1 Reply by projeknul

(3 replies, posted in Constructive Criticism)

Thanks for all the positive comments! I was honestly expecting a more negative response.

@Blipkid: thanks! I was going for a rock feel, I suppose. I really love gritty sounds (i.e. distorted guitars, etc.) and I decided to use the MMC5 module for its extra pulse channels: they have some dirtiness to them in the lower registers. Perfect for power chords, imo. Also, I understand what you mean about the glissando. I kind of overdid it, I guess XD. I'll try toning it down. However, I personally think the intro fits well, so I'll be keeping it. You did get me thinking though... all the interesting things I could do for a new intro. Again, thank you so much!

@urbster1: thanks a lot! \( * 3 *)/ Now that you mention it, the instrumentation and dynamics are a bit stationary. In fact, I think that is what was bothering me when I was writing the song: variety in instrumentation and dynamics! I'll keep it in mind for sure.

I really just wrote it without an intention to be honest, other than writing something that I like (and maybe writing something that has an energetic, almost Mega Man-ish intro). Though I do mostly see it as a stand-alone song. When it comes to whether I should extend the song or not... I honestly have no idea. I mean, I'm fond of short, punchy songs... but the song really could be interesting and special if I just decide to expand on it a bit, build into new sections more smoothly, etc.

You guys have given me such great advice. It is much appreciated.

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2 Topic by projeknul

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Specifically, I'd really like to know what others think about the effectiveness of the song's structure (and if it should be played around with a bit), because while I personally do enjoy it, it's a bit strange to me. I also don't think that it'd work well at all if I used it in a looping context (like how it'd loop in a video game), because it feels a bit too... same-y for looping. I think it works in the context of a two minute song but not in the context of, say, a 10-minute loop in a part of a game.

But of course, I could just be overanalysing it.

Any advice/criticism you guys can give about the composing side of things would be a great help to me. If you're literally here to just tell me that my song is a steaming pile of horse**** (which it probably is), then go ahead. It'll help! And I'll be grateful that you took the time to even shove it through your earholes! :D.

I used the MMC5 module.

EDIT: Oh dear, I forgot to post the song. Here it is: Bravelands

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