saigen Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 New, almost finished, work in progress which I'm stuck on. I really need help with making this better. MP3 Play / pause JavaScript is required. 0:00 0:00 volume > next menu Pristine fin > next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickblock369 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 High strings starting at 0:15 sounded a little bit clashy and bothersome, particularly the beginning of it, probably because I didn't like the tremolo strings playing the F (I guess F seemed really intended when it comes to chaotic music, but if I wanted more relaxed feel, maybe the tremolo strings should play an E). I'm glad that feeling is slowly, slowly fading away.... Right when the tempo changes at 0:54, it felt a little too sudden. Maybe I'd add some percussion-only part, playing slightly fewer notes, before the pitched instruments start coming in. (If you don't understand, compare the beginning of Ganon Dungeon (final stage) theme from the original Legend of Zelda for FDS and NES both. The FDS adds a bit more suspense) Overall... such great effort from you! Keep it up. Particularly 1:33, I was like "whoa... what is this suspenseful feeling?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jana Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I really liked listening to this. I feel the really strong gradual build that you've established. Maybe next a "break out" theme would sound good, right before the ending cymbal crash. Maybe insert a contrasting melody there --- fast rhythm to contrast with the slow scalar tones we've been hearing up until then, and perhaps mix dramatic major and minor sounds to contrast with the current dark and brooding sound --- and let that melody be a climax, then have the cymbal crash at the end. ... some ideas.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saigen Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 Thanks for the sweet feedback guys. I'll make sure to update this track soon incorporating your tips :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepharite Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 This is really nice work. I liked the build up in the beginning. I really enjoyed the second section, with the synth background. It really meshed well with the classical style. Great use of percussion, and choir/chanting. What samples are you using for choir? I like them. Abrupt ending, but probably due to the programming. Overall, really nice. I got a good sense of tension and anxiety. My only recommendation is when you repeat some sections (like the strings near the end), it drones a little too long. Some variety in those could help a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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