by

Jiri Bubrak
(Bubrak)

A standard sample set that is of fair sound quality. There does not seem to be a proper beginning to this track, and volumes need to be seriously adjusted, which will help to prevent the distorting in many places. The beat is very monotonous using rather harsh sounds that create a noisy and messy sounding rhythm. The simple and minimalist chord piano progression is repeated, it needs more variation to it. But the string backings in the break block do add some depth, effect and atmosphere to the track, however once again it is all too quickly smothered by other loud instruments. The pace of the track slows down far too marginally in the break block to cause any great effect or point, and there are too many active channels and effects in use around pattern 28, causing the music to jolt and slow down for a pattern or so. The potential in this track is totally clouded by bad production and lack of attention to detail and tracking technique.

Jeez, isn't that backbeat a little too hyper at the beginning? I got used to it after 3 tracks or so, but it was a bit tough to ease into. Also, wheres the actual tune? I like a followable tune, and this song doesn't have one. Its not repetitive, it doesn't really sound bad, but it lacks a lead track that the mind can *grip* onto. Interesting bells or whatever those are, but they really don't have enough continuity for use as a lead. But hey, at least it changes. e

-promising beginning, got my foot tapping right away -not really original song style -song turned to cheese a order 4 (doo Dee Doo, do do do dEE do) don't get me wrong, leads weere in tune and fit into the song nicely but it rubbed me the wrong way... was not how I expected song to proceed -repetative -nice break after the first section, but then it draws out and out too long when the (doo dee doo) pitches up at the end samples sound strained well tracked and in tune, but my initial appeal dies, and then it never comes back... percussion variation? FX on samples? sweeps?.. keep throwing new twists at me because one twist won't hold my attention for 4 minutes...

Ok, to start: I tried writing an essay with this in the background and it was impossible. The pace was incredible. I loved your base and drums. The melody, however, (I'm referring specifically to the theme to chimes play ) wasn't so great. It was a bit too repetitive and predictable, until the end when it seemed almost random. I liked the section starting on order 12 a lot; the long chords next to the high paced drums were a good touch. Originalty was better than average; samples were adequate; technical was pretty good; form was quite strong; Overall was something better than the sum of its parts.

This is another demo style tune. Very nice beginning, but then what followed let down the start. The instruments are a little out of tune but not a great deal. Some good chord progressions in there and is almost remeniscent of an up beat version of a classic amiga tune. Panning is good even though very randomly generated. Surround sound not overly used. The main chorus/theme goes on for too long. Part of the melody doesn't sit well, for example pattern 9, row 96, column 3, the F note pitch slide to G sounds off. A straight G note would have been better than a pitch slide. You could have also provided a better ending than just a fade out, especially after a powerful intro, and keeping up the energy level through out the tune. The instruments work well, except the piano or clav sound. A synth would have been a better choice as the rest of the tune is very synthy. Some of the samples sound a bit familiar, thought that could be due to the way in which they were used.

demo style track - kinda catchy hook - solid work - samples are okay - old school