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I Awake
This week's review goes to "Please me Louise" - Very original rock sounds by DJnr8R. Here's what you can do to expand your idea further and build a fully-finished track based on this creative piece of work.
I Awake
(1/4) Feedback on "Please me Louise"
• The intro is great. It catches my attention straight away and makes me anticipate what to follow. The first seconds feel almost like a live garage band starting up their set!
• Would be great to introduce a new theme or a verse at At 0.18 but then keep on with the intro.
• From 0.26 to 0.50 should be half as long and at 0.51 I’d work on a build-up before moving on to the next segment.
I Awake
(2/4) Feedback on "Please me Louise"
• A new sound is introduced at 1.06, but it’s really quiet. I'd turn this into a lead instead of keeping the same pattern throughout a track.
• The mixing is fine but try lowering the cymbals. Put on an EQ, cut the higher frequencies and take the volume down.
• For a better mix, try putting on a compressor on the lead channel and cut the lower frequencies (like bass, kick drums and low drones) on all channels with an EQ to clear headroom.
I Awake
(3/4) Feedback on "Please me Louise"
• At 1.30 I’d take a pause from the theme, strip down all beats and percussion to create a break. At 1.38 it shifts nicely to something new and very personal, which is great and unique! I’d take down the drums though. Try using an SPC here.
• At 2.26 I would look into spacing things out. Maybe upload a GM-2 Synth Pad and experiment with a lot of effects. I'd also add a Fakie for a sidechain effect.
I Awake
(4/4) Feedback on "Please me Louise"
• All in all I could hear a lot of expression and true creativity in this track. However to really keep listeners on their toes, you should work on a song structure. Just study song arrangement from your favorite songs, add your own personal style and keep producing!
I Awake
Anytime @Vicious V53!
Vicious V53
Thanks!
I Awake
This week's review goes to "Chicago" by Vicious V53 - A 4-minute ride of a classic house groove. Small tweaks and this could be a DJ's favorite. Let's see how you can achieve that.
I Awake
(1/4) Feedback on "Chicago" by Vicious V53:
• I like the intro, but don't stop the kick drums at 0.31. Leaving the kick going longer especially in the intro makes it easy for DJs to blend tracks together.
• The same goes at 1.02. Keep the kick going.
• The pad at 1.20 is perfect. Take the volume down a bit and cut the lower frequencies with an EQ to balance the mix.
I Awake
(2/4) Feedback on "Chicago" by Vicious V53:
• At 1.35, try adding a vocal sample, a horn or a trumpet stab to give listeners a heads up about the next part.
• Try introducing a heavier sidechained pad at 2.20 already at 1.42 and then let the track continues without any breaks.
• At 2.20 I think you can work on a bass line with a funky twist here just to add a variety. Check the Wub Machine for cool sounds!