Score: 8

"Nice work!"

submission: Funk it down!

date: April 9, 2009

Loved the opening! Nice funky bass and very the beat is very easy to follow. Nice work! It sounds like some parts aren't lined up quite right, I'd recommend you try and make sure everything is quantized properly, and the piece will sound a lot tighter.

Great work all in all, keep it up!

5/5

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Score: 8

"Levels could use some adjustment, but good start!"

submission: Inseparably [C89]

date: April 9, 2009

This has a lot of potential. The ideas are all solid and your mixtures of various parts work very well together. The levels need some tweaking, however. The arp synth in the background sounds too harsh to my ears- I'd try bringing that back a bit and adding a touch of reverb to it. The drums could use a little variation as well, it get's a little old after the 4:00 mark or so.

An interesting piece of music, keep up the good work!

5/5

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Score: 8

"Good work!"

submission: NS - Fear Feeder Demo

date: April 9, 2009

The musical ideas are great- they're pretty tried-and-true, but that's because they work. Nice work there! The recording isn't of especially high quality unfortunately- It distorts with the kick drum, and instrument levels aren't well balanced. That's probably because you just recorded it with a pocket POD though, so once you get some better equipment that problem will be solved.

Keep up the great work guys, I'm looking forward to the final version!

5/5

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Score: 9

"Well done!"

submission: The Magic Writer #1 (instr.)

date: April 9, 2009

Very nice work here! An interesting and effective blend of instrument choices. I think the no vocal mix works very well! The music kept my interest throughout, which is a tough thing to do with this type of music. Good work!

I don't think this counts as moern Hip-Hop, but it's definitely a style you should keep experimenting with!

5/5

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Score: 8

"Nice work!"

submission: .:Z:.Spark of Hope

date: April 9, 2009

Nice job! The percussive rhythms throughout the work very well to hold the piece together. The chord progressions were simple, yet effective. I'd try and stay away from using block chords. Spread out each voice more and you'll have smoothing, more interesting lines!

You could also try to add in an actual melody at some point to bring the piece to a climax point. Right now the whole piece feels like it is more or less at one level in terms of intensity (which is alright if that's what you were going for). I enjoyed the little break at 1:16, you could even try and add on to that and introduce a melody there!

All in all nice job, keep it up!

5/5

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Score: 9

"Awesome!"

submission: V|V - Special Occasion

date: April 8, 2009

First off, good synth blending. Everything went together quite well. I enjoyed the simple beat, it was very effective and didn't get in the way of the arps. Great addition at 1:04!

This would make very good dance music! If you intend on pitching it at a more stationary audience, I'd recommend making it a bit more variable. Have bigger ups and lower lows and it'll be a wonderful stand-alone piece of Trance!

Great work, 5/5!

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Score: 8

"Very neat rhythms!"

submission: -fM!-ShadowStalking

date: April 8, 2009

I loved the synths used, all great choices. The syncopated arps are great additions. You may want to experiment with their volumes, You could do some nice fade ins and outs to get an even cooler effect.

Keep up the great work, and keep trying out your new things!

5/5

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Score: 8

"Good idea, room for improvement"

submission: Darkenrave

date: April 8, 2009

You've got the right ideas, and you have most of the key elements. A few suggertions: I'd try and bring out the bass a bit more, and give it more thwump. The melodies could have a little more shape as well, but that's preference.

Definitely a great start, keep up the good work Glanvar!

5/5

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Score: 9

"Great work!"

submission: Optimist (demo)

date: April 8, 2009

I agree with alcatraz, I think the guitar could be spread out a bit to give it a fuller sound. Other than that, I think it's a very good mix- drums are mic'd very well! Vocals could stand to be brought out a bit, as well during the verse (a compressor would probably do the trick).

Overall great work, any flaws in this demo could be very easily edited. Great work!

5/5

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Score: 8

"Solid beat"

submission: The Last Sunshine

date: April 8, 2009

The beat was very soothing, your description was right on. Towards the 1:00 I was losing interest- I'd recommending doing something a bit more drastic than add a minor part. Secondary motives, and sections can be EXTREMELY helpful. You could have a bridge to keep the audience's attention. Perhaps try and add a more definitive ending? Aside from that, I think you've done a great job with the beat, You get my 5!

5/5

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