 0:40 it starts to pick up. The melodies are nice enough and the transitions flow nicely but around 1:40 it gets a bit loud. You also really nailed the end / last battle like feeling! Good job, keep it up! =D

Edman520 responds:

Thanks for the specific critiques! Ill try and work on those parts :)

[Race Around the Loch]

I really like the melodies used and the transitions are quite good, but either it is too quiet at the beginning or to loud at 0:56 and 1:26. I think all your track really needs is some mixing. Also just a preference but at 0:44 the instrument seems a bit dry. Either way great work, keep it up! =D

[Inches]

This song certainly has an empty feeling, which could go well in some video games. Maybe some more instruments near the middle but the intro / ending is pretty great, Good Job!

[Gallant Last Stand]

*Good Stuff*
- Good melodies.
- Really liked the buildup to 2:56.
- Instruments fit together well.
- The end was well done.

*Stuff to Work on*
- Very beginning came on too slow, I maybe would have added one more string.
- For a portion of the song (mostly around 1:20 - 2:30) there were very few background instruments.
- 3:46 didn't transition very well, that could be fixed.

*Overall*
Not bad work! Before this I didn't really like guitars but now I think I will take a second look.
Keep up the good work. =D

MysteriousPresence responds:

Hey, thanks again (you already made a really helpful review on Rebirth) for that constructive review ! ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ

Thanks for the melodies, as I already said in Rebirth, I think the melodies are the best point in my music, my "little plus" (I'm totally bragging) ! ^^
Thanks too for that buildup, I think that's my favorite part in the music !
I'll work on improving my intros, there's often a lack of instruments ! ^^
Totally right for the second part of the music (00:52-02:38), there's just a bass and drums in the background, I'll work on that ! :3
You're right again (are you always right ? X) ) 03:35-03:46 is reaaally ugly ! Each time I listen to it, I wonder how could I do something so horrible ? :'D

I'm glad I changed your mind about the guitars ! X)
Thanks a lot for that constructive review, this will help me a lot ! :3

[Rebirth]

*Good Stuff*
- Nice melodies.
- Good transitions.
- Great end!

*Too Work On*
- The beginning comes off a little too slow and is a tiny bit bare. (too few instruments but just barely)
- Some of the effects seemed random.
- 3:32, the lead was played too many times over, maybe a bit more variation.

*All in All*
- Solid work! Keep it up! =D

MysteriousPresence responds:

I'm really really glad you liked it, especially the melody (which is, I think, my best point in my musics) !
I actually love that repetitive synth at 3:13, but well... It's a matter of taste ! :3
Thanks a lot for the review ! ^^

[Stalemate]

This is great!
You used some simple chord progressions for a lot of the song, but thats not bad!

what DAW do you use to make music?

himhim2340 responds:

Thanks,
I use FL Studio. I have very little knowledge of musical theory.. I typically use a simple bassline/progression for entire an track, sometimes altering the melody. (on this track the bassline stays the same. I used 1 melody and literally spliced/re arranged the pattern to add variation.)

I feel this track is alright, but for some reason it turned out to be my most popular original track. (On soundcloud at least.)

I appreciate the reviews. When I get a chance I'll return the favour. (AKA, go through your profile and check out your tracks.)

[Pleasantries]

*Great Parts*
I like the "barnyard" feel.
The Instruments fit together very well.
Melodies sound good.

*To Work On* //The Important Part
It's a little too linear with repeating verses.
Needs some percussion, it seems a little bland having very few instruments. I do like the triangle though.

*Overall*
Pretty good track, keep working and you'll be a great musician! ;P //Alot better than my first track

himhim2340 responds:

Thanks man,

Repetition is something I can't seem to get away from. Transitioning from one melody/bassline to something else never seems to work out well for me. I'll have to work on song progression as 90% of my tracks, even if I change up the melody, use the same bassline all the way through.
This isn't even close to my first track, but it is one of the simplest ones.
I appreciate your feedback!

[The Hero's Friends]

*What I Like*
The melody of this song is great and the build-ups are well timed.

*What Could Be Improved* // the important stuff.
A few of the notes at the beginning felt misplace and the end stops right away, I would give it a bit of time to fade.

*All In All*
Really good cinematic music! About how long did it take to make this?

Keep up the good work. ;D

nerevars responds:

This that kind of stuff that "spur of the moment" which is 4 hours. And I make this when I know nothing about mixing and mastering so I just make it "sounds good".

Anyway, thanks you for the comment!