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Author Topic: Love and Understanding: some kind of ballad?  (Read 6554 times)
Frederik
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« on: May 17, 2007, 08:41:59 PM »

Hi everyone,

this is a new track I've been working on recently...
It may be that I add another part later on, but I wanted to hear your opninion on it so far...
Does this combination of piano, bass, electronic drums, some strange string instrument (soundfont) and orchestra work in a way?

all your thoughts are appreciated!

bye,

frederik

* Love and Understanding (alt. version).mp3 (5005.92 KB - downloaded 285 times.)
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« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2007, 06:42:45 PM »

Yes, the piano catched my attention from the first messures.
After that I had a litle problem with the drum section, didn't fit the feeling I had of the song.
All other instrumentation and composition fits well.

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« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2007, 03:49:10 PM »

The piano sounds very good, frederik!

The drums could use a little better break/programming in the sections around 1:15 and 2:15.....they pick up right away and the music is still transitioning.  Also, overall, the sound is just a tad full.

All personal opinion though, frederik. But, you asked for it  Grin
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« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2007, 08:04:55 PM »

Thanks for taking the time to reply, Kara and Fred

Very usefull suggestions from both of you - those are the kind of things I need  Wink

simple conclusion is that the drums need to be reworked/replaced!

bye,

frederik
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« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2007, 03:50:42 AM »

I think that the piano and flutes, strings, and such are absolutely stunning!  However, the drums, I didn't have as much a problem with.  Other than sounding a tad lo-fi-ish, they really didn't sound that bad to me, personally.

It's a tad short, but it's a wonderful and happy tune with great symphonic drive and rythmic finesse.
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« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2007, 07:16:44 PM »

Hi Frederik
I enjoyed the melodies in this track and I agree the arrangement works.
The combination of sounds is fine by me.
I agree there's something wrong in the drums but imho is mainly a problem of sound, it lacks punch, low-freq, and sounds fake and cheap.
This track is really enjoyable and it deserves a better beat

Cheers
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« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2007, 08:30:54 PM »

Great piano playing. I don't really like the drums in this one. Doesn't seem to fit the piece apart from the very boomy kick. As I suggested with your other song this might need some eq too.
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« Reply #7 on: May 21, 2007, 08:39:49 PM »

I agree with the general concensus that it's a great composition with excellent piano playing, but the drums seem to intrude to my ears and make the whole track sound a bit like James Last in parts.
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« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2007, 10:01:27 AM »

thanks Northern Fist, Laguna, Martin and Blipp for your replies!

Well, consensus is growing that my drums in this track are bad, whether or not it is a sound or a rhythm issue, or both.
And, because - according to blipp - they make the piece sound a bit like James Last I should kick them out asap  Grin

Thanks again for helping me out on this one,

bye,

frederik
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