largon203
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#570802 - 22/01/08 03:21 PM
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SOS Admin, If this is a problem please let me know. Thanks. Dave (Largo) Here's the Skinny. 1. Post a link to 1 (One) song. Please if you put a
link that leads to 2 or more specify which 1 I am to listen to. (Please don't PM me for
review requests, as I like to do my reviews in the order in which they are requested, Feel
free to PM me with any post review questions if you'd like) 2. I am very
opinionated, and review from the listeners perspective first. If I find the song
unlike-able I will say so, and then give mix/master feedback. I respect the writers
perspective, but understand I am not going to lie to win friends, and I expect you to
understand that position. 3. I will offer production tips if I think of them.
And I will focus, as well on the mix help side of things, If I feel your mix needs it. 4. Each song that is posted for review will be listened to not less than 3 times
and (usually) not more than 10. I will report how many time I listened (Loved= 10, and
Couldn't bare=3) If I say I listened to it more than 10 Time's rest assured I think
it's a Hit if not at the moment in the near future with some modifications. 5.
The only thing I ask of you all is to Review my stuff. After I review yours of course.
Seems to be a fair trade? 6. Here's how my review will be delivered. a. Song Structure. Win / Lose b. Musicality 0-10 c. Likability (How many
time I could bare to listen) 3-10 d. Emotion 0-10 (0 being none what-so ever, and 10
being Give me a break, way overdone. 5 is well done.) e. Mix 1-10 with explanation
f. Master 1-10 if you have mastered, and or had someone master your track.
(Occasionally I'll say it doesn't need it) g. If you ask for production I will end
with what I feel it needs, if you don't ask I might give it to you anyway, if I feel it
needs something.... 7. Lets get to it shall we? -Dave (Largo) www.myspace.com/largodigigenerationwww.soundclick.com/largo
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[Re: largon203]
#570830 - 22/01/08 04:26 PM
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that would be awesome, any thoughts are a help Play
320 Kb/psPlay 128 Kb/psDo you have a particular track you'd like
opinions on from your myspace
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[Re: largon203]
#571050 - 23/01/08 04:49 AM
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A - Structure - WIN WIN WIN - Love the composition and movement of this track. Very well
done B - Musicality - 10 - Very nice use of inversions, and harmonies. I especially
like the chorus. Take a bow I very rarely give a 10 in this category. C - Likability
- 9 - I really enjoyed the bass timbre, and guitar tone. Very creative, and energizing.
Your attention to detail is excellent. For example the vox coming in reverse for the 2nd
verse, also the neat arpeggiation that plays behind everything in the verse. The only
reason you didn't get a 10 in this category is because of the sound of the drums. Not
per-say how you processed them but the timbre. More on this in the mix category. D -
Emotion - 4 - I think during most of the song your emotional control is perfect, but in
the chorus I think you could belt it a little harder, I think if you do, it'll take the
whole song up a notch to a 5. E - Mix - 8 - I listened to this song 9 times, and I
wasn't sure about what was wrong, but I did hear something. I think if you replace the
percussion in the first half of the chorus with a more natural sounding kick and snare it
would help the piece over all. also the cymbals are a bit digital sounding throughout the
track. Nothing a few sample couldn't fix tho. F - Master - I'm thinking you didn't
master this yet so.... N/A G - Production - 10 - I don't usually give this category a
number, but in this case I will. I thought you did an Excellent job of keeping the
listener interested throughout the whole song. From great textured backing arpeggiated
synths, to Neat transitions, to killer bass movement. I'd say over all a job VERY
well done. In short - An energetic, pop/metal track with a lot of go! A Must
listen! Dave (Largo) www.myspace.com/largodigigenerationwww.soundclick.com/largoIf you wouldn't mind reviewing "One Nation" for me.
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[Re: largon203]
#571229 - 23/01/08 03:36 PM
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Any other takers? Dave (Largo) www.myspace.com/largodigigenerationwww.soundclick.com/largo
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[Re: largon203]
#571406 - 23/01/08 10:39 PM
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Dave, If no one else is up for the Largon experience I would appreciate a critique of
"Woolwich next to your skin" It's 7 minutes long so I had to convert it from
128 to 98 to fit onto Myspace. It's on the Conory myspace page Regards
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[Re: largon203]
#571444 - 24/01/08 01:37 AM
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Would love if you would give this an expert listen if you don't mind. http://atavistmusic.com/atavist/music.htmlSong #15 The
Driving Song Ta very much if you would
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[Re: largon203]
#571605 - 24/01/08 01:31 PM
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http://www.timdavisproductions.com/beansquad/A%20Loving%20Side.mp3Absolute work in progress, and have yet to unlock a structure for the end..
So I guess i'm looking for feedback to help me get there! That's why there is a long gap
with no vocals at the end. I'm sure some crits you say i've already worked out, as there
is quite a lot wrong with it : ) Anyway, I hope you enjoy! Tim
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#571652 - 24/01/08 03:05 PM
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Due to overwhelming Critique requests both here and on Soundclick. I'm asking for no more
until I catch up. Make NO mistake about it. I will catch up! In the order they have
been recieved. Thanks. Dave (Largo) www.myspace.com/largodigigenerationwww.soundclick.com/largo
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[Re: Conory]
#571837 - 24/01/08 09:45 PM
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Quote Conory:
Dave, If no one
else is up for the Largon experience I would appreciate a critique of "Woolwich next to
your skin"
It's 7 minutes long so I had to convert it from 128 to 98 to fit
onto Myspace.
It's on the Conory myspace page
Regards
To be fair, I'm gonna put a
minimum 128 k requirement, on my Critique's. I had a quick listen and quickly determined
that for me to critique this track based on a 98k mp3 was outright unfair to you, because
I couldn't make out much. It sounded like a Nintendo Entertainment System was playing a
MIDI, and I know thats not what you intended or delivered for that matter. So please,
offer for me to Critique another one of your tracks thats at least 128k or more. Thanks,
Dave (Largo) www.myspace.com/largodigigeneration www.soundclick.com/largo
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[Re: Atavist]
#571840 - 24/01/08 09:48 PM
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Quote Atavist:
Would love if you
would give this an expert listen if you don't mind.
http://atavistmusic.com/atavist/music.html
Song #15 The
Driving Song
Ta very much if you would
I tried to download "The Driving
Song", but the link seems to be dead. Please re-post, and I'll be glad to Critique it.
-Dave (Largo) www.myspace.com/largodigigeneration www.soundclick.com/largo
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[Re: Tim Davis]
#571867 - 24/01/08 10:46 PM
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Quote Tim Davis:
http://www.timdavisproductions.com/beansquad/A%20Loving%20Side.mp3
Absolute work in progress, and have yet to unlock a structure for the
end.. So I guess i'm looking for feedback to help me get there! That's why there is a long
gap with no vocals at the end. I'm sure some crits you say i've already worked out, as
there is quite a lot wrong with it : ) Anyway, I hope you enjoy!
Tim
A - Structure - Win - Nice
Pop progression with good modulation.
B - Musicality - 8 - Very well thought out
melodies and harmonies. I really like the modulations in the chorus. To raise the score to
a 10 ... well we'll wait for the G spot to go there...
C - Likability - 10 - I
actually listened a good 12 times, I guess that means I really liked this track ;-) I
thing the song is laced with a bunch of memorable content, that leads the listener to want
to hear it again and again. As for the end being incomplete, I don't think it's far from
complete. More on this in the G spot...
D - Emotion - 5 - I think the piece overall
has a lot of believable emotion, and her voice hits a home-run (Dido style)
E - Mix
- 9 - I really liked the warm sound of the music. Everything cuts nicely, the only minor
issue is her Essh-es seem to cut a little too much, Nothing a mild de-esser can't fix. But
I drooped the score from a 10 because it was a bit distracting, and IMO is an issue that
needs to be addressed. Other than that, Well done. Great depth of field and sense of
space.
F - Master - N/A not there yet.
G - Production - If you have her sing
the chorus one more time with all the layers of her voice sounding as sweet as she does,
while the arrangement slowly morphs into the sub woofer (as it already does) Then you'll
have an outstanding polished Pop track for radio. Also, after the second chorus, you know
the part where you have a neat arpeggiated synth play for a few bars., if you have the
singer sing some oohs or ahhs counter rhythmically to the arpeggiated pattern, whoa!! Do
that, and you could take the listener on a ride they will never forget. Great song and
production thus far.
In short - Stellar song that is currently on 3rd base,
Time to steal home... Can't wait to hear the finale track.
Dave (Largo)
www.myspace.com/largodigigeneration
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#572450 - 26/01/08 07:38 PM
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#572456 - 26/01/08 07:54 PM
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Quote largon203:
Quote Conory:
Dave, If no one
else is up for the Largon experience I would appreciate a critique of "Woolwich next to
your skin"
It's 7 minutes long so I had to convert it from 128 to 98 to fit
onto Myspace.
It's on the Conory myspace page
Regards
To be fair, I'm gonna put a
minimum 128 k requirement, on my Critique's. I had a quick listen and quickly determined
that for me to critique this track based on a 98k mp3 was outright unfair to you, because
I couldn't make out much. It sounded like a Nintendo Entertainment System was playing a
MIDI, and I know thats not what you intended or delivered for that matter. So please,
offer for me to Critique another one of your tracks thats at least 128k or more. Thanks,
Dave (Largo) www.myspace.com/largodigigeneration www.soundclick.com/largo
Actually, Dave, it sounds just
as bad at 128. I was trying to do an ensemble piece using midi and GM and I got
tunnel vision.
Thanks for the reality check
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#573231 - 28/01/08 11:21 PM
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Can you put me into the Queue. Any time in the future will do. Thanks... what a great idea
- a standard Crit format- Whoa !!!)[url= http://www.myspace.com/jimdeluxe ]Here comes santa[/url]
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#574151 - 30/01/08 11:59 PM
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Quote The Nags Head:
Hi There
This is a jolly good idea! Please can you do mine when u get a sec?
It
is called Slam Dunk and it is here:
http://www.chilled.tv/slamdunk.mp3
Many thanks,
NH
A - Structure - Win -
Ha ha ha, what a great fun track B - Musicality - 8 - Surprisingly well done, being a
humor induced track. C - Likability - 7 - Short and sweet, this song left me
laughing (in a good way) and wanting to play it over and over. My son got a kick out of it
too. I think this is a definite (albeit political) radio worthy track, for he likes of Don
Imus, and NPR. D - Emotion - 5 - I felt the humor expressed really hit a home run. E - Mix - 10 - The mix is over all well suited for the song, I wouldn't change
anything. F - Master - 8 - The track could be a bit hotter but other than that the
tone is good. G - Production - Again I wouldn't change a thing. Well done.
In short - A true "Slam Dunk"
Dave (Largo) www.myspace.com/largodigigeneration www.soundclick.com/largo
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#574162 - 31/01/08 12:26 AM
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Quote JimDelux:
Can you put me
into the Queue. Any time in the future will do. Thanks... what a great idea - a standard
Crit format- Whoa !!!)http://www.myspace.com/jimdeluxe ]Here comes santa[/url]
A - Structure - Lose - A B A B solo on
top of B, and A B or was that A? thats the problem It's hard to differentiate the two. I'm
guessing the Here comes santa is the B, but I lose that perspective half way through the
song. B - Musicality - 4 - this song reminds me of an old school rock band, with
rhythms that are quite generic, and lackluster builds. I respect the musicianship, but
feel you leave a lot to be desired. C - Likability - 5 - The song didn't bore me, but
it also didn't make a very strong impression. However, I'm willing to bet that a lot of
people will like this track due to the lyrics. They are neat and very Holiday. D -
Emotion - 3- I think one of the reasons I didn't fall for this track is because the vocal
performance falls short. If you put more rock push into them you'll achieve a 5 in
emotion, and perhaps a few more points in both Musicality, and Likability. E - Mix -
7 - Over all not a bad mix. The song has a late 70's sound to it, Although it does lack
some punch and sizzle, the sound over all is a good one. Hence the 7 and not a 5. Perhaps
it was tracked back then? F - Master - N/A G - Production - Again, I think if
you push a little harder on the vocal performance, and spruce up the rhythm guitars you'll
have an over all better track.
In short - A cool song that has a blast from the
past sound and feel. Keep Rockin
Dave (Largo) www.myspace.com/largodigigeneration www.soundclick.com/largo
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#577361 - 06/02/08 09:48 PM
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No Other Takers? C'mon I don't bite. -Dave (Largo) www.soundclick.com/largowww.myspace.com/largodigigeneration
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#577494 - 07/02/08 09:12 AM
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Here's one for you, if you like : http://www.mio.co.za/Enter%20Next%20Level.mp3Silly Breaks,
make for clowns by a clown. Rgds, D.
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#577680 - 07/02/08 02:48 PM
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ok what the hell  the track is the first one Hi-Lo, Im debating waiting to post
it, cos I have some live drums ready for it which Im currently mixing in to add variety...
but what the hell maybe i could get a before and after from you http://www.myspace.com/planetdoezerwill check your stuff
out soon for sure... cheers D
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#578455 - 09/02/08 02:27 PM
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Quote largon203:
Quote The Nags Head:
Hi There
This is a jolly good idea! Please can you do mine when u get a sec?
It is called Slam Dunk and it is here:
http://www.chilled.tv/slamdunk.mp3
Many thanks,
NH
A - Structure
- Win - Ha ha ha, what a great fun track
B - Musicality - 8 - Surprisingly well
done, being a humor induced track.
C - Likability - 7 - Short and sweet, this song
left me laughing (in a good way) and wanting to play it over and over. My son got a kick
out of it too. I think this is a definite (albeit political) radio worthy track, for he
likes of Don Imus, and NPR.
D - Emotion - 5 - I felt the humor expressed really hit
a home run.
E - Mix - 10 - The mix is over all well suited for the song, I wouldn't
change anything.
F - Master - 8 - The track could be a bit hotter but other than
that the tone is good.
G - Production - Again I wouldn't change a thing. Well
done.
In short - A true "Slam Dunk"
Dave (Largo)
www.myspace.com/largodigigeneration
www.soundclick.com/largo
Thanks Dave! Your reviews are
very well thought out and I appreciate you taking the time to do it.
Currently working on one dedicated to bacon butties. Will post soon.
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#578502 - 09/02/08 05:15 PM
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Quote Darclinc:
Here's one for
you, if you like :
http://www.mio.co.za/Enter%20Next%20Level.mp3
Silly Breaks,
make for clowns by a clown.
Rgds,
D.
A - Structure - Win - Some serious well
thought out Electronica. B - Musicality - 10 - I got to tell you, While the talent at
soundclick is nothing short of amazing, they have a ton to gain from the likes of the SOS
forums and members. Great show for the genre. C - Likability - 6 - I have never been
a HUGE Electronica fan, so for me to have 6 listens says something. To achieve a higher
score you'd need to spruce up the depth of field a bit more. D - Emotion - 4 - I got
a mid-day drive kind of feel throughout the song. Well done. E - Mix - 8 - To achieve
a higher score in this category, have something like a percussive synth start playing way
off in the distance and slowly make it's way to the front of the soundstage. If you can
pull that off or something that follows suit effectively, I would raise it to a 10. F
- Master - N/A G - See I've gone and done it. I blew my load in the mix category ;-)
So now what? Nothing really. Great job overall. There isn't anything else I would suggest
for this track in it's current state, perhaps if you take it a bit further as
pre-mentioned in my Mix category, I'll have something more.
In short - Sit
down, strap in, get ready... GO!!!
-Dave (Largo) www.soundclick.com/largo www.myspace.com/largodigigeneration
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#578509 - 09/02/08 05:36 PM
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Quote DoeZer:
ok what the hell

the track is the first one Hi-Lo, Im debating waiting to post it, cos I have
some live drums ready for it which Im currently mixing in to add variety... but what the
hell maybe i could get a before and after from you 
http://www.myspace.com/planetdoezer
will check your stuff
out soon for sure... cheers D
A - Structure - Win - a rhythmically catchy A section, followed
by an equaly catchy groovy B, absolutely refreshing backbeat. There's something about, let
me guess.... 80 bpm---160 if you like to cheat ;-) ? B - Musicality - 8 - This is a
tried and tested progression, and you employ it well, I feel however that.... I'll save it
for the G spot. C - Likability - 7.5 - I really dig the groove! you got that down
pat. My G spot will explain what I feel needs to be done to kick it strait up to a 10+ D - Emotion - 5 - Woo-haa, smooth flow and genuine blues meets soul meets funk sound.
Well done Doezer. E - Mix - 8 - Man I'm starting to dislike Myspace's mp3 player, it
can be real hard sometimes to to make a judgment, because there's just something that
sucks about it (Myspace's player). But I feel an 8 is accurate. When the chorus kicks in
things open up but I think if they were to widen up a bit more the impact would be more
effective and raise your score to a 9.5-10. F - N/A G - OK, Now what's this
"need" I feel? The track length is long and while you may want that, it doesn't need to
be. This is IMHO a serious radio worthy track that would play over and over if the whole
track chimed in at 3:30. There are a few ways you could go about it, and I'm not about to
try and impose what I feel should go because I think it's almost all go. If it were my
tune I'd probably scrap the spot s that are primarily beat only. Anyhow thats my 20
cents.
In short - An invigorating, groovy ride that makes you wanna move.
-Dave (Largo) www.soundclick.com/largo www.myspace.com/largodigigeneration
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#578927 - 11/02/08 12:19 AM
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Bump ^^ Any others? -Dave (Largo) www.soundclick.com/largo
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#578994 - 11/02/08 09:45 AM
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hey larg... thank you very much for the detailed critique  your
comments are spot on. yes it is long. im just not sure what id chop out to shorten it,
thats kind of the way it flows..! as for teh chorus lacking some punch when it kicks
in - i totally agree. am trying to remedy that right now. also a better drum track being
added. then after that im just gonna leave it. im getting tired of it  thanks again for the work you putin there.. and teh formats cool too...  cheers d
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#579049 - 11/02/08 11:30 AM
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I am up for it a bit of fun
Visit our myspace (below), and listen to Sleep.
Cheers
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#579059 - 11/02/08 11:47 AM
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Doesnt anyone ever send you crap songs?
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#579187 - 11/02/08 03:31 PM
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[Re: IvanSC]
#579210 - 11/02/08 04:22 PM
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Quote IvanSC:
Doesnt anyone ever
send you crap songs?
You
bet... Although not really much here on SOS. I've gotten a fair amount of what I would
call crap. But even sometimes when I review the crap, I can see the potential in it. Kinda
like trying to see the rose that was pooped on... lol Either way I try to stay
constructive for a reason. And thus far I haven't heard anything all that bad here on
SOS... yet. but if you have a read in my Critiquing thread at soundclicks' Critiques
Corner, you'll see a few pretty harsh reviews where the productions were quite broken.
Cheers!
-Dave (Largo) www.soundclick.com/largo
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#579478 - 12/02/08 09:46 AM
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#579592 - 12/02/08 02:23 PM
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Quote The Nags Head:
Dave, I am
so impressed with your critiques I have summoned up the courage to post another!
Well, this is rather interesting. Late last summer I bought a new mic. I set one up
outside to record some outdoor guitar as it was such a lovely day. Perchance, I left the
recorder running as I drifted off into a deep sleep (after too many Chardonnays!). Only
after playing the results back later, did I notice at one point that the insects in my
garden seemed to be almost playing in harmony!! It was quite remarkable - beautiful yet
creepy at the same time. Like when you ring up for a take-away and the guy on the other
end of the phone predicts your main course - you know what I mean? that type of thing.
I have never before played this to anyone. As always, your comments are
appreciated.
http://www.chilled.tv/garden.mp3
There are many insects in
my garden and quite frankly, I wish they would leave my bush alone.
A - Structure - WIN - LMAO I know I'm gonna
get some serious flack for this too. My SUPER eccentric audiophile father has a vinyl
album that came to mind while listening. It's a full 2 sides of some guy throwing,
spinning, and banging together pots and pans between 2 high quality microphones. What a
riot. B - Musicality - 1.5 - C'mon... U know that was cute. Nice attempt to make it
sound like they were in harmony, but I heard the speed lift with the pitch... I love
samples. C - Likability - 8 - Believe it or not I got 8 full listens. You captured
your garden nicely... lol D - Emotion - 5 - those lil buggers were pissed!!! LMAO E - Mix - 10 - throughout the whole experience I was like... WHERES MY Skeeter
Beeter! F - Master - 10 - Woot! Woot!... No wait there wasn't an owl was there? G - Production. I can deffinitely hear something like a frog coming in at :55 and
maybe a snake slithering by at around 1:02 gobbling up the frog... ;-)
LOL -
Twas a fun one ;-)
-Dave (Largo) www.soundclick.com/largo www.myspace.com/largodigigeneration
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#579704 - 12/02/08 06:46 PM
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Re: How does your track sound? Get Critiqued HERE! (Will Start posting @ 9pm EST USA)
[Re: largon203]
#580284 - 14/02/08 12:22 AM
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Hi Dave (the man who never sleeps), I'd really appreciate a critique of "Time
Was" which I recorded in 2004. I did a final mix because I had a deadline even though the
song wasn't finished. Because I'm hardware based I have no means of recalling
the mix and I've got 2 choices. 1. Add the extra bits and try and blend them in
to the existing mix 2. Add the extra bits and do a fresh mix 1st
break: I'm thinking of adding spoken words and a synth whine 2nd break to end:
I'm thinking of adding spoken words I am extremely happy with some parts and
undecided about others It's an ecological song and the last 3 minutes is a
musical allegory of the Earth dying set to the relentless rhythm of the machinery that's
responsible. I've just opened up a Soundclick account so I hope this is the
correct URL web
page Thanks
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http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=804557
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Re: How does your track sound? Get Critiqued HERE! (Will Start posting @ 9pm EST USA)
[Re: largon203]
#580467 - 14/02/08 02:05 PM
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Hi Dave Seems like a good deal so can you cast your ears on one of mine thanks. Not to the typical tastes of most on these forums but here goes........ http://www.songramp.com/mod/mps/viewtrack.php?trackid=62025Cheers Ronnie
-------------------- My Songs are at http://songramp.com/RonnieG
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Re: How does your track sound? Get Critiqued HERE! (Will Start posting @ 9pm EST USA)
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#581140 - 16/02/08 08:50 AM
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Hi all, I have been hit by a nasty cold, and will be out of commission until at least
monday. ... Until then, I'm off to bed... Nuthin but soup and Nyquil for a lil while. -Dave (Largo) www.soundclick.com/largowww.myspace.com/largodigigeneration
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#581321 - 16/02/08 06:58 PM
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Re: How does your track sound? Get Critiqued HERE! (Will Start posting @ 9pm EST USA)
[Re: largon203]
#581333 - 16/02/08 07:38 PM
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Cool man I appreciate what you are doing for others here...
Had a listen to
your Toy Soldier remake, sounds pretty darn good, comes in nice....
Ill give
you my 2 cents cause that's just what I do.
To me, and this is preference, the
vocal seems to be pretty forward in the verses, which I like, but as soon as the bridge
kicks in and then the hook the vocal seems to get hidden behind the instruments..To me the
Vocal needs to come out more when everything else picks up, make it even more
dynamic...maybe .5 db or so not a lot...
Other than that the only other thing I
don't really like is after the first hook when the next verse kicks in everything cuts out
immediately, I would like to hear a little more of the ambient noise carry into the
next verse a little to help it mesh. It actually sounds like you split a loop or wav cause
I can hear like a tick or click that shouldn't be there, more out of the left monitor, you
may want to check that out.
Nice quick outro and my kind of mix, simple yet it
sounds real nice. I like the added percussion, especially the cymbals, when everything
picks up. Overall this is a 10, the average listener will think I am out to lunch on my
advice...
Nothing I want you to check out of my own, just thought that you
might like someones opinion instead of giving them all the time, take from it what you
like.
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Re: How does your track sound? Get Critiqued HERE! (Will Start posting @ 9pm EST USA)
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#581992 - 19/02/08 01:20 AM
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Quote Blink:
I am up for it a bit
of fun
Visit our myspace (below), and listen to Sleep.
Cheers
Terribly sorry I missed your
post. you almost slipped through the cracks.
A - Structure - Win - Very
chaotically cool. As you so rightly labeled it. B - Musicality - 8 - Very creative
and unique melodies. I like your use of synths in the track as well. C - Likability -
6 - I really enjoyed the rhythmic movement. But your vocals at times were a little out of
pitch. Not a bad thing... I just thought that it took away from the piece in spots. I LOVE
the part where the beat pounds in the middle. It really helps the track take off. D
- Emotion - 5 Spot on - Especially while your singing under the heavier beat. E - Mix
- 10 - Wicked!!!! POP SIZZLE PUNCH!!! and VERY Dynamic. F - Master - 5 - I think the
track could use a tilt up in the highs. Other than that. It's great. G - Production -
This tracks style is not my area of expertise. I am lost for words. Nice work.
In short - Very creative track, a must listen...
If you feel like
reciprocating tell me what you think of In My Life.
-Dave (Largo) www.soundclick.com/largo
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Re: How does your track sound? Get Critiqued HERE! (Will Start posting @ 9pm EST USA)
[Re: RonnieG]
#581994 - 19/02/08 01:33 AM
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Quote RonnieG:
Hi Dave Seems
like a good deal so can you cast your ears on one of mine thanks. Not to the typical
tastes of most on these forums but here goes........  http://www.songramp.com/mod/mps/viewtrack.php?trackid=62025
Cheers
Ronnie
A - Structure - Big Win (I think) - A very moving A section, seamlessly flows into
a beautiful B section. The "I think" is because I didn't want it to end. Why so short? B - Musicality - 9 - Well done. I thought you struck a chord in this reviewer. C -
Likability - 7 - Although I felt you did a wonderful job... you left me hangin with a
short short short version. Make this a full legnth track and I can stamp it with an easy
10+ D - Emotion - A SOLID 5 - Well done. I was on the edge of my seat. I felt the
sincerity in your voice. You meant what you sang. And it shows. E - mix - 10 - I'm
sure there aren't many on SOS that would argue with me on this score. Again very well
done. F - Master - Don't need it. G - Production - Very simple advice here...
Make it a full length song. I know simple advice, not so simple to do. But I truly believe
your capable. So if your game get to it and give me a shout when it's done.
Also let me know whta you think of one of my tracks >>> www.soundclick.com/largo
-Dave (Largo) www.soundclick.com/largo www.myspace.com/largodigigeneration
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Re: How does your track sound? Get Critiqued HERE! (Will Start posting @ 9pm EST USA)
[Re: largon203]
#584450 - 25/02/08 12:32 AM
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here are some tracks. The first or whichever you prefer. What do you think? http://www.reverbnation.com/maxderelict
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