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Instrumental - Deadlock

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It's been a while since I came up with a finished product. But here is an instrumental track I recently uploaded called "Deadlock." The name of the song is subject to change.

Deadlock

This is my first attempt to incorporate a drum track into a song. About a year or so ago, I layed down a drum track while experimenting with the composing software. I saved the track with the intention of "using" it someday. It wasn't until many months later that I started the process of composing deadlock.

Having the drum track, I first added the harp synth, which is 90% present throughout the song. Then I added other instruments so the song wouldn't seem too repetitive - this was the hard part. I spent a lot of time deciding what melodies to use, how many additional "voices" to add, and the type of instruments. I went through several harmonies before being satisfied with what is now the final product.

When composing the song, I had in mind a setting similiar to the last fight scene in Kill Bill Volume 1 (the Bride vs. O-ren). But I would like to hear what you guys think of when you listen the song. So any comments/feedback is much appreciated.

Cheers!

I would add some variation to your drums tracks. What I like to do is make a special measure for the end of each them with a misplaced beat.

I don't have much to say on the melodies, though. They don't sound out of place or anything like that and are nice, simple tunes for a simple song.

The ending came a bit sudden; I'd have the piece return to the tonic, or fade out over time.

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