MC6 Round 1 Results - A Different World

 
"A Different World"
(m6i-dwor.zip)

by

Eric nuclear
(nuclear)


This song competed in the intermediate division of Music Contest 6, where it ranked in block 3.

Judge: Pickard ,Jonathan

That little breathy-bell riff that occupies channels 1 and 2 throughout the song should have been ping-ponged between the channels instead of echoed. Rhythm wasn't handled too well in this piece, and definitely not handled consistently. The bass drum needs less static, the hihat in orders 19..22, channel 9, needs to have some volume variation, and at line 56, channel 3, order 24, that retrig sounds far too much like someone sticking their tongue out and blowing a raspberry. The bass line in order 4 should have relaxed a bit and reminded itself it's not Geddy Lee (I have to remind myself of this on frequent occasion as well, so don't feel bad). If I were you I'd work on your tracker chops some more. This song leaves me with the feeling that the composer hadn't yet started in with the spit and polish to make this song perfect, and the good ideas it does have suffer somewhat as a result.

Judge: Almon ,Barry

kinda sounds like Dr. Who & this Duran Duran song I know of. If flows really nicely. The bassline is solid and tight. Good crash starting pattern 16. Could have made more note change ups during the verses. Sample #2 is weird and really cool. The fade in and fade out's are done really nicely.

Judge: Telgarsky ,Matus

Before I say anything, I want the author/composer of this to know that this is the best song I have judged out of all three categories. Nice creative samples. Play some more with the volume, it doesn't change much. Some slides would make entrances of themes/instruments better and allow for a smoother song. Also, this would allow for a better sense of climax. Very well done. =)

Judge: DelCarpio ,Derek

sample 4 is too harsh, crackling noise pulls away from the sound of the song. Using the "It's a different world" sample 3 times in the intro is a bit much, cut it down to one or two so not to bore the listener bass sample needs more power, umph! good melody and counter melody in pattern 8 and 9 but it seems as if rushed to get to the cool part, maybe play it with just the melody and then with the counter melody added, you did it the other way around in pattern 12 and 13 try panning effects in 16-18, it's a good place to have them

Judge: Svanholm ,Jakob

this track sounds like a classical orchestral tune which has been remixed with synth equipment from the 80's. it has got a deep mellow feeling throughout the tune. i wasn't very excited while listening to it, since it didn't progress much. you could've paid more attention to the drum and basslines.