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Just finished producing a new "trance" track

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Horuku
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States405 Posts
January 12 2012 00:32 GMT
#1
I'm still an amateur hoping to become as good as the trance greats some day, but here is my latest effort:

http://soundcloud.com/dj-horuku/mikappe

Compared to my last production (Ucliptic), this one is much more mellow and progressive. I spent a lot of time mastering, and overall I'm pleased with it. I feel like the kick is missing somewhat, but I decided to finish it up.

I dedicated this to my brother who just had an appendectomy, so I tried to put some emotion into it .

Please leave any tips or comments (negative is welcome) ^^.

*****
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English
Profile Joined April 2010
United States475 Posts
January 12 2012 00:40 GMT
#2
Calming. Pretty cool.
Essbee
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Canada2371 Posts
January 12 2012 00:43 GMT
#3
Even if I think your song sounds a bit simplistic, I really enjoyed it tbh. It's more relaxing than fancy, I like the atmosphere.

And I wish the best for you and your brother !
Starparty
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
Sweden1963 Posts
January 12 2012 00:59 GMT
#4
cute track some nostalgic vibes for me
The artist formerly known as Starparty
a176
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Canada6688 Posts
January 12 2012 01:09 GMT
#5
cool stuff
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inReacH
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Sweden1612 Posts
January 12 2012 01:19 GMT
#6
awesome
FFGenerations
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
7088 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-12 01:29:14
January 12 2012 01:28 GMT
#7
i dont like the fade to silence in the middle, i would get rid of it altogether (cant explain what i mean in reality - id make it become more empty in the middle rather than low volume), other than that very nice soothing *sleeps*
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sob3k
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States7572 Posts
January 12 2012 01:42 GMT
#8
You should try having the piano and other melody instruments not always hit directly on the beat, it made the track really hammering at times and almost like hardstyle
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Starparty
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
Sweden1963 Posts
January 12 2012 01:49 GMT
#9
On January 12 2012 10:42 sob3k wrote:
You should try having the piano and other melody instruments not always hit directly on the beat, it made the track really hammering at times and almost like hardstyle


meh, those revelations come eventually I think its a nice effort at this point
The artist formerly known as Starparty
Horuku
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States405 Posts
January 12 2012 02:20 GMT
#10
On January 12 2012 10:42 sob3k wrote:
You should try having the piano and other melody instruments not always hit directly on the beat, it made the track really hammering at times and almost like hardstyle


Aye, thanks for the tips. Just trying to keep it simple at the moment while I work on mixing. That's my biggest hurdle though, is song structure.
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DaCruise
Profile Joined July 2010
Denmark2457 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-12 03:13:07
January 12 2012 03:11 GMT
#11
Its good for what it is but the experienced ear (mine) can tell that its homemade. Thats not a bad thing at all but though you have prolly spend a lot of time on it, it comes out very simple compared to "real" trance.

I´ve always wanted to make stuff like this myself but its just so much work that I lose my motivation.

Keep up the good work and 1 day I might hear your stuff on www.di.fm
mmp
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States2130 Posts
January 12 2012 04:06 GMT
#12
As already mentioned, a little too marcato throughout.

Maybe a little repetitive given how upbeat it opens up, it lets go of a lot of energy and doesn't take it back.

I think there may be room for another (and brighter) melody on top to give it more substance. Something more memorable than the stoccato melody and strings you have right now. Something light, whimsical, mellifluous.

Otherwise, good engineering and dynamics.
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Starparty
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
Sweden1963 Posts
January 12 2012 10:03 GMT
#13
On January 12 2012 12:11 DaCruise wrote:
Its good for what it is but the experienced ear (mine) can tell that its homemade. Thats not a bad thing at all but though you have prolly spend a lot of time on it, it comes out very simple compared to "real" trance.

I´ve always wanted to make stuff like this myself but its just so much work that I lose my motivation.

Keep up the good work and 1 day I might hear your stuff on www.di.fm


everything is homemade nowdays
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