Ice Castles in the Sun

[MarioD]

This is the same version that is in the review.

This is for my friends who can’t get to it in that forum.

As always constructive criticism is welcomed.

[Oren]

Mario,

I saw/heard it here first...   An amazing composition. First-rate synth action.

It is not my intent to criticize your guitar work, however...  The synth action is marvelously well organized and has a strong emotional impact.
By contrast, the guitar work starts out very crisp, supporting the "ice" theme strongly, but then begins to meander - noodling around a bit, without much direction - and finally frosting up again for a nice finish. Picky, maybe, but the song rocks, and I know you have the chops to ace that guitar passage if given sufficient motivation... Would the promise of a 6-pack help, perhaps???

[MarioD]

Thanx Oren for the positive review and the constructive suggestions. 

Are you suggesting a less busy more melodic lead guitar line?  Different tone? Both? I just looking for starting spots, as that guitar part was the one part I was not sure of.  I took out a busier guitar part because it just didn’t sound right.

I respect your views and ideas and I’m happy your brought this up.

PS - What kind of beer (any will do)

[Oren]

Are you suggesting a less busy more melodic lead guitar line?  Different tone? Both? I just looking for starting spots, as that guitar part was the one part I was not sure of.  I took out a busier guitar part because it just didn’t sound right.

The guitar tone is perfect for the piece.
What I think would really serve the song is a more structured guitar line, functioning as a part the synth production,
and with the added interest and tonal complexity only a live guitarist can generate... 

[MarioD]

Thanx Oren, I'll give it a try.