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jimbob615
Profile Blog Joined September 2006
Uruguay455 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-08 07:12:38
December 08 2010 07:09 GMT
#1
hi guys anyone that likes music, piano, FL studio or songwriting, can you please listen to this song i wrote. im looking for some critical comments, just what you think of it.

also... if you get bored, you can fast forward to to the 1:50 mark to save some time... haha thanks.



also thoughts on quotes... is it true? or a load?

*
kmh
Profile Joined November 2010
Finland351 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-08 07:33:14
December 08 2010 07:31 GMT
#2
I listened through it. All in all, it's a good start that needs some work to make it shine.

First of all, the song is lacking in dynamics. The song is about as loud from start to finish, which makes it seem kind of flat as a whole. Consider making the song build up and having it drop down for the interlude.

The piano playing sounds more programmed than actual, which I assume is the case? By modifying the velocity, you could add a lot of expressivity and life to the piano part, which really is the heart and soul of this song. If you don't have the ability to play it, you might want to get a friend to play the part for you so that you can record it.

After the interlude, you may want to bring the drums in with a pickup or a fill.

2:20, the second piano part is stepping on the toes of the backing part, detracting from it instead of adding to it. Consider transposing it up an octave. In addition, you may also want to consider panning it hard to either side.

The piece in general would benefit from a sung melody, which is probably what you had in mind in the first place? If you do go down that route, be picky about singers.

Now, I hope you take this constructive criticism in the spirit in which it was intended - it seems like you have a good ear for hooks and some talent for songwriting - keep at it
iGrok
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States5142 Posts
December 08 2010 07:45 GMT
#3
kmh has a lot of good points. Particularly the dynamics one - have it fade in and out, cut out sounds here and there - like you did at the end.

If you have a melody line, consider using a seperate instrument over the piano to do it until you have a singer. A trumpet would sound nice imo.

I recognize the hat from FL . If you look around, theres much better sounding cymbals - a ride perhaps? That one sounds too digital.
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AirbladeOrange
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States2574 Posts
December 08 2010 07:59 GMT
#4
During the first couple minutes I was thinking that it needed some layers. The second layer you added was good. I agree with the other guys that you need some dynamics in there. I'm not sure if this is the kinda thing that uses lyrics that are sung, but that would give it a whole new appeal. Overall I liked it.
kmh
Profile Joined November 2010
Finland351 Posts
December 08 2010 09:22 GMT
#5
Also when I mentioned dynamics, that doesn't mean riding the fader to adjust the volume, but rather playing softer and louder and adding or removing parts.

The piano in particular could benefit immensely from just playing the part along the song instead of looping it. I'm no pianist, so what I generally do is that I track both hands separately, and just do a lot of takes until I get what I want. I also don't hesitate to edit the midi data to fine-tune the velocity. If you can, get a piano-playing friend to track it for you.
Peeano
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Netherlands5727 Posts
December 08 2010 09:34 GMT
#6
For the piano: The melody should be louder than the bass.
And I think it would sound a lot better if you use chords in the bass, instead of just single notes.
Possibly make variations of single notes n chords to make it sound less dull.
The use of chords in the bass is to make it sound more complete/warmer/full.
FBH #1!
Rekrul
Profile Blog Joined November 2002
Korea (South)17174 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-08 09:40:42
December 08 2010 09:37 GMT
#7
started at 1:50. really catchy, definitely has potential

lyrics sick gay though
why so 진지해?
Zim23
Profile Joined August 2010
United States1681 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-08 10:05:07
December 08 2010 10:02 GMT
#8
On December 08 2010 18:37 Rekrul wrote:
started at 1:50. really catchy, definitely has potential

lyrics sick gay though

Second this. Lyrics kind of nauseating but the song itself is well produced/catchy. Suggested lyric change: and if she's easy use a condom.
Do an arranged marriage if she's not completely minging, and don't worry about dancing, get a go-kart, cheers.
mizU
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States12125 Posts
December 08 2010 10:39 GMT
#9
yeah the lyrics seem kind of repetitive...
if a, then b,
but if b, then c.
basically.
try to be a little more poetic/creative with it
if happy ever afters did exist <3 @watamizu_
tealc
Profile Joined October 2010
109 Posts
December 08 2010 11:50 GMT
#10
Can anyone recall the original song where OP ripped off that piano melody from?
d3_crescentia
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States4054 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-08 11:56:37
December 08 2010 11:56 GMT
#11
I agree with the concerns about dynamics. Live recorded/performed is always better!

As for lyrics and melody, I think it's pretty repetitive, unless you're going for that whole electronic business, in which case it should be deliberate and extended and developed with layering upon layering.

Also, please no trumpets. Otherwise you might end up like this guy:
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once, not long ago, there was a moon here
jimbob615
Profile Blog Joined September 2006
Uruguay455 Posts
December 24 2010 05:32 GMT
#12
thanks everyone appreciate the feedback heaps going to go back to the drawing board and try and fix it with some of the suggestions here.
Mora
Profile Blog Joined October 2002
Canada5235 Posts
December 24 2010 05:38 GMT
#13
the lyrics made me puke all over myself.

catchy tune though.
Happiness only real when shared.
HeadhunteR
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Argentina1258 Posts
December 24 2010 08:57 GMT
#14
do one about SC with the same melody.. needs more lyrics.
in The Kong line forever
vlaric
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
United States412 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-24 09:21:52
December 24 2010 09:15 GMT
#15
On December 08 2010 20:50 tealc wrote:
Can anyone recall the original song where OP ripped off that piano melody from?


Wannabe zerg player
DarthThienAn
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States2734 Posts
December 25 2010 02:48 GMT
#16
Catchy background music for chillin ^^
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