Yes, there's a thread for this already, but yeah no need to stress about it.
For a first composition, it's surprisingly solid. Okay, so the song structure itself is a bit lazy, percussion is monotone and of course production isn't top notch (as expected for a first try)
But it's still good, it flows well, nothing sounds out of scale, the atmosphere is pleasant, there are some genuinely good ideas there... Is it really your first try? I know my first composition is downright embarassing.
No regret shall pass over the threshold!
Awesome Lightning Mantra
Thanks. Yes, it's my first try.
I know I suck at percussion (the hardest part for me, by far), but can you explain some more about the song structure?
edited 17th Apr '13 4:57:40 PM by Teraus
"You cannot judge a system if your judgement is determined by the system."
The first half is way too same-y; you might have changed a bit of melody, but the instruments are - and sound - the same in long stretches. Maybe I'm just nitpicking, but that didn't look like intentional at all.
Also... I forgot to compliment the melody at 3min36. Well done on that.
And for additional tips... You oughta vary the velocities on the piano for it to sound more natural. Here
's what I mean. It's okay to overlook that when you're starting, but the arpeggio at 3min44 would largely benefit from this humanization.
Awesome Lightning Mantra
Oh, I know what you mean. I guess I just like it when instruments follow the tempo precisely.
As for the repetition... Well, there are two long similar verses (I guess that's the only truly repetitive part) and some sections with similar melody but with guitar on the first part and piano on the second. Didn't think it would be a big deal, but I could add some more variation in the second verse, I suppose.
edited 17th Apr '13 7:36:57 PM by Teraus
"You cannot judge a system if your judgement is determined by the system."
Awesome Lightning Mantra
Reupload: https://soundcloud.com/zaevod/all-minds-revolution-1
Finally. I've wanted to do this for a long time, but I've never had the confidence to actually create this music.
https://soundcloud.com/zaevod/all-minds-revolution
I have no actual training in music, and I'm sure it must have some flaws, but I think I've achieved something noteworthy, here. Any opinions?
Edit: Oops. I just noticed there's a thread for troper music already. Well, whatever.
edited 17th Apr '13 3:49:16 PM by Teraus
"You cannot judge a system if your judgement is determined by the system."