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[Drillcore]

Great concepts, But wanted a bit more variety.

Some very interesting stuff.

2:10

I really dig the melody behind everything, and the glitchy noise on the percussive tracks are delicous..

However.. If your going to make it ugly.. Give it more variety man! i wanted to hear some sick fast panning on the drums, with some loud spurts of noise and feedback filtering in and out! maybe try to slow the heavy ones really down and do lots of quieter cuts to count the speed of everything. And mix it WITH the other kit to make the song feel a bit more together.

Reminds me of passenger of shit / speedranch or old school venetian snares but with a smooth acoustic kit that breaks it down.

Pretty slick man, keep making music.

Audix responds:

I kind of tried adding more screechy noises, but i could find the right ones, Ill probably remix it later, more glitchy, with more random noise and filters.

[Daylight Speed]

stop using amen breaks people.

Pretty damn good man. There is some really good with this, And some really bad with this too.

My creative critique?

the good:

I REALLY got into the groove around 1:15 when the smoother drums came in.
I dug the shit out of the groovy synth line and that really low bassy organ sound. It was almost autechre-esk with its construction. The breakdown/chorus at 3:00 was genius too, it fit really well. But I think it could have a bit more thickness in the percussive tracks.

the bad:

everything after 1:10 was the redeeming factor, because I'm really not feeling the amen break in the beginning. This song sounded so unique aside from the loop in the beginning. My first impression was just "oh another half-assed breakcore loop for 3 minutes" but then I completely came around after that. And you have to remember... The first minute of your music can be crucial for your listeners, If someone gets bored after the first bit, Chances are they won't care to check out the rest.

My advice?

SO MANY GOOD things about this song, But the arrangement and intro are dragging down its potential. This could be one of my favorite tracks, But only 2/3 or the track are good.

I suggest dropping intro. you have the talent to have a very unique sound, that will set you apart, but you lost that when you used the most recycled drum loop of all time. Don't allow someone to throw your talent into the "frequent amen-break user bin" Honestly there is probably 10,000 albums out there all using the amen break, its had its use. anything you could do with it has been done, and done better by someone else.

-one more thing....

I wouldn't be writing this if I didn't think you had the talent to make an IDM masterpiece. Your synth use if very original and the melodies are hypnotic. The beats work great, have a few flaws but still enough that I can chill out too.

this song was actually good enough to get me to write this long-ass review, so remember that :P

Mexican-Dessert-Pie responds:

Thank you very much for expressing your opinion of my song.
Yess I do know that dnb loop is ridiculously familiar but I couldn't help myself I've been trying to make some fast pace stuff but lack the knowledge to make my own Dnb. or maybe I"m just not using the right program when it comes to that.
but thank you I'm not sure but I may be taking a break from making music the usual route and try something more in the free style. Or simply something that isn't IDM. When I'm ready I'll comeback though. Thank you

[Wrath of the Oceanic Divine]

Lush pads and deliciously snappy percussion

I really like the pads the most, The amen break is a very welcome intro, but it gets a little repetitive and I started to loose interest after the first breakdown with the guitary instrument.

I think the drums could be a little bit louder, and they could fit in more. I would recommend maybe putting a compressor or different type of stereo equalizer on yoru percussion tracks to make them sound fuller and more heavy.

The drum patterns themselves are great, reminds me of old school venetian snares or shitmat.

Also - You shouldn't drop the synth out when the drums come in, But rather make a really slick drum glitch to fade in on to take the listener by surprise and hold their attention.

Overall its a pretty sweet track with amazing ideas, but I think they could have a bit more polish on them.

Idiosyncratic responds:

Thanks for an honest review; it's nice to have one for a change. I did have a lot more ideas for this track, but I, for whatever reason, didn't implement them. Now what do you mean by a "really slick drum glitch to fade in on to take the listener by surprise"?

PM an explanation.

[Kingdom]

Pretty badass actually.

Despite the "LOL" I find this loop pretty kicking.

Sounds like a mix between autechre, and gridlock. Very industrial with an interesting texture. You could make a really decent piece out of this.

[z75 - Deep Waves]

Beautiful.

Amazing piece, I loved the pads, the intro, the build, the melodies, everything.

I especially liked the main high lead that comes in after hte build up, VERY intelligent melody.

The only bad thing is that it ends too early, I want more!

[Infernal Avalanche Redux]

I need to pick up my face

Seriously sick guitar riffs man. Those are some tight sweep harmonics.

Those drum samples are fucking super heavy too, The bass drum and overall EQ on the kit is perfect.

The pacing is great too. With the duality of the guitars at 2:00, then the breakdown, then the melodic slower part, its great.

Overall a killer piece, with some very impressive guitar skills.

Much respect

[Goldust 8-bit theme]

hypnotically nostalgic and tight.

Much respect, this is a nice piece of work. Im loving the 8-bit sound.

Only giving a 9 though, because it wasn't based on your original composition.

Props man.

Parlux responds:

yeah thanks hell a 9 is good too i don't mind